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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Ford Taurus AUTOMOBILES
Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported Ford Taurus cars and light trucks from 1990+
Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Passenger Cars -> Compressor, Replace -> 3.0L DOHC Engine -> 3.0L Engine (Overhead Valve) -> 3.4L Engine -> 3.8L Engine -> 4.6L Engine -> Continental -> Contour & Mystique -> Cougar -> Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis & Town Car -> Escort & Tracer -> Focus -> LS -> Mark VIII -> Mustang -> Sable & Taurus
Vehicle: 1998 Ford Taurus GL 3.0 V6 FLEX
The A/C evaporator core orifice and the accumulator/drier should be replaced whenever the compressor is replaced due to lack of performance, or when contamination of system is evident.
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- Remove radiator upper sight shield, then recover refrigerant as outlined under .
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove radiator air deflector, then loosen idler pulley to remove tension from the drive belt.
- Remove manifold retaining bolt and A/C manifold and tube from compressor.
- Disconnect A/C clutch wires at the compressor.
- Remove three compr...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Ford Taurus AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported Ford Taurus cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Power Brake Units -> Description -> Bendix Diaphragm Types -> Bendix Hydro-Boost System -> Operation -> Vacuum Assist Diaphragm Type
Vehicle: 1998 Ford Taurus LX 3.0 V6 GAS
On Vehicles Equipped With Anti-Lock Brakes Refer To "Anti-Lock Brakes".
Vacuum Assist Diaphragm Type
The vacuum assist diaphragm assembly multiplies the force exerted on the master cylinder piston in order to increase the hydraulic pressure delivered to the wheel cylinders while decreasing the effort necessary to obtain acceptable stopping performance.
Vacuum assist units get their energy by opposing engine vacuum to atmospheric pressure. A piston, cylinder and flexible diaphragm utilize this energy to provide brake assistance. The diaphragm is balanced with engine vacuum until the brake...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Ford Taurus AUTOMOBILES
Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Ford Taurus cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.
Ford Motor Co. Passenger Cars -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1986-98 Sable & Taurus -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 1995 Ford Taurus LX 3.8 V6 GAS
Normal Service
Service ...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Ford Taurus AUTOMOBILES
Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported Ford Taurus cars and light trucks from 1990+.
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1992 Ford Taurus L 3.8 V6 GAS
If removing both right and left side halfshafts, plugs T81P-1177-B or equivalent must be installed. Failure to do so may result in dislocation of differential side gears, necessitating transaxle disassembly to realign gears. Also, halfshaft removal and installation procedures are the same for automatic and manual transaxles except for the following: due to automatic transaxle case configuration, right side halfshaft and linkshaft must be removed first. Tool T81P-4026-A or equivalent is then inserted into transaxle to remove left side inner Constant Velocity (CV) joint ass...
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR Ford Taurus AUTOMOBILES
Description, component locations, reset procedures, relearn procedures, diagnosis and testing, wiring diagrams, component replacement, and identification of vehicles equipped and not equipped with tire pressure monitoring system for most domestic and imported Ford Taurus cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from mid 1990's+.
Relearn Procedures -> TPMS Sensor Activation -> TPMS Sensor Training
Vehicle: 2008 Ford Taurus SEL 3.5 V6 GAS
TPMS Sensor Activation
To conserve battery power, the TPMS sensors will go into a sleep mode after approximately 30 minutes of inactivity. The sensors will not transmit tire pressure information while in sleep mode. The sensors must be activated to transmit the latest tire pressure information.
- Place the ignition switch in the On position.
- Position Ford TPMS activation tool, or equivalent, against the LF tire side wall 180° from the valve stem.
- The TPMS activation tool will flash a green light and sound a beep for each successful response from a TPMS sensor.
- Press the TPMS activat...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Ford Taurus AUTOMOBILES
Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported Ford Taurus cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1993 Ford Taurus LX 3.8 V6 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable, then starter motor electrical cable.
- Remove cable support and ground cable connection from upper starter motor stud bolt.
- Remove starter bracket from cylinder block and starter.
- Remove starter motor mounting bolts.
- On models with automatic transmission, remove st...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Ford Taurus AUTOMOBILES
Cabin air filter locations and replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Ford Taurus cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. as equipped to the current model year.
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Ford Motor Co. -> 2000-07 Sable & Taurus
Vehicle: 2004 Ford Taurus 3.0 V6 FLEX
Under normal operating conditions the cabin air filter should be replaced every 15,000 miles. In dusty areas change the cabin air filter more often.
- Open the hood.
- Remove the righthand cowl vent screen, Fig. .
- Remove the water shield retaining screws, then the shield, Fig. .
- Rem...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR Ford Taurus AUTOMOBILES
Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Ford Taurus cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Ford Motor Co. Cars -> Traction Control System Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1990 Ford Taurus GL 3.0 V6 GAS
This lamp should light for a approximately 6-8 seconds when the ignition is turned On as a bulb check. If the warni...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Ford Taurus AUTOMOBILES
Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported Ford Taurus cars and light trucks from 1990+
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 1995 Ford Taurus LX 3.8 V6 GAS
Lower
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Reposition hose clamp from radiator using hose clamp pliers.
- Remove radiator outlet hose from radiator.
- Reposition hose clamp from water pump inlet pipe using hose clamp pliers.
- Remove radiator outlet hose from water pump inlet pipe and from vehicle.
- Reverse proc...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Ford Taurus AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Ford Taurus cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1995 Ford Taurus SHO 3.2 V6 GAS
- Rotate tensioner clockwise to release tension on belt, using a su...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR Ford Taurus AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most Ford Taurus cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Engine Compartment Components Diagram for 2003 Ford Taurus 3.0 V6 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Engine Compartment Components Diagram for 2002 Ford Taurus 3.0 V6 FLEXComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Ford Taurus AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most Ford Taurus cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 2004 Ford Taurus 3.0 V6 FLEX Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 1994 Ford Taurus LX 3.8 V6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Ford Taurus AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most Ford Taurus cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: FLUSHING OIL COOLER AND LINES - TIP Vehicle: 1994 Ford Taurus SHO 3.2 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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Document: SPEC TOOL - NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER Vehicle: 1998 Ford Taurus GL 3.0 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Ford Taurus AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most Ford Taurus cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.
- Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
- Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
- Minimum brake lining thickness.
- Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs
A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most Ford Taurus cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.
- Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap
COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules
QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most Ford Taurus cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.
- Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
- Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Final drive fill & drain plug torques
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
- Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
- Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
- Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most Ford Taurus cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+
- Airflow sensor electrical specifications
- Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
- Barometric pressure sensor specs
- Battery group number and cranking performance
- Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
- Engine compression pressures
- Coolant temperature sensor specs
- Computer advance.
- Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
- Distributor advance specifications
- Ignition pickup coil resistance
- Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
- Engine fastener torque values
- Firing order diagrams
- Fuel system pressures
- Generator (alternator) specs
- Intake air temperature sensor specs
- Ignition coil specifications
- Fuel injector resistance
- Engine idle speeds
- Knock sensor resistance
- Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
- Mixture control solenoid resistance
- Voltage regulator specs
- Spark plug applications & gaps
- Starter motor electrical specs.
- Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
- Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
- Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
- Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
- Throttle position sensor specs
- Vacuum sensor valve specs
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