Ford 2005 Taurus v.3- 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 when outside temperature isbelow 40°F (3°C). • To improve A/C cool d...

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...

BULB REPLACEMENT Headlamp Condensation The headlamps are vented to equalize pressure. When moist air entersthe headlamp(s) through the vents, there is a possibility thatcondensation can occur. This condensation is normal and will clearwithin 45 minutes of headlamp operation. Replacing exterior bulbs...

Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal/cornering lamp bulbs 1. Make sure the headlamp controlis in the OFF position and open thehood. 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 vehi...

3. On the underside of the spoiler,remove the two decorative screwcovers (on the LED module). 4. Remove the two screws that areholding the LED module in place. 5. Remove the wiring harnessgrommet and disengage theelectrical connector. 6. Replace the LED module. 7. To complete installation, followthe...

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...

Always keep the power point caps closed when not being used. Cigar/Cigarette lighter (if equipped) Do not plug optional electrical accessories into the cigarette lightersocket. Do not hold the lighter in with your hand while it is heating, this willdamage the lighter element and socket. The lighter ...

Power side view mirrors To adjust your mirrors: 1. Select L to adjust the left mirror or R to adjust the right mirror. 2. Move the control in the directionyou wish to tilt the mirror. 3. Return to the center position todisable the adjust function. Heated outside mirrors (if equipped) Both mirrors ar...

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....

HOMELINK 姞 WIRELESS CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) The HomeLink 威 Wireless Control System, located on the driver’s visor, provides a convenient way to replace up to three hand-held transmitterswith a single built-in device. This feature will learn the radio frequencycodes of most transmitters to opera...

Note: There are 30 seconds in which to initiate Step 8. 8. Return to the vehicle and firmly press, hold for two seconds andrelease the HomeLink 威 button. Repeat the press/hold/release sequence again, and, depending on the brand of the garage door opener (or otherrolling code equipped device), repeat...

Operating the HomeLink 姞 Wireless Control System To operate, simply press and releasethe appropriate HomeLink 威 button. Activation will now occur for thetrained product (garage door, gateoperator, security system, entrydoor lock, or home or office lightingetc.). For convenience, thehand-held transmi...

MESSAGE CENTER With the ignition in the ON position,the message center, located on yourinstrument cluster, displaysimportant vehicle information through a constant monitor ofvehicle systems. You may select display features on the message center for a display of status precededby a brief indicator ch...

Most geographic areas (zones) have a magnetic north compass point thatvaries slightly from the northerly direction on maps. This variation is fourdegrees between adjacent zones and will become noticeable as thevehicle crosses multiple zones. A correct zone setting will eliminate thiserror. Refer to ...

9. TRACTION CONTROL (if equipped) System warnings System warnings alert you to possible problems or malfunctions in yourvehicle’s operating systems. In the event of a multiple warning situation, the message center willcycle the display to show all warnings by displaying each one for severalseconds. ...

CHECK CHARGING SYSTEM. Displayed when the electrical system is not maintaining proper voltage. If you are operating electrical accessorieswhen the engine is idling at a low speed, turn off as many of theelectrical loads as possible. If the warning stays on or comes on when theengine is operating at ...

• Park brake • Oil pressure sensor Contact your dealer as soon as possible if these messages occur on aregular basis. CENTER CONSOLE Your vehicle may be equipped with a variety of console features. Theseinclude: • Utility compartment • Bin mat (snap-in) • Cupholders (front and rear) • Coin holder sl...

Mobile Communication Equipment includes, but is not limited to cellularphones, pagers, portable email devices, in-vehicle communicationssystems, telematics devices and portable two-way radios. A driver’s first responsibility is the safe operation of the vehicle.The most important thing you can do to...

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 the liftgate window,unlock the liftgate (with the key,the power door locks or theremote entry transmitter) andpush the key lock cylinde...

To install the shade: 1. Fasten the cover into themounting brackets (make sure thecover is right side up). 2. Pull the end of the shade towardyou and hook the sides into thenotches (right side first) in the reartrim panels. To reduce the risk of injuries, the fasteners for cargo area covermust be pr...

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 oper...

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...

5. Turn the ignition to the 3 (OFF) position to exit the procedure. Note: The horn will chirp once to confirm the procedure is complete. Note: The puddle lamps (if equipped) cannot be deactivated; performing this procedure will only deactivate the head, park and tail lamps. KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM (IF ...

Erasing personal codes 1. Enter the factory set 5–digit code. The keyless entry keypad andinterior lights will illuminate and the driver’s door will unlock. 2. Press and release the 1 • 2 within five seconds of completing Step 1. 3. Press and hold the 1 • 2 for two seconds to erase the customer prog...

