Ford 2005 Taurus v.2- User Manual

SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION Warning symbols in this guide How can you reduce the risk of personal injury to yourself or others? Inthis guide, answers to such questions are contained in commentshighlighted by the warning triangle symbol. These comments should beread and observed. Warning symbol...

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 CASSETTE/MACH 姞 AUDIO SYSTEM WITH AM/FM STEREO CASSETTE (IF EQUIPPED) 1. Tape: Insert the cassette with the opening to the right. If a tape isalready inserted into the system,press TAPE to begin tape play. 2. Clock: To set the hour, press and hold the H control. When thedesired hour app...

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 tracks in random order. 9. COMP (compression): Press to brin...

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 front air bag is currentlyON or OFF. Refer to Front passenger sensing system in the Seating an...

OPERATING TIPS • To reduce fog build up on the windshield during humid weather, placethe air flow selector in the position. • To reduce humidity buildup within the cabin, do not drive with theselector in the OFF or MAX A/C position. • To improve A/C cool down, drive with the windows slightly open fo...

AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) 1. OFF: Outside air is shut out and the climate control system is turnedoff. 2. A/C: Press to activate/deactivate air conditioning. Use with the recirculated air to improve cooling performance and efficiency. Engages automatically in the AUTO, F (de...

6. AUTO: Press to engage full automatic operation, and select thedesired temperature using thetemperature control. The system will automatically determine fan speed,airflow location, A/C on or off, and outside or recirculated air, to heat orcool the vehicle to reach the desired temperature. 7. Fan S...

REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER The rear defroster control is locatedon the instrument panel. Press the rear defroster control toclear the rear window of thin iceand fog. • A small LED will illuminate whenthe rear defroster is activated. The ignition must be in the ON position to operate the rear windowdefros...

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...

Rear dome lamp (wagon only) 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 the...

Replacing headlamp bulbs To remove the headlamp bulb: 1. Make sure headlamp switch is inOFF position and open the hood. 2. Remove the bolt (1) 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 hea...

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...

TILT STEERING WHEEL To adjust the steering wheel: 1. Pull and hold the steering wheelrelease control toward you. 2. Move the steering wheel up ordown until you find the desiredlocation. 3. Release the steering wheelrelease control. This will lock thesteering wheel in position. Never adjust the steer...

The auxiliary power point is located on the instrument panel below theoptional cigarette lighter (if equipped). POWER WINDOWS Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle and do not letchildren play with the power windows. They may seriously injure themselves. When closing the power windows, you ...

Accessory delay With accessory delay, the window switches may be used for up to tenminutes after the ignition switch is turned to the OFF position or untilany door is opened. MIRRORS Automatic dimming inside rear view mirror (if equipped) Your vehicle may be equipped withan inside rear view mirror w...

Heated outside mirrors (if equipped) Both mirrors are heatedautomatically to remove ice, mistand fog when the rear windowdefrost is activated. Do not remove ice from themirrors with a scraper orattempt to readjust the mirrorglass if it is frozen in place.These actions could causedamage to the glass ...

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 indicator light begins toflash-after 20 seconds. Releaseboth buttons. Do not hold forlonger that 30 seconds. HomeLink 威 is now in the train...

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 gallons of fuelused by 100 miles traveled (kilometers traveled by liters used), yourfigure may be differen...

LIFTGATE AJAR (if equipped). Displayed when the liftgate is not completely closed. CHECK TRACTION CONTROL (if equipped). Displayed when the Traction Control 娂 system is not operating properly. If this warning stays on, contact your dealer for service as soon as possible. For furtherinformation, refe...

• Rear ashtray (see your Ford, Lincoln Mercury dealer to obtain rearashtray Use only soft cups in the cupholder. Hard objects can injure youin a collision. If your vehicle is equipped with the column shift and a bench seat, it hasa center console in the center front seating position. The center cons...

POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT Position the driver floor mat so thatthe eyelet is over the pointed end ofthe retention post and rotateforward to lock in. Make sure thatthe mat does not interfere with theoperation of the accelerator or thebrake pedal. To remove the floormat, reverse the installationpro...

The liftgate and liftgate window should be closed before driving yourvehicle. If not, possible damage may occur to the liftgate lift cylindersand attaching hardware. CARGO AREA FEATURES Storage compartment (Wagon) Your vehicle comes equipped with a storage compartment in the floor ofthe cargo area. ...

Do not place any objects on the cargo area cover. They mayobstruct your vision or strike occupants of the vehicle in the case of a sudden stop or collision. The cover may cause injury in a sudden stop or accident if it isnot securely installed. Rewinding the shade With extended use, the cargo shade ...

