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Fuse/relay

location

Fuse amp

rating

Passenger compartment fuse panel

description

25A

Autolamp, Daytime Running Lamps (DRL),
Flash-to-pass, Headlamp switch

15A

Horn, Diagnostic connector (OBD II)

—

Not used

—

Not used

—

Not used

—

Not used

CB - Circuit Breaker

Power distribution box

The power distribution box is
located in the engine compartment.
The power distribution box contains
high-current fuses that protect your
vehicle’s main electrical systems
from overloads.

Always disconnect the battery before servicing high current fuses.

To reduce risk of electrical shock, always replace the cover to
the Power Distribution Box before reconnecting the battery or

refilling fluid reservoirs.

If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, refer to the

Battery

section of the

Maintenance and Specifications

chapter.

REVIEW COPY

2005 Taurus

(tau)

, Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)

(own2002)

Market:

USA_English

(fus)

Roadside Emergencies

179

Summary of Contents for 2005 Taurus

Page 1: ...rature control 25 Rear window defroster 28 Lights 29 Headlamps 29 Turn signal control 32 Bulb replacement 34 Driver Controls 45 Windshield wiper washer control 45 Steering wheel adjustment 47 Power wi...

Page 2: ...eational towing 159 Driving 160 Starting 160 Brakes 164 Traction control 166 Transmission operation 168 Roadside Emergencies 173 Getting roadside assistance 173 Hazard flasher switch 174 Fuel pump shu...

Page 3: ...ny means electronic or mechanical including photocopying recording or by any information storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without written authorization fro...

Page 4: ...it the following website In the United States www ford com In Canada www ford ca In Mexico www ford com mx In Australia www ford com au Additional owner information is given in separate publications T...

Page 5: ...erials are significant steps towards this aim Information in this respect is highlighted in this guide with the tree symbol BREAKING IN YOUR VEHICLE Your vehicle does not need an extensive break in Tr...

Page 6: ...cle Event Data Recording Other modules in your vehicle event data recorders are capable of collecting and storing data during a crash or near crash event The recorded information may assist in the inv...

Page 7: ...E EAST NORTH AFRICA VEHICLE SPECIFIC INFORMATION For your particular global region your vehicle may be equipped with features and options that are different from the ones that are described in this Ow...

Page 8: ...Lower Anchor Child Seat Tether Anchor Brake System Anti Lock Brake System Brake Fluid Non Petroleum Based Powertrain Malfunction Speed Control Master Lighting Switch Hazard Warning Flasher Fog Lamps F...

Page 9: ...ine Coolant Temperature Do Not Open When Hot Battery Avoid Smoking Flames or Sparks Battery Acid Explosive Gas Fan Warning Power Steering Fluid Maintain Correct Fluid Level MAX MIN Emission System Eng...

Page 10: ...d a malfunction Refer to On board diagnostics OBD II in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter If the light is blinking engine misfire is occurring which could damage your catalytic converter Driv...

Page 11: ...occur It will take you longer to stop the vehicle Have the vehicle checked by your dealer immediately Anti lock brake system if equipped If the ABS light stays illuminated or continues to flash a malf...

Page 12: ...heft System has been activated Refer to Securilock Passive Anti theft System in the Locks and Security chapter Turn signal Illuminates when the left or right turn signal or the hazard lights are turne...

Page 13: ...ill be in the normal range between H and C If it enters the red section the engine is overheating Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible switch off the engine and let the engine cool Never remove...

Page 14: ...door is located Refer to Filling the tank in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter for more information Odometer Registers the total miles kilometers of the vehicle Refer to Message Center in th...

Page 15: ...control To set the minute press and hold the M control When the desired minute appears release the control 3 CD Press to play the CD if equipped Note This system is CDDJ compatible but CDDJ is an opt...

Page 16: ...ether for a more consistent listening level 11 Dolby noise reduction Reduces tape noise and hiss while playing a tape press to activate deactivate 12 Side 1 2 Press to change tape direction 13 FF fast...

Page 17: ...for previous next listenable radio station tape selection or CD track 19 Power volume Press to turn ON OFF turn to increase or decrease volume levels 20 AM FM Press to choose a frequency band in radio...

Page 18: ...d minute appears release the control 2 Bass Press to decrease increase the bass output 3 Treble Press to decrease increase the treble output 4 Balance Press to shift sound to the left right speakers 5...

Page 19: ...eached 11 REW rewind Press and hold until desired selection is reached 12 Memory preset buttons To set a station Select frequency band AM FM tune to a station press and hold a preset button until soun...

Page 20: ...hanger magazine 2 Press to eject the magazine 3 Turn the magazine A over 4 Using the disc holder release knob C pull the disc holder B out of the magazine Do not pull too hard on the disc holder as th...

Page 21: ...AM 530 540 1700 1710 kHz FM 87 7 87 9 107 7 107 9 MHz RADIO RECEPTION FACTORS There are three factors that can affect radio reception Distance strength The further you travel from an FM station the w...

Page 22: ...more than one disc into each slot of the CD changer magazine Clean using a circular motion CD units are designed to play commercially pressed 4 75 in 12 cm audio compact discs only Due to technical i...

Page 23: ...from entering the vehicle A C Distributes outside air through the instrument panel vents to cool the vehicle Distributes outside air through the instrument panel vents OFF Outside air is shut out and...

Page 24: ...st cooling results when using the MAX A C mode move the temperature control to full cold and initially set the fan to highest speed then adjust the temperature and fan to maintain comfort To aid in si...

Page 25: ...r Press to activate deactivate air circulation in cabin Recirculated air may reduce the amount of time to cool down the vehicle and may also help reduce undesired odors from reaching the interior of t...

Page 26: ...lear ice or fog from the windshield 10 R Rear defroster Press to activate deactivate rear window defroster For more information refer to Rear window defroster in this chapter 11 Distributes air throug...

