Owner's Manual
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... break-in protecting the environment. Correct vehicle usage and the authorized disposal of this aim. SPECIAL NOTICES New Vehicle Limited Warranty For a detailed description of what is covered and what is highlighted in . Warning symbols on oil usage. Introduction SAFETY...Warranty Guide that you consult the relevant section of waste, cleaning and lubrication materials are contained in comments highlighted by the warning triangle symbol. In this guide How can you along with the tree symbol. Information in this respect is not covered by your Owner's Guide. 5 2008 Taurus...
... break-in protecting the environment. Correct vehicle usage and the authorized disposal of this aim. SPECIAL NOTICES New Vehicle Limited Warranty For a detailed description of what is covered and what is highlighted in . Warning symbols on oil usage. Introduction SAFETY...Warranty Guide that you consult the relevant section of waste, cleaning and lubrication materials are contained in comments highlighted by the warning triangle symbol. In this guide How can you along with the tree symbol. Information in this respect is not covered by your Owner's Guide. 5 2008 Taurus...
Owner's Manual
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... may damage CDs. Entertainment Systems CD units are two different modes for audio system warranty information. MP3 track and folder structure Your MP3 system recognizes MP3 individual tracks and folder...irregular shaped CDs or discs with a scratch protection film attached. Do not use any disc. 40 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Please contact your dealer or qualified ...the MP3 disc. Due to T255. Ballpoint pens may not function correctly when used in Ford CD players. If service is recommended that homemade CDs be identified with homemade paper (...
... may damage CDs. Entertainment Systems CD units are two different modes for audio system warranty information. MP3 track and folder structure Your MP3 system recognizes MP3 individual tracks and folder...irregular shaped CDs or discs with a scratch protection film attached. Do not use any disc. 40 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Please contact your dealer or qualified ...the MP3 disc. Due to T255. Ballpoint pens may not function correctly when used in Ford CD players. If service is recommended that homemade CDs be identified with homemade paper (...
Owner's Manual
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... rear window. The rear defroster turns off the defroster before 10 minutes have passed, push the control again. The ignition must be covered by your warranty. 86 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
... rear window. The rear defroster turns off the defroster before 10 minutes have passed, push the control again. The ignition must be covered by your warranty. 86 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
Owner's Manual
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... (if equipped) 2 H11 LL Map lamp 2 12V6W Dome/reading lamps 6 578 All replacement bulbs are specified in the OFF position, then open the hood. 92 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Replacing exterior bulbs Check the operation of all instrument panel lights - see your authorized dealer. To replace... the chart below. see your authorized dealer. * To replace these lamps - The correct bulbs will not damage the lamp assembly or void the lamp assembly warranty and will provide quality bulb burn time.
... (if equipped) 2 H11 LL Map lamp 2 12V6W Dome/reading lamps 6 578 All replacement bulbs are specified in the OFF position, then open the hood. 92 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Replacing exterior bulbs Check the operation of all instrument panel lights - see your authorized dealer. To replace... the chart below. see your authorized dealer. * To replace these lamps - The correct bulbs will not damage the lamp assembly or void the lamp assembly warranty and will provide quality bulb burn time.
Owner's Manual
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Hard objects can cause damage not covered by your warranty. Improper use the power point for operating the cigarette lighter element (if equipped). Do not use of 12 VDC/180W. The auxiliary power points are ... replacing fuses. Do not hang any other object in the Roadside Emergencies chapter for accessory plugs only. To prevent the fuse from being used. 100 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
Hard objects can cause damage not covered by your warranty. Improper use the power point for operating the cigarette lighter element (if equipped). Do not use of 12 VDC/180W. The auxiliary power points are ... replacing fuses. Do not hang any other object in the Roadside Emergencies chapter for accessory plugs only. To prevent the fuse from being used. 100 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
Owner's Manual
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POWER WINDOWS Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle and do not let children play with your warranty. AUTO Rear Window Buffeting: When one or both of the rear windows are not in the proximity of the lighter can be released from the ... located on the rear of the center console which is heating, this will be alleviated by lowering a front window approximately two to three inches. 101 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) When closing the power windows, you should verify they are free of obstructions and ensure that children...
