Ford 2004 Taurus v.3- User Manual

SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION Warning symbols in this guide How can you reduce the risk of personal injury and prevent possibledamage to others, your vehicle and its equipment? In this guide, answersto such questions are contained in comments highlighted by the warningtriangle symbol. These comm...

SPECIAL NOTICES Emission warranty The New Vehicle Limited Warranty includes Bumper-to-BumperCoverage, Safety Restraint Coverage, Corrosion Coverage, and 6.0LPower Stroke Diesel Engine Coverage. In addition, your vehicle is eligiblefor Emissions Defect and Emissions Performance Warranties. For adetai...

Special instructions For your added safety, your vehicle is fitted with sophisticated electroniccontrols. Please read the section Supplemental restraint system (SRS) in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter. Failure to follow the specific warnings and instructions could result in personal injury...

These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle. Vehicle Symbol Glossary Safety Alert See Owner’s Guide Fasten Safety Belt Air Bag-Front Air Bag-Side Child Seat Child Seat InstallationWarning Child Seat LowerAnchor Child Seat TetherAnchor Brake System Anti-Lock Brake System Brake Fluid -No...

WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES Warning lights and gauges can alert you to a vehicle condition that maybecome serious enough to cause expensive repairs. A warning light mayilluminate when a problem exists with one of your vehicle’s functions.Many lights will illuminate when you start your vehicle to make ...

Brake system warning light: To confirm the brake system warninglight is functional, it willmomentarily illuminate when theignition is turned to the ON positionwhen the engine is not running, or in a position between ON and START,or by applying the parking brake when the ignition is turned to the ONp...

Engine oil pressure: Illuminates when the oil pressure falls below thenormal range, refer to Engine oil in the Maintenance and specifications chapter. Traction Control 娂 active (if equipped): Flashes when the Traction Control 娂 is active. If the light remains on a malfunction hasbeen detected; have ...

GAUGES Speedometer: Indicates the current vehicle speed. Engine coolant temperaturegauge: Indicates engine coolant temperature. At normal operatingtemperature, the needle will be inthe normal range (between “H” and“C”). If it enters the red section, the engine is overheating. Stopthe vehicle as soon...

AM/FM STEREO (IF EQUIPPED) 1. Clock: To set the hour, press and hold the H control. When thedesired hour appears, release thecontrol. To set the minute, press and holdthe M control. When the desiredminute appears, release the control. 2. Bass: Press / to decrease/increase the bass output. 3. Treble:...

5. Fade: Press / to shift sound to the rear/front speakers. 6. Scan: Press to hear a brief sampling of all listenable radiostations or CD tracks. Press again tostop. 7. CD: Press to play a CD. Press again to toggle between single CDmode and CD Changer mode (ifequipped). 8. Shuffle: Press to play CD ...

5. Line up the CD with the grooveof the disc holder. Ensure that thelabel on the CD faces downwards. 6. Press the disc holder until it lockssecurely into the magazine. Ensure that the disc holder isevenly inserted and at the samelevel as the magazine (A). The unitwill not operate if the disc holder ...

• Tighten very loose tapes by inserting a finger or pencil into the holeand turning the hub. • Remove loose labels before inserting tapes. • Allow tapes which have been subjected to extreme heat, humidity orcold to reach a moderate temperature before playing. • Clean the cassette player head with a ...

MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM(IF EQUIPPED) 1. Temperature selection: Controls the temperature of theairflow in the vehicle. 2. Passenger airbag indicator light: Indicates whether the Passenger air bag is currently ON orOFF. Refer to Front passenger sensing system in the Seating and Safe...

OPERATING TIPS • To reduce fog build up on the windshield during humid weather, placethe air flow selector in the position. • To reduce humidity build up inside the vehicle: do not drive with theair flow selector in the OFF or MAX A/C position. • Under normal weather conditions, do not leave the air...

ELECTRONIC AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (EATC)SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) 1. OFF: Outside air is shut out and the fan will not operate. 2. A/C: Press to turn on and manually control the air conditioning in all modes except (Defrost). Press again to disengage. Press AUTO for the system to automatically con...

OPERATING TIPS • To reduce fog build up on the windshield during humid weather, placethe air flow selector in the position. • To reduce humidity build up inside the vehicle: do not drive with thecontrol in the OFF mode or in recirculation mode without the A/Cengaged. • Under normal weather condition...

HEADLAMP CONTROL Turns the lamps off. Turns on the parking lamps, instrument panel lamps, licenseplate lamps and tail lamps. Turns the headlamps on. Autolamp control (if equipped) The autolamp system provides lightsensitive automatic on-off control ofthe exterior lights normallycontrolled by the hea...

Vertical aim adjustment 1. Park the vehicle on a level surface approximately 7.6 meters (25 feet)from a vertical wall or screen directly in front of it. • (1) Eight feet • (2) Center height of lamp toground • (3) Twenty five feet • (4) Horizontal reference line 2. Measure the height of the headlamp ...

