Ford 2011 Taurus - Manual

Warning symbols on your vehicle When you see this symbol, it isimperative that you consult therelevant section of this guide beforetouching or attempting adjustmentof any kind. Protecting the environment We must all play our part inprotecting the environment. Correctvehicle usage and the authorizedd...

WARNING: Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that you use extreme caution when using any device or feature that may takeyour focus off the road. Your primary responsibility is the safeoperation of your vehicle.We recommend aga...

These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle. Vehicle Symbol Glossary Safety Alert See Owner’s Guide Fasten Safety Belt Airbag - Front Airbag - Side Child Seat LowerAnchor Child Seat TetherAnchor Brake System Anti-Lock Brake System Parking Brake System Brake Fluid -Non-Petroleum Based P...

WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES Standard instrument cluster shown, optional cluster similar Warning lights and gauges can alert you to a vehicle condition that maybecome serious enough to cause extensive repairs. A warning light mayilluminate when a problem exists with one of your vehicle’s functions.Many...

On-board diagnostics (OBD-II) in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. If the light is blinking, engine misfire is occurring which coulddamage your catalytic converter. Drive in a moderate fashion (avoidheavy acceleration and deceleration) and have your vehicle servicedimmediately by your auth...

Low washer fluid (RTT): Illuminates when the washer level inthe washer fluid reservoir is low. Door ajar (RTT): Illuminates in the message center display whenthe ignition is in the run positionand any door is open. Trunk ajar (RTT): Illuminates in the message center display whenthe ignition is in th...

Key-in-ignition warning chime: Sounds when the key is left in the ignition in the off or accessory position and the driver’s door is opened. Headlamps on warning chime: Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are on, the ignition is off (the key is not in the ignition) and thedriver’s door is ope...

MESSAGE CENTER Your vehicle’s message center allows you to configure/personalize certainvehicle options to suit your needs. The message center is also capable of monitoring many vehicle systemsand will alert you to potential vehicle problems and various conditionswith an informational message follow...

If you calculate your average fuel economy by dividing distance traveledby gallons of fuel used (liters of fuel used by 100 kilometers traveled),your figure may be different than displayed for the following reasons: • Your vehicle was not perfectly level during fill-up • Differences in the automatic...

System check and vehicle feature customization Press the SETUP button repeatedlyto cycle the message center throughthe following features: RESET FOR SYSTEM CHECK When this message appears, press RESET and the message center willbegin to cycle through the following systems and provide a status of the...

3. Once “OIL LIFE SET TO XXX%” is displayed, release and press theRESET button to change the Oil Life Start Value. Each release and presswill reduce the value by 10%. UNITS Displays the current units in English or Metric. Press RESET to change between English and Metric. AUTO HIGH BEAM (if equipped)...

COLLISION WARN SYSTEM (if equipped) This feature warns the driver of a possible collision. See Collision warning system in the Driving chapter for more information. Press RESET to turn the collision warning system on or off. The systemwill revert to on each time the vehicle is started. The heads-up ...

VEHICLE COMING FROM RIGHT (if equipped) — Displayed when the blind spot information system with cross traffic alert (CTA) system isoperating and senses a vehicle. See Blind Spot Information System (BLIS 威 ) with Cross Traffic Alert in the Driving chapter. INTKEY COULD NOT PROGRAM — Displayed when an...

CANCELLED BY OVER SPEED (if equipped) — Displayed when the active park assist feature self cancels due to vehicle speed over thepreset limit allowed by the active park assist system. Refer to Active park assist in the Driving chapter for more information. CANCELLED BY DRIVER INPUT (if equipped) — Di...

AUDIO SYSTEMS AM/FM CD/MP3 satellite compatible sound system WARNING: Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that drivers use extreme caution when using any device or feature that maytake their focus off the road. Your primary re...

Setting the clock To set the time, press CLOCK. Thedisplay will read SET TIME. Use thememory preset numbers (0–9) toenter in the desired time–hours and minutes and press OK. The clockwill then begin from that time. AM/FM Radio / VOL (Power/Volume): Press to turn the radio on/off. Turn theknob to inc...

CD/MP3 Player CD: Press to enter CD/MP3 mode. If a disc is already loaded into thesystem, CD/MP3 play will beginwhere it ended last. If no CD is loaded, NO DISC will appear in thedisplay. LOAD:For a single CD system– This control is not operational. To load aCD, simply insert the disc, label side up...

TEXT: Press and release to display the artist and song title. While inTEXT MODE, press again to scrollthrough the Artist (AR), Song (SO), Channel (CH) and Category (CA). In TEXT MODE: Sometimes the display requires additional text to be displayed. When the < / > indicator is active, press TEXT...

titles, the display will read REPLACE SONG? Press OK to access thesaved titles and press SEEK to cycle through the saved titles. When the song title appears in the display that you would like toreplace, press OK. SONG REPLACED will appear in the display. b. DELETE A SONG: Press OK to delete a song f...

b. CHANGE PIN: Press OK when CHANGE PIN is displayed. The display will read ENTER OLD PIN. Enter your current (old) PINnumber and when the system accepts your entry it will displayENTER NEW PIN. Enter your new four-digit PIN and the system willsave the new PIN and PIN SAVED will display. c. UNLOCK A...

Your vehicle is equipped with anauxiliary input jack (AIJ). Theauxiliary input jack provides a wayto connect your portable musicplayer to the in-vehicle audiosystem. This allows the audio from aportable music player to be playedthrough the vehicle speakers withhigh fidelity. To achieve optimalperfor...

Your vehicle may be equipped with aUSB port inside your center console.This feature allows you to plug inmedia playing devices, memorysticks, and also to charge devices ifthey support this feature. Forfurther information on this feature,refer to Accessing and using your USB port in the SYNC 威 supple...

CDs with homemade paper(adhesive) labels should not beinserted into the CD player asthe label may peel and cause theCD to become jammed. It isrecommended that homemadeCDs be identified withpermanent felt tip marker ratherthan adhesive labels. Ballpoint pens may damage CDs. Pleasecontact your authori...

Sample MP3 structure If you are burning your own MP3discs, it is important to understandhow the system will read thestructures you create. While variousfiles may be present, (files withextensions other than mp3), onlyfiles with the .mp3 extension will beplayed. Other files will be ignoredby the syst...

Radio Display Condition Action Required NO SIGNAL Loss of signal from the SIRIUS 威 satellite or SIRIUS 威 tower to the vehicle antenna. You are in a location that is blocking the SIRIUS 威 signal (i.e., tunnel, under an overpass, dense foliage, etc). The system is working properly. When you move into ...

MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM(IF EQUIPPED) Temperature conversion: To switch between Fahrenheit and Celsius, refer to Message center in the Instrument Cluster chapter. 1. Defrost: Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster vents and de-mister vents. Can be used to clear th...

DUAL ZONE AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL(IF EQUIPPED) Temperature conversion: To switch between Fahrenheit and Celsius, refer to Message center in the Instrument Cluster chapter. 1. + Fan speed control: Press to increase the fan speed. 2. Defrost: Distributes outside air through the windshield defros...

• : Distributes air through the floor vents, rear seat floor vents. • : Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents, de-mister vents, floor vents and rear seat floor vents. The system willautomatically provide outside air to reduce window fogging. To return to full automatic control, pres...

