1998 Ford Taurus Support Question
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Question posted by Anonymous-100483 on February 25th, 2013
Why Is My Power Steering Fluid A Dirty Brown For My 1998 Ford Taurus
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Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 93
... is equipped with a low power steering pump fluid level. Power steering uses energy from the engine to release the brake. If the power steering system breaks down (or if the engine is running. • Do not operate the vehicle with power steering. To prevent damage to the power steering pump: • Never hold the steering wheel to wear out quickly and reduce...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 111
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111 Remove the panel cover to the left of the steering wheel by the brake pedal. Roadside emergencies
Standard fuse amperage rating and color
Fuse rating 5 amp 7.5 amp 10 amp... amp fuse link 60 amp fuse link 80 amp fuse link 100 amp fuse link Color Tan Brown Red Light blue Yellow Light blue Natural Light green Pink Green Red Yellow Black Dark blue
Passenger...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 114
... follows. Roadside emergencies
Always disconnect the battery before reconnecting the battery or refilling fluid reservoirs. Always replace the cover to the Power Distribution Box before servicing high current fuses. Windows, Left/Right Power Seats 5 40A** Ignition Switch 61 30A** Left/Right Power Seats 61 -Not Used 114
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Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 116
...Fuse/ Fuse Description Relay Amp Location Rating 29 - Relays Relays are located in the power distribution box and should be replaced by qualified technicians. A/C Clutch Diode 34 - CHANGING ..., do not follow these precautions, the tire could fail, causing you use only. Hold the steering wheel firmly and slowly move to lose control of the vehicle, possibly injuring yourself or others....
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 130
Automatic transmission fluid dipstick Brake fluid reservoir Air filter assembly Battery Engine oil filler cap Engine oil dipstick Power steering fluid reservoir Engine coolant reservoir Windshield washer fluid reservoir
130 Maintenance and care
IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT 3.0L V6 Vulcan engine
1 9 2
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3 7 5 6 4
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 132
Maintenance and care
3.4L-32V V8 SHO engine
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1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Automatic transmission fluid dipstick Brake fluid reservoir Air filter assembly Battery Engine oil dipstick Engine oil filler cap Engine coolant reservoir Windshield washer fluid reservoir Power steering fluid reservoir
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Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 136
... the level reaches MAX.
Use only a DOT 3 brake fluid certified to Lubricant specifications in the Capacities and specifications chapter. Refer to meet Ford specifications.
Refer to fail.
136 Clean the reservoir cap before removal to your brakes. MAX
Brake fluid is not DOT 3, you will cause permanent damage to prevent dirt or water...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 139
... listed in Canada, Motorcraft CXC-8-B) or an equivalent premium engine coolant that meets Ford specification ESE-M97B44-A. Do not use alcohol or methanol antifreeze or any engine coolants... turn cap counterclockwise until pressure begins to avoid personal injury: 1. Do not use Ford Premium Cooling System Fluid E2FZ-19549-AA (in the "Service Guide". Slowly turn the engine off and ...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 140
... drive in extremely cold climates (less than 1.0 liter (1.0 quart) of used automotive fluids in the Capacities and specifications chapter. Follow your warranty of automotive fluids. Always dispose of engine coolant per month. Maintenance and care
additives in which meets Ford specification ESE-M97B44-A, and use of such coolant may harm engine and cooling...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 141
...POWER STEERING FLUID Check the power steering fluid. Turn the engine off. It should be near the center of engine coolant and water in your engine. 3.0L Vulcan engine 4. If adding fluid is within this range. FULL
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141 Check the fluid... temperature gauge indicator will be between H and C). 2. Do not add fluid if the level is necessary, use only MERCON ATF.
1. Refer...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 161
...the charging system warning light, "Service Engine Soon" light or the temperature warning light, fluid leaks, strange odors, smoke or loss of your "Service Guide" performed according to its ... than Ford, Motorcraft or Ford-authorized parts are used for maintenance replacements or for service of components affecting emission control, such non-Ford parts should be equivalent to genuine Ford Motor ...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 169
... is recommended that you have wax applied to the vehicle at a commercial car wash, it is particularly dirty, use strong detergents or soap. Always use a clean sponge, washing glove or similar device and plenty of Ford-approved cleaners, polishes and waxes. If you clean the wiper blades and windshield as antennas, before...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 170
...detergent as described in Cleaning the wiper blades and windshield. When washing: 170 Use cleaning fluid or alcohol with touch-up paint, repair foil or aerosol paint spray from road debris ... months, depending on the surface. Repairing paint chips Minor scratches or paint damage from the Ford accessory line. If you have wax applied at a commercial car wash, it is recommended...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 171
The high pressure fluid could penetrate the sealed parts and cause damage. • Do not spray with cold water to avoid cracking the engine block or other engine components. • Cover the highlighted areas to clean the engine. Maintenance and care
• Take care when using a power washer to prevent water damage when cleaning the engine.
• 3.0L Vulcan engine
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Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 177
Capacities and specifications
REFILL CAPACITIES Ford Part Application Capacity Name Brake High All Fill to line fluid Performance on DOT 3 reservoir Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid 1 Engine 3.0L V6 11.0L ...quarts) Fuel tank N/A All vehicles 60.6L (16.0 capacity gallons) Power Motorcraft 3.0L V6 Keep in steering MERCON Vulcan FULL fluid ATF engine range on dipstick 3.0L V6 Fill to line Duratec and ...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 180
... coolant Premium Engine Coolant (green in color) Ford Extended Life Engine Coolant (orange in color) Power Motorcraft steering MERCON fluid ATF Windshield Ultra-Clear washer Windshield fluid Washer Concentrate Items ENGINE DATA Ford Part Number E2FZ19549AA Ford Specification ESEM97B44-A
F6AZ19544AA
WSSM97B44-D or DEX-COOL equivalent MERCON ESR-M17P5-A
XT-2QDX C9AZ19550AB...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 188
..., remote entry system ...45 Parking brake ...92 Power distribution box (see Fuses) ...113 Power door locks ...37 Power steering ...93 fluid, checking and adding ...141,142 Relays ...110,... ...29 Speedometer ...13 188 Starting your vehicle ...85,86,87 jump starting ...122,123,125 Steering wheel tilting ...34 Tachometer ...13 Tires ...150,152 changing ...119 checking the pressure ...152 replacing...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 191
... fuel-3.0L V6 engines octane Recommended Unleaded fuel only - 87 fuel-3.0L V6 engines octane Power steering fluid Keep in FULL range capacity-3.0L V6 ondipstick. Vulcan engine 191 Use (including filter Motorcraft 5W30 Super change )-3.4L V8 SHO Premium Motor Oil, Ford engine specification WSS-M2C153-G. Use Motorcraft 5W30 Super Premium Motor Oil...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 192
...; V requirements and will be used for a specific application. Filling station information
Power steering fluid capacity-3.0L V6 Duratec and 3.4L V8 SHO engine Automatic transaxle capacity (AX4N)-3.0L...fluid is orange in color, use Ford Extended Life Engine Coolant. If your "Service Guide" to verify the fluid is green in color, use Ford Premium Cooling System Fluid. quarts). Some fluids...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 28
u Lubricate door rubber weatherstrips. u Check the power steering fluid level. u Check the battery connections. Owner maintenance checks
AT LEAST ONCE A YEAR: ... warm weather season. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses and clamps; and check coolant strength u Check the brake fluid level. u Lubricate the transaxle controls and linkage. u Clean the body water drain holes. If any of these ...
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