To see a clearer light pattern foradjusting, you may want to blockthe light from one headlamp whileadjusting the other. 5. Locate the vertical adjuster oneach headlamp. Using a 4 mmwrench, turn the adjuster eitherclockwise (to adjust down) orcounterclockwise (to adjust up).The horizontal edge of the...

INTERIOR LAMPS REPLACING THE INTERIOR BULBS Check the operation of all bulbs frequently. Dome lamps and map lamps • ON or D : The dome light will stay on. • DOOR or middle position: Thedome light will only come on if adoor is opened. • OFF or : The lamp will not come on at all. With the control in t...

Rear dome lamp (if equipped) The dome lamp lights when: • any door is opened with thecontrol in the middle position. • the instrument panel dimmerswitch is held up until thecourtesy lamps come on. • any of the remote entry controlsare pressed and the ignition isOFF. • the lamp control is moved to th...

Replacing headlamp bulbs To remove the headlamp bulb: 1. Make sure headlamp switch is inOFF position. 2. Remove the bolt from theheadlamp housing. 3. At the back of the headlamp, pryup and remove the two retainer pinsto release the headlamp assemblyfrom the vehicle and pull headlampforward. 4. Remov...

5. Disconnect the electricalconnector from the bulb by pullingrearward. 6. Remove the bulb retaining ring byrotating it counterclockwise. 7. Remove the old bulb from thelamp assembly by pulling it straightout of the lamp assembly. To install the new bulb: Handle a halogen headlamp bulb carefully and...

5. Carefully pull bulb straight out ofthe socket and push in the newbulb. 6. Install the bulb socket into thelamp assembly by rotating itclockwise. 7. Carefully position the headlampassembly onto the vehicle. 8. Hold the headlamp assembly snugly against the vehicle and install theretainer pins strai...

Replacing high-mount brakelamp bulbs — Wagon only 1. Open liftgate. 2. Remove two screw covers, screwsand handle from liftgate. 3. Remove two screws and the lowertrim panel from the liftgate. 4. Remove the upper trim panel. 5. Remove the rubber plug from thelower access hole in the upperportion of t...

7. Carefully lift the lamp assemblyaway from the liftgate. 8. Remove the bulb socket byrotating it counterclockwise andpulling it out from the lampassembly. 9. Carefully pull the bulb straightout of the socket and push in thenew bulb. 10. To complete installation, followthe removal procedure in reve...

Replacing license plate lamp bulbs Wagon 1. Make sure headlamp switch is inOFF position and remove screw andthe license plate lamp assemblyfrom liftgate. 2. Remove bulb socket by turningcounterclockwise. 3. Carefully pull the bulb out fromthe socket and push in the newbulb. 4. Install the lamp assem...

Replacing tail/brake/turn signal/backup lamp bulbs Sedan The tail lamp, brake lamp, turnsignal lamp and backup lamp bulbsare located in the same portion ofthe tail lamp assembly. Follow thesame steps to replace either bulb. 1. Make sure headlamp switch is inOFF position and open trunk andremove two ...

Wagon The tail lamp/turn lampbulbs/brake/backup are located inthe same portion of the tail lampassembly, one just below the other.Follow the same steps to replaceeither bulb: 1. Make sure headlamp switch is inOFF position and open the liftgateto expose the lamp assemblies. 2. Remove the two bolts fr...

MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER Windshield wiper: Rotate the end of the control away from you toincrease the speed of the wipers;rotate towards you to decrease thespeed of the wipers. Windshield washer: Push the end of the stalk: • briefly: causes a single swipe ofthe wipers without washer fluid. • a quick pus...

Press the washer control to activatethe rear washer. The wiper willcome on when the washer control ispressed, if it is not already on. Changing the wiper blades 1. Pull the wiper arm away from thevehicle. Turn the blade at an anglefrom the wiper arm. Push the lockpin manually to release the bladeand...

Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is moving. ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED) Lift the mirror cover to turn on thevisor mirror lamp. The visor willslide back and forth on the rod forincreased sunlight coverage. AUXILIARY POWER POINT Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs...

change from the normal, clear state to the darkened, non-glare statewhen bright light (glare) reaches the mirror from behind the vehicle atnight. Do not block the sensor (1) on the either side of the mirror since thiswill impair proper mirror performance (i.e. hangtags, parking stickers,aftermarket ...

POWER ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS (IF EQUIPPED) The accelerator and brake pedalshould only be adjusted when thevehicle is stopped and the gearshiftlever is in the P (Park) position. Press and hold the rocker control(located on the instrument panel) to adjust accelerator and brake pedal. • Press the right...

3. Press the SET ACC control andrelease it. 4. Take your foot off the acceleratorpedal. 5. The CRUISE indicator light on the instrument cluster will turn on. Note: • Vehicle speed may vary momentarily when driving up and down asteep hill. • If the vehicle speed increases above the set speed on a dow...

Turning off speed control There are two ways to turn off the speed control: • Depress the brake pedal. This willnot erase your vehicle’spreviously set speed. • Press the speed control OFFcontrol. Note: When you turn off the speed control or the ignition, your speedcontrol set speed memory is erased....