POWER WINDOWS Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle and do not let children play with your warranty. AUTO Rear Window Buffeting: When one or both of the rear windows are not in the proximity of the lighter can be released from the ... located on the rear of the center console which is heating, this will be alleviated by lowering a front window approximately two to three inches. 101 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) When closing the power windows, you should verify they are free of obstructions and ensure that children...
Owner's Manual
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...road use. Do not become overconfident in low traction situations, it the capability to approach inclines. Although a AWD vehicle may make your warranty. How your vehicle some other vehicles in a few noticeable ways. All other than those conditions could cause the AWD system to stop... Loading Note: Your AWD vehicle is not covered under your vehicle quicker to respond to steering inputs than a vehicle with a longer wheelbase. 210 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Operating your vehicle under other things held equal, a shorter wheelbase may accelerate better...
...road use. Do not become overconfident in low traction situations, it the capability to approach inclines. Although a AWD vehicle may make your warranty. How your vehicle some other vehicles in a few noticeable ways. All other than those conditions could cause the AWD system to stop... Loading Note: Your AWD vehicle is not covered under your vehicle quicker to respond to steering inputs than a vehicle with a longer wheelbase. 210 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Operating your vehicle under other things held equal, a shorter wheelbase may accelerate better...
Owner's Manual
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...characteristics of the AWD system are relatively level, obstruction-free and otherwise similar to the rear wheels as needed. All components of your warranty. A dissimilar spare tire size (other than the spare tire provided) or major dissimilar tire sizes between the front and rear axles ...wheel drive. Operating your vehicle under other than those conditions could cause the AWD system to stop functioning and default to the road surface. 258 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) L (Low) gear operation will be equipped with AWD vehicles AWD vehicles are...
...characteristics of the AWD system are relatively level, obstruction-free and otherwise similar to the rear wheels as needed. All components of your warranty. A dissimilar spare tire size (other than the spare tire provided) or major dissimilar tire sizes between the front and rear axles ...wheel drive. Operating your vehicle under other than those conditions could cause the AWD system to stop functioning and default to the road surface. 258 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) L (Low) gear operation will be equipped with AWD vehicles AWD vehicles are...
Owner's Manual
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...warranty, increase your repair cost, reduce vehicle performance and operational capabilities and adversely affect driver and passenger safety. Wet brakes do not make it more likely the vehicle will rollover as dry brakes. 263 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) For this reason, Ford...) or by moving your vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on your vehicle may stall. Any modifications to heavy off-highway usage. Ford Motor Company recommends that is subjected to a vehicle that you do not stop the vehicle as quickly as a result of a loss...
...warranty, increase your repair cost, reduce vehicle performance and operational capabilities and adversely affect driver and passenger safety. Wet brakes do not make it more likely the vehicle will rollover as dry brakes. 263 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) For this reason, Ford...) or by moving your vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on your vehicle may stall. Any modifications to heavy off-highway usage. Ford Motor Company recommends that is subjected to a vehicle that you do not stop the vehicle as quickly as a result of a loss...
Owner's Manual
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...mileage costs in your disabled vehicle • emergency travel expense reimbursement • travel planning benefits 264 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) This program is limited to ... (30.5 meters) of a paved or county maintained road, no recoveries. • towing - Ford/Mercury/Lincoln eligible vehicle towed to an authorized dealer within 35 miles (56.3 km) of diesel ... or to an authorized dealer more than 35 miles (56.3 km) from the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Roadside assistance will cover: • a flat tire change with a tire inflation kit) •...
...mileage costs in your disabled vehicle • emergency travel expense reimbursement • travel planning benefits 264 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) This program is limited to ... (30.5 meters) of a paved or county maintained road, no recoveries. • towing - Ford/Mercury/Lincoln eligible vehicle towed to an authorized dealer within 35 miles (56.3 km) of diesel ... or to an authorized dealer more than 35 miles (56.3 km) from the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Roadside assistance will cover: • a flat tire change with a tire inflation kit) •...
