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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Ford Taurus X AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported Ford Taurus X cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Power Brake Units -> Adjustments -> Bendix System -> Single Diaphragm Booster
Vehicle: 2009 Ford Taurus X Eddie Bauer 3.5 V6 GAS
Bendix System
- Disconnect master cylinder from booster leaving brake lines connected and secure cylinder aside.
- Start engine and operate engine at idle speed.
- With engine running, position gauge over pushrod. Gauge should bottom against booster housing with force of approximately five lbs. applied to pushrod, Fig. . Ensure pushrod is properly seated in booster when performing gauge inspection.
- If force required to seat gauge is more than five lbs., shorten length of pushrod.
- If force required to seat gauge is less than five lbs., lengthen pushrod.
- Install master cylinder and remove reservo...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Ford Taurus X AUTOMOBILES
Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported Ford Taurus X cars and light trucks from 1990+.
DRIVESHAFT U-JOINT, Replace
Vehicle: 2009 Ford Taurus X SEL 3.5 V6 GAS
Do not reuse the bolts and cap straps for either the center U-joint or the rear U-joint. Install new bolts and cap straps or damage to the vehicle may occur. There is a difference in length of the head of the replacement yoke strap bolts from the production ...
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR Ford Taurus X 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 X cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from mid 1990's+.
Diagnosis & Testing -> Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Diagnostic Trouble Code Identification -> Intermittent & Poor Connections -> Intermittents -> Poor Connections -> Symptom Test
Vehicle: 2009 Ford Taurus X Eddie Bauer 3.5 V6 GAS
Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes
Connect a suitably programmed scan tool to DLC (Data Link Connector) and follow manufacturer's instructions.
Diagnostic Trouble Code Identification
Refer to Fig. , for diagnostic trouble code identification.
Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes
Connect a suitably programmed scan tool to DLC (Data Link Connector), and follow manufacturer's instructions.
Symptom Test
Refer to Fig. , for symptom test chart.
Intermittent & Poor Connections
Intermittents
Most intermittents are caused by faulty electrical connections or wiring. Inspect for the following:
- Wirin...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Ford Taurus X AUTOMOBILES
Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported Ford Taurus X cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Ford Taurus X Eddie Bauer 3.5 V6 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Rotate or lift belt tensioner arm, using a suitable tool to relieve tension from drive belt.
- Remove accessory drive belt from alternator.
- Remove mounting nut, then position engine control sensor wiring and hose bracket aside.
- Loosen alternator pulley nut and remove inboard upper alternator mounting bolt.
- Loosen outboard upper alternator bolt.
- Disconnect electrical harness connector...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR Ford Taurus X AUTOMOBILES
Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Ford Taurus X cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Ford Motor Co. Cars -> Low Coolant Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2008 Ford Taurus X SEL 3.5 V6 GAS
The low coolant warning lamp should light whenever the coolant level in the coolant recovery bottle is 1/4 to 3/4 inch or more below the cold full mark. Raise coolant level in recovery bottle to the cold full mark to turn lamp off.
On models equipped with GEM module and low coolant level warning system, t...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Ford Taurus X AUTOMOBILES
Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported Ford Taurus X cars and light trucks from 1990+
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2009 Ford Taurus X SEL 3.5 V6 GAS
Lower
- Drain coolant into a suitable container.
- Loosen hose clamp connecting hose to radiator.
- Loosen hose clamp connecting hose to thermostat housing.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure ...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Ford Taurus X AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Ford Taurus X cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Ford Taurus X Limited 3.5 V6 GAS
Under no circumstances should accessory drive belt, tensioner or pulleys be lubricated as potential damage to belt material and tensioner damping mechanism will occur. Do not apply any fluids or belt dressing to accessory drive belt or pulleys.
- Disconnect battery ground cable from ...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR Ford Taurus X AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most Ford Taurus X cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Audio Components Diagram for 2008 Ford Taurus X SEL 3.5 V6 GAS Components on diagram: |
Door Diagram for 2008 Ford Taurus X Eddie Bauer 3.5 V6 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Ford Taurus X AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most Ford Taurus X cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
2008 Ford Taurus X Eddie Bauer 3.5 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
2008 Ford Taurus X Limited 3.5 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Ford Taurus X AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most Ford Taurus X cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: STOPPED ON INCLINE - IN DRIVE OR REVERSE - WITHOUT BRAKE APPLIED - VEHICLE ROLLS Vehicle: 2008 Ford Taurus X SEL 3.5 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: FRONT STRUT NOISE Vehicle: 2008 Ford Taurus X Limited 3.5 V6 GAS Symptoms: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Ford Taurus X AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most Ford Taurus X 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 X 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 X 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 X 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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