Do not use the HomeLink 威 Wireless Control System with any garage door opener that lacks safety stop and reverse features as required byU.S. federal safety standards (this includes any garage door openermodel manufactured before April 1, 1982). A garage door which cannotdetect an object, signaling t...

Gate Operator & Canadian Programming During programming, yourhand-held transmitter mayautomatically stop transmitting —not allowing enough time forHomeLink 威 to accept the signal from the hand-held transmitter. After completing steps 1 and 2outlined in the “Programming” section, replace step 3 w...

Erasing HomeLink 姞 buttons To erase the three programmedbuttons (individual buttons cannotbe erased): • Press and hold the two outerHomeLink 威 buttons until the red indicator light begins toflash-after 20 seconds. Releaseboth buttons. Do not hold forlonger that 30 seconds. HomeLink 威 is now in the t...

Selectable features Reset Press this control to select and reset functions shown in the INFO menuand SETUP menu. Info menu This control displays the followingcontrol displays: • Odometer • Distance to Empty • Average Fuel Economy • Trip odometer • Trip Elapsed Drive Time • Outside air temperature (i...

Average fuel economy (AFE) Select this function from the INFOmenu to display your average fueleconomy in liters/100 km ormiles/U.S. gallon. If you calculate your average fueleconomy by dividing liters of fuelused by 100 kilometers traveled (miles traveled by gallons used), yourfigure may be differen...

DATA ERR. These messages indicate improper operation of the vehicle network communication between electronic modules. • Fuel computer • Charging system • Coolant system • Traction control (if equipped) • Door sensor • Brake fluid • Compass (if equipped) • Outside temperature (if equipped) • Engine s...

INTERIOR TRUNK CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED) Press the remote trunk releasecontrol on the instrument panel tothe left of the steering wheel. LIFTGATE (WAGON ONLY) You can open and close the liftgate and the liftgate window from outsidethe vehicle. It cannot be opened from inside the cargo area. • To open th...

Cargo net (if equipped) (Wagon) The cargo net secures lightweightobjects in the cargo area. Attach thenet to the anchors provided. Do notput more than 22 kg (50 lbs.) in thenet. This net is not designed torestrain objects during a collision. Cargo cover (if equipped) Your vehicle may be equipped wit...

LUGGAGE RACK (IF EQUIPPED) The rear cross-bar can be adjusted to fit the item being carried. Thefront cross-bar does not move. Do not load more than 44 kg (100 lbs.)on the luggage rack. To adjust cross-bar position: 1. Loosen the thumbwheel at bothends of the cross-bar. 2. Slide the cross-bar to the...

KEYS The key operates all locks on your vehicle. In case of loss, replacementkeys are available from your dealer. You should always carry a second key with you in a safe place in caseyou require it in an emergency. Refer to SecuriLock 娂 Passive Anti-Theft System for more information. POWER DOOR LOCK...

4. Press the power door unlock control three times. 5. Turn the ignition back to the 4 (ON) position. The horn will chirp. 6. Press the unlock control, then press the lock control. Note: The horn will chirp twice if autolock was deactivated or chirp twice then honk(two short and one long chirp) if a...

2. Do not wipe off any grease on thebattery terminals on the backsurface of the circuit board. 3. Remove the old battery. 4. Insert the new battery. Refer to the diagram inside the remote entrytransmitter for the correct orientation of the battery. Press the batterydown to ensure that the battery is...

4. Cycle eight times rapidly (within 10 seconds) between the 3 (OFF)position and 4 (ON). Note: The eighth turn must end in the 4 (ON) position. 5. The doors will lock, then unlock, to confirm that the programmingmode has been activated. 6. Within 20 seconds press any button on the remote entry trans...

On vehicles equipped with the autolamps feature, the following items willilluminate: • Puddle lamps (if equipped) • Head lamps • Park lamps • Tail lamps On vehicles not equipped with the autolamps feature, only the followingitems will illuminate: • Puddle lamps (if equipped) • Park lamps • Tail lamp...

3. Press and hold the 1 • 2 for two seconds to erase the customer programmed codes. All personal codes are now erased and only the factory set 5–digit codewill work. Note: To exit programming mode, either wait 5 seconds after pressing 1 • 2 on the keypad, or press the 7 • 8 and 9 • 0 pads simultaneo...

2. Press the power door unlock control three times. 3. Turn the ignition key from the 4 (ON) to the 3 (OFF) position. 4. Press the power door unlock control three times. 5. Turn the ignition back to the 4 (ON) position. The horn will chirp. 6. Press the unlock control, then press the lock control. N...

• When the ignition is in the 4 (ON) position, the indicator will glow for3 seconds, then turn off to indicate normal system functionality. If a problem occurs with the SecuriLock 娂 system, the indicator will flash rapidly or glow steadily when the ignition is in the 4 (ON) position. If thisoccurs, ...