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 the SecuriLock 娂 passive anti-theft system section in this chapter for more ...

1. Turn the ignition to the 4 (ON)position, then press the power doorUNLOCK control 3 times. 2. Turn the ignition to the 3 (OFF)position, then press the power doorUNLOCK control 3 times. 3. Turn the ignition to the 4 (ON)position. The horn will chirp one time as confirmation that theprogramming mode...

INTERIOR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT RELEASE Your vehicle is equipped with a mechanical interior luggage compartmentrelease handle that provides a means of escape for children and adults inthe event they become locked inside the luggage compartment.Adults are advised to familiarize themselves with the opera...

How to reprogram your remote entry transmitters You must have all remote entry transmitters (maximum of four) available before beginning this procedure. To reprogram the remote entrytransmitters: 1. Ensure the vehicle iselectronically unlocked. 2. Put the key in the ignition. 3. Turn the key from th...

4. Press the power door unlock control twice within 5 seconds. Note: The horn will chirp twice to indicate the perimeter lighting feature hasbeen deactivated or activated 5. Turn the ignition to the 3 (OFF) position to exit the procedure. Note: The horn will chirp once to confirm the procedure is co...

Relock The autolock feature repeats when the following conditions are met: • any door is opened then closed while the engine is running, and • you shift into gear, putting the vehicle in motion, and • the vehicle’s speed is greater than 3 mph (5 km/h). To deactivate/reactivate the autolock feature u...

Note: Large metallic objects, electronic devices that are used to purchase gasoline or similar items, or a second coded key on the samekey chain may cause vehicle starting issues. You need to prevent theseobjects from touching the coded key while starting the engine. Theseobjects will not cause dama...

Replacement keys If your keys are lost or stolen and you don’t have an extra coded key,you will need to have your vehicle towed to a dealership. The key codesneed to be erased from your vehicle and new coded keys will need to beprogrammed. Replacing coded keys can be very costly. Store an extra prog...

When you press the control on the remote entry transmitter twice within three seconds: • the horn will chirp once to indicate the hood, each door and theliftgate (wagon) are closed. • the horn will chirp twice to indicate that either the hood, a door orthe liftgate (wagon) is still open. Disarming t...

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 (fron...

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...

SAFETY RESTRAINTS Personal Safety System The Personal Safety System provides an improved overall level of frontalcrash protection to front seat occupants and is designed to help furtherreduce the risk of air bag-related injuries. The system is able to analyzedifferent occupant classifications and co...

impacts or rear impacts) unless the collision causes sufficientlongitudinal deceleration. The pretensioners are designed to activate infrontal and near-frontal collisions, and in side collisions when the vehicleis equipped with side air bags. Driver and passenger dual-stage air bag supplemental rest...

Always transport children 12 years old and under in the backseat and always properly use appropriate child restraints. The front passenger sensing system can automatically turn off thepassenger front air bag. The system is designed to help protect small(child size) occupants from air bag deployments...

Determining if the Personal Safety System is operational The Personal Safety System uses a warning light in the instrumentcluster or a back-up tone to indicate the condition of the system. Referto the Warning Light section in the Instrument Cluster chapter. Routine maintenance of the Personal Safety...

It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside oroutside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. Do not allow people toride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats andsafety belts. Be sure everyone i...

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...

Do not sit on top of a buckled safety belt to avoid the BeltMinder chime. Sitting on the safety belt will increase the risk of injury in an accident. To disable (one-time) or deactivate the BeltMinder feature please follow the directions stated below. One time disable If at any time the driver/front...

3. For the seating position being disabled, buckle then unbuckle thesafety belt 9 times, ending in the unbuckled state. (Step 3 must becompleted within 50 seconds after the safety belt warning light turnsoff.) • After step 3, the restraint system warning light (airbag light) will beturned on for thr...

a collision be replaced. However, if the collision was minor and aqualified 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 o...

• Occupant Classification Sensor (OCS) • 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 ar...

Steps you can take to properly position yourself away from the airbag: • Move your seat to the rear as far as you can while still reaching thepedals comfortably. • Recline the seat slightly (one or two degrees) from the uprightposition. Do not put anything on or over the air bag module. Placingobjec...