Page 27: ...set the temperature to 60 F 16 C and the fan to the highest setting To improve the A C cool down of the vehicle cabin drive with the windows slightly open for the first 2 3 minutes after starting the...

Page 28: ...ster will also activate the heated mirrors if equipped For more information refer to Heated outside mirrors in the Driver controls chapter CABIN AIR FILTER Your vehicle is equipped with a cabin air fi...

Page 29: ...utolamps off rotate the control clockwise to OFF Daytime running lamps DRL if equipped Turns the headlamps on with a reduced output To activate the ignition must be in the ON position the headlamp con...

Page 30: ...elease to deactivate PANEL DIMMER CONTROL Use to adjust the brightness of the instrument panel and all applicable switches in the vehicle during headlamp and parklamp operation Move the control to the...

Page 31: ...five feet 4 Horizontal reference line 2 Measure the height of the headlamp bulb center from the ground and mark an 8 foot 2 4 meter horizontal reference line on the vertical wall or screen at this hei...

Page 32: ...T REQUIRED FOR THIS VEHICLE AND IS NON ADJUSTABLE 7 Close the hood and turn off the lamps TURN SIGNAL CONTROL Push down to activate the left turn signal Push up to activate the right turn signal INTER...

Page 33: ...pened OFF or The lamp will not come on at all With the control in the middle position the dome lamp will illuminate whenever a front door is opened If either front door has been opened from the outsid...

Page 34: ...st air enters the headlamp s through the vents there is a possibility that condensation can occur This condensation is normal and will clear within 45 minutes of headlamp operation Replacing exterior...

Page 35: ...2 912 High mount brake lamp sedan Must replace the hi mount brake lamp assembly Rear side marker lamp wagon 2 194 Cargo lamp wagon 1 578 Dome lamp 1 12V6W Dome map lamp 3 578 Visor vanity lamp passen...

Page 36: ...3 At the back of the headlamp pry up and remove the two retainer pins to release the headlamp assembly from the vehicle and pull headlamp forward 4 Remove the protective dust shield from the housing b...

Page 37: ...ildren s reach Grasp the bulb only by its plastic base and do not touch the glass The oil from your hand could cause the bulb to break the next time the headlamps are operated 1 Install the new bulb i...

Page 38: ...pins are fully seated and install bolt on headlamp housing 8 Turn the headlamps on and make sure they work properly If the headlamp was correctly aligned before you changed the bulb you should not nee...

Page 39: ...all bolt on headlamp housing 10 Turn the headlamps on and make sure they work properly If the headlamp was correctly aligned before you changed the bulb you should not need to align it again Replacing...

Page 40: ...3 Remove two screws and the lower trim panel from the liftgate 4 Remove the upper trim panel 5 Remove the rubber plug from the lower access hole in the upper portion of the liftgate 6 Remove four nut...

Page 41: ...LEDs burn out the complete lamp module has to be replaced See your dealer for the replacement LED module To replace the LED module 1 Remove the two outboard grommets from the inside of the decklid 2 O...

Page 42: ...lamp assembly on liftgate with screw Sedan 1 Make sure headlamp switch is in OFF position and remove two screws grommets and the license plate lamp assembly from the trunk lid 2 Carefully pull the bul...

Page 43: ...washer assemblies and the lamp assembly from the vehicle 4 Remove the bulb socket by rotating it counterclockwise then pulling it out of the lamp assembly 5 Pull the bulb from the socket and push in...

Page 44: ...When pulling you will feel a slight resistance at the forward edge of the lamp from a hidden snap attachment holding the lamp to the body side panel pull the lamp outwards firmly to release the attac...

Page 45: ...fluid a quick push and hold the wipers will swipe three times with washer fluid a long push and hold the wipers and washer fluid will be activated for up to ten seconds Rear window wiper and washer wa...

Page 46: ...r to the wiper arm and press it into place until a click is heard 3 Replace wiper blades every 6 months for optimum performance 4 Poor wiper quality can sometimes be improved by cleaning the wiper bla...

Page 47: ...cessory or accessory bracket from the plug Improper use of the power outlet can cause damage not covered by your warranty Do not plug optional electrical accessories into the cigarette lighter Use the...

Page 48: ...nd hold the bottom part of the rocker switch to open the window Press and hold the top part of the rocker switch to close the window One touch down Allows the driver s window to open fully without hol...

Page 49: ...s bright light from behind the vehicle it will automatically adjust darken to minimize glare The mirror will automatically return to the normal state whenever the vehicle is placed in R Reverse to ens...

Page 50: ...on the accelerator pedal Speed control does not work at speeds below 30 mph 48 km h Do not use the speed control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding slippery or unpaved Setting speed control...

Page 51: ...esuming a set speed Press the RES resume control and release it This will automatically return the vehicle to the previously set speed The RES control will not work if the vehicle speed is not faster...

Page 52: ...h Depress the brake pedal until the desired vehicle speed is reached press the SET ACC control Turning off speed control There are two ways to turn off the speed control Depress the brake pedal This...

Page 53: ...ng the moonroof you should verify that it is free of obstructions and ensure that children and or pets are not in the proximity of moon roof opening Do not let children play with the moon roof or leav...

Page 54: ...ogram HomeLink with the vehicle parked in the garage Note Your vehicle may require the ignition switch to be turned to the ACC position for programming and or operation of the HomeLink It is also reco...

Page 55: ...apidly for two seconds and then turns to a continuous red proceed with steps 6 through 8 to complete programming of a rolling code equipped device 6 At the garage door opener receiver motor head unit...

Page 56: ...hand held transmitter until the frequency signal has been accepted by the HomeLink The indicator light will flash slowly and then rapidly after HomeLink accepts the radio frequency signal Proceed wit...

Page 57: ...release the button 2 The indicator light will begin to flash after 20 seconds Without releasing the HomeLink button follow Step 2 in the Programming section For questions or comments contact HomeLink...