To deactivate/reactivate the autolock feature using the power doorunlock control You must complete Steps 1-4 within 30 seconds or the procedure willhave to be repeated. If the procedure needs to be repeated, you mustwait 30 seconds. Note: All doors must be closed and remain closed throughout the pro...

objects will not cause damage to the coded key, but may cause amomentary issue if they are too close to the key when starting theengine. If a problem occurs, turn the ignition off, remove all objects onthe key chain away from the coded key and restart the engine. Theft indicator The theft indicator ...

Replacing coded keys can be very costly. Store an extra programmed keyaway from the vehicle in a safe place to help prevent anyinconveniences. Please visit an authorized dealer to purchase additionalspare or replacement keys. Programming spare keys You can program your own coded keys to your vehicle...

Disarming the system You can disarm the system by any of the following actions: • Unlock the doors by pressing the control on your remote entry transmitter. • Unlock the doors by using the keyless entry pad. • Unlock the doors with a key. Turn the key full travel (toward the frontof the vehicle) to ...

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. 20...

Before returning the seatback to its original position, make surethat cargo or any objects are not trapped underneath the seatback. After returning the seatback to its original position, pull onthe seatback to ensure that it has fully latched. An unlatched seat maybecome dangerous in the event of a ...

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 姟 is operational The Personal Safety System ...

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...

Lap belts Adjusting the center front lap belt The center front lap belt does not adjust automatically. The lap belt should fit snugly and as low as possible around thehips, not across the waist. Insert the tongue into the correctbuckle (the buckle closest to thedirection the tongue is comingfrom). T...

If... Then... The driver’s and frontpassenger’s safety belts arebuckled before the ignitionswitch is turned to the ONposition or less than 1-2 minuteshave elapsed since the ignitionswitch has been turned ON... The BeltMinder 娂 feature will not activate. The driver’s or front passenger’ssafety belt i...

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

2. Wait until the safety belt warning light turns off. (Approximately 1minute) • Step 3 must be completed within 50 seconds after the safety beltwarning light turns off. 3. For the seating position being disabled, at a moderate speed, bucklethen unbuckle the safety belt 9 times, ending in the unbuck...

belt height adjusters (if equipped), shoulder belt guide on seatback (ifequipped), child safety seat LATCH and tether anchors, and attachinghardware, should be inspected after a collision. Ford Motor Companyrecommends that all safety belt assemblies in use in vehicles involved ina collision be repla...

• side airbags (if equipped). Refer to Side airbag system later in this chapter. • one or more impact and safing sensors. • the same indicator light, RCM (restraints control module) anddiagnostic unit used for the Personal safety system. • Occupant Classification Sensor (OCS) • Passenger airbag off ...

Never place your arm over the airbag module as a deployingairbag can result in serious arm fractures or other injuries. 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...

Children and airbags 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. Airbags can k...

of airbag deployment. Thus, it is extremely important that occupants beproperly restrained as far away from the airbag 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 ai...

Relationship Center at the phone number shown in the CustomerAssistance section of this Owners Guide. Any alteration/modification to the front passenger seat mayaffect the performance of the front passenger sensing system. Determining if the system is operational The supplemental restraint system us...

not of the type sufficient to cause activation. Side airbags 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 nott...

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...

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 airbags can kill or injure a child in a child seat. NEVER place a rear-facing child seat in front of an active airbag. If you must use a forward-facing child seat in the front seat, move the seat all the wayback. Children 12 and un...

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...

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 thewheel. Installing wheels without correct metal-to-metal contact at thewheel mounting 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, ...

Tire wear Measure and inspect the tire tread on all your tires periodically.Advanced and unusual tire wear can reduce the ability of tread to gripthe road in adverse (wet, snowy, etc.) conditions. Visually check yourtires for uneven wear, looking for high and low areas or unusuallysmooth areas. Also...

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 information that comes with your vehicle) will help your tires wear more ev...

• Rear Wheel Drive (RWD)vehicles/Four Wheel Drive(4WD)/ All Wheel Drive (AWD)vehicles (front tires at top ofdiagram) 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 ...

tires and chains. If you need to use snow tires and chains, it isrecommended that steel wheels are used of the same size andspecifications as those originally installed. Follow these guidelines when using snow tires and chains: • Use only cable type chains offered by Ford as an accessory orequivalen...

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 the edge of the driver’s door. Lookfor “THE COMBINED WEIGHT OF OCCUPANTS AND CARGO SHOULD NEVER EXCEED XXX kg OR XXX lb.” for m...

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. 2005 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)USA (fus) Tires, Wheels and Loading 151

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: • Another example for your vehicle with 1400 lb. (635 kg) of cargo andluggage capacity. You decide to go golfing. Is there enough loadcapacity to carry you, 4 of your friends and all th...

