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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+
Compressor Service -> Shaft Seal, Replace -> FS-10 -> Installation -> Removal
Vehicle: 2003 Ford Taurus 3.0 V6 FLEX
FS-10
Removal
- Clamp compressor in suitable support, then remove clutch hub as outlined in "Clutch Hub & Pulley, Replace."
- Remove shaft seal felt from nose of compressor.
- Remove snap ring as follows:
- Insert tip of snap ring remover tool No. T89P-19623-DH, or equivalent, into one eye of the snap ring, Fig. .
- Rotate snap ring until eye is close to compressor shaft, Fig. .
- Keeping tool shaft against side of nose opening, quickly pull upward and remove snap ring, Fig. .
- Push shaft seal remover over compressor ...
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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+.
HYDRAULIC BRAKES, FORD MOTOR CO. -> FLUSHING HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
Vehicle: 1991 Ford Taurus GL 3.0 V6 GAS
Whenever new brake components are installed in the hydraulic system, it is recommended that the entire hydraulic system be thoroughly flushed with clean brake fluid.
It may sometime become necessary to flush out the system due to the presence of mineral oil, kerosene, gasoline, etc., which will cause swelling of rubber piston cups and valves so they become inoperative. The procedure is as follows:
Flushing is ...
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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 Shutoff Switch Location -> 1991-96 Sable & Taurus -> Sedan -> Wagon
Vehicle: 1993 Ford Taurus LX 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 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: 1997 Ford Taurus LX 3.0 V6 GAS
- Raise and support vehicle, then remove front wheels.
- Remove and discard front axle retainer nut and washer.
- Remove nut from stabilizer bar link at shock absorber end, then remove link from shock and position aside.
- Remove nut from lower ball joint, then using a suitable pitman arm type puller, loosen ball joint in lower control arm.
- Place a suitable pry bar through opening in lower control arm and under frame, then pry down on control arm to release lower ball joint.
- Remove outer CV joint from hub using suitable tools, noting the following:
- Do not use a hammer to drive joint fr...
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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: 2009 Ford Taurus Limited 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: 1996 Ford Taurus SHO 3.4 V8 GAS
- 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 engine control sensor wiring at S-terminal, grasp plastic shell and pull straight off. Do not pull on...
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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: 2002 Ford Taurus 3.0 V6 GAS
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 -> Powertrain Malfunction Indicator ->
Vehicle: 1993 Ford Taurus LX 3.8 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 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: 1994 Ford Taurus SHO 3.0 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: 2005 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 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 GAS Components on diagram: |
Engine, Front, 4V Engine Diagram for 2002 Ford Taurus 3.0 V6 GAS Components 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.
2005 Ford Taurus 3.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
2005 Ford Taurus 3.0 V6 FLEX Wiring Diagram Components 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+.
Document: IGNITION - ERRATIC LOCK CYLINDER - DIAGNOSIS/REPAIR Vehicle: 1993 Ford Taurus SHO 3.2 V6 GAS Symptoms: |
Document: REPROGRAMMING PCM - OUT-OF-VEHICLE - REV Vehicle: 1999 Ford Taurus 3.0 V6 FLEX 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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