For maximum cooling performance (MAX A/C): 1. Press MAX A/C. The system will default to single-zone operation andset the temperature to 60°F (16°C). 2. A/C, and will be selected. 3. Fan speed will be increased to the highest speed, but can be adjustedas desired. To aid in side window defogging/demis...

CABIN AIR FILTER The cabin air filter element is designed to reduce the concentration ofairborne particles such as dust, spores and pollen in the air beingsupplied to the interior of the vehicle. The presence of a particulate filterelement provides the following benefits: • Improves your driving com...

HEADLAMP CONTROL Turns the lamps off. Turns on the parking lamps, instrument panel lamps, licenseplate lamps and tail lamps. Turns the low beam headlamps on. Autolamp control The autolamp system provides lightsensitive automatic on-off control ofthe exterior lights normallycontrolled by the headlamp...

4. Turn the headlamp control to the autolamp position. The headlampswill turn on. 5. Wait the desired amount of time for the exit delay you want (up tothree minutes), then turn the headlamps off. You can also use the message center to program the autolamp exit timedelay. See Message center in the In...

Operation - The high beam switch can be used to turn the high beams on. They will then remain on until the switch has been returned to theneutral position and the auto high beam system has turned the highbeams off. Scenario 3: Conditions - The automatic high beam system is set to ON in the message c...

PANEL DIMMER CONTROL Use to adjust the brightness of theinstrument panel and all applicablelit components in the vehicle duringheadlamp and parking lampoperation. • Tap the top or bottom of thecontrol to brighten/dim all interiorlit components incrementally, or • Press and hold at the first position...

Ambient lighting (if equipped) Illuminates footwells and cupholderswith a choice of several colors. Theambient lighting control is located inthe center console storage area. Toactivate, press and release the leftside of the control to cycle throughthe color choices plus the off state.Press the right...

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. Rain sensing wipers (ifequipped): The rain sensing wipers will automatically activate whenmoisture is present on thewindshield ...

Windshield washer: Push the end of the stalk: • briefly: causes a single swipe ofthe wipers without washer fluid. • a quick push and hold: the wiperswill swipe three times withwasher fluid. • a long push and hold: the wipersand washer fluid will be activatedfor up to ten seconds. Courtesy wipe featu...

WARNING: Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is moving. ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR Lift the mirror cover to turn on thevisor mirror lamp. Slide-on-rod feature The visor will slide back and forthon the rod for increased sunlightcoverage. Rotate the visor towardthe side window and extend it...

Storage compartment The storage compartment may beused to store a pair of sunglasses.Press the release area on the rearedge of the bin door to open thestorage compartment. The door willopen to the full open position. ELECTRONIC COMPASS (IF EQUIPPED) The compass heading is displayed in the center int...

2. To calibrate, press and hold the 7and 9 radio preset buttons togetherfor approximately 10 seconds untilCAL appears. Release the buttons. 3. Slowly drive the vehicle in acircle (less than 3 mph [5 km/h])until the CAL display changes to thedirection value (N, S, E, W, etc.). Itmay take up to five c...

• do not leave battery chargers, video game adapters, computers andother devices plugged in overnight or when the vehicle is parked forextended periods. Always keep the power point caps closed when not being used. POWER WINDOWS WARNING: Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle and do not let ...

Driver’s and passenger’s window(if equipped) To operate one touch-down, press the switch completely down to thesecond detent and release quickly. The window will open fully.Momentarily press the switch to any position to stop the windowoperation. To operate one-touch up, pull the switch completely u...

the window will stop. For example, this can be used to overcome theresistance of ice on the window or seals. Window lock The window lock feature allows onlythe driver to operate the powerwindows. To lock out all the window controls(except for the driver’s) press theright side of the control. Press t...

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 cause damage to the glass...

Memory feature (if equipped) The accelerator and brake pedal positions are saved when doing amemory set function and can be recalled along with the vehiclepersonality features when a memory position is selected through theremote entry transmitter, keyless entry keypad or memory switch on thedriver’s...

Setting adaptive cruise control Note: It is the driver’s responsibility to stay alert, drive safely and be in control of the vehicle at all times. The controls for using your cruisecontrol are located on the steeringwheel. 1. Press and release the ON control.The message center will displayCRUISE ON ...

The yellow ACC indicator light in the instrument cluster will beilluminated and the message centerwill temporarily display a presetGAP <--->. The vehicle will maintain a constant distance between the vehicle aheaduntil: • The vehicle in front of you accelerates to a speed above the set speed. ...

Blocked sensor If a message regarding a blockedsensor is displayed, the radar signalsfrom the sensor have beenobstructed. The sensor is locatedbehind a fascia cover near the driverside of the lower grille. When theradar signals are obstructed, avehicle ahead cannot be detectedand the ACC will not fu...

WARNING: Do not use tires sizes other than those recommended because this can affect the normal operation of ACC. Failing to do so may result in a loss of vehicle control, whichcould result in serious injury. STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED) Radio control features VOL + (Volume): Press to incre...

SYNC 威 system hands-free control feature (if equipped) Press briefly to use the voice command feature. You will hear atone and LISTENING will appear inthe radio display. Press andhold to exit voice command. Press to activate phone mode or answer a phone call. Press andhold to end a call or exit phon...

To open the moon roof: Press and release the SLIDE control, the moonroof will open automatically. Pressthe switch again to stop the moonroof. WARNING: When closing the moon roof, you should verify that it is free of obstructions and ensure that children and/or pets are not in the proximity of the mo...

6 to complete programming of a rolling code equipped device (most commonly a garage door opener). 4. At the garage door opener receiver (motor-head unit) in the garage,locate the “learn” or “smart” button (usually near where the hangingantenna wire is attached to the unit). 5. Firmly press and relea...

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...

POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT WARNING: Do not install additional floor mats on top of the factory installed floor mats as they may interfere with the accelerator or the brake pedals. Position the floor mat so that theeyelet is over the retention post andpress down to lock in. Make surethat the mat do...

CARGO AREA FEATURES Cargo net (if equipped) The cargo net secures lightweightobjects in the cargo area. Attach thenet to the anchors provided. Do notput more than 50 lb (22 kg) in thenet. WARNING: This net is not designed to restrain objects during a collision. Driver Controls 106 2011 Taurus (500) ...

KEYS Integrated keyhead transmitters (IKTs) (If equipped) Your vehicle may be equipped withtwo integrated keyhead transmitters(IKTs). The key blade starts thevehicle and unlocks/locks all thedoors. The transmitter portionfunctions as the remote entrytransmitter. Your IKTs are programmed to yourvehic...

Intelligent Access Key (IA key) (if equipped) Your vehicle may be equipped withtwo intelligent access keys whichoperate the power locks and theremote entry system. You have tohave the IA key in the vehicle toactivate the push button startsystem. The IA key also contains aremovable mechanical key bla...

“administrator key” or admin key. The admin key can be used to create aMyKey™, program optional MyKey™ settings, and clear the MyKey™feature. When the MyKey™ feature is enabled the user can use systemcheck in the message center to see how many MyKeys™ and admin keysare programmed to the vehicle, and...

2. Press and release the RESET button. HOLD RESET TO CONFIRMMYKEY will be displayed. 3. Press and hold the RESET button for two seconds until MARK THISAS RESTRICTED is displayed. 4. Wait until KEY RESTRICTED AT NEXT START is displayed. MyKey™ is successfully programmed. Make sure you label it so you...