Page 58: ...normal driving conditions Remember to turn the ignition OFF when refueling to allow this feature to correctly detect the added fuel The DTE function will display LOW FUEL LEVEL and sound a tone for o...

Page 59: ...tabilized average 2 Record the highway fuel economy for future reference It is important to press the RESET control after setting the speed control to get accurate highway fuel economy readings Distan...

Page 60: ...powerful broadcast antenna Magnetic or metallic objects placed in on or near the vehicle may also affect compass accuracy Usually when something affects the compass readings the compass will correct i...

Page 61: ...complete calibration 4 Determine your magnetic zone by referring to the zone map 5 Press and hold the RESET until the message center display changes to show the current zone setting 6 Release the RESE...

Page 62: ...u Press this control for the following displays Language Units English Metric System Check Language 1 Select this function from the SETUP menu for the current language to be displayed 2 Pressing the R...

Page 63: ...KE FLUID LEVEL 4 FUEL LEVEL 5 DOORS CLOSED If RESET control is pressed PLEASE CLOSE DOOR will be displayed 6 PARK BRAKE STATUS 7 ENGINE TEMP 8 BRAKE SYSTEM 9 TRACTION CONTROL if equipped System warnin...

Page 64: ...heck engine temp Warning returns after 10 minutes Transmission overheated Check transmission Low fuel level Check fuel cap Check charging system Oil pressure low Check brake system Low brake fluid War...

Page 65: ...isplayed as an early reminder of a low fuel condition CHECK FUEL CAP Displayed when the fuel filler cap is not properly installed Check the fuel filler cap for proper installation Refer to Fuel filler...

Page 66: ...l computer Charging system Coolant system Traction control if equipped Door sensor Brake fluid Compass if equipped Outside temperature if equipped Engine sensor Transmission sensor Fuel cap sensor Sea...

Page 67: ...However drivers must not compromise their own or others safety when using such equipment Mobile Communications can enhance personal safety and security when appropriately used particularly in emergen...

Page 68: ...ONLY You can open and close the liftgate and the liftgate window from outside the vehicle It cannot be opened from inside the cargo area To open the liftgate window unlock the liftgate with the key t...

Page 69: ...o the anchors provided Do not put more than 50 lbs 22 kg in the net This net is not designed to restrain objects during a collision Cargo cover if equipped Wagon Your vehicle may be equipped with a ca...

Page 70: ...f the vinyl inside the end cap with each wrap 3 Fold the edges of the vinyl towards the center making sure that the edges clear the end cap slots Use tape or a rubber band to hold the vinyl to the lef...

Page 71: ...ring a collision LUGGAGE RACK IF EQUIPPED WAGON The rear cross bar can be adjusted to fit the item being carried The front cross bar does not move Do not load more than 100 lbs 44 kg on the luggage ra...

Page 72: ...ng the vehicle in motion and the vehicle s speed is greater than 3 mph 5 km h RELOCK The autolock feature repeats when the following conditions are met any door is opened then closed while the engine...

Page 73: ...ng feature The smart unlocking feature helps prevent you from locking yourself out of the vehicle With the key in any ignition position the driver s door will automatically unlock if it is locked usin...

Page 74: ...exposure to ambient light The T shaped handle will be located either on the luggage compartment door lid or inside the luggage compartment near the tail lamps Keep vehicle doors and luggage compartmen...

Page 75: ...s parked next to your vehicle The remote entry system allows you to lock or unlock all vehicle doors open the trunk or the liftgate and sound the panic alarm If there are problems with the remote entr...

Page 76: ...e wagon are not properly closed the horn will make two quick chirps and the parklamps will not flash As soon as all vehicle doors and the liftgate wagon are closed the parklamps will flash once to con...

Page 77: ...ery Press the battery down to ensure that the battery is fully seated in the battery housing cavity 5 Snap the two halves back together Note Replacement of the battery will not cause the remote transm...

Page 78: ...een programmed 8 Repeat Step 6 to program each additional remote entry transmitter 9 Turn the ignition to the 3 OFF position after you have finished programming all of the remote entry transmitters No...

Page 79: ...d or the vehicle is locked using the keyless entry keypad if equipped or after 25 seconds of illumination Deactivating activating perimeter lamps You may enable disable this feature by having your veh...

Page 80: ...r authorized dealer You can also create your own 5 digit personal entry code When pressing the controls on the keypad press the middle of the controls to ensure a good activation Programming a persona...

Page 81: ...he doors using keyless entry To unlock the driver s door enter the factory set 5 digit code or your personal code Each number must be pressed within five seconds of each other The interior lamps will...

Page 82: ...rol Note The horn will chirp once if autolock was deactivated or chirp once then honk one short and one long chirp if autolock was activated 5 Turn the ignition to the 3 OFF position The horn will chi...

Page 83: ...eft deterrent When the ignition is in the 4 ON position the indicator will glow for 3 seconds then turn off to indicate normal system functionality If a problem occurs with the SecuriLock system the i...

Page 84: ...gine and the new unprogrammed key s readily accessible If no previously programmed coded keys are available you must take your vehicle to your dealer to have the spare key s programmed 1 Insert a prev...

Page 85: ...perimeter anti theft system will warn you in the event of an unauthorized entry to your vehicle If there is any potential perimeter anti theft problem with your vehicle ensure ALL remote entry transmi...

Page 86: ...rs by using the keyless entry pad Unlock the doors with a key Turn the key full travel toward the front of the vehicle to ensure the alarm disarms Turn the ignition to the 4 ON position Press the cont...

Page 87: ...estraints help to limit head motion in the event of a rear collision The front seats in your vehicle have adjustable head restraints Adjust your head restraint so that it is located directly or as clo...

Page 88: ...equipped Never adjust the driver s seat or seatback when the vehicle is moving Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips Lift handle to move seat...

Page 89: ...Press to raise or lower the front portion of the seat cushion Press to raise or lower the rear portion of the seat cushion Press the control to move the seat forward backward up or down REVIEW COPY 2...

