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Question posted by AWBSalex on July 6th, 2014

What Type Of Brake Fluid Does A 1996 Ford Taurus Take?

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Answer #1: Posted by freginold on August 21st, 2014 1:50 PM
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Hi, according to the owner's manual, Ford recommends Ford High Performance DOT 3 Brake Fluid.

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Owner's Manual - Page 7

..., or refer to buy this owner guide. About the Warranties Your vehicle is covered by three types of warranties: Basic Vehicle Warranty, Extended Warranties on the first page of this option when you buy a Ford Extended Service Plan for your dealer for more details about your vehicle's warranties and your Warranty Information...
Owner's Manual - Page 8

u Use only the type of highway driving. Safety Labels There are labels, decals and tags... indicate the presence of a hazard which will or can anticipate when to how you drive it. has new brake linings, you can cause minor personal injury or property damage if the warning is ignored. See Engine oil recommendations... period during the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) that Ford recommends.
Owner's Manual - Page 74

u If the driver's safety belt is buckled before the Safety belt warning light Brake System Warning Light The warning light for 4 to 8 seconds. u If the driver... chime will sound for the brakes can show two things - that the parking brake is not fully released, or that the brake fluid level is low, the brake system should be checked by your safety belt. If the fluid level is low in the ...
Owner's Manual - Page 117

... being involved in the Index. If you use the washer fluid. This could damage the washer pump system. For information about refilling the washer fluid or replacing your nearest Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. Hazard Flasher Using the hazard flasher ... obscure your vision. Do not try to clean the windshield when the washer fluid container is low. See the Servicing Your Taurus chapter.
Owner's Manual - Page 135

... alarm (when the driver's door is unlocked or the PANIC button is powered by two coin type three-volt lithium 2016 batteries (included) that should be purchased at most pharmacies, watch stores or at your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. 136 THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. The...
Owner's Manual - Page 189

... Transaxle (Column Gearshift without O/D OFF Switch) Your automatic overdrive transaxle provides fully automatic operation in either j (Overdrive) or D (Drive). Driving Your Taurus Your vehicle will have one of the following types of transaxles: u an automatic overdrive transaxle, or u an automatic overdrive transaxle with the shift selector in j (Overdrive) gives the best fuel...
Owner's Manual - Page 190

... to the chapter titled Servicing Your Taurus in this Owner Guide for instructions on checking and replacing fuses. 192 Depress and hold the brake pedal down while you move the gearshift...out of P (Park) by using the alternate procedure described above, it is equipped with the brake pedal depressed: 1. 2. 3. This feature is active when the ignition is depressed. This feature prevents...
Owner's Manual - Page 194

... lever CANNOT be functional. RWARNING DO NOT DRIVE YOUR VEHICLE UNTIL YOU VERIFY THAT THE BRAKELAMPS ARE WORKING. 196 To operate: 1. 2. 3. Depress and hold the brake pedal. If you need to the chapter titled Servicing Your Taurus in the ON position. This feature prevents the gearshift from being moved from P (Park) with...
Owner's Manual - Page 202

... other than during this check the ABS light will come on for approximately 1/2 second. Ford Motor Company has not found during maximum braking, have your mobile radio installation checked. 204 Normal braking is not affected unless the red BRAKE system warning light is started and the ABS light turns off the engine and restart...
Owner's Manual - Page 211

..., the tongue load should be on the tongue. Do not use the right equipment for the type of the loaded trailer's weight should never exceed 10% of the maximum weight that clamp onto your... trailer weight exceeds the limits of the vehicle and could result in the proper manner, see your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. If you are using the right equipment in engine damage, transaxle/axle damage...
Owner's Manual - Page 213

...increase. Connecting the trailer's brakes Electric brakes and manual, automatic, or surge-type hydraulic brakes are safe if you may not have enough braking power and your vehicle's brake system. Your vehicle may... lights, see your local trailer dealer and your trailer's brakes meet local and federal regulations. Be sure that your Ford dealer. Connecting the trailer's lights Do not connect a ...
Owner's Manual - Page 252

... the Customer Assistance chapter. makes tracking routine service for servicing your vehicle. 1. 2. u We highlight do not need to find them easily. Servicing Your Taurus Service Made Easy Ford has two goals for your vehicle easy. The maintenance schedule is located in u When possible, we can find out which parts are covered. 255...
Owner's Manual - Page 253

... service parts conforming to find out about recycling automotive fluids. Using these parts for disposing of these types of your vehicle. These services are some general precautions for any unusual noise, vibration, or other indication that you do notice something unusual, see that Ford-built quality stays in the Maintenance Schedule and Record...
Owner's Manual - Page 272

... your local recycling center to the Maintenance Schedule and Record Booklet for disposing of these types of used automotive fluids in laboratory mice. Call your skin by washing with USED motor oil has caused cancer in a responsible manner. Follow your community... the engine oil and oil filter per the following, whichever occurs first. Refer to find out about recycling automotive fluids.
Owner's Manual - Page 275

...it slowly counterclockwise to the reservoir a 50/50 mixture of water and the type of engine coolant that Ford specifies. Before you remove the cap, turn and remove cap. Stand away from.... 278 2. 3. 4. 5. When you are sure that can hold, see Refill capacities for fluids in serious personal injury from the reservoir opening. You may even splash out. RWARNING Failure to the...
Owner's Manual - Page 277

... Coolant Drain and Flush Proper procedures for disposing of these recommended procedures will ensure that meets Ford Specification ESE-M97B44-A. Following these types of the cooling system can be found in a responsible manner. Use Ford Premium Cooling System Fluid E2FZ-19549-AA (in Canada, Motorcraft CXC-8-B) or an equivalent engine coolant that the specified...
Owner's Manual - Page 295

... mark. Follow your community's standards for disposing of these types of the brake fluid to find out about recycling automotive fluids. You should be at least once a year. RWARNING Brake fluid is above the top hole on the dipstick. Brake Fluid Under normal circumstances, your vehicle and the brake lining wears. You can do this chapter to locate the...
Owner's Manual - Page 296

..., drink water and induce vomiting. This may cause the brakes to your brakes. If brake fluid contacts eyes, flush eyes with Ford High Performance DOT 3 Brake Fluid C6AZ-19542-AB or equivalent DOT 3 fluid meeting Ford specification ESA-M6C25-A. If you find that is not DOT 3, you use a brake fluid that the fluid level is low, carefully clean and remove the cap...
Owner's Manual - Page 297

... least twice a year (i.e., every Spring and Fall). The power steering fluid will be at this time. While the engine idles, turn the steering wheel back and forth several times. Checking and Adding Power Steering Fluid 1. The brake fluid reservoir Power Steering Fluid Check the level of the NORMAL operating temperature range. Start the engine and...
Owner's Manual - Page 348

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