2. Press SETUP until PRESS RESET TO CLEAR MYKEY is displayed. 3. Press and release the RESET button. HOLD RESET TO CONFIRMCLEAR is displayed. 4. Press and hold the RESET button for two seconds until ALL MYKEYSCLEARED is displayed. Check MyKey™ system status The vehicle system check will provide the ...

Condition Potential Causes No MyKey™function withintelligent accesskey (push buttonstart) (ifequipped) • An admin key is present at vehicle start • No MyKeys™ are programmed to the vehicle. Refer to Create a MyKey™ section MyKey™programmedtotal includesone additionalkey • Unknown key has been progra...

Note: The turn lamps will flash twice to confirm that a change to the feature has occurred. Autolock feature The autolock feature will lock all the doors when: • all the doors are closed, • the ignition is in the on position, • you shift into any gear putting the vehicle in motion, and • the vehicle...

1. Turn the ignition on. 2. Press the power door unlockcontrol on the door panel threetimes. 3. Turn the ignition off. 4. Press the power door unlockcontrol on the door panel threetimes.5. Turn the ignition back on. The horn will chirp one time to confirmprogramming mode has been entered and is acti...

Keyless entry keypad autounlock enable/disable procedure 1. Turn the ignition off. 2. Close all the doors. 3. Enter factory–set 5–digit entrycode. 4. Press and hold the 3 • 4. While holding the 3 • 4, press and release the 7 • 8. While still holding the 3 • 4, press and release the 7 • 8 a second ti...

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...

WARNING: Do not leave children, unreliable adults, or animals unattended in the vehicle. On hot days, the temperature in the trunk or vehicle interior can rise very quickly. Exposure of people oranimals to these high temperatures for even a short time can causedeath or serious heat-related injuries,...

If there are problems with the remote entry system, make sure to take ALL intelligent access keys with you to the authorized dealer in order to aid in troubleshooting the problem. Intelligent access (if equipped) WARNING: Radio waves from the intelligent access system transmitters in the vehicle may...

situation (refer to Intelligent access key in this chapter for more information on the location and use of the mechanical key blade).A mechanical key is needed for access if the IA key battery or vehiclebattery is low. Push button start: Your vehicle is equipped with a push button start system, whic...

Note: If any door or the trunk is not closed, the horn will chirp twice and the turn lamps will not illuminate. Car finder Press twice within three seconds. The horn will chirp and the turn lamps will flash. It is recommended that this method be used to locateyour vehicle, rather than using the pani...

• Vertically mounted • Horizontally mounted 2. Press and hold button 1 for five seconds. A tone will be heard aftertwo seconds confirming memory position has been set. Continue to holduntil a second tone is heard after five seconds. 3. Within three seconds press . 4. A tone will be heard when the tr...

Replacing the battery The integrated keyhead transmitter (IKT) or intelligent access key (IAkey) uses one coin type three-volt lithium battery CR2032 or equivalent. Integrated keyhead transmitter (IKT) To replace the battery: 1. Twist a thin coin in the slot nearthe key ring to remove the batterycov...

2. Remove the old battery. Note: Please refer to local regulations when disposing oftransmitter batteries. 3. Insert the new battery. Refer tothe instructions inside the IA keyfor the correct orientation of thebattery. Press the battery down toensure that the battery is fullyseated in the battery ho...

SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM The keypad, located near the driver’s window, is invisible until touchedand then it lights up so you can see and touch the appropriate buttons. Note: If you enter your entry code too fast on the keypad, the unlock function may not work. Re-enter your entry code more ...

two-stage unlocking, refer to the Central unlocking/two stage unlocking section earlier in this chapter. To unlock all doors, enter the factory set code or your personal code, then press the 3 • 4 control within five seconds. Note: If equipped with intelligent access, if the intelligent access key i...

engine. If a problem occurs, turn the ignition off, remove all objects onthe key chain away from the coded key and restart the engine. Note: Do not leave a duplicate coded key in the vehicle. Alwaystake your keys and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle. Anti-theft indicator The anti-theft indica...

Please read and understand the entire procedure before you begin. 1. Insert the first previously programmed coded key into the ignition. 2. Turn the ignition from off to on. Keep the ignition on for at least threeseconds, but no more than 10 seconds. 3. Turn the ignition off and remove the first cod...

Disarming the system To disarm the system, do any of the following: • Unlock the doors by pressing unlock on the remote entry transmitter. • Unlock the doors by using your keyless entry pad. • Enter the vehicle using intelligent access (if equipped). • Turn ignition the on with a valid key (if equip...

FRONT SEATING WARNING: Reclining the seatback can cause an occupant to slide under the seat’s safety belt, resulting in severe personal injuries in the event of a collision. WARNING: Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to reduce the risk of injury in a collision or sudden stop. WARNING: Befo...

WARNING: To minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a crash, head restraints must be installed properly. Adjusting the front manual seat (if equipped) WARNING: Never adjust the driver’s seat or seatback when the vehicle is moving. WARNING: Always drive and ride with your seatback upright an...

Press the control to recline theseatback forward or rearward. Note: On vehicles with memory seats, to prevent damage to the seat, the power seats are designed to set a stopping position just short of theend of the seat track. If the seat encounters an object while movingforward or backward, a new st...

3. Remove filter. To install a filter: 1. First, position the filter initshousing making sure that the farforward end is all the way up in thehousing. 2. Push in on the center of theoutside edge of the filter and rotateup into the housing until it clips intoposition. Memory seats/power mirrors/adjus...

• Horizontally mounted • To program position 1, move the driver seat and mirrors to the desiredposition using the associated controls. Press and hold button 1 for atleast two seconds. A chime will sound confirming that a memoryposition has been set. • To program position 2, repeat the previous proce...

The easy entry feature can be turned off or on through the vehiclemessage center. Refer to Message center in the Instrument Cluster chapter. REAR SEATS Non-adjustable second-row outboard head restraints Your vehicle is equipped with second row outboard head restraints thatare non-adjustable. WARNING...

To reinstall the non-adjustable head restraint, do the following: 1. Insert the two stems into theguide sleeve collars. 2. Push the head restraint downuntil it locks. WARNING: The non-adjustable head restraint is a safety device. It should be installed whenever the seat is occupied. WARNING: To mini...

WARNING: To minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a crash, head restraints must be installed properly. Split-folding rear seat One or both rear seatbacks can be folded down to provide additionalcargo space. To lower the seatback(s) frominside the vehicle, pull the straplocated on the outb...

position. The system is designed to help protect smaller drivers sittingclose to the driver airbag by providing a lower airbag output level. Front passenger sensing system For airbags to do their job they must inflate with great force, and thisforce can pose a potentially deadly risk to occupants th...

during frontal collisions, and in side collisions and rollovers. This helpsincrease the effectiveness of the safety belts. In frontal collisions, thesafety belt pretensioners can be activated alone or, if the collision is ofsufficient severity, together with the front airbags. Front safety belt ener...

Combination lap and shoulder belts 1. Insert the belt tongue into theproper buckle (the buckle closest tothe direction the tongue is comingfrom) until you hear a snap and feelit latch. Make sure the tongue issecurely fastened in the buckle. 2. To unfasten, press the releasebutton and remove the tong...