Towing a trailer places an additional load on your vehicle’s engine,transaxle, brakes, tires and suspension. Inspect these componentscarefully after towing. The amount of weight that you can tow depends on the type of engine inyour vehicle. See the following charts: 3.0L Engine Model PassengerLoad -...

Safety chains Always connect the trailer’s safety chains to the frame or hook retainersof the vehicle hitch. To connect the trailer’s safety chains, cross thechains under the trailer tongue and allow slack for turning corners. If you use a rental trailer, follow the instructions that the rental agen...

Trailer towing tips • Practice turning, stopping and backing up before starting on a trip toget the feel of the vehicle trailer combination. When turning, makewider turns so the trailer wheels will clear curbs and other obstacles. • Allow more distance for stopping with a trailer attached. • If 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...

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). P R N D D 1 1 2 3 4 5 2005 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)USA (fus) Driving 161

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 17 15A Stop lamp, Speed controldeactivation switch 18 15A Parklamps, PWM (backlighting),Autolamps 19 10A Heated mirrors, Rear defrostswitch indicator 20 10A Restraints (air bag module/OCSmodule) 21 15A Transmission rang...

Power distribution box The power distribution box islocated in the engine compartment.The power distribution box containshigh-current fuses that protect yourvehicle’s main electrical systemsfrom overloads. Always disconnect the battery before servicing high currentfuses. To reduce risk of electrical...

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 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 ...

Jump starting 1. Start the engine of the booster vehicle and run the engine atmoderately increased speed. 2. Start the engine of the disabled vehicle. 3. Once the disabled vehicle has been started, run both engines for anadditional three minutes before disconnecting the jumper cables. Removing the j...

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 ofCanada and the dealer to resolve a factory-related vehicle serviceconcern have been unsatisfactory, Ford of Canada participates in animpartial third party mediation/arbitrati...

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 isavailable from 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 AND LINCOLN MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS Your Ford or Lincoln 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 style ...

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

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 2005 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 (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 information for the a...

6. Wipe the indicator clean. Insert the indicator fully, then remove itagain. • 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, addeno...

3. Recheck the engine oil level. Make sure the oil level is not above theupper hole or MAX mark on the engine oil level indicator (dipstick). 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...

It is recommended you use the appropriate Motorcraft oil filter (oranother brand meeting Ford specifications) for your engine application. BATTERY Your vehicle is equipped with aMotorcraft maintenance-free batterywhich normally does not requireadditional water during its life ofservice. However, for...

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 isreconnected. • 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 “FULL COLD” level or within the“COLD FILL RANGE” as listed on the engine coolant reservoir(depending upon application). • Refer to scheduled maintenance information for service interv...

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 degas system with a pressurized cap, or if it is necessary toremove 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 ...

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 ...

Fuel Filler Cap Your fuel tank filler cap has an indexed design with a 1/8 turn on/offfeature. When fueling your vehicle: 1. Turn the engine off. 2. Carefully turn the filler cap counterclockwise 1/8 of a turn until itstops. 3. Pull to remove the cap from the fuel filler pipe. 4. To install the cap,...

It should not be necessary to add any aftermarket products to your fueltank if you continue to use high quality fuel of the recommended octanerating. Aftermarket products could cause damage to the fuel system.Repairs to correct the effects of using an aftermarket product in yourfuel may not be cover...

Fuel Filter For fuel filter replacement, see your dealer or a qualified servicetechnician. Refer to scheduled maintenance information for the appropriate intervals for changing the fuel filter. Replace the fuel filter with an authorized Motorcraft part. Thecustomer warranty may be void for any damag...

• Always use fuel with the recommended octane rating. • Use a known quality gasoline, preferably a national brand. • Use the same side of the same pump and have the vehicle facing thesame direction each time you fill up. • Have the vehicle loading and distribution the same every time. Your results w...

POWER STEERING FLUID • 3.0L Vulcan engine • 3.0L Duratec engine Check the power steering fluid. Refer to the scheduled maintenance information for the service interval schedules. If adding fluid is necessary, use only MERCON 威 ATF. 1. Start the engine and let it run until it reaches normal operating...

BRAKE FLUID 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 perfor...

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.) The vehicle identification number (VIN) contains the followin...

Transmission/Transaxle code designations You can find a transmission/transaxle code on the vehicle certificationlabel. The following table tells you which transmission or transaxle eachcode represents. Code Description L Automatic overdrive 2005 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)USA (fus) Mai...

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 ..........................48 Air cleaner filter .......................236 Air conditioning ..........................25 Airbag supplemental restraintsystem ........................107–108, 114 and child safety seats ............110description ......................108, 114disposal...