Page 90: ...eatback to its original position make sure that cargo or any objects are not trapped underneath the seatback After returning the seatback to its original position pull on the seatback to ensure that i...

Page 91: ...tch release on the left side of the compartment and fold the remaining floor panel until it latches Make sure the seatback is locked in the upright position To close the seat make sure the safety belt...

Page 92: ...ety belt pretensioners front safety belt usage sensors driver seat position sensor and indicator lights How does the personal safety system work The Personal Safety System can adapt the deployment str...

Page 93: ...System to tailor the deployment level of the driver dual stage air bag based on seat position The system is designed to help protect smaller drivers sitting close to the driver air bag by providing a...

Page 94: ...nsors detect whether or not the driver and front outboard passenger safety belts are fastened This information allows your Personal Safety System to tailor the air bag deployment and safety belt prete...

Page 95: ...er ignition is turned on A series of five beeps will be heard The tone pattern will repeat periodically until the problem and warning light are repaired If any of these things happen even intermittent...

Page 96: ...one buckle and one tongue that are designed to be used as a pair 1 Use the shoulder belt on the outside shoulder only Never wear the shoulder belt under the arm 2 Never swing the safety belt around yo...

Page 97: ...ee shoulder belt length adjustment to your movements and locking in response to vehicle movement For example if the driver brakes suddenly or turns a corner sharply or the vehicle receives an impact o...

Page 98: ...ny recommends that all safety belt assemblies and attaching hardware should be inspected by a qualified technician after any collision Safety belt assemblies not in use during a collision should also...

Page 99: ...activation if the vehicle is equipped with side airbags A safety belt pretensioner is a device which tightens the webbing of the lap and shoulder belts in such a way that they fit more snugly against...

Page 100: ...s across the middle of your shoulder To lower the shoulder belt height pull the control down and slide the height adjuster down To raise the height of the shoulder belt slide the height adjuster up To...

Page 101: ...eating positions When the adjust tongue of the lap shoulder combination seat belt is latched into the buckle the tongue will allow the lap portion to become shorter but locks the webbing in place to r...

Page 102: ...r swing the safety belt around your neck over the inside shoulder 3 Never use a single belt for more than one person Due to folding rear seats sometimes the buckles and tongues toward the center of th...

Page 103: ...the instrument cluster when the driver s and front passenger s safety belt is unbuckled The BeltMinder feature uses information from the passenger occupant classification sensor to determine if a fro...

Page 104: ...inates and the warning chime sounds for 6 seconds every 30 seconds repeating for approximately 5 minutes or until the safety belts are buckled The driver s or front passenger s safety belt becomes unb...

Page 105: ...s when used properly reduce risk of death to front seat occupants by 45 in cars and by 60 in light trucks Traffic is light Nearly 1 of 2 deaths occur in single vehicle crashes many when no other vehic...

Page 106: ...te the process Read steps 1 4 thoroughly before proceeding with the deactivation activation programming procedure Note The driver and front passenger BeltMinder features must be disabled enabled separ...

Page 107: ...safety belt extension assembly that can be added part number 611C22 This assembly can be obtained from your dealer at no cost Use only extensions manufactured by the same supplier as the safety belt M...

Page 108: ...o help protect the driver and front outboard passenger from certain upper body injuries The term supplemental restraint means the air bags are intended as a supplement to the safety belts Air bags alo...

Page 109: ...test close to the trim covering the air bag module All occupants of the vehicle including the driver should always properly wear their safety belts even when an air bag supplemental restraint system S...

Page 110: ...injury Do not attempt to service repair or modify the air bag supplemental restraint system SRS or its fuses See your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer The front passenger air bag is not designed to offe...

Page 111: ...residue or smell the burnt propellant This may consist of cornstarch talcum powder to lubricate the bag or sodium compounds e g baking soda that result from the combustion process that inflates the ai...

Page 112: ...s are designed to detect the presence of a properly seated occupant and determine if the front passenger s frontal airbag should be enabled may inflate or not The front passenger sensing system is des...

Page 113: ...the child restraint manufacturer s directions The front passenger sensing system is designed to enable may inflate the right front passenger s frontal airbag anytime the system senses that a person o...

Page 114: ...passenger airbag will be disabled Even though the passenger airbag is disabled the pass airbag off light may or may not be illuminated according to the table below Objects Pass Airbag Off Indicator L...

Page 115: ...light will not illuminate immediately after ignition is turned on A series of five beeps will be heard The tone pattern will repeat periodically until the problem and or light are repaired If any of t...

Page 116: ...d rear doors one on each side of the vehicle Side air bags in combination with seat belts can help reduce the risk of severe injuries in the event of a significant side impact collision The side air b...

Page 117: ...See the following sections for directions on how to properly use safety restraints for children Also see Air bag supplemental restraint system SRS in this chapter for special instructions about using...

Page 118: ...vehicle Child booster seats Children outgrow a typical convertible or toddler seat when they weigh 40 pounds 18 kg and are around 4 years of age Although the lap shoulder belt will provide some prote...

Page 119: ...shield and use the lap shoulder belt If a seating position has a low seat back and no head restraint a backless booster seat may place your child s head top of ear level above the top of the seat In t...

Page 120: ...all instructions provided by the manufacturer of the booster seat Never put the shoulder belt under a child s arm or behind the back because it eliminates the protection for the upper part of the body...

Page 121: ...in a child restraint and to provide upper torso restraint for children up to 80 pounds 36 kg using an upper torso harness and a belt positioning booster Ford recommends the use of a child safety seat...

Page 122: ...at in the front seat move the seat all the way back Children 12 and under should be properly restrained in the rear seat whenever possible 1 Position the child safety seat in a seat with a combination...

Page 123: ...ting position until you hear a snap and feel the latch engage Make sure the tongue is latched securely by pulling on it 5 To put the retractor in the automatic locking mode grasp the shoulder portion...