Pregnant women should alwayswear their safety belt. The lap beltportion of a combination lap andshoulder belt should be positionedlow across the hips below the bellyand worn as tight as comfort willallow. The shoulder belt should bepositioned to cross the middle ofthe shoulder and the center of thec...

How to use the automatic locking mode • Buckle the combination lap andshoulder belt. • Grasp the shoulder portion andpull downward until the entirebelt is pulled out. • Allow the belt to retract. As the belt retracts, you will hear a clickingsound. This indicates the safety belt is now in the automa...

WARNING: Do not use extensions to change the fit of the shoulder belt across the torso. Safety belt height adjustment Your vehicle has safety belt heightadjustments for the front outboardseating positions. Adjust the height of the shoulderbelt so the belt rests across themiddle of your shoulder. To ...

If... Then... The driver’s and frontpassenger’s safety belts arebuckled before the ignition isswitched on or less than1-2 minutes have elapsed sincethe ignition has been switchedon... The Belt-Minder 威 feature will not activate. The driver’s or frontpassenger’s safety belt is notbuckled when the veh...

Deactivating/activating the Belt-Minder 姞 feature The driver and front passenger Belt-Minder 威 are deactivated/activated independently. When deactivating/activatingone seating position, do not buckle the other position as this willterminate the process. Read Steps 1 - 5 thoroughly before proceeding ...

• After Step 4, the safety belt warning light will be turned on for threeseconds. 5. Within approximately seven seconds of the light turning off, bucklethen unbuckle the safety belt. • This will disable the Belt-Minder 威 feature for that seating position if it is currently enabled. As confirmation, ...

Important supplemental restraint system precautions Airbags DO NOT inflate slowly orgently and the risk of injury from adeploying airbag is greatest close tothe trim covering the airbag module. WARNING: All occupants of the vehicle, including the driver, should always properly wear their safety belt...

How does the airbag supplemental restraint system work? The airbag SRS is designed toactivate when the vehicle sustainslongitudinal deceleration sufficientto cause the sensors to close anelectrical circuit that initiates airbaginflation. The fact that the airbagsdid not inflate in a collision does n...

• the system determines that an infant is present in a rear-facing infantseat that is installed according to the manufacturer’s instructions, • the system determines that a small child is present in a forward-facingchild restraint that is installed according to the manufacturer’sinstructions, • the ...

WARNING: To reduce the risk of possible serious injury: Do not stow objects in seat back map pocket (if equipped) or hang objects off seat back if a child is in the front passenger seat.Do not place objects underneath the front passenger seat or betweenthe seat and the center console (if equipped).C...

WARNING: Any alteration/modification to the front passenger seat may affect the performance of the front passenger sensing system. Determining if the system is operational The supplemental restraint system uses a warning indicator light in theinstrument cluster or a backup tone to indicate the condi...

WARNING: Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the Safety Canopy 威 system, its fuses, the A, B, or C pillar trim, or the headliner on a vehicle containing a Safety Canopy 威 . See your authorized dealer. WARNING: All occupants of the vehicle including the driver should always wear their safety...

WARNING: If the Safety Canopy System has deployed, the safety canopy willnot function again unless replaced.The Safety Canopy System(including the A, B and C pillartrim and headliner) must beinspected and serviced by anauthorized dealer. If the safetycanopy is not replaced, it will notfunction again...

The system can be turned off when any one of the following actions aretaken by the driver or any other person: • pressing the hazard control button, • or pressing the panic button on the remote entry transmitter. The feature will continue to operate until the vehicle runs out of power. Disposal of a...

Recommendations for Safety Restraints for Children Child size, height, weight, or age Recommendedrestraint type Infants ortoddlers Children weighing 40 lb (18 kg) orless (generally age four or younger) Use a child safetyseat (sometimescalled an infantcarrier, convertibleseat, or toddler seat). Small...

Recommendations for attaching child safety restraints for children RestraintType Child Weight Use any attachment method as indicated below by “X” LATCH(loweranchorsandtoptetheranchor) LATCH(loweranchorsonly) Safetybeltandtoptetheranchor Safetybelt andLATCH(loweranchorsand toptetheranchor) Safetybelt...

WARNING: Always carefully follow the instructions and warnings provided by the manufacturer of any child restraint to determine if the restraint device is appropriate for your child’s size,height, weight, or age. Follow the child restraint manufacturer’sinstructions and warnings provided for install...

training to ensure that all children ages 0 to 16 are properly restrained inthe correct restraint system. Ford recommends checking with a NHTSACertified Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST) and yourpediatrician to make sure your seat is appropriate for your child andproperly installed in the veh...

Your vehicle has LATCH lower anchors for child seat installation at theseating positions marked with the child seat symbol. The LATCH anchors are located atthe rear section of the rear seatbetween the cushion and seatback,below the locator symbols on theseat back. Follow the child seatmanufacturer’s...

WARNING: Never attach two child safety seats to the same anchor. In a crash, one anchor may not be strong enough to hold two child safety seat attachments and may break, causing seriousinjury or death. Each time you use the safety seat, check that the seat is properlyattached to the lower anchors an...

The tether strap anchors in yourvehicle are in the following positions(shown from top view): Attach the tether strap only to the appropriate tether anchor as shown.The tether strap may not work properly if attached somewhere otherthan the correct tether anchor. Once the child safety seat has been in...

3. Open the tether anchor cover. 4. Clip the tether strap to theanchor as shown. If the tether strap is clippedincorrectly, the child safety seat maynot be retained properly in theevent of a collision. 5. Tighten the child safety seat tether strap according to themanufacturer’s instructions. If the ...

Children and booster seats vary in size and shape. Choose a booster thatkeeps the lap belt low and snug across the hips, never up across thestomach, and lets you adjust the shoulder belt to cross the chest andrest snugly near the center of the shoulder. The drawings below comparethe ideal fit (cente...

Follow all instructions provided by the manufacturer of the booster seat. WARNING: Never place, or allow a child to place, the shoulder belt under a child’s arm or behind the back because it reduces the protection for the upper part of the body and may increase the riskof injury or death in a collis...

INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING Tire Quality Grades apply to newpneumatic passenger car tires. TheQuality grades can be found whereapplicable on the tire sidewallbetween tread shoulder andmaximum section width. Forexample: • Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A These Tire Quality G...

WARNING: Under-inflation is the most common cause of tire failures and may result in severe tire cracking, tread separation or “blowout”, with unexpected loss of vehicle control and increasedrisk of injury. Under-inflation increases sidewall flexing and rollingresistance, resulting in heat buildup a...

Note: If you have to drive a distance to get air for your tire(s), check and record the tire pressure first and add the appropriate air pressurewhen you get to the pump. It is normal for tires to heat up and the airpressure inside to go up as you drive. 2. Remove the cap from the valve on one tire, ...

Improper or inadequate vehicle maintenance can cause tires to wearabnormally. Inspect all your tires, including the spare, frequently, andreplace them if one or more of the following conditions exist: Tire wear When the tread is worn down to1/16th of an inch (2 mm), tires mustbe replaced to help pre...

U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN) Both U.S. and Canada Federal regulations require tire manufacturers toplace standardized information on the sidewall of all tires. Thisinformation identifies and describes the fundamental characteristics ofthe tire and also provides a U.S. DOT Tire Identific...

WARNING: When mounting replacement tires and wheels, you should not exceed the maximum pressure indicated on the sidewall of the tire to set the beads without additional precautionslisted below. If the beads do not seat at the maximum pressureindicated, re-lubricate and try again.When inflating the ...

