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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1991 Ford Taurus AUTOMOBILES

A/C & Cooling System Maintenance -> Ford Motor Co. -> 1990-2002 Ford Taurus & Mercury Sable
Vehicle: 1991 Ford Taurus GL 2.5 L4 GAS

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1991 Ford Taurus AUTOMOBILES

POWER BRAKES, FORD MOTOR CO. -> SYSTEM SERVICE -> Assembly -> BENDIX, TEVES & DOUBLE DIAPHRAGM BOOSTER -> Disassembly -> SINGLE DIAPHRAGM BOOSTER
Vehicle: 1991 Ford Taurus L 3.0 V6 GAS

BENDIX, TEVES & DOUBLE DIAPHRAGM BOOSTER

On Bendix, Teves and Double Diaphragm Booster type power brake units, overhaul is not required. If it has been determined that the brake booster is defective, replace power brake unit as an assembly. In some instances, the only service required is replacement of the check valve and grommet and pushrod adjustment.

SINGLE DIAPHRAGM BOOSTER

Disassembly
  • Remove brake booster from vehicle.
  • Place front shell of booster in a vise.
  • Remove clevis from valve rod and plunger assembly.
  • Remove dust boot from rear shell,Fig. , then place alignment marks on fron...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1991 Ford Taurus AUTOMOBILES

Ford Motor Co. Passenger Cars -> Fuel Shutoff Switch Location -> 1991-96 Sable & Taurus -> Sedan -> Wagon
Vehicle: 1991 Ford Taurus L 3.0 V6 GAS

Sedan

The inertia switch is located on quarter panel near the lefthand rea...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1991 Ford Taurus AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1991 Ford Taurus L 3.0 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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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1991 Ford Taurus AUTOMOBILES

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1991 Ford Taurus L 3.0 V6 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Disconnect starter cable and relay connector from starter solenoid.
  • Remove starter motor mounting bolt...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1991 Ford Taurus AUTOMOBILES

Ford Motor Co. Cars -> Check Engine Lamp/Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)/Service Engine Soon Lamp -> 1990-94 Models w/EEC-IV
Vehicle: 1991 Ford Taurus LX 3.0 V6 GAS

This lamp should light when the ignition is turned On. After the engine is started, the lamp should go off, unless a fault condition is detected by the EEC-IV system. Following diagnosis and repair, the Check Engine/MIL lamp will automatically reset when the stored codes are cleared from the EEC-IV system memory. After diagnosis and repair, the EEC-IV memory may be cleared of stored codes as follows:

  • With ignition turned Off, connect a jumper wire between Self Test and Self Test Input (STI) connectors, Fig. . On Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis and Town Car models, the...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1991 Ford Taurus AUTOMOBILES

Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 1991 Ford Taurus LX 3.8 V6 GAS

Lower

  • Drain coolant into a suitable container.
  • Loosen hose clamp connecting hose to radiator.
  • Loosen hose clamp connecting hose to water inlet tube.
  • Remove hose from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure t...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1991 Ford Taurus AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1991 Ford Taurus LX 3.8 V6 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Install suitable 1/2 inch flex handle in square hole in t...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1991 Ford Taurus AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 1991 Ford Taurus cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Body Component Locations Diagram for 1991 Ford Taurus L 3.0 V6 GASBody Component Locations Diagram for 1991 Ford Taurus L 3.0 V6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Connector C-305
  • Connector C-423
  • Connector C-429
  • Connector C-2010
  • Connector C-457
  • Instrument Panel Component Locations Diagram for 1991 Ford Taurus GL 2.5 L4 GASInstrument Panel Component Locations Diagram for 1991 Ford Taurus GL 2.5 L4 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Connector C-204
  • Connector C-213
  • Connector C-227
  • Connector C-257
  • Connector C-277
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1991 Ford Taurus AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1991 Ford Taurus cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    1991 Ford Taurus L 3.8 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram1991 Ford Taurus L 3.8 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Variable Assist Power Steering (VAPS) Module
  • Vehicle Speed Sensor
  • Vaps Test Connector
  • Variable Assist Stepper Motor
  • 1991 Ford Taurus L 3.8 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram1991 Ford Taurus L 3.8 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Ignition Switch
  • Brake Fluid Level Switch
  • Instrument Cluster
  • Brake Indicator
  • Hi Beam Indicator
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1991 Ford Taurus AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 1991 Ford Taurus cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: MERCON ATF IS BRING REPLACED BY MERCON V ATF AS A SERVICE FLUID
    Vehicle: 1991 Ford Taurus GL 3.0 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Chemicals, Antifreeze, Additives
  • Automatic Trans, Coolers, Torque Converter
  • Document: 3.OL 2V (VULCAN) REVISED OIL PAN GASKET REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE - NEW SERVICE KIT - SERVICE TIP - REVISED
    Vehicle: 1991 Ford Taurus GL 3.0 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Gasoline Engines
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1991 Ford Taurus AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1991 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 1991 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 1991 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 1991 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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