Children and air bags Children must always be properlyrestrained. Accident statisticssuggest that children are safer whenproperly restrained in the rearseating positions than in the frontseating position. Failure to followthese instructions may increase therisk of injury in a collision. Air bags can...

of air bag deployment. Thus, it is extremely important that occupants beproperly restrained as far away from the air bag module as possible whilemaintaining vehicle control. Several air bag system components get hot after inflation. Do nottouch them after inflation. If the air bag has deployed, the ...

the seatback, with their feet comfortably extended on the floor while thevehicle is still in motion. Sitting improperly can increase the chance ofinjury in a crash event. For example, if an occupant slouches, lies down,turns sideways, sits forward, leans forward or sideways, or puts one orboth feet ...

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 CustomerAssistance section of this Owners Guide. Any alteration/modification to the front passenger seat mayaffect the ...

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...

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 the seat at the belt path andattempt to move it side to side and forward and back. There should beno more 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...

INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING New vehicles are fitted with tiresthat have a rating on them calledTire Quality Grades. The Qualitygrades can be found whereapplicable on the tire sidewallbetween tread shoulder andmaximum section width. Forexample: • Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperatu...

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 thetire’s resistance to the gene...

Inspecting your tires Periodically inspect the tire treads for uneven or excessive wear andremove stones, nails, glass or other objects that may be wedged in thetread grooves. Check for holes or cuts that may permit air leakage fromthe tire and make necessary repairs. Also inspect the tire sidewalls...

TIRE REPLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS Your vehicle is equipped with tires designed to provide a safe ride andhandling capability. Only use replacement tires and wheels that are the same sizeand type (such as P-metric versus LT-metric or all-season versus all-terrain) as those originally provided by Ford. Us...

the road tires and wheels that were originally provided by Ford. If thedissimilar spare tire or wheel is damaged, it should be replaced ratherthan repaired. When driving with the dissimilar spare tire/wheel, do not: • Exceed 70 mph (113 km/h) • Use more than one dissimilar spare tire/wheel at a time...

3. If equipped with a wheel coverthat’s bolted on, loosen the fiveplastic nuts with the lug nutwrench. 4. Remove the center ornament or wheel cover from the wheel with thetapered end of the wheel lug nut wrench that came with your vehicle.Insert and twist the handle, then pry against the wheel. 5. L...

10. Remove the jack and fullytighten the lug nuts in the ordershown. Refer to Wheel lug nut torque specifications later in this chapter for the proper lug nuttorque specification. 11. Return the flat tire, jack and lugwrench to their proper storagelocations. Make sure the jack isfastened so it does ...

When a wheel is installed, always remove any corrosion, dirt orforeign materials present on the mounting surfaces of the wheel or the surface of the front disc brake hub and rotor that contacts the wheel.Installing wheels without correct metal-to-metal contact at the wheelmounting surfaces can cause...

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’s load index. It is an index that relates to how much weight a tire can carry. You may find this information in your Owne...

Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for “LT” typetires “LT” type tires have some additionalinformation beyond those of “P”type tires; these differences aredescribed below: 1. LT: Indicates a tire, designated by the Tire and Rim Association(T&RA), that is intended for serviceon ...

Information on “T” type tires “T” type tires have some additionalinformation beyond those of “P”type tires; these differences aredescribed below: T145/80D16 is an example of a tiresize. Note: The temporary tire size for your vehicle may be different fromthis example. 1. T: Indicates a type of tire, ...

Safety practices Driving habits have a great deal to do with your tire mileage and safety. • Observe posted speed limits • Avoid fast starts, stops and turns • Avoid potholes and objects on the road • Do not run over curbs or hit the tire against a curb when parking If your vehicle is stuck in snow,...

The tires should also be balanced periodically. An unbalanced tire andwheel assembly may result in irregular tire wear. Tire rotation Rotating your tires at the recommended interval (as indicated in the Scheduled Maintenance Guide that comes with your vehicle) will help your tires wear more evenly, ...

SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS Snow tires must be the same size and grade as the tires youcurrently have on your vehicle. The tires on your vehicle have all weather treads to provide traction inrain and snow. However, in some climates, you may need to use snowtires and chains. If you need to use snow tires a...

Vehicle Curb Weight – is the weight of your new vehicle when you picked it up from your dealer plus any aftermarket equipment. Payload – is the combined weight of cargo and passengers that the vehicle is carrying. The maximum payload for your vehicle can be foundon the Tire Label on the B-Pillar or ...

Example only: 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. REVIEW COPY 2005 Taurus (tau) , Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002) , Market: USA_English (fus) ...

GAW (Gross Axle Weight) – is the total weight placed on each axle (front and rear) – including vehicle curb weight and all payload. GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) – is the maximum allowable weight that can be carried by a single axle (front or rear). These numbers are shown on the Safety Compliance...