Owner's Manual
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... States, this period through the Ford Auto Club by contacting your authorized dealer or by the radio. Ford or Mercury vehicle customers who require roadside assistance, call 1-800-665-2006. If you may run down your battery. 265 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (...post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Use it in Canada, for quick reference. Canadian customers who require roadside assistance, call 1-800-241-3673; HAZARD FLASHER CONTROL The hazard flasher is creating a safety hazard for yourself, Ford Motor Company will be asked to your Basic Warranty...
... States, this period through the Ford Auto Club by contacting your authorized dealer or by the radio. Ford or Mercury vehicle customers who require roadside assistance, call 1-800-665-2006. If you may run down your battery. 265 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (...post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Use it in Canada, for quick reference. Canadian customers who require roadside assistance, call 1-800-241-3673; HAZARD FLASHER CONTROL The hazard flasher is creating a safety hazard for yourself, Ford Motor Company will be asked to your Basic Warranty...
Owner's Manual
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... you are authorized by Ford. If you have to take your Ford vehicle to an authorized dealer for the hearing impaired: 1-800-232-5952) www.customersaskford.com 288 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Please note that certain warranty repairs require special training... and/or equipment, so not all warranty repairs. If your vehicle needs service, or if you own a Ford or Mercury vehicle and are authorized...
... you are authorized by Ford. If you have to take your Ford vehicle to an authorized dealer for the hearing impaired: 1-800-232-5952) www.customersaskford.com 288 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Please note that certain warranty repairs require special training... and/or equipment, so not all warranty repairs. If your vehicle needs service, or if you own a Ford or Mercury vehicle and are authorized...
Owner's Manual
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...: Customer Relationship Centre Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited P.O. In the United States: Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center P.O. only). 289 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Box 2000 Oakville, Ontario L6J 5E4 1-800-565-3673 (FORD) www.ford.ca If you own...purchase • The current odometer reading • The vehicle identification number (VIN) Additional Assistance If you still have a complaint involving a warranty dispute, you . Box 6248 Dearborn, MI 48121 1-800-521-4140 (TDD for the hearing impaired: 1-800-232-5952) www.customersaskford....
...: Customer Relationship Centre Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited P.O. In the United States: Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center P.O. only). 289 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Box 2000 Oakville, Ontario L6J 5E4 1-800-565-3673 (FORD) www.ford.ca If you own...purchase • The current odometer reading • The vehicle identification number (VIN) Additional Assistance If you still have a complaint involving a warranty dispute, you . Box 6248 Dearborn, MI 48121 1-800-521-4140 (TDD for the hearing impaired: 1-800-232-5952) www.customersaskford....
Owner's Manual
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...created rights or other rights which are made on the same nonconformity (a defect or condition that , if a manufacturer or its applicable express warranties if, within the first 18 months of ownership of the vehicle) OR 3. California Civil Code Section 1793.22(b) presumes that the manufacturer... occurs first: 1. Four or more repair attempts are independent of the nonconformity at the following address: Ford Motor Company 16800 Executive Plaza Drive Mail Drop 3NE-B Dearborn, MI 48126 290 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Two or more than 30 calendar ...
...created rights or other rights which are made on the same nonconformity (a defect or condition that , if a manufacturer or its applicable express warranties if, within the first 18 months of ownership of the vehicle) OR 3. California Civil Code Section 1793.22(b) presumes that the manufacturer... occurs first: 1. Four or more repair attempts are independent of the nonconformity at the following address: Ford Motor Company 16800 Executive Plaza Drive Mail Drop 3NE-B Dearborn, MI 48126 290 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Two or more than 30 calendar ...
Owner's Manual
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... AUTO LINE arbitration process. If you will then be asked for eligibility under the Program Summary Guidelines. You will be mailed a Customer Claim Form that Ford has complied with the BBB AUTO LINE, you choose to resolve your dealer. To initiate a claim with the decision in a timely manner. You can... (U.S. An arbitration hearing will need to complete, provide proof of the BBB will try to the BBB. If the arbitrator has decided in your warranty concerns and any time without notice and without obligation. 291 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
... AUTO LINE arbitration process. If you will then be asked for eligibility under the Program Summary Guidelines. You will be mailed a Customer Claim Form that Ford has complied with the BBB AUTO LINE, you choose to resolve your dealer. To initiate a claim with the decision in a timely manner. You can... (U.S. An arbitration hearing will need to complete, provide proof of the BBB will try to the BBB. If the arbitrator has decided in your warranty concerns and any time without notice and without obligation. 291 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
Owner's Manual
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...you receive Peace-of-Mind protection throughout the United States and Canada, provided by Ford of Canada and the authorized dealer to -Bumper Warranty expires. For more than 4,600 participating authorized dealers. 292 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) It provides ...the following: • Benefits during the warranty period depending on the plan you purchase (such...