• Do not run over curbs or hit the tire against a curb when parking WARNING: If your vehicle is stuck in snow, mud, sand, etc., do not rapidly spin the tires; spinning the tires can tear the tire and cause an explosion. A tire can explode in as little as three to fiveseconds. WARNING: Do not spin th...

Tire rotation Rotating your tires at the recommended interval (as indicated in the Scheduled Maintenance Guide chapter) will help your tires wear more evenly, providing better tire performance and longer tire life. • Front-wheel drive (FWD) vehicles(front tires at top of diagram) Tires, Wheels and L...

• 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 an authorized dealer to check for and correct any wheel misalignment, tir...

Information on “P” type tires P215/65R15 95H is an example of atire size, load index and speedrating. The definitions of theseitems are listed below. (Note thatthe tire size, load index and speedrating for your vehicle may bedifferent from this example.) 1. P: Indicates a tire, designated by the Tir...

Note: You may not find this information on all tires because it is not required by federal law. Letter rating Speed rating - mph (km/h) M 81 mph (130 km/h) N 87 mph (140 km/h) Q 99 mph (159 km/h) R 106 mph (171 km/h) S 112 mph (180 km/h) T 118 mph (190 km/h) U 124 mph (200 km/h) H 130 mph (210 km/h)...

11. Maximum Load: Indicates the maximum load in kilograms and pounds that can be carried by the tire. Refer to the Safety ComplianceCertification Label, which is located on the B-Pillar or the edge of thedriver’s door, for the correct tire pressure for your vehicle. 12. Treadwear, Traction and Tempe...

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. Note: Tire Quality Grades do not apply to this type of tire. 1. LT: Indicates a tire, designated by the Tire a...

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. Tire Quality Grades donot apply ...

following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmfulinterference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received,including interference that may cause undesired operation. WARNING: The tire pressure monitoring system is NOT a substitute for manually checking tire pressure. The ...

To restore the full functionality of the tire pressure monitoring system,have the damaged road wheel/tire repaired and remounted on yourvehicle. For additional information, refer to Changing tires with TPMS in this section. When you believe your system is not operating properly The main function of ...

Low tire pressurewarning light Possiblecause Customer action required Flashing warninglight Spare tire inuse Your temporary spare tire is inuse. Repair the damaged roadwheel and re-mount it on thevehicle to restore systemfunctionality. For a description ofhow the system functions underthese conditio...

SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS WARNING: Snow tires must be the same size, load index, speed rating as those originally provided by Ford. Use of any tire or wheel not recommended by Ford can affect the safety andperformance of your vehicle, which could result in an increased risk ofloss of vehicle control, ve...

SUMMER TIRES Your Taurus SHO may be equipped with summer tires to providesuperior performance on wet and dry roads. Summer tires do not havethe Mud and Snow (M+S or M/S) tire traction rating on the tire sidewall. Since summer tires do not have the same traction performance asAll-season or Snow tires...

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(vehicles exported outside the US and Canada may not have a TireLabel). Look for “THE COMBINED WEI...

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

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 Certification Labellocated on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver’s door. The totalload on each axle must never exceed its GAWR....

• Example only: WARNING: Exceeding the Safety Compliance Certification Label vehicle weight rating limits could result in substandard vehicle handling or performance, engine, transmission and/or structuraldamage, serious damage to the vehicle, loss of control and personalinjury. Tires, Wheels and Lo...

GCW (Gross Combined Weight) – is the weight of the loaded vehicle (GVW) plus the weight of the fully loaded trailer. GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating) – is the maximum allowable weight of the vehicle and the loaded trailer – including all cargo andpassengers – that the vehicle can handle without r...

Steps for determining the correct load limit: 1. Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and cargoshould never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your vehicle’s placard. 2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that willbe riding in your vehicle. 3. Subtract the combin...

calculation would be: 635 kg - (2 x 99 kg) - (12 x 45 kg) = 635 - 198 -540 = -103 kg. You will need to reduce the load weight by at least240 lb. (104 kg). If you remove 3-100 lb. (45 kg) cement bags, thenthe load calculation would be: 1,400 - (2 x 220) - (9 x 100) = 1,400 - 440 - 900 = 60 lb. Now yo...

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; anticipatestops and brake gradually. Servicing after towing If you tow a trailer for long distances, your vehicle will require morefrequent service intervals. Refer to Special operating conditions in the Scheduled Maintenance Guide chapter....

All-wheel drive (AWD) vehicles: Tow your AWD vehicle with all four wheels on the ground or with all fourwheels off the ground using a vehicle transport trailer. Do not tow your AWD vehicle with the front wheels off the ground (by using a towdolly) and the rear wheels on the ground; this will cause d...

STARTING Positions of the ignition (if equipped) If your vehicle is equipped with a push button start system, refer to Push button start system in this section for ignition modes. 1. Off— locks the gearshift leverand allows key removal. Thisposition also shuts the engine andall electrical accessorie...

3. After idling for a few seconds, release the parking brake, apply thebrake, shift into gear and drive. Note: If the engine does not start on the first try, turn the vehicle to the off position, wait 10 seconds and try Step 2 again. If the engine still failsto start, press the accelerator to the fl...

vehicle from the on mode. If you would like to start the vehicle and youare in on mode, you must first switch the vehicle off. 4. Start — press the START/STOP button (for any length of time) whileapplying the brake pedal. Note: The indicator light on the start button will illuminate when the vehicle...

displayed in the message center. You can re-start the vehicle (byapplying the brake pedal and pressing the START/STOP button) for upto 20 seconds, even though the IA key is not present. After 20 secondshave expired, you can no longer start your vehicle without the IA keypresent inside the vehicle. S...

Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS) Your vehicle is equipped with an anti-lock braking system (ABS). Thissystem helps you maintain steering control during emergency stops bykeeping the brakes from locking. Noise from the ABS pump motor andbrake pedal pulsation may be observed during ABS braking ...

Parking brake Apply the parking brake wheneverthe vehicle is parked. To set theparking brake, press the parkingbrake pedal down until the pedalstops. The BRAKE warning lamp in theinstrument cluster illuminates andremains illuminated (when theignition is turned on) until theparking brake is released....

AdvanceTrac 威 Features Controlfunctions Mode Stabil- ity con- trol off light Message center dis- play ESC TCS Controlpressedtwice rap-idly, brakesapplied Sport mode (SHO with performance pack only) On ADVANCE- TRAC SPORT MODE En- abled Enabled Controlpressed andheld formore thanfive seconds,vehicles...

• Do not operate the vehicle with a low power steering pump fluid level(below the MIN mark on the reservoir). • Some noise is normal during operation. If excessive, check for lowpower steering pump fluid level before seeking service by yourauthorized dealer. • Heavy or uneven steering efforts may be...

N (Neutral) With the gearshift lever in N (Neutral), the vehicle can be started and isfree to roll. Hold the brake pedal down while in this position. D (Drive) The normal driving position for the best fuel economy. Transmissionoperates in gears one through six. M (Manual) With the gearshift lever in...

Recommended shift speeds Upshift according to the following chart: Upshifts when accelerating (recommended for best fuel economy) Shift from: 1 - 2 15 mph (24 km/h) 2 - 3 25 mph (40 km/h) 3 - 4 40 mph (64 km/h) 4 - 5 45 mph (72 km/h) 5 - 6 50 mph (80 km/h) The instrument cluster will show thecurrent...

