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2000 Ford Taurus CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Ford REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- A/C & Heater Service
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- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Cabin Air Filter Locations & Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2000 Ford Taurus AUTOMOBILES
Vacuum & Wiring Diagrams -> Passenger Cars -> Vacuum Hose Routing
Vehicle: 2000 Ford Taurus 3.0 V6 GAS
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2000 Ford Taurus AUTOMOBILES
Disc Brakes -> Front Disc Brakes -> Description -> Dual Piston Calipers -> Single Piston Calipers
Vehicle: 2000 Ford Taurus 3.0 V6 FLEX
Single Piston Calipers
The caliper assembly consists of a pin sliding caliper housing, inner and outer shoe and lining assemblies and a single piston, Figs. and . The caliper slides on two pins which also act as attaching bolts between caliper and the combination anchor plate and spindle. The outer brake shoe and lining assembly is longer than the inner brake shoe and lining assembly. Inner and outer shoe and lining assemblies are attached to the caliper by spring clips riveted to the shoe surfaces. The inner shoe is attached to the caliper by installing the spring clip to the insid...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2000 Ford Taurus AUTOMOBILES
Ford Motor Co. Passenger Cars -> Component Locations -> 1986-06 Taurus, Sable & 1988-02 Continental
Vehicle: 2000 Ford Taurus 3.0 V6 GAS
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2000 Ford Taurus AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2000 Ford Taurus 3.0 V6 GAS
- Remove wheel cover or hub cover from wheel and tire assembly.
- Loosen lug nuts.
- Raise vehicle on a frame contact hoist and remove wheel and tire assembly.
- Remove front axle wheel hub retainer and washer. Discard front axle wheel hub retainer. It is a torque prevailing design and cannot be reused.
- Remove air suspension height sensor from height sensor ball studs. Position air suspension height sensor out of way.
- Remove front brake anti-lock sensor wire harness from wire harness retaining clip.
- Remove front brake anti-lock sensor and position aside.
- Remove and discard front suspens...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2000 Ford Taurus AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2000 Ford Taurus 3.0 V6 FLEX
When servicing the starter motor, note that the heavy gauge input lead connected to the starter solenoid is hot at all times. Ensure the protective cap is installed over the terminal and is replaced after service.
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Disconnect engine control sensor wiring and starter battery cable from starter solenoid. When disconnecting hardshell connector of...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2000 Ford Taurus AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Ford Motor Co. -> 2000-07 Sable & Taurus
Vehicle: 2000 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 2000 Ford Taurus AUTOMOBILES
Ford Motor Co. Cars -> Powertrain Malfunction Indicator ->
Vehicle: 2000 Ford Taurus 3.0 V6 GAS
This lamp should light when the ignition is turned On. After engine starts, the lamp should go off, unless a fault condition is detected in the powertrain system. If the lamp remains On a diagnostic trouble code is stored in the PCM. Following diagnosis and repair, the Powertrain Malfunction Indicator will automatically reset when stored diagnostic trouble codes are cleared from PCM memory. The PCM reset procedure allows the scan tool to command the PCM to clear all diagnostic trouble codes.
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2000 Ford Taurus AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2000 Ford Taurus 3.0 V6 GAS
- Remove battery and battery tray.
- Drain cooling system into suitable container.
- Disconnect upper radiator hose.
- Disconnect degas return hose.
- Disconnect upper transaxle cooler line using suitable disconnect tool.
- Remove A/C condenser retaining bolts.
- Raise and support...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2000 Ford Taurus AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2000 Ford Taurus 3.0 V6 FLEX
- On models equipped with VIN U, 1 and 2 engines,rotate drive belt tensioner in a clockwise direction.
- On models equipped with VIN S engine...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2000 Ford Taurus AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2000 Ford Taurus cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Engine Components Diagram for 2000 Ford Taurus 3.0 V6 GAS Components on diagram: |
Door Components Diagram for 2000 Ford Taurus 3.0 V6 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2000 Ford Taurus AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2000 Ford Taurus cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
2000 Ford Taurus 3.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
2000 Ford Taurus 3.0 V6 FLEX Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2000 Ford Taurus AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2000 Ford Taurus cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: RECALL - CERTAIN 1992-2003 MODEL YEAR CARS AND TRUCKS - FUSED JUMPER HARNESS REPLACEMENT FOR VEHICLES SERVICED WITH AN INCOMPATIBLE FUSED JUMPER HARNESS Vehicle: 2000 Ford Taurus 3.0 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: RECALL - 1992-2004 MULTIPLE VEHICLE LINES - SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM MODIFICATION Vehicle: 2000 Ford Taurus 3.0 V6 GAS |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2000 Ford Taurus AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2000 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 2000 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 2000 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 2000 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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