• If no previously programmed coded keys are available, you must takeyour vehicle to your dealer to have the spare key(s) programmed. 1. Insert a previously programmedcoded key into the ignition. 2. Turn the ignition from the 3 (OFF)position to the 4 (ON) position. Keepthe ignition in the 4 (ON) pos...

Arming the system When armed, this system will respond if unauthorized entry isattempted. When unauthorized entry occurs, the system will flash theheadlamps and/or parking lamps and will sound the horn. The system is ready to arm whenever key is removed from the ignition.Either of the following acti...

SEATING Notes: Reclining the seatback can cause an occupant to slide under theseat’s safety belt, resulting in severe personal injuries in the event of a collision. Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to reduce the risk ofinjury in a collision or sudden stop. Adjustable head restraints (if e...

Using the manual lumbar support (if equipped) The lumbar control is located on thefront of the seat cushion. Turn to adjust lumbar support. Adjusting the front manual seat (if equipped) Never adjust the driver’s seat or seatback when the vehicle ismoving. Always drive and ride with your seatback upr...

Adjusting the front power seat (if equipped) The control is located on the outboard side of the seat cushion. Press to raise or lower the frontportion of the seat cushion. Press to raise or lower the rearportion of the seat cushion. Press the control to move the seatforward, backward, up or down. RE...

To close the seat, make sure the safety belts are properly stowed, thenlift the remote latch release and push the seat down until it latches. Pullup on the handle and push the floor panel into place. SAFETY RESTRAINTS Personal Safety System The Personal Safety System provides an improved overall lev...

manner in response to the occupant’s forward momentum. This helpsreduce the risk of force-related injuries to the occupant’s chest bylimiting the load on the occupant. Refer to Safety Belt section in this chapter. Determining if the Personal Safety System is operational The Personal Safety System us...

All occupants of the vehicle, including the driver, should alwaysproperly wear their safety belts, even when an air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) is provided. It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside oroutside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are ...

2. To unfasten, push the releasebutton and remove the tongue fromthe buckle. Energy management retractors Your vehicle has a seat belt system equipped with energy managementretractors at the driver and front outboard passenger seating positions. An energy management retractor is a device which pays ...

After any vehicle collision, the seat belt system at all outboardseating positions (except driver, which has no “automatic locking retractor” feature) must be checked by a qualified technician to verifythat the “automatic locking retractor” feature for child seats is stillfunctioning properly. In ad...

Safety belt usage sensors The driver and front outboard passenger safety belt buckles areequipped with sensors that detect if the safety belts are fastened. Thesensors provide information to the Personal Safety System which canthen adapt the air bag deployment or safety belt pretensioner activationb...

Insert the tongue into the correctbuckle (the buckle closest to thedirection the tongue is comingfrom). To lengthen the belt, turn thetongue at a right angle to the beltand pull across your lap until itreaches the buckle. To tighten thebelt, pull the loose end of the beltthrough the tongue until it ...

To fasten the belt, pull the combination lap and shoulder belt from theretractor so that the shoulder belt portion of the safety belt crosses yourshoulder and chest. Be sure the belt is not twisted. If the belt is twisted,remove the twist. Insert the tongue into the proper buckle for yourseating pos...

qualified technician finds that the belts do not show damage andcontinue to operate properly, they do not need to be replaced. Safetybelt assemblies not in use during a collision should also be inspected andreplaced if either damage or improper operation is noted. Failure to inspect and if necessary...

• Passenger air bag off indicator light. The air bag supplemental restraints are an integral part of the PersonalSafety System. They are designed to be deployed in cases where thePersonal Safety System has determined the occupant conditions andcrash severity are appropriate to activate these devices...

• Recline the seat slightly (one or two degrees) from the uprightposition. Do not put anything on or over the air bag module. Placingobjects on or over the air bag inflation area may cause those objects to be propelled by the air bag into your face and torso causingserious injury. Do not attempt to ...

How do the air bag supplemental restraints work? The air bags inflate and deflaterapidly upon activation. After air bagdeployment, it is normal to notice asmoke-like, powdery residue orsmell the burnt propellant. This mayconsist of cornstarch, talcumpowder (to lubricate the bag) orsodium compounds (...

An out of position front center occupant could affect thedecision of the front passenger sensing system. If it is necessary to modify an advanced front airbag system toaccommodate a person with disabilities, contact the Ford CustomerRelationship Center at the phone number shown in the CustomerAssist...

not of the type sufficient to cause activation. Side air bags are designedto inflate in side-impact collisions, not roll-over, rear-impact, frontal ornear-frontal collisions, unless the collision causes sufficient lateraldeceleration. Several air bag system components get hot after inflation. Do not...

Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap while thevehicle is moving. The passenger cannot protect the child from injury in a collision. Always follow the instructions and warnings that come with any infant orchild restraint you might use. Children and safety belts If the child is the pro...

Booster seats should be used until you can answer YES to ALL of thesequestions: • Can the child sit all the way backagainst the vehicle seat back withknees bent comfortably at theedge of the seat withoutslouching? • Does the lap belt rest low across the hips? • Is the shoulder belt centered on the s...