Night time and dark area use At night time or in dark areas, the camera system relies on the reverselamp lighting to produce an image. Therefore it is necessary that bothreverse lamps are operating in order to get a clear image in the dark. Ifeither of the lamps are not operating, stop using the cam...

Operation The radar sensor detects vehiclesahead that are moving in the samedirection as your vehicle. If the radar detects that yourvehicle is rapidly closing on anothervehicle a red warning light willilluminate and an audible warningchime will sound. After that, if the risk of collisionfurther inc...

Note: If the system cannot be turned off in a MyKey™ equipped vehicle, refer to MyKey™ in the Locks and Security chapter for more information. Note: If collision warnings are perceived as being too frequent or disturbing then the warning sensitivity can be reduced, though themanufacturer recommends ...

The CTA system detects vehicles approaching up to 45 feet (14 meters)away. Coverage decreases when vehicles and objects in close proximityblock the CTA sensors (refer to figure for approximate zone coverageareas [sensor obstructed for vehicle on left] ). Backing slowly from the parking spot in these...

The following table lists possible causes and actions for this messagebeing displayed: The surface of the radar isdirty or obstructed in someway Clean the fascia area in front of the radar,either side, or remove obstruction. The surface of the radar isnot dirty or obstructed Drive normally in traffi...

All components of the AWD system are sealed for life and require nomaintenance. Note: When an AWD system fault is present, the warning CHECK AWD will display in the message center. The AWD system is not functioningcorrectly and defaulted to front wheel drive. When this warning isdisplayed, have your...

or straight down. Avoid driving crosswise or turning on steep slopes or hills. A danger lies in losing traction, slipping sideways and possibly rolling over. Whenever driving on a hill, determine beforehandthe route you will use. Do not drive over the crest of a hill withoutseeing what conditions ar...

DRIVING THROUGH WATER If driving through deep or standingwater is unavoidable, proceed veryslowly especially when the depth isnot known. Never drive throughwater that is higher than the bottomof the wheel rims (for cars) or thebottom of the hubs (for trucks). When driving through water, traction or ...

ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE 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...

Owner Guide portfolio in the glove compartment. In Canada, the card isfound in the Warranty Guide in the glove compartment. U.S. Ford, Mercury and Lincoln vehicle customers who require RoadsideAssistance, call 1-800-241-3673. Canadian customers who require roadside assistance, call1-800-665-2006. If...

WARNING: Failure to inspect and if necessary repair fuel leaks after a collision may increase the risk of fire and serious injury. Ford Motor Company recommends that the fuel system be inspectedby an authorized dealer after any collision. FUSES AND RELAYS Fuses If electrical components in thevehicle...

COLOR Fuse rating Mini fuses Standard fuses Maxi fuses Cartridge maxi fuses Fuse link cartridge 60A — — Blue Yellow Yellow 70A — — Tan — Brown 80A — — Natural Black Black Passenger compartment fuse panel The fuse panel is located under the instrument panel to the left of thesteering wheel. Roadside ...

Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Protected Circuits 44 10A Not used (spare) 45 5A Front wiper relay, Blower motor relay 46 7.5A Occupant classification sensor (OCS),Passenger airbag deactivationindicator (PADI) 47 30A Circuit Breaker Front passenger power window, Rearpower windows 48 — Delayed ac...

CHANGING THE TIRES If you get a flat tire while driving, do not apply the brake heavily.Instead, gradually decrease your speed. Hold the steering wheel firmlyand slowly move to a safe place on the side of the road. Note: The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) indicator light will illuminate when...

The usage of a full-size dissimilar spare tire/wheel can lead toimpairment of the following: • Handling, stability and braking performance • Comfort and noise • Ground clearance and parking at curbs • Winter weather driving capability • Wet weather driving capability • All-Wheel driving capability (...

Removing the spare tire and jack 1. Lift the trunk cargo cover, andremove the wing nut that securesthe spare tire by turning itcounterclockwise. 2. Lift and remove the spare tirefrom the trunk. 3. Remove the second wing nut thatsecures the jack retention bracketby turning it counterclockwise,remove ...

3. Put the jack in the jack notchnext to the tire you are changing.Turn the jack handle clockwise untilthe wheel is completely off theground. Note : DO NOT LIFT ON THE PLASTIC MOLDING, as this coulddamage the molding. ONLY LIFT ONTHE SHEET METAL NOTCH. 4. Remove the lug nuts with the lugwrench. 5. R...

Stowing the tire and jack 1. Fully collapse the jack, fold thelug wrench socket into the handleand place the jack and wrench intothe felt bag as shown. Place theextension bolt into the externalpocket of the felt bag. Take care toposition the jack as shown to ensurethat the locating holes in the jack...

If you are stowing the flat tire: 1. Remove the extension bolt fromthe exterior pocket of the felt bag. 2. Install the jack as shown inStep 4 under Stowing the tire and jack . 3. Screw the extension bolt onto thethreaded stud of the jack retentionbracket. 4. With the temporary spare tire onthe vehic...

• Read the information in the Tips for use of the temporary mobility kit section to ensure safe operation of the temporary mobility kit and your vehicle. Tips for use of the temporary mobility kit Read the following list of tips to ensure safe operation of the temporarymobility kit: • Before operati...

• Operating the temporary mobility kit could cause an electricaldisturbance in radio and DVD player operation. What to do when a tire is punctured A tire puncture within the tire’s tread area can be repaired in two stageswith the temporary mobility kit: • In the first stage, the tire will be reinfla...

4. Plug the power cable into the 12Vpower point in the vehicle. 5. Remove the warning sticker found on the canister and place it on thetop of the instrument panel or the center of the dash. 6. Start the engine (only if the vehicle is outdoors or in a well-ventilated area) . 7. Turn dial (1) counterc...

tire pressure has to be checked with the compressor in the OFFposition to get the correct tire pressure reading. WARNING: Do not stand directly over the temporary mobility kit while inflating the tire. If you notice any unusual bulges or deformations in the tire’s sidewall during inflation, stop and...

4. Adjust the tire to therecommended inflation pressurefrom the tire label located on thedriver’s door or door jamb area.Pressing the deflation button nearthe sealant canister removes airfrom the tire. Note: The tire pressure has to be checked with the compressor in theOFF position to get the correc...

Removal of the sealant canister from the temporary mobility kit 1. Unwrap the clear tube from thecompressor housing. 2. Press the button located on thetemporary mobility kit compressorhousing below the canister whilepulling up on the sealant canister. Installation of the sealant canister to the temp...

2. Once aligned, seat the sealantcanister by lightly pushing downuntil you hear an audible click. 3. Wrap the clear tube around thecompressor housing. Note: If you experience any difficulties with the removal or installation of the sealant canister, consult your Ford Motor Company authorizeddealer f...

Bolt size Wheel lug nut torque* ft-lb N • m 1/2-20 UNF 100 135 * Torque specifications are for nut and bolt threads free of dirt andrust. Use only Ford recommended replacement fasteners. WARNING: When a wheel is installed, always remove any corrosion, dirt or foreign materials present on the mountin...

Connecting the jumper cables Note: In the illustration, the vehicle on the bottom is used to designate the assisting (boosting) battery. 1. Connect the positive (+) jumpercable to the positive (+) terminal ofthe discharged battery. 2. Connect the other end of thepositive (+) cable to the positive(+)...