The following gives you a few examples on how to calculate the availableamount of cargo and luggage load capacity: • An example for your vehicle with 1400 lbs. (636 kg) of cargo andluggage capacity. You decide to go golfing. You and your friends average220 lbs. (100 kg) each and the golf bags weigh ...

The amount of weight that you can tow depends on the type of engine inyour vehicle. See the following charts: 3.0L Engine Model Passenger Load- #/lb. (kg) Luggage Load -lb. (kg) Max TrailerWt.- lb. (kg) Sedan 5/750 (340) 0 800 (365) 4/600 (270) 150 (70) 800 (365) 2/300 (135) 150 (70) 1100 (500) 2/30...

If you use a rental trailer, follow the instructions that the rental agencygives to you. Do not attach safety chains to the bumper. Trailer brakes Electric brakes and manual, automatic or surge-type trailer brakes aresafe if installed properly and adjusted to the manufacturer’sspecifications. The tr...

• Allow more distance for stopping with a trailer attached. • If you are driving down a long or steep hill, shift to a lower gear. Donot apply the brakes continuously, as they may overheat and becomeless effective. • The trailer tongue weight should be 10–15% of the loaded trailerweight. • After you...

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...

Starting the engine 1. Turn the key to 4 (ON) withoutturning the key to 5(START). 2. Turn the key to 5 (START), thenrelease the key as soon as theengine starts. Excessive crankingcould damage the starter. Note: If the engine does not start within five seconds on the first try, turn the key to OFF, w...

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 between 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 o...

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 37 25A Autolamp, Daytime Running Lamps (DRL),Flash-to-pass, Headlamp switch 38 15A Horn, Diagnostic connector (OBD II) 39 — Not used 40 — Not used 41 — Not used 42 — Not used CB - Circuit Breaker Power distribution box ...

Fuse/relay location Fuse amp rating Power distribution box description 18 10A* (Vulcan engine only) A/C clutch relay, PCM keep alive power — (Duratec engine only) Not used 19 — Not used 20 — Not used 21 — Not used 22 5A* (Vulcan engine only) Heated PCV valve 10A* (Duratec engine only) A/C clutch rel...

JUMP STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The gases around the battery can explode if exposed to flames,sparks, or lit cigarettes. An explosion could result in injury or vehicle damage. Batteries contain sulfuric acid which can burn skin, eyes andclothing, if contacted. Do not attempt to push-start your vehicle. A...

Connecting the jumper cables 1. Connect the positive (+) jumper cable to the positive (+) terminal ofthe discharged battery. Note: In the illustrations, lightning bolts are used to designate the assisting (boosting) battery. 2. Connect the other end of the positive (+) cable to the positive (+)termi...

3. Connect the negative (-) cable to the negative (-) terminal of theassisting battery. 4. Make the final connection of the negative (-) cable. Make the connectionto an exposed metal part of the stalled vehicle’s engine, away from thebattery and the carburetor/fuel injection system. Do not use fuel ...

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. + – + – + – + – REVIEW COPY 2005 Taurus (tau) , Owner...

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...

THE DISPUTE SETTLEMENT BOARD (U.S. ONLY) The Dispute Settlement Board is: • an independent, third-party arbitration program for warranty disputes. • available free to owners and lessees of qualifying Ford Motor Companyvehicles. The Dispute Settlement Board may not be available in all states. FordMot...

Board membership The Board consists of: • Three consumer representatives • A Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealership representative Consumer candidates for Board membership are recruited and trained byan independent consulting firm. The dealership Board member is chosenfrom Ford and Lincoln Mercury deale...

Oral presentations If you would like to make an oral presentation, indicate YES to question6 on the application. While it is your right to make an oral presentationbefore the Board, this is not a requirement and the Board will decide thecase whether or not an oral presentation is made. An oral prese...

UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM(CANADA ONLY) In those cases where you continue to feel that the efforts by Ford andthe dealer to resolve a factory-related vehicle service concern have beenunsatisfactory, Ford of Canada participates in an impartial third partymediation/arbitration program...

If you did not take advantage of the Ford Extended Service Plan at thetime of purchasing your vehicle, you may still be eligible. Since thisinformation is subject to change, please ask your dealer for completedetails about Ford Extended Service Plan coverage options, or visit theFord ESP website at ...

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...

• Remove particles such as bird droppings, tree sap, insect deposits, tarspots, road salt and industrial fallout before repairing paint chips. • Always read the instructions before using the products. ALUMINUM WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS Aluminum wheels and wheel covers are coated with a clearcoat paint...

WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES The windshield, rear and side windows and the wiper blades should becleaned regularly. If the wipers do not wipe properly, substances on thevehicle’s glass or the wiper blades may be the cause. These may includehot wax treatments used by commercial car washes, tree sap, or o...

• If grease or tar is present on the material, spot-clean the area firstwith Motorcraft Spot and Stain Remover (ZC-14). • Never saturate the seat covers with cleaning solution. • Do not use household cleaning products or glass cleaners, which canstain and discolor the fabric and affect the flame ret...

FORD, LINCOLN AND MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS Your Ford, Lincoln or Mercury dealer has many quality products availableto clean your vehicle and protect its finishes. These quality productshave been specifically engineered to fulfill your automotive needs; theyare custom designed to complement the styl...

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 REVIEW COPY 2005 Taurus (...

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 (Wagon) 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 appropr...

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. • If the oil level is at or below the lower hole or the MIN mark, adden...

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 ...

• Always dispose of automotivebatteries in a responsible manner.Follow your local authorizedstandards for disposal. Call yourlocal authorized recycling centerto find out more about recyclingautomotive batteries. ENGINE COOLANT Checking engine coolant The concentration and level of engine coolant sho...

When the engine is cold, check thelevel of the engine coolant in thereservoir. • The engine coolant should be at the “FULL COLD” level or within the“COLD FILL RANGE” as listed on the engine coolant reservoir(depending upon application). • 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...

remove the coolant pressure relief cap on the radiator of a vehicle withan overflow system, 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 ...

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 ...

If the “Check Fuel Cap” indicator comes on or if “Service Engine Soon/Check Engine” indicator comes on and stays on when you start theengine, the fuel filler cap may not be properly installed. Turn off theengine, remove the fuel filler cap, align the cap properly and reinstall it. If you must replac...

in the United States) because it may cause these problems to becomemore pronounced. If the problems persist, see your dealer or a qualifiedservice technician. FFV engine (if equipped) Your FFV will operate well on ordinary “Regular” unleaded gasoline, butonly the highest quality fuel ethanol will pr...

ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY Measuring techniques Your best source of information about actual fuel economy is you, thedriver. You must gather information as accurately and consistently aspossible. Fuel expense, frequency of fill-ups or fuel gauge readings areNOT accurate as a measure of fuel eco...

2. Each time you fill the tank, record the amount of fuel added (ingallons or liters). 3. After at least three to five tank fill-ups, fill the fuel tank and recordthe current odometer reading. 4. Subtract your initial odometer reading from the current odometerreading. 5. Follow one of the simple cal...

• Warming up a vehicle on cold mornings is not required and mayreduce fuel economy. • Resting your foot on the brake pedal while driving may reduce fueleconomy. • Combine errands and minimize stop-and-go driving. Maintenance • Keep tires properly inflated and use only recommended size. • Operating a...

It is important to note the box in the lower left corner of the windowsticker. These numbers represent the Range of MPG (L/100 km)expected on the vehicle under optimum conditions. Your fuel economymay vary depending upon the method of operation and conditions. EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM Your vehicle is...

condition. To ready the on-board diagnostics system for I/M testing, aminimum of 30 minutes of city and highway driving is necessary asdescribed below: • First, at least 10 minutes of driving on an expressway or highway. • Next, at least 20 minutes driving in stop-and-go, city-type traffic withat le...

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 ...

REFILL CAPACITIES Fluid Ford Part Name Application Capacity Brake fluid Motorcraft HighPerformance DOT3 Motor VehicleBrake Fluid All Between MAX andMIN on reservoir Engine coolant 1 MotorcraftPremium GoldEngine Coolant(yellow-colored) 3.0L V6 Vulcanengine 11.0L (11.6 quarts) 3.0L V6 Duratecengine 10...

LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS Items Ford Part Nameor equivalent Ford PartNumber FordSpecification Brake fluid Motorcraft HighPerformance DOT3 Motor VehicleBrake Fluid PM-1 ESA-M6C25-A andDOT 3 Door latch, hoodlatch, auxiliaryhood latch, seattracks, trunk andliftgate latches Multi-PurposeGrease XG-4 or XL...

Vehicle identification number (VIN) The vehicle identification number isattached to a metal tag and islocated on the driver sideinstrument panel. (Please note thatin the graphic XXXX isrepresentative of your vehicleidentification number.) 1. World manufacturer identifier 2. Brake type and gross vehi...

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 ........................108–109, 115 and child safety seats ............111description ......................109, 115disposal ....................................117driver air bag ..........109, 111, 116indicator lig...