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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Ford Taurus AUTOMOBILES

Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Passenger Cars -> A/C Pressure Transducer, Replace -> Continental -> Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis & Town Car -> LS & Thunderbird -> Mustang
Vehicle: 2002 Ford Taurus 3.0 V6 GAS

Continental
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove pin-type retainers, mounting screws and radiator air deflector.
  • Disconnect electrical connector.
  • Remove pressure cutoff switch.
  • Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
    • Install new O-rings coated with suitable refrigerant oil.
    • Torque switch to 61-121 inch lbs.
    • Torque radiator air deflector mounting screws to 71-106 inch lbs.
Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis & Town Car
  • Disconnect connector.
  • Remove pressure cutoff switch
  • R...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Ford Taurus AUTOMOBILES

Drum Brakes -> Contour, Cougar, Mystique, Sable & Taurus -> Adjustments -> Parking Brake -> Service Brakes
Vehicle: 2002 Ford Taurus 3.0 V6 FLEX

Service Brakes

Although the brakes are self-adjusting, an initial adjustment will be required after a brake repair. This adjustment is performed as follows:

  • Determine inside diameter of brake drum surface using brake shoe gauge tool No. D81L-1103-A, or equivalent. Adjust brake shoe diameter to fit gauge. Hold automatic adjusting lever out of engagement while rotating adjustin...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Ford Taurus AUTOMOBILES

Ford Motor Co. Passenger Cars -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1999-06 Sable & Taurus -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 2002 Ford Taurus 3.0 V6 GAS

Normal Service

Replace every 3...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Ford Taurus AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2002 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 2002 Ford Taurus AUTOMOBILES

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2002 Ford Taurus 3.0 V6 GAS

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 2002 Ford Taurus AUTOMOBILES

Cabin Air Filter Service -> Ford Motor Co. -> 2000-07 Sable & Taurus
Vehicle: 2002 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 2002 Ford Taurus AUTOMOBILES

Ford Motor Co. Cars -> Powertrain Malfunction Indicator ->
Vehicle: 2002 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 2002 Ford Taurus AUTOMOBILES

Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2002 Ford Taurus 3.0 V6 FLEX

Lower

  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Reposition hose clamp from water pump.
  • Remove radiator outlet hose from water pump.
  • Reposition hose clamp from degas bottle.
  • Remove radiator outlet hose from degas bottle.
  • Reposition hose clamp from radiator.
  • Remove radiator outlet hose from radia...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Ford Taurus AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2002 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 2002 Ford Taurus AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 2002 Ford Taurus cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

In Decklid, Sedan Diagram for 2002 Ford Taurus  3.0 V6 GASIn Decklid, Sedan Diagram for 2002 Ford Taurus 3.0 V6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Luggage Compartment Lid Release Solenoid
  • High Mounted Stoplamp
  • Anti-Theft Luggage Compartment Switch
  • Connector C-430
  • Connector C-462
  • Behind Instrument Cluster, Front Bumper Diagram for 2002 Ford Taurus  3.0 V6 FLEXBehind Instrument Cluster, Front Bumper Diagram for 2002 Ford Taurus 3.0 V6 FLEX

    Components on diagram:
  • Ambient Air Temperature Sensor
  • Forward Crash Sensor
  • Ground G-106
  • Connector C-177
  • Connector C-198
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2002 Ford Taurus AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2002 Ford Taurus cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2002 Ford Taurus  3.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram2002 Ford Taurus 3.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Speed Control Servo
  • Deactivator Switch
  • Output Shaft Speed (OSS) Sensor
  • Brake Pedal Position Switch
  • Air Bag Sliding Contact
  • 2002 Ford Taurus  3.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram2002 Ford Taurus 3.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Rear Control Unit (RCU)
  • Speaker, Left Front
  • Speaker, Right Front
  • Tweeter, Left Front
  • Tweeter, Right Front
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2002 Ford Taurus AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 2002 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: 2002 Ford Taurus 3.0 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Chassis Electrical, Wiring, Fuses & Breakers, Wipers, Motors
  • Document: RECALL - 1992-2004 MULTIPLE VEHICLE LINES - SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM MODIFICATION
    Vehicle: 2002 Ford Taurus 3.0 V6 GAS

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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2002 Ford Taurus AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2002 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 2002 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 2002 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 2002 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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