Removing the jumper cables Remove the jumper cables in the reverse order that they wereconnected. Note: In the illustration, the vehicle on the bottom is used to designate the assisting (boosting) battery. 1. Remove the jumper cable fromthe ground metal surface. 2. Remove the jumper cable on thenega...

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 anddollies or flatbed equipment. Do not tow w...

If the vehicle is towed by other means or incorrectly, vehicledamage may occur. Ford Motor Company produces a towing manual for all authorized towtruck operators. Have your tow truck operator refer to this manual forproper hook-up and towing procedures for your vehicle. Emergency towing In case of a...

GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED Warranty repairs to your vehicle must be performed by an authorizedFord, Lincoln, or Mercury dealer. While any authorized dealer handlingyour vehicle line will provide warranty service, we recommend youreturn to your selling authorized dealer who wants to ensure yourcon...

In Canada: Mailing address (Ford vehicles) Customer Relationship CentreFord Motor Company of Canada, LimitedP.O. Box 2000Oakville, Ontario L6J 5E4 Telephone 1-800-565-3673 (FORD) Online www.ford.ca Mailing address (Lincoln vehicles) Lincoln CentreFord Motor Company of Canada, LimitedP.O. Box 2000Oak...

The CAMVAP program is a straight forward and relatively speedyalternative to resolve a disagreement when all other efforts to produce asettlement have failed. This procedure is without cost to you and isdesigned to eliminate the need for lengthy and expensive legalproceedings. In the CAMVAP program,...

If your vehicle must be serviced while you are traveling or living inPuerto Rico, contact the nearest authorized dealer. If the authorizeddealer cannot help you, contact: Ford International Business Development Inc.Customer Assistance CenterP.O. Box 11957Caparra Heights StationSan Juan, Puerto Rico ...

(Items in this catalog may be purchased by credit card, check ormoney order.) Obtaining a French Owner’s Guide French Owner’s Guides can be obtained from your authorized dealer orby contacting Helm, Incorporated using the contact information listedpreviously in this section. REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS...

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

• Do not allow paint sealant to come in contact with any non-body(low-gloss black) colored trim, such as grained door handles, roofracks, bumpers, side moldings, mirror housings or the windshield cowlarea. The paint sealant will “gray” or stain the parts over time. PAINT CHIPS Your authorized dealer...

3.5L V6 SHO ENGINE PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS Use only approved products to clean plastic parts. These products areavailable from your authorized dealer. • For routine cleaning, use Motorcraft 威 Detail Wash (ZC-3-A). • If tar or grease spots are present, use Motorcraft 威 Bug and Tar Remove...

• The wiper blades can be cleaned with isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol orMotorcraft 威 Premium Windshield Washer Concentrate (ZC-32-A) in the U.S., or Premium Quality Windshield Washer Fluid [CXC-37-(A, B,D, or F)] in Canada, available from your authorized dealer. Thiswasher fluid contains special soluti...

If a staining liquid like coffee/juice has been spilled on the instrumentpanel or on interior trim surfaces, clean as follows: 1. Wipe up spilled liquid using a clean, white, cotton cloth. 2. Wipe the surface with a damp, clean, white cotton cloth. For morethorough cleaning, use a mild soap and wate...

LEATHER SEATS(IF EQUIPPED, EXCEPT FOR THE KING RANCH 姞 EDITION) For King Ranch 威 leather seats, refer to a separate section in this chapter. • Clean spills and stains as quickly as possible. • For routine cleaning, wipe the surface with a soft, damp cloth. Formore thorough cleaning, wipe the surface...

Scratches Natural Markings - Because the leather in the seat comes from genuinesteer hides, there will be evidence of naturally occurring markings, suchas small scars. These markings give character to the seating covers andshould be considered as proof of a genuine leather product. In order to lesse...

SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS To help you service your vehicle, we provide scheduled maintenance information which makes tracking routine service easy. If your vehicle requires professional service, your authorized dealer canprovide the necessary parts and service. Check your Warranty Guide to find out wh...

OPENING THE HOOD 1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hoodrelease handle located under thebottom of the instrument panel nearthe steering column. 2. Go to the front of the vehicle andrelease the auxiliary latch that islocated under the front center ofthe hood. 3. Lift the hood. Maintenance and Specificat...

IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT 3.5L V6 engine 1. Power steering fluid reservoir 2. Engine coolant reservoir 3. Brake fluid reservoir 4. Battery 5. Power distribution box 6. Air filter assembly 7. Automatic transmission fluid dipstick 8. Engine oil dipstick 9. Engine oil filler cap ...

Engine shield Some vehicles may be equippedwith an aero-shield under theengine. This shield needs to beremoved for service, including oiland filter changes. It is secured withfour quick release fasteners. WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID Add fluid to fill the reservoir if thelevel is low. In very cold weathe...

CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES 1. Pull the wiper blade and armaway from the glass. 2. Squeeze the locking tabs torelease the blade from the arm andpull the blade away from the arm toremove it. 3. Attach the new blade to the arm and snap it into place. Replace wiper blades at least once per year for optim...

5. Locate and carefully remove theengine oil level dipstick. 6. Wipe the dipstick clean. Insert the dipstick fully, then remove it again. • If the oil level is within this range, the oil level is acceptable. DO NOT ADD OIL. • If the oil level is below this mark, engine oil must be added to raise the...

• Do not overfill the enginewith oil. Oil levels above thismark may cause enginedamage. If the engine is overfilled, some oil must beremoved from the engine by anauthorized dealer. 7. Put the dipstick back in and ensure it is fully seated. Adding engine oil 1. Check the engine oil. For instructions,...

current engine and emission system protection standards and fueleconomy requirements of the International Lubricant Standardization andApproval Committee (ILSAC), comprised of U.S. and Japaneseautomobile manufacturers. To protect your engine and engine’s warranty, use Motorcraft 威 SAE 5W-20 or an eq...

To protect your engine and engine’s warranty, use Motorcraft 威 SAE 5W-30 or an equivalent SAE 5W-30 oil meeting Ford specificationWSS-M2C929-A. Refer to Maintenance product specifications and capacities later in this section for more information. Do not use supplemental engine oil additives, cleaner...

Note: Electrical or electronic accessories or components added to the vehicle by the dealer or the owner may adversely affect batteryperformance and durability. WARNING: Batteries normally produce explosive gases which can cause personal injury. Therefore, do not allow flames, sparks or lighted subs...

6. Release the parking brake. With your foot on the brake pedal and withthe A/C on, put the vehicle in D (Drive) and allow the engine to idle forat least one minute. 7. Drive the vehicle to complete the relearning process. • The vehicle may need to be driven 10 miles (16 km) or more torelearn the id...

• Protection against rust and other forms of corrosion. • Proper function of calibrated gauges. 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 theCOLD FILL or MIN / MAX range as listed on the engine cool...

WARNING: Do not put engine coolant in the windshield washer fluid container. If sprayed on the windshield, engine coolant could make it difficult to see through the windshield. • DO NOT MIX different colors or types of coolant in your vehicle. Make sure the correct coolant is used. DO NOT MIX recycl...

Add the proper mixture of coolant and water to the cooling system byfollowing these steps: 1. Before you begin, turn the engine off and let it cool. 2. When the engine is cool, wrap a thick cloth around the coolantpressure relief cap on the coolant reservoir (a translucent plastic bottle).Slowly tur...