Page 124: ...peat steps two through nine Check to make sure the child seat is properly secured before each use Installing child safety seats in the lap belt seating positions 1 Lengthen the lap belt To lengthen th...

Page 125: ...ur vehicle are equipped with built in tether strap anchors located behind the seats as described below The tether anchors in your vehicle are located under a cover marked with the tether anchor symbol...

Page 126: ...ng position Sedan Wagon 4 Open the tether anchor cover On wagons snap the tether anchor cover off the anchor under the load floor REVIEW COPY 2005 Taurus tau Owners Guide post 2002 fmt own2002 Market...

Page 127: ...injured in a collision greatly increases Attaching safety seats with LATCH Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children attachments for child seat anchors Some child safety seats have two rigid or webbing...

Page 128: ...In a crash one anchor may not be strong enough to hold two child safety seat attachments and may break causing serious injury or death The lower anchors for child seat installation are located at the...

Page 129: ...tached to the lower anchors and tether anchor Try to tilt the child seat from side to side Also try to tug the seat forward Check to see if the anchors hold the seat in place If the safety seat is not...

Page 130: ...ou the following information about tire grades exactly as the government has written it Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under contr...

Page 131: ...ished for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded Excessive speed underinflation or excessive loading either separately or in combination can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure T...

Page 132: ...the tire next to the rim Sidewall of the tire Area between the bead area and the tread Tread area of the tire Area of the perimeter of the tire that contacts the road when mounted on the vehicle Rim T...

Page 133: ...Under inflation or over inflation may cause uneven treadwear patterns Under inflation is the most common cause of tire failures and may result in severe tire cracking tread separation or blowout with...

Page 134: ...driving even a mile 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 pressure when you get to the pump It is normal...

Page 135: ...are of the same size type tread design brand load carrying capacity and speed rating because it can affect the safety and performance of your vehicle which could result in an increased risk of loss of...

Page 136: ...ty and braking performance Comfort and noise Ground clearance and parking at curbs Winter driving capability Wet weather driving capability All Wheel driving capability if applicable Load leveling adj...

Page 137: ...er driving capability Wet weather driving capability All Wheel driving capability if applicable Load leveling adjustment if applicable When driving with the dissimilar spare tire wheel additional caut...

Page 138: ...sly injured 2 Place gearshift lever in P Park turn engine OFF block the diagonally opposite wheel then remove the spare tire jack and lug wrench In the sedan these are located in the trunk cargo area...

Page 139: ...the ground 6 Put the jack in the jack notch next to the door of the tire you are changing Turn the jack handle clockwise until the wheel is completely off the ground 7 Remove the lug nuts with the lu...

Page 140: ...u drive 12 Unblock the wheels WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS Retighten the lug nuts to the specified torque at 500 miles 800 km after any wheel disturbance tire rotation changing a flat tire whee...

Page 141: ...Information on P type tires P215 65R15 95H is an example of a tire size load index and speed rating The definitions of these items are listed below Note that the tire size load index and speed rating...

Page 142: ...ph 130 km h to 186 mph 299 km h These ratings are listed in the following chart Note You may not find this information on all tires because it is not required by federal law Letter rating Speed rating...

Page 143: ...example a tire graded 150 would wear one and one half 11 2 times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100 Traction The traction grades from highest to lowest are AA A B and C The grades...

Page 144: ...the tire s load carrying capabilities and its inflation limits 3 Maximum Load Dual lb kg at psi kPa cold Indicates the maximum load and tire pressure when the tire is used as a dual defined as four ti...

Page 145: ...e tire 3 80 Indicates the aspect ratio which gives the tire s ratio of height to width Numbers of 70 or lower indicate a short sidewall 4 D Indicates a diagonal type tire R Indicates a radial type tir...

Page 146: ...of smooth rubber across the tread will appear on the tire when the tread is worn down to 1 16th of an inch 2 mm When the tire tread wears down to the same height as these wear bars the tire is worn ou...

Page 147: ...duce your speed Drive with caution until you can safely pull off the road Stop and inspect the tires for damage If a tire is under inflated or damaged deflate it remove wheel and replace it with your...

Page 148: ...uled Maintenance Guide that comes with your vehicle will help your tires wear more evenly providing better tire performance and longer tire life Unless otherwise specified rotate the tires approximate...

Page 149: ...e tire rotation Note Your vehicle may be equipped with a dissimilar spare tire wheel A dissimilar spare tire wheel is defined as a spare tire and or wheel that is different in brand size or appearance...

Page 150: ...If possible avoid fully loading your vehicle Remove the tire cables when they are no longer needed Do not use tire cables on dry roads The suspension insulation and bumpers will help prevent vehicle d...

Page 151: ...plant If any aftermarket or dealer installed equipment has been installed on the vehicle the weight of the equipment must be subtracted from the payload listed on the tire label in order to determine...

Page 152: ...the Base Curb Weight including cargo and optional equipment When towing trailer tongue load or king pin weight is also part of cargo weight REVIEW COPY 2005 Taurus tau Owners Guide post 2002 fmt own20...

Page 153: ...exceed its GAWR Exceeding the Safety Certification Label axle weight rating limits could result in substandard vehicle handling or performance engine transmission and or structural damage serious dam...

Page 154: ...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...

Page 155: ...t 1 Locate the statement The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX pounds on your vehicle s placard 2 Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be r...

Page 156: ...6 kg 2 x 100 12 x 45 636 200 540 104 kg No you do not have enough cargo capacity to carry that much weight You will need to reduce the load weight by at least 240 lbs 104 kg If you remove 3 100 lbs 45...

Page 157: ...he vehicle and could result in engine damage transaxle damage structural damage loss of control and personal injury Preparing to tow Use the proper equipment for towing a trailer and make sure it is p...

Page 158: ...dealer or trailer rental agency for proper instructions and equipment for hooking up trailer lamps Driving while you tow When towing a trailer Turn off the speed control The speed control may shut of...