The shoulder belt should cross the chest, resting snugly on the center ofthe shoulder. The lap belt should rest low and snug across the hips,never up high across the stomach. If the booster seat slides on the vehicle seat, placing a rubberized meshsold as shelf or carpet liner under the booster seat...

Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulderbelts Air bags can kill or injure a child in a child seat. NEVER place a rear-facing child seat in front of an active air bag. If you must use a forward-facing child seat in the front seat, move the seat all theway back. Children 12 and ...

7. Pull the lap belt portion acrossthe child seat toward the buckle andpull up on the shoulder belt whilepushing down with your knee on thechild seat. 8. Allow the safety belt to retract toremove any slack in the belt. 9. Before placing the child in theseat, forcibly move the seat forwardand back to...

5. Push down on the child seat while pulling on the loose end of the lapbelt webbing to tighten the belt. 6. Before placing the child into the child seat, forcibly tilt the child seatfrom side to side and in forward direction to make sure that the seat issecurely held in place. To check this, grab t...

Your vehicle has LATCH anchors for child seat installation at the seatingpositions marked with the child seat symbol. All the LATCH lower anchors areequally spaced, so that a singleLATCH child seat can be installed atany rear seating position. If two child safety seats are installedusing the LATCH l...

STARTING Positions of the ignition 1. ACCESSORY, allows the electricalaccessories such as the radio tooperate while the engine is notrunning. 2. LOCK, locks the automatictransmission gearshift lever andallows key removal. 3. OFF, shuts off the engine withoutlocking the steering wheel. Thisposition a...

2. Make sure the headlamps and electrical accessories are off. • Make sure the parking brake isset. • Make sure the gearshift is in P(Park). • Turn the key to 4 (ON) withoutturning the key to 5 (START). Make sure the corresponding lights illuminate or illuminate briefly. If alight fails to illuminat...

Even when the ABS is disabled,normal braking is still effective. (Ifyour BRAKE warning lampilluminates with the parking brakereleased, have your brake systemserviced immediately.) Parking brake To set the parking brake (1), pressthe parking brake pedal down untilthe pedal stops. To release, pull the...

During Traction Control 娂 operation, the traction control active light willilluminate, you may hear an electricmotor type of sound coming fromthe engine compartment and theengine will not “rev-up” when you push further on the accelerator. Thisis normal system behavior and should be no reason for con...

• Some noise is normal during operation. If the noise is excessive, checkfor low power steering pump fluid level before seeking service by yourdealer. • Heavy or uneven steering efforts may be caused by low power steeringpump fluid level. Check for low power steering pump fluid level beforeseeking s...

Do not drive your vehicle until you verify that the brakelampsare working. Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift islatched in P (Park). Turn the ignition to the LOCK position and remove the key whenever you leave your vehicle. If the parking brake is fully released, but the ...

If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow, it may be rocked out byshifting from forward and reverse gears, stopping between shifts in asteady pattern. Press lightly on the accelerator in each gear. If necessary, try turning the Traction Control 娂 system off....

Cargo Weight – includes all weight added to the Base Curb Weight, including cargo and optional equipment. When towing, trailer tongue loador king pin weight is also part of cargo weight. GAW (Gross Axle Weight) – is the total weight placed on each axle (front and rear) – including vehicle curb weigh...

Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight – is the highest possible weight of a fully loaded trailer the vehicle can tow. It assumes a vehicle with onlymandatory options, no cargo (internal or external), a tongue load of10–15% (conventional trailer) or king pin weight of 15–25% (fifth wheeltrailer), and driver ...

The amount of weight that you can tow depends on the type of engine inyour vehicle. See the following charts: 3.0L 2-Valve Vulcan Engine Model Passenger Load- #/kg (lbs.) Luggage Load -kg (lbs.) Max TrailerWt.- kg (lbs.) Sedan 5/340 (750) 0 365 (800) 4/270 (600) 70 (150) 365 (800) 2/135 (300) 70 (15...

Driving while you tow When towing a trailer: • Turn off the speed control. The speed control may shut offautomatically when you are towing on long, steep grades. • Consult your local motor vehicle speed regulations for towing a trailer. • To eliminate excessive shifting, use a lower gear. This will ...

GETTING ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE To fully assist you should you have a vehicle concern, Ford MotorCompany offers a complimentary roadside assistance program. Thisprogram is separate from the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. The serviceis available: • 24–hours, seven days a week • for the New Vehicle Limited...

Canadian customers who require roadside assistance, call1–800–665–2006. If you need to arrange roadside assistance for yourself, Ford MotorCompany will reimburse a reasonable amount. To obtain reimbursementinformation, U.S. Ford or Mercury vehicles customers call1-800-241-3673; Lincoln vehicle custo...

Fuse/relay location Fuse amp rating Passenger compartment fuse panel description 17 15A Stop lamp, Speed control deactivationswitch 18 15A Parklamps, PWM (backlighting),Autolamps 19 10A Heated mirrors, Rear defrost switchindicator 20 10A Restraints (air bag module/OCSmodule) 21 15A Transmission rang...