Fill your engine coolant reservoir as outlined in Adding engine coolant in this section. Severe climates If you drive in extremely cold climates (less than –34°F [–36°C]): • It may be necessary to increase the coolant concentrationabove 50%. • NEVER increase the coolant concentration above 60%. • A ...

Refueling WARNING: Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel fire can cause severe injuries. To help avoid injuries to you and others: • Read and follow all the instructions on the pump island; • Turn off your engine when you are refueling; • Do not smoke if you are near fuel or refueling your vehicle; ...

Choosing the right fuel Use only UNLEADED fuel or UNLEADED fuel blended with a maximumof 10% ethanol. Do not use fuel ethanol (E85), diesel, methanol, leadedfuel or any other fuel. The use of leaded fuel is prohibited by law andcould damage your vehicle. Your vehicle was not designed to use fuel or ...

could cause damage to the fuel system. Repairs to correct the effects ofusing an aftermarket product in your fuel may not be covered by yourwarranty. Many of the world’s automakers approved the World-Wide Fuel Charterthat recommends gasoline specifications to provide improvedperformance and emission...

WARNING: Do not try to pry open or push open the Easy Fuel™ system with foreign objects. This could damage the fuel system and its seal and cause injury to you or others. When filling the vehicle’s fuel tank from a portable fuel container, use thefunnel included with the vehicle. 1. After lifting th...

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

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

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

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

C. Remove the bolt cover (ifequipped). D. Remove two bolts that attach the air filter assembly to the front ofthe vehicle (2). E. Loosen the clamp holding the air filter assembly to the rubber hose(1). F. Remove the harness retaining clip by pulling up (3). Do notdisconnect the sensor (4). G. Withou...

AIR FILTER Refer to scheduled maintenance information for the appropriate intervals for changing the air filter element. When changing the air filter element, use only the air filter elementlisted. Refer to Motorcraft 威 part numbers in this chapter. WARNING: To reduce the risk of vehicle damage and/...

1. Release the clamps that secure the air filter housing cover. 2. Carefully separate the two halves of the air filter housing. 3. Remove the air filter element from the air filter housing. 4. Wipe the air filter housing and cover clean to remove any dirt ordebris and to ensure good sealing. 5. Inst...

Battery • Check and recharge as necessary. Keep connections clean. • If storing your vehicle for more than 30 days without recharging thebattery, it may be advisable to disconnect the battery cables to ensurebattery charge is maintained for quick starting. Note: If battery cables are disconnected, i...

MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS Component 3.5L V6 Engine 3.5L V6 SHO engine Air filter element FA-1884 FA-1884 Battery BXT-59 BXT-65–650 Oil filter FL-500-S FL-500-S Spark plugs SP-411 1 SP-512-A 1 1 Refer to scheduled maintenance information for the appropriate intervals for changing the spark plugs. Repla...

ENGINE DATA Engine 3.5L V6 engine 3.5L V6 SHO engine Cubic inches 214 214 Fuel See Octane recommendations earlier in this chapter. See Octane recommendations earlier in this chapter. Firing order 1–4–2–5–3–6 1–4–2–5–3–6 Ignition system Coil on plug Coil on plug Spark plug gap 0.052–0.056 inch (1.32–...

TRANSMISSION CODE DESIGNATIONS You can find a transmission code onthe Safety Compliance CertificationLabel. The following table tells youwhich transmission each coderepresents. Description Code 6F50 6-Speed Automatic Transmission J 6F55 6–Speed Automatic Transmission(with EcoBoost) C Maintenance and...

FORD CUSTOM ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE A wide selection of Ford Custom Accessories are available for yourvehicle through your local Ford or Ford of Canada dealer. These qualityaccessories have been specifically engineered to fulfill your automotiveneeds; they are custom designed to complement the ...

Peace of mind • Remote start • Vehicle tracking and recovery* • Vehicle security systems • Protective seat covers* • Wheel locks • Windshield wiper shaker* • Back up camera* • Bumper mounted parking sensors* • Locking fuel plug for capless fuel system *Ford Licensed Accessories (FLA) are warranted b...

FORD ESP EXTENDED SERVICE PLANS (U.S. ONLY) More than 30 million Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury owners have discoveredthe powerful protection of Ford ESP. It is the only extended service planbacked by Ford Motor Company, and provides “peace of mind”protection beyond the New Vehicle Limited Warranty cove...

FORD ESP EXTENDED SERVICE PLANS (CANADA ONLY) You can get more protection for your vehicle by purchasing a FordExtended Service Plan (ESP). Ford ESP is the only service contractbacked by Ford Motor Company. Depending on the plan you purchase,Ford ESP provides benefits such as: • Rental reimbursement...

Genuine Ford parts and service When planning your maintenance services, consider your Ford andLincoln Mercury dealership for all your vehicle’s needs. Get the most from your service and maintenance visits There are a lot of reasons why visiting your Ford or Lincoln Mercurydealership for all your ser...

Multi-point inspection In order to keep your vehicle running right, it is important to have thesystems on your vehicle checked regularly. This can help identifypotential issues and prevent major problems. Ford Motor Companyrecommends the following multi-point inspection be performed at everyschedule...

NORMAL SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE AND LOG For your convenience, your vehicle is equipped with a message centerwhich determines the proper oil change service interval. You shouldperform the engine oil change as indicated by the instrument clustermessage center. The message center will display ENGINE OIL C...

Oil Change S ervice Interval* 1 2 3 456789 1 0 Change engine oil and filter • ••••••••• Rotate tires, inspect tire wear and measure tread depth • ••••••••• Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear , looseness or drag • ••••••••• Perform multi-point inspection (recommended) ...

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SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS If you operate your Ford/Lincoln/Mercury vehicle primarily in one of the more demanding Special Operating Conditions listed below, you will need to have some items maintained more frequently. If you only occasionally operate your vehicle under these conditions, it is not...

Extensive idling and/or low-speed driving for long distances as in heavy commercial use such as delivery, taxi, patrol car or livery As required – Change engine oil and replace oil filter as indicated bymessage center and perform services as listed in theNormal Scheduled Maintenance chart (except Fi...

Operating in dusty conditions such as unpaved or dusty roads Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) – Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure treaddepth.– Inspect the wheels and related components forabnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag. Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 6 months – Change engine oil...

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EXCEPTIONS In addition, there are several exceptions to the Normal Schedule. Theyare listed below: Normal vehicle axle maintenance ❑ Rear axles and power take-off (PTO) units containing synthetic lubricant and light duty trucks equipped with Ford-designaxles are lubricated for life. These lubricants...

COOLANT CHANGE RECORD Engine coolant ❑ 6 years or 100,000 miles (160,000 km) - change coolant (whichever comes first). ❑ After initial change - change coolant every 3 years or 50,000 miles (80,000 km). Scheduled Maintenance Guide 398 2011 Taurus (500) Owners Guide, 1st PrintingUSA (fus)

Engine coolant change log D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE : M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE : M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE : M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE : M...

A Accessory delay ..........................85 Adaptive Cruise Control .............90 AdvanceTrac ..............................245 AdvanceTrac Sport Mode .........249 Air cleaner filter ...............361, 365 Air conditioning ....................51, 54 automatic temperaturecontrol system ...........