2008 Ford Taurus Owners Manual

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2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)

Maintenance and Specifications

ENGINE DATA Engine Displacement Required fuel Firing order Spark plug gap Ignition system Compression ratio

Engine drivebelt routing

3.5L-DOHC V6 engine 3.5L 87 octane 1–4–2–5–3–6
(0.052–0.056 inch) 1.32–1.42 mm Coil on plug 10.3:1

• 3.5L V6 Engine 1. Short drivebelt is on first pulley groove closest to engine. 2. Long drivebelt is on second pulley groove farthest from engine.

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IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE

Safety Compliance Certification Label The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Regulations require that a Safety Compliance Certification Label be affixed to a vehicle and prescribe where the Safety Compliance Certification Label may be located. The Safety Compliance Certification Label is located on the structure (B-Pillar) by the trailing edge of the driver’s door or the edge of the driver’s door.

Vehicle identification number (VIN) The vehicle identification number is located on the driver side instrument panel. Please note that in the graphic, XXXX is representative of your vehicle identification number.

XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

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The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) contains the following information: 1. World manufacturer identifier 2. Brake system / Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) / Restraint System 3. Vehicle line, series, body type 4. Engine type 5. Check digit 6. Model year 7. Assembly plant 8. Production sequence number

TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE CODE DESIGNATIONS You can find a transmission/transaxle code on the Safety Compliance Certification Label. The following table tells you which transmission or transaxle each code represents.

Description 6F50 6–Speed Automatic Transaxle

Code

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Accessories

GENUINE FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE A wide selection of Genuine Ford Accessories are available for your vehicle through your local Ford or Ford of Canada dealer. These quality accessories have been specifically engineered to fulfill your automotive needs; they are custom designed to complement the style and aerodynamic appearance of your vehicle. In addition, each accessory is made from high quality materials and meets or exceeds Ford’s rigorous engineering and safety specifications. Ford Motor Company will repair or replace any properly dealer-installed Genuine Ford Accessories found to be defective in factory-supplied materials or workmanship during the warranty period, as well as any component damaged by the defective accessories. The accessories will be warranted for whichever provides you the greatest benefit: • 12 months or 12,000 miles (20,000 km) (whichever occurs first), or • the remainder of your new vehicle limited warranty. Contact your dealer for details and a copy of the warranty. The following is a list of several Genuine Ford Accessories. Not all accessories are available for all models. For a complete listing of the accessories that are available for your vehicle, please contact your dealer or visit our online store at: www.fordaccessoriesstore.com.

Exterior style Bug shields Moonroof deflector Side window deflector Splash guards

Interior style All weather floor mats Electrochromatic compass/temperature interior mirrors Carpeted floor mats

Lifestyle Ash cup / smoker’s package Cargo organization and management TripTunes™ Advanced portable audio connection

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Peace of mind Remote start Vehicle security systems Wheel locks For maximum vehicle performance, keep the following information in mind when adding accessories or equipment to your vehicle: • When adding accessories, equipment, passengers and luggage to your vehicle, do not exceed the total weight capacity of the vehicle or of the front or rear axle (GVWR or GAWR as indicated on the Safety Compliance Certification label). Consult your authorized dealer for specific weight information.

• The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Canadian Radio Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) regulate the use 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 CRTC regulations and should be installed only by a qualified service technician.

• Mobile communications systems may harm the operation of your

vehicle, particularly if they are not properly designed for automotive use. • To avoid interference with other vehicle functions, such as anti-lock braking systems, amateur radio users who install radios and antennas onto their vehicle should not locate the Amateur Radio Antennas in the area of the driver’s side hood. • Electrical or electronic accessories or components that are added to

the vehicle by the authorized dealer or the owner may adversely affect battery performance and durability.

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acid, treating emergencies .....289
jumping a disabled battery ....260
maintenance-free ....................289
replacement, specifications ...311
servicing ..................................289
Belt-Minder威 .............................158
Booster seats .............................177
Brakes ........................................225
anti-lock ...................................225
anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning light ...........................225
fluid, checking and adding ....308
fluid, refill capacities ..............312
fluid, specifications .................312
lubricant specifications ..........312
parking ....................................226
shift interlock ..........................231
Bulbs ............................................86

Capacities for refilling fluids ....312
Cargo cover ...............................119
Cargo net ...................................120
Cell phone use ..............................7
Changing a tire .........................252
Child safety restraints ..............177
child safety belts ....................177
Child safety seats ......................181
attaching with tether straps ..185
in front seat ............................182
in rear seat ..............................182