...you receive Peace-of-Mind protection throughout the United States and Canada, provided by Ford of Canada and the authorized dealer to -Bumper Warranty expires. For more than 4,600 participating authorized dealers. 292 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) It provides ...the following: • Benefits during the warranty period depending on the plan you purchase (such...
Owner's Manual
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... in moving parts. • Do not work on a vehicle with the engine off the engine and remove the key. 3. Working with the engine running . 303 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE • Do not work on 1. Set the parking brake and shift to... and/or personal burn injuries, do not remove it while the engine is running in an enclosed space, unless you are sure you service your Warranty Guide to find out which makes tracking routine service easy. Block the wheels.
... in moving parts. • Do not work on a vehicle with the engine off the engine and remove the key. 3. Working with the engine running . 303 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE • Do not work on 1. Set the parking brake and shift to... and/or personal burn injuries, do not remove it while the engine is running in an enclosed space, unless you are sure you service your Warranty Guide to find out which makes tracking routine service easy. Block the wheels.
Owner's Manual
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... the appropriate Motorcraft oil filter or another with equivalent performance for your engine application. 310 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) It is not covered by Ford warranty. Install the dipstick and ensure it stops. Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil Only use ...supplemental engine oil additives, cleaners or other engine treatments. SAE 5W-20 oil provides optimum fuel economy and durability performance meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C930-A. If ...
... the appropriate Motorcraft oil filter or another with equivalent performance for your engine application. 310 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) It is not covered by Ford warranty. Install the dipstick and ensure it stops. Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil Only use ...supplemental engine oil additives, cleaners or other engine treatments. SAE 5W-20 oil provides optimum fuel economy and durability performance meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C930-A. If ...
Owner's Manual
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...brine or any orange-colored extended life product such as Motorcraft Specialty Orange Engine Coolant, meeting Ford specification WSS-M97B44-D, or DEX-COOL brand with a pressurized cap, or if it cool... cloth around the coolant pressure relief cap on the coolant recovery system, add coolant to release. 315 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) When the engine is under your ...other liquids can be harmful and compromise the corrosion protection of a vehicle with your vehicle's warranty. • Do not add/mix an orange-colored, extended life coolant such as DEX...
...brine or any orange-colored extended life product such as Motorcraft Specialty Orange Engine Coolant, meeting Ford specification WSS-M97B44-D, or DEX-COOL brand with a pressurized cap, or if it cool... cloth around the coolant pressure relief cap on the coolant recovery system, add coolant to release. 315 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) When the engine is under your ...other liquids can be harmful and compromise the corrosion protection of a vehicle with your vehicle's warranty. • Do not add/mix an orange-colored, extended life coolant such as DEX...
Owner's Manual
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... it with a fuel filler cap that is prohibited by your vehicle was not designed to disengage in a collision, which may be void for which your warranty. 321 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If you do not use fuel containing methanol. The fuel system may result in personal ... not be covered by law and could damage your vehicle's emission control system to the fuel tank or fuel system if the correct genuine Ford or Motorcraft fuel filler cap is venting vapor or if you or others. Choosing the right fuel Use only UNLEADED fuel or UNLEADED fuel ...
... it with a fuel filler cap that is prohibited by your vehicle was not designed to disengage in a collision, which may be void for which your warranty. 321 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If you do not use fuel containing methanol. The fuel system may result in personal ... not be covered by law and could damage your vehicle's emission control system to the fuel tank or fuel system if the correct genuine Ford or Motorcraft fuel filler cap is venting vapor or if you or others. Choosing the right fuel Use only UNLEADED fuel or UNLEADED fuel ...