Page 159: ...specific powertrain combination to tow your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground such as behind a recreational vehicle These guidelines are designed to ensure that your transmission is not dama...

Page 160: ...Warning lights illuminated with engine off Key position when driving 5 START cranks the engine Release the key as soon as the engine starts Preparing to start your vehicle Engine starting is controlle...

Page 161: ...l exhaust fumes Important safety precautions A computer system controls the engine s idle revolutions per minute RPM When the engine starts the idle RPM runs higher than normal in order to warm the en...

Page 162: ...5 START Make sure the corresponding lights illuminate or illuminate briefly If a light fails to illuminate have the vehicle serviced If the driver s safety belt is fastened the light may not illuminat...

Page 163: ...d85 ethanol will produce satisfactory cold weather starting and driving results Cold starting performance can also be improved by using an engine block heater Engine block heaters are available as an...

Page 164: ...indows at least one inch 2 5 cm or adjust the heating or air conditioning to bring in fresh air BRAKES Your service brakes are self adjusting Refer to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide for maintenance r...

Page 165: ...r this tendency The wheels are prevented from locking even when the brakes are firmly applied Using ABS In an emergency or when maximum efficiency from the four wheel ABS is required apply continuous...

Page 166: ...ce the parking brake applies only the rear brakes the vehicle s stopping distance will increase greatly and the handling of your vehicle will be adversely affected Park brake warning chime Sounds when...

Page 167: ...e system is off The Traction Control system will automatically turn on every time the ignition is turned off and on The Traction Control system should normally be left on If you should become stuck in...

Page 168: ...is equipped with a brake shift interlock feature that prevents the gearshift lever from being moved from P Park when the ignition is in the ON position unless brake pedal is depressed If you cannot m...

Page 169: ...rdrive or D Drive Driving with the gearshift lever in Overdrive gives the best fuel economy for normal driving conditions For manual control start in 1 First and then shift manually If your vehicle is...

Page 170: ...le battery has been disconnected The Adaptive Transmission Strategy allows the transmission to relearn these operating parameters This learning process could take several transmission upshifts and dow...

Page 171: ...allows for all forward gears except overdrive Provides more engine braking than Overdrive Use when driving conditions cause excessive shifting from O D to other gears Examples city traffic hilly terr...

Page 172: ...may overheat DRIVING THROUGH WATER If driving through deep or standing water is unavoidable proceed very slowly especially when the depth is not known Never drive through water that is higher than the...

Page 173: ...ship or your selling dealer if within 35 miles 56 3 km of the nearest Ford Motor Company dealership one tow per disablement Even non warranty related tows like accidents are covered some exclusions ap...

Page 174: ...For more information and enrollment contact 1 877 294 2582 or visit our website at www ford ca HAZARD FLASHER The hazard flasher is located on the steering column just behind the steering wheel The h...

Page 175: ...to reset the fuel pump shut off switch 1 Turn the ignition to the OFF position 2 Check the fuel system for leaks 3 If no fuel leak is apparent reset the fuel pump shut off switch by pushing in on the...

Page 176: ...rating Mini fuses Standard fuses Maxi fuses Cartridge Maxi fuses Fuse link cartridge 2A Grey Grey 3A Violet Violet 4A Pink Pink 5A Tan Tan 7 5A Brown Brown 10A Red Red 15A Blue Blue 20A Yellow Yellow...

Page 177: ...her relay 5 Not used 6 Not used 7 20A Rear defrost grid feed wagon only Rear defrost relay coil feed sedan only 8 40A Blower motor 9 Rear defrost relay 10 30A CB Power seats Delayed accessory 11 10A R...

Page 178: ...ol Traction control Brake shift interlock A C function switch manual A C only Temperature blend door manual A C only Defrost coil 28 15A Turn signals Back up lamps 29 20A Cigar lighter 30 10A Courtesy...

Page 179: ...bution box contains high current fuses that protect your vehicle s main electrical systems from overloads Always disconnect the battery before servicing high current fuses To reduce risk of electrical...

Page 180: ...40A Starter relay Ignition switch 8 Not used 9 20A Cooling fan passenger side 10 20A Cooling fan driver side 11 50A Rear defrost sedan only 12 Not used 13 40A Anti lock Brake System ABS module pump f...

Page 181: ...or relay 24 Fan relay 25 Wiper speed relay 26 10A Alternator 27 5A Rear control unit Antenna 28 15A HEGO sensor Transmission shift solenoid Canister vent A C clutch relay 29 Wiper park relay 30 Fuel p...

Page 182: ...ion or durability of the transmission Over time the adaptive learning process will fully update transmission operation 1 Use only a 12 volt supply to start your vehicle 2 Do not disconnect the battery...

Page 183: ...attery 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 terminal of the assisting battery RE...

Page 184: ...erminal of the battery to be jumped A spark may cause an explosion of the gases that surround the battery 5 Ensure that the cables are clear of fan blades belts moving parts of both engines or any fue...

Page 185: ...at they were connected 1 Remove the jumper cable from the ground metal surface 2 Remove the jumper cable on the negative connection of the booster vehicle s battery REVIEW COPY 2005 Taurus tau Owners...

Page 186: ...tive terminal of the disabled vehicle s battery After the disabled vehicle has been started and the jumper cables removed allow it to idle for several minutes so the engine computer can relearn its id...

Page 187: ...that the front wheels drive wheels be placed on a dolly to prevent damage to the transaxle If your vehicle must be towed with the drive wheels on the ground Place the transaxle in N Neutral DO NOT exc...

Page 188: ...ice you are receiving follow these steps 1 Contact your Sales Representative or Service Advisor at your selling servicing dealership 2 If your inquiry or concern remains unresolved contact the Sales M...