Child safety seats - booster seats ...........................................177
Cleaning your vehicle

engine compartment ..............277
instrument panel ....................279
interior .....................................279

Index

Accessory delay ..........................97
AdvanceTrac ..............................227
Air cleaner filter ...............310–311
Air conditioning ....................76, 78
Airbag supplemental restraint system ................162–163, 171, 173
and child safety seats ............164
description ..............163, 171, 173
disposal ....................................176
driver airbag ............165, 172, 174
indicator light .................171, 176
operation .................165, 172, 174
passenger airbag .....165, 172, 174
side airbag ...............................171

All Wheel Drive (AWD), driving off road .........................237
Antifreeze (see Engine coolant) ................291
Anti-lock brake system (see Brakes) ..............................225
Anti-theft system ..............135, 139
arming the system ..................139
disarming a triggered system .....................................140

Audio system (see Radio) ......................16, 20, 28
Automatic transaxle

fluid, adding ............................308
fluid, checking ........................308
fluid, refill capacities ..............312
fluid, specification ..................312

Automatic transmission

driving an automatic overdrive .................................233
Auxiliary input jack (Line in) ....36
Battery .......................................289

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Daytime running lamps (see Lamps) ................................83
Dipstick

automatic transmission fluid ..........................................308
engine oil .................................286

Driving under special conditions ..........................238, 240
sand .........................................239
snow and ice ...........................241
through water .................239, 242
DVD system .................................44

Electronic message center .......110
Emergencies, roadside

jump-starting ..........................260
Emission control system ..........304
Engine ........................................315
cleaning ...................................277
coolant .....................................291
idle speed control ...................289
lubrication specifications .......312
refill capacities ........................312
service points ..........................284
starting after a collision .........245
Engine block heater .................223
Engine oil ..................................286

change oil soon warning, message center .......................286
checking and adding ..............286
dipstick ....................................286
filter, specifications ........288, 311
recommendations ...................288
refill capacities ........................312
specifications ..........................312
Event data recording ....................6

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plastic parts ............................277
washing ....................................275
waxing .....................................276
wheels ......................................276
wiper blades ............................278

Climate control (see Air conditioning or Heating) ......76, 78
Clock ............................................93
Clock adjust

6-CD in dash .............................29
AM/FM/CD .................................21

Compass, electronic

set zone adjustment ...............112

Console

overhead ....................................93

Controls

power seat ...............................144
steering column ......................103

Coolant

checking and adding ..............291
refill capacities ................295, 312
specifications ..........................312

Cruise control (see Speed control) ..................100
Cupholder(s) .............................149
Customer Assistance ................243

Ford Extended Service Plan ..........................................271
Getting assistance outside the U.S. and Canada .....................272
Getting roadside assistance ...243
Getting the service you need .........................................267
Ordering additional owner’s literature .................................273
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program ...................................271

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Head restraints .........141, 147–148
Headlamps ...................................81
aiming ........................................84
autolamp system .......................81
bulb specifications ....................86
daytime running lights .............83
flash to pass ..............................83
high beam .................................82
replacing bulbs .........................87
turning on and off ....................81

Heating

heating and air conditioning system ...........................74, 76, 78

Homelink wireless control system ........................................106
Hood ..........................................283
How to get going ........................16

Ignition ...............................220, 315
Illuminated visor mirror .............92
Infant seats (see Safety seats) .....................181
Inspection/maintenance (I/M) testing ........................................306
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Instrument panel cleaning ...................................279
cluster ........................................10
lighting up panel and interior .......................................83

Jack ............................................252
positioning ...............................252
storage .....................................252
Jump-starting your vehicle ......260
Keyless entry system ...............134

Index

Exhaust fumes ..........................223

Family entertainment system ....44
Fluid capacities .........................312
Foglamps .....................................82
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles

driving off road .......................237
Fuel ............................................296

calculating fuel economy ..........................111, 301
cap ...........................................298
capacity ...................................312
choosing the right fuel ...........299
comparisons with EPA fuel economy estimates .................304
detergent in fuel .....................301
filling your vehicle with fuel ...........................296, 298, 301
filter, specifications ........296, 311
fuel pump shut-off switch .....245
improving fuel economy ........301
octane rating ...................300, 315
quality ......................................300
running out of fuel .................301
safety information relating to automotive fuels .....................296
Fuel pump shut-off switch .......245
Fuses ..........................................246

Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............298
Gas mileage (see Fuel economy) .................301
Gauges .........................................14

Hazard flashers .........................245

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automatic dimming rearview mirror ........................................98
fold away ...................................99
heated ........................................99
programmable memory ..........130
side view mirrors (power) .......98
Moon roof ..................................105
Motorcraft parts ........281, 296, 311

Navigation system .......................73

Octane rating ............................300
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................286
Overdrive ...................................232

Parking brake ............................226
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....311
Passenger Occupant Classification Sensor .................151
Power adjustable foot pedals .....99
Power distribution box (see Fuses) ...............................249
Power door locks ......................122
Power mirrors .............................98
Power point .................................94
Power steering ..........................230
fluid, checking and adding ....307
fluid, refill capacity ................312
fluid, specifications .................312
Power Windows ...........................95

Radio ................................16, 20, 28

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autolock ...................................123
keypad .....................................134
locking and unlocking doors ..135
programming entry code .......134
Keys ...................................121, 137
positions of the ignition .........220

Lamps

autolamp system .......................81
bulb replacement specifications chart ..................86
daytime running light ...............83
fog lamps ...................................82
headlamps .................................81
headlamps, flash to pass ..........83
instrument panel, dimming .....83
interior lamps .....................85, 87
replacing bulbs ...................87, 90
Liftgate ......................................130
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........225
Load limits .................................210
Locks

autolock ...................................123
childproof ................................126
doors ........................................122
Lubricant specifications ...........312
Lug nuts ....................................259
Lumbar support, seats .............142

Message center .........................110
english/metric button .............115
system check button ..............114
warning messages ...................116
Mirrors ...................................97–98

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memory seat ...................130, 147

SecuriLock passive anti-theft system ........................................135
Servicing your vehicle ..............282
Setting the clock

AM/FM single CD .....................21
AM/FM/In-dash 6 CD ................29

Spare tire (see Changing the Tire) ...........255
Spark plugs, specifications .....................311, 315
Specification chart, lubricants ...................................312
Speed control ............................100
Starting your vehicle ........220–222
jump starting ..........................260

Steering wheel

controls ....................................103
tilting .........................................92
SYNC ............................................73

Tilt steering wheel ......................92
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Roadside Emergencies ...........252
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....204
Tires ...........................189–190, 252
alignment ................................197
care ..........................................193
changing ..........................252, 255
checking the pressure ............193
inflating ...................................191
label .........................................203
replacing ..................................195
rotating ....................................197
safety practices .......................196

Index

Rear seat entertainment system ..........................................44
Relays ........................................246
Remote entry system .......128–129
illuminated entry ............132–133
locking/unlocking doors .........129
opening the trunk ...................130
panic alarm .............................129
replacement/additional transmitters .............................131
replacing the batteries ...........131
Reverse sensing system ...........235
Roadside assistance ..................243

Safety Belt Maintenance ..........157
Safety belts (see Safety restraints) ..................149, 153–156
Safety Canopy ...................171, 173
Safety defects, reporting ..273–274
Safety restraints ........149, 153–157
Belt-Minder威 ...........................158
extension assembly ................157
for adults .........................154–156
for children .....................176–177
Occupant Classification Sensor ......................................151
safety belt maintenance .........157
warning light and chime ........158
Safety seats for children ..........181
Safety Compliance Certification Label ....................316
Satellite Radio Information ........41
Seats ..........................................141
child safety seats ....................181
front seats .......................141, 143
heated ................................78, 146

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Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ..........................................316
Vehicle loading ..........................210
Ventilating your vehicle ...........223

Warning lights (see Lights) .......10
Washer fluid ..............................285
Water, Driving through .............242
Windows power .........................................95
Windshield washer fluid and wipers ..........................................91
checking and adding fluid .....285
replacing wiper blades ...........286
Wrecker towing .........................265

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sidewall information ...............199
snow tires and chains ............209
spare tire .................................253
terminology .............................190
tire grades ...............................190
treadwear ........................189, 194
Towing .......................................216
recreational towing .................218
trailer towing ..........................216
wrecker ....................................265
Traction control ........................229
Transaxle

fluid, checking and adding (automatic) .............................308
fluid, refill capacities ..............312
lubricant specifications ..........312
Transmission .............................231
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....231
Trunk .................................127, 130
remote release ........................119
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Turn signal USB port ......................................38

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