Always disconnect the battery before servicing high currentfuses. To reduce risk of electrical shock, always replace the cover tothe Power Distribution Box before reconnecting the battery or refilling fluid reservoirs. If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, refer to the Battery sectio...

Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information Failure to follow these guidelines could result in an increasedrisk of loss of vehicle control, injury or death. Your vehicle may be equipped with a dissimilar spare tire/wheel. Adissimilar spare tire/wheel is defined as a spare tire and/or wheel that isdiffer...

Tire change procedure 1. Park on a level surface, activate hazard flashers and set parking brake. When one of the front wheels is off the ground, the transaxlealone will not prevent the vehicle from moving or slipping off the jack, even if the vehicle is in P (Park). To help prevent the vehicle from...

6. Put the jack in the jack notchnext to the door of the tire you arechanging. Turn the jack handleclockwise until the wheel iscompletely off the ground. 7. Remove the lug nuts with the lugnut wrench. 8. Replace the flat tire with the spare tire, making sure the valve stem isfacing outward. Reinstal...

2. Do not disconnect the battery of the disabled vehicle as this coulddamage the vehicle’s electrical system. 3. Park the booster vehicle close to the hood of the disabled vehiclemaking sure the two vehicles do not touch. Set the parking brake on both vehicles and stay clear of the engine cooling fa...

4. Make the final connection of the negative (-) cable. Make theconnection to an exposed metal part of the stalled vehicle’s engine, awayfrom the battery and the carburetor/fuel injection system. Do not use fuel lines, engine rocker covers or the intake manifold as grounding points. Do not connect t...

Removing the jumper cables Remove the jumper cables in the reverse order that they wereconnected. 1. Remove the jumper cable from the ground metal surface. 2. Remove the jumper cable on the negative (-) connection of thebooster vehicle’s battery. + – + – + – + – 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-...

3. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the boostervehicle’s battery. 4. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of thedisabled vehicle’s battery. After the disabled vehicle has been started and the jumper cablesremoved, allow it to idle for several minutes so the...

WRECKER TOWING If you need to have your vehicle towed, contact a professional towingservice or, if you are a member of a roadside assistance program, yourroadside assistance service provider. It is recommended that your vehicle be towed with a wheel lift or flatbedequipment. Do not tow with a slingb...

GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED At home You must take your Ford vehicle to an authorized Ford dealer forwarranty repairs. While any Ford dealership handling your vehicle linewill provide warranty service, we recommend you return to your sellingdealer who wants to ensure your continued satisfaction. Pl...

In the United States, a warranty dispute must be submitted to theDispute Settlement Board before taking action under the Magnuson-MossWarranty Act, or to the extent allowed by state law, before pursuingreplacement or repurchase remedies provided by certain state laws. Thisdispute handling procedure ...

Making a decision Board members review all available information related to eachcomplaint, including oral presentations, and arrive at a fair and impartialdecision. Board review may be terminated at any time by either party. Every effort is made to decide the case within 40 days of the date thatall ...

In the CAMVAP program, impartial third-party arbitrators conducthearings at mutually convenient times and places in an informalenvironment. These impartial arbitrators review the positions of theparties, make decisions and, when appropriate, render awards to resolvedisputes. CAMVAP decisions are fas...

WASHING THE EXTERIOR Wash your vehicle regularly with cool or lukewarm water and a neutralPh shampoo, such as Motorcraft Detail Wash (ZC-3–A), which is availablefrom your dealer. • Never use strong household detergents or soap, such as dish washingor laundry liquid. These products can discolor and s...

PAINT CHIPS Your dealer has touch-up paint and sprays to match your vehicle’s color.Take your color code (printed on a sticker in the driver’s door jam) toyour dealer to ensure you get the correct color. • Remove particles such as bird droppings, tree sap, insect deposits, tarspots, road salt and in...

PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS Use only approved products to clean plastic parts. These products areavailable from your dealer. • For routine cleaning, use Motorcraft Detail Wash (ZC-3–A). • If tar or grease spots are present, use Motorcraft Bug and TarRemover (ZC-42). WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES...

INTERIOR For fabric, carpets, cloth seats, safety belts and seats equipped with sideair bags: • Remove dust and loose dirt with a vacuum cleaner. • Remove light stains and soil with Motorcraft Extra StrengthUpholstery Cleaner (ZC-41). • If grease or tar is present on the material, spot-clean the are...

• Do not use household or glass cleaners as these may damage the finish. UNDERBODY Flush the complete underside of your vehicle frequently. Keep body anddoor drain holes free from packed dirt. FORD, LINCOLN AND MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS Your Ford, Lincoln or Mercury dealer has many quality products ...

SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS To help you service your vehicle: • We highlight do-it-yourself items in the engine compartment for easylocation. • We provide a scheduled maintenance guide which makes trackingroutine service easy. If your vehicle requires professional service, your dealership can providethe...