Page 189: ...www customersaskford com In Canada Lincoln Centre Ford Motor Company of Canada Limited P O Box 2000 Oakville Ontario L6J 5E4 1 800 387 9333 www lincolncanada com In order to help you service your Linc...

Page 190: ...r in an amount equal to the actual price paid or payable by the consumer less a reasonable allowance for consumer use The consumer has the right to choose whether to receive a refund or replacement ve...

Page 191: ...mer and dealer except those associated with warranty repairs or concerns with the vehicle s performance as designed a request for reimbursement of consequential expenses unless a service or product co...

Page 192: ...of the DSB s independent administrator Your dealership and a Ford Motor Company representative will then be asked to submit statements To properly review your case the Board needs the following infor...

Page 193: ...r for the Board to consider some cases After a case is reviewed the Board mails you a decision letter and a form on which to accept or reject the Board s decision The decisions of the Board are bindin...

Page 194: ...ada CAMVAP services are available in all territories and provinces For more information without charge or obligation call your CAMVAP Provincial Administrator directly at 1 800 207 0685 FORD EXTENDED...

Page 195: ...g or serious engine damage Ford Motor Company Ford of Canada is not responsible for any damage caused by use of improper fuel In the United States using leaded fuel may also result in difficulty impor...

Page 196: ...cle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA in addition to notifying Ford Motor Com...

Page 197: ...cause damage to the vehicle s paintwork and trim over time Remove any exterior accessories such as antennas before entering a car wash Suntan lotions and insect repellents can damage any painted surf...

Page 198: ...on with brush agitation to remove brake dust and dirt could wear away the clearcoat finish over time Do not use hydrofluoric acid based or high caustic based wheel cleaners steel wool fuels or strong...

Page 199: ...NON PAINTED EXTERIOR PARTS Use only approved products to clean plastic parts These products are available from your dealer For routine cleaning use Motorcraft Detail Wash ZC 3 A If tar or grease spots...

Page 200: ...nside of the rear window or to remove decals as it may cause damage to the rear window defroster s heated grid lines INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CLUSTER LENS Clean the instrument panel with a damp cloth then...

Page 201: ...nd Vinyl Cleaner ZC 11 A Dry the area with a soft cloth To help maintain its resiliency and color use the Motorcraft Deluxe Leather Care Kit ZC 11 D available from your authorized dealer Do not use ho...

Page 202: ...Motorcraft Vinyl Conditioner Canada only CXC 94 Motorcraft Deluxe Leather and Vinyl Cleaner not available in Canada ZC 11 A Motorcraft Bug and Tar Remover ZC 42 Motorcraft Extra Strength Upholstery C...

Page 203: ...otorcraft parts are designed and built to provide the best performance in your vehicle PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE Do not work on a hot engine Make sure that nothing gets caught in moving...

Page 204: ...move it while the engine is running OPENING THE HOOD 1 Inside the vehicle pull the hood release handle located under the bottom of the instrument panel 2 Go to the front of the vehicle and release the...

Page 205: ...reservoir 3 Air filter assembly 4 Battery 5 Engine oil filler cap 6 Engine oil dipstick 7 Power steering fluid reservoir 8 Engine coolant reservoir 9 Windshield washer fluid reservoir 7 8 6 5 4 3 9 1...

Page 206: ...Air filter assembly 4 Battery 5 Engine oil dipstick 6 Engine oil filler cap 7 Engine coolant reservoir 8 Windshield washer fluid reservoir 9 Power steering fluid reservoir REVIEW COPY 2005 Taurus tau...

Page 207: ...sed only if they provide cold weather protection without damaging the vehicle s paint finish wiper blades or washer system If you operate your vehicle in temperatures below 40 F 4 5 C use washer fluid...

Page 208: ...scheduled maintenance guide for the appropriate intervals for checking the engine oil 1 Make sure the vehicle is on level ground 2 Turn the engine off and wait a few minutes for the oil to drain into...

Page 209: ...carefully remove the engine oil indicator dipstick 3 0L Vulcan engine 3 0L Duratec engine REVIEW COPY 2005 Taurus tau Owners Guide post 2002 fmt own2002 Market USA_English fus Maintenance and Specifi...

Page 210: ...amage Some oil must be removed from the engine by a service technician 7 Put the indicator back in and ensure it is fully seated Adding engine oil 1 Check the engine oil For instructions refer to Chec...

Page 211: ...or an equivalent 5W 20 oil meeting Ford specification WSS M2C930 A SAE 5W 20 oil provides optimum fuel economy and durability performance meeting all requirements for your vehicle s engine Do not use...

Page 212: ...r often have the charging system checked If your battery has a cover shield make sure it is reinstalled after the battery has been cleaned or replaced For longer trouble free operation keep the top of...

Page 213: ...gine must relearn its idle and fuel trim strategy for optimum driveability and performance To begin this process 1 With the vehicle at a complete stop set the parking brake 2 Put the gearshift in P Pa...

Page 214: ...d Antifreeze Tester 014 R1060 The level of coolant should be maintained at the FULL COLD level or within the COLD FILL RANGE in the coolant reservoir If the level falls below add coolant per the instr...

Page 215: ...e coolant reservoir may become low or empty If the reservoir is low or empty add engine coolant to the reservoir Refer to Adding engine coolant in this chapter Note Automotive fluids are not interchan...

Page 216: ...can result in degraded corrosion protection A large amount of water without engine coolant may be added in case of emergency to reach a vehicle service location In this instance the cooling system mus...

Page 217: ...Replace the cap Turn until tightly installed Cap must be tightly installed to prevent coolant loss After any coolant has been added check the coolant concentration refer to Checking engine coolant If...

Page 218: ...hicle will provide adequate freeze protection at the temperatures in which you drive in the winter months If you drive in extremely hot climates It is still necessary to maintain the coolant concentra...

Page 219: ...hanol and gasoline may contain benzene which is a cancer causing agent Observe the following guidelines when handling automotive fuel Extinguish all smoking materials and any open flames before fuelin...