Working with the engine on 1. Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is securely latched in P(Park). 2. Block the wheels to prevent the vehicle from moving unexpectedly. Note: Do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed and do not remove it while the engine is running. OPENING THE ...

3.0L DOHC V6 Duratec engine 1. Automatic transmission fluid dipstick 2. Brake fluid reservoir 3. Air filter assembly 4. Battery 5. Engine oil dipstick 6. Engine oil filler cap 7. Engine coolant reservoir 8. Windshield washer fluid reservoir 9. Power steering fluid reservoir 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners ...

WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID Add fluid to fill the reservoir if thelevel is low. In very cold weather, donot fill the reservoir completely. Only use a washer fluid that meetsFord specification WSB-M8B16–A2.Refer to Lubricant specifications in this chapter. State or local regulations on volatile organic c...

Checking and adding washer fluid for the liftgate (if equipped) The opening for the reservoir islocated on the passenger side underthe tail lamp. Refill this reservoirwith the same fluid you use for yourwindshield. ENGINE OIL Checking the engine oil Refer to the scheduled maintenance guide for the a...

6. Wipe the indicator clean. Insert the indicator fully, then remove it again. • If the oil level is between the two holes or between the MIN and MAX marks (depending on application), the oil level is acceptable. DO NOT ADD OIL. • 3.0L Vulcan engine • 3.0L Duratec engine • If the oil level is below ...

4. Install the indicator and ensure it is fully seated. 5. Fully install the engine oil filler cap by turning the filler cap clockwiseuntil it stops. To avoid possible oil loss, DO NOT operate the vehicle with theengine oil level indicator and/or the engine oil filler cap removed. Engine oil and fil...

BATTERY Your vehicle is equipped with aMotorcraft maintenance-free batterywhich normally does not requireadditional water during its life ofservice. However, for severe usage or in high temperature climates, check thebattery electrolyte level. Refer to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide for the service...

When lifting a plastic-cased battery, excessive pressure on theend walls could cause acid to flow through the vent caps, resulting in personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or battery.Lift the battery with a battery carrier or with your hands on oppositecorners. Keep batteries out of reach of ...

If the battery has been disconnected or a new battery has been installed,the clock and radio settings must be reset once the battery is reconnected. • Always dispose of automotivebatteries in a responsible manner.Follow your local authorizedstandards for disposal. Call yourlocal authorized recycling...

When the engine is cold, check thelevel of the engine coolant in thereservoir. • The engine coolant should be at the “cold fill level” or within the “coldfill range” as listed on the engine coolant reservoir (depending uponapplication). • Refer to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide for service interval...

Do not add engine coolant when the engine is hot. Steam andscalding liquids released from a hot cooling system can burn you badly. Also, you can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Do not put engine coolant in the windshield washer fluidcontainer. If sprayed on the windshield, engine...

coolant pressure relief cap on the radiator of a vehicle with an overflowsystem, follow these steps to add engine coolant. To reduce the risk of personal injury, make sure the engine iscool before unscrewing the coolant pressure relief cap. The cooling system is under pressure; steam and hot liquid ...

Used engine coolant should be disposed of in an appropriate manner. Follow your community’s regulations and standards for recyclingand disposing of automotive fluids. Coolant refill capacity To find out how much fluid your vehicle’s cooling system can hold, referto Refill capacities in this section....

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELSImportant safety precautions Do not overfill the fuel tank. The pressure in an overfilled tankmay cause leakage and lead to fuel spray and fire. The fuel system may be under pressure. If the fuel filler cap isventing vapor or if you hear a hissing sound, wa...

Flexible fuel components and standard unleaded gasoline fuelcomponents are not interchangeable. If your vehicle is not serviced in accordance with flexible fuel vehicles procedures, damagemay occur and your warranty may be invalidated. When refueling always shut the engine off and never allowsparks ...

checking the VIN, look for the engine type identifier (8th character). Ifyour vehicle is an FFV, then the character will be labeled as a “2”. If you operate your vehicle 50% or more of the time on ethanol, youshould follow a different maintenance schedule. See the Scheduled Maintenance Guide for mor...

NOT accurate as a measure of fuel economy. We do not recommendtaking fuel economy measurements during the first 1,600 km (1,000miles) of driving (engine break-in period). You will get a more accuratemeasurement after 3,000 km–5,000 km (2,000 miles-3,000 miles). Filling the tank The advertised fuel c...

4. Subtract your initial odometer reading from the current odometerreading. 5. Follow one of the simple calculations in order to determine fueleconomy: Calculation 1: Multiply liters used by 100, then divide by total kilometers traveled. Calculation 2: Divide total miles traveled by total gallons us...

• Combine errands and minimize stop-and-go driving. Maintenance • Keep tires properly inflated and use only recommended size. • Operating a vehicle with the wheels out of alignment will reduce fueleconomy. • Use recommended engine oil. Refer to Lubricant specifications in this chapter. • Perform all...

EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM Your vehicle is equipped with various emission control components and acatalytic converter which will enable your vehicle to comply withapplicable exhaust emission standards. To make sure that the catalyticconverter and other emission control components continue to workproper...

Allow the vehicle to sit for at least eight hours without starting theengine. Then, start the engine and complete the above driving cycle. Theengine must warm up to its normal operating temperature. Once started,do not turn off the engine until the above driving cycle is complete. CHECKING AND ADDIN...

BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR The fluid level will drop slowly asthe brakes wear, and will rise whenthe brake components are replaced.Fluid levels between the “MIN” and“MAX” lines are within the normaloperating range, there is no need toadd fluid. If the fluid levels areoutside of the normal operatingrange,...

The traction grade assigned to this tire is based onstraight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning or peak traction characteristics. Temperature A B C The temperature grades are A (the highest), B and C, representing the tire’sresistance to the gene...

3. 65: Indicates the aspect ratio which gives the tire’s ratio of height to width. 4. R: Indicates a “radial” type tire. 5. 15: Indicates the wheel or rim diameter in inches. If you change your wheel size, you will have to purchase new tires to match the new wheeldiameter. 6. 95: Indicates the tire’...

Note: You may not find this information on all tires because it is not required by federal law. The tire suppliers may have additional markings, notes or warnings suchas standard load, radial tubeless, etc. Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for “LT” typetires “LT” type tires have...

Sometimes irregular tire wear can be corrected by rotating the tires. Note: If your tires show uneven wear ask a qualified technician at a Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealership to check for and correct any wheelmisalignment, tire imbalance or mechanical problem involved before tirerotation. Note: Your ...

Tire explosions can cause death, personal injury or propertydamage. Do not allow anyone to stand near, directly ahead or behind the spinning tire. Never spin the tires in excess of the 55 km/h (35 mph) pointindicated on the speedometer. Highway hazards No matter how carefully you drive there’s alway...

Replace the spark plugs with ones that meet Ford material anddesign specifications for your vehicle, such as Motorcraft orequivalent replacement parts. The customer warranty may bevoid for any damage to the engine if such spark plugs are notused. Refer to Vehicle Emissions Control Information (VECI)...

Fluid Ford PartName Application Capacity Power steeringfluid MotorcraftMERCON 威 ATF 3.0L V6 Vulcanengine Fill to line ondipstickFill to lineon reservoir 3.0L V6 Duratecengine Fill to line onreservoir Automatictransaxle -4F50N MotorcraftMERCON 威 V ATF 3.0L V6 Vulcanengine 12.8L(13.5 quarts) 3.0L V6 D...

Items Ford PartName orequivalent Ford PartNumber FordSpecification Power steeringfluid MotorcraftMERCON 威 ATF XT-2-QDX MERCON 威 Windshieldwasher fluid MotorcrarftPremiumWindshieldWasherConcentrate ZC-32–A WSB-M8B16–A2 1 Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. Transmission fluid requ...

VEHICLE DIMENSIONS Vehicle dimensions Sedan mm (in) Wagon mm (in) (1) Overall length 5020 (197.6) 5022 (197.7) (2) Overall width 1855 (73.0) 1855 (73.0) (3) Overall height 1426 (56.1) 1468 (57.8) (4) Wheelbase 2757 (108.5) 2757 (108.5) (5) Track - Front 1566 (61.6) 1566 (61.6) (5) Track - Rear 1577 ...

1. World manufacturer identifier 2. Brake type and gross vehicleweight rating (GVWR) 3. Vehicle line, series, body type 4. Engine type 5. Check digit 6. Model year 7. Assembly plant 8. Production sequence number Engine number The engine number (the last eight numbers of the vehicle identificationnum...

Truck application: Code Transmission Description Manual transmission M Manual 5–speed (AKK)) C Manual 5–speed overdrive (Close ratio) W Manual 5–speed overdrive (Dana ZF) G Manual 6–speed ZF Automatic transmission Y Automatic 4–speed overdrive (CD4E) U Automatic 4–speed overdrive (4R70W) T Automatic...

Code Transmission/Transaxle Description Rear wheel drive automatic transmission U 4–speed overdrive (4R70W) A 5–speed overdrive (5R55N) 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)USA English (fus) Maintenance and Specifications 239

GENUINE FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE A wide selection of Genuine Ford Accessories are available for yourvehicle through your local authorized Ford or Ford of Canada dealer.These quality accessories have been specifically engineered to fulfill yourautomotive needs; they are custom designed to co...

A Accessory delay ..........................49 Air bag supplemental restraintsystem ........................107–108, 113 and child safety seats ............109description ......................108, 113disposal ....................................115driver air bag ..........108, 110, 114indicator lig...

Engine oil ..................................190 checking and adding ..............190dipstick ....................................190filter, specifications ........193, 229recommendations ...................193refill capacities ........................230specifications ..................232–233 Exh...

spare tire .................................158terminology .............................217tire grades ...............................217treadwear ........................216, 226 Towing .......................................143 recreational towing .................146trailer towing ..................