Page 220: ...icle is an FFV then the character will be labeled as a 2 Pure ethanol is the alcohol which is the intoxicating agent in liquor beer and wine It is distilled from the fermentation of plants such as fie...

Page 221: ...c build up when filling an ungrounded fuel container Place approved fuel container on the ground DO NOT fill a fuel container while it is in the vehicle including the cargo area Keep the fuel pump noz...

Page 222: ...damage the fuel system or cause the fuel cap to disengage in a collision which may result in possible personal injury Choosing the right fuel If your vehicle is a flexible fuel vehicle FFV use only UN...

Page 223: ...loss of vehicle performance and your warranty may be invalidated Fuel quality Many of the world s automakers approved the World wide Fuel Charter that recommends gasoline specifications to provide im...

Page 224: ...nds If the problems persist below this temperature see your dealer or a qualified service technician Cleaner air Ford endorses the use of reformulated cleaner burning gasolines to improve air quality...

Page 225: ...pty The amount of usable fuel in the empty reserve varies and should not be relied upon to increase driving range When refueling your vehicle after the fuel gauge indicates empty you might not be able...

Page 226: ...ng and fuel economy habits Give consideration to the lists that follow and you may be able to change a number of variables and improve your fuel economy Habits Smooth moderate operation can yield up t...

Page 227: ...4 km L is lost for every 400 lb 180 kg of weight carried Adding certain accessories to your vehicle for example bug deflectors rollbars light bars running boards ski luggage racks may reduce fuel econ...

Page 228: ...intenance Guide are essential to the life and performance of your vehicle and to its emissions system If other than Ford Motorcraft or Ford authorized parts are used for maintenance replacements or fo...

Page 229: ...s run out of fuel The engine may misfire or run poorly 2 Poor fuel quality or water in the fuel 3 The fuel cap may not have been securely tightened These temporary malfunctions can be corrected by fil...

Page 230: ...rting the engine Then start the engine and complete the above driving cycle The engine must warm up to its normal operating temperature Once started do not turn off the engine until the above driving...

Page 231: ...5 If the fluid is low add fluid in small amounts continuously checking the level until it reaches the FULL HOT range Be sure to put the dipstick back in the reservoir 3 0L DOHC V6 Duratec engine 4 Ch...

Page 232: ...until it is warmed up approximately 30 km 20 miles If your vehicle has been operated for an extended period at high speeds in city traffic during hot weather or pulling a trailer the vehicle should be...

Page 233: ...levels can be caused by an overheating condition Adjusting automatic transmission fluid levels Before adding any fluid make sure the correct type is used The type of fluid used is normally indicated o...

Page 234: ...and to its emissions system For PCV valve replacement see your dealer or a qualified service technician Refer to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide for the appropriate intervals for changing the PCV val...

Page 235: ...Motorcraft MERCON ATF 3 0L V6 Vulcan engine Fill to line on dipstickFill to line on reservoir 3 0L V6 Duratec engine Fill to line on reservoir Automatic transaxle 4F50N Motorcraft MERCON V ATF 3 0L V6...

Page 236: ...anada WSS M2C930 Aand API Certification Mark Constant velocity joints CV Joint Grease High Temp XG 5 WSS M2C258 A1 Engine coolant Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant yellow colored VC 7 A U S excep...

Page 237: ...sion damage ENGINE DATA Engine 3 0L V6 Vulcan engine 3 0L FFV V6 engine 3 0L DOHC V6 Duratec engine Cubic inches 182 182 181 Required fuel 87 octane 87 octane or Ethanol E 85 87 octane Firing order 1...

Page 238: ...REVIEW COPY 2005 Taurus tau Owners Guide post 2002 fmt own2002 Market USA_English fus Maintenance and Specifications 238...

Page 239: ...label be affixed to a vehicle and prescribe where the Certification label may be located The Certification label is located on the structure by the trailing edge of the driver s door or the edge of th...

Page 240: ...r identifier 2 Brake type and gross vehicle weight rating GVWR 3 Vehicle line series body type 4 Engine type 5 Check digit 6 Model year 7 Assembly plant 8 Production sequence number Engine number The...

Page 241: ...nths or 12 000 miles 20 000 km whichever occurs first or the remainder of your new vehicle limited warranty This means that Genuine Ford Accessories purchased along with your new vehicle and installed...

Page 242: ...e of mobile communications systems such as two way radios telephones and theft alarms that are equipped with radio transmitters Any such equipment installed in your vehicle should comply with FCC or C...

Page 243: ...Axle lubricant specifications 236 B Battery 212 acid treating emergencies 212 jumping a disabled battery 182 maintenance free 212 replacement specifications 234 servicing 212 BeltMinder 103 Brakes 16...

Page 244: ...Getting roadside assistance 173 Getting the service you need 188 Ordering additional owner s literature 196 The Dispute Settlement Board 191 Utilizing the Mediation Arbitration Program 194 D Daytime...

Page 245: ...224 safety information relating to automotive fuels 219 Fuel flex fuel vehicle FFV 219 222 223 Fuses 176 G Garage Door Opener see Homelink wireless control system 53 Gas cap see Fuel cap 221 Gas milea...

Page 246: ...7 Lug nuts 140 Luggage rack 71 Lumbar support seats 88 M Message center 57 58 english metric button 63 system check button 63 warning messages 63 Mirrors 47 49 automatic dimming rearview mirror 49 hea...

Page 247: ...8 Servicing your vehicle 203 Setting the clock AM FM CD 18 AM FM Tape 15 Spare tire see Changing the Tire 135 Spark plugs specifications 234 237 Specification chart lubricants 236 237 Speed control 50...

Page 248: ...237 Vehicle Identification Number VIN 240 Vehicle loading 150 Ventilating your vehicle 164 W Warning chimes 166 Warning lights see Lights 10 Washer fluid 207 Water Driving through 172 Windows power 4...

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