Maintenance

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Contents 1 Engine 2 Transmission 3 Heating and Cooling 4 Specifications 5 Fluids 6 Suspension 7 Brakes 8 Body/Paint 9 Electrical 10 Interior 11 Miscellaneous 12 Informational 12.1 Helpful Links

Engine

• Changing the Spark Plugs on the Duratec
• Remove Water Pump on Gen 3 Duratec
• A/C Evac and Refrigerant Refill Procedure
• Gen 4 24V Simultaneous Codes P0171 and P0174 Solution
• Oil Filter Recommendations
• Oil Change on a Vulcan
• Gen 3&4 Fuel Filter replacement

Transmission

• How to Flush your transmission at home
• AXOD-E/AX4S Diagnosis Manual (PDF Download)
• AXODE-AX4S_Tech_Manual (PDF)
• DEXRON III/MERCON or MERCON V?

Heating and Cooling

• Gen 3 and 4 96-on Heater Core Replacement - without removing the dash

Specifications

• Generation 1 - 1986-1991
• Generation 2 - 1992-1995
• Generation 3 - 1996-1999
• Generation 4 - 2000-2007

Fluids

• Generation 1 - 1986-1991
• Generation 2 - 1992-1995
• Generation 3 - 1996-1999
• Generation 4 - 2000-2007

Suspension

• Generation 3 and 4 Front Endlink Replacement
• Tie Rod Removal - Replacement
• Strut/Spring Assembly Replacement
• 2000 Taurus Front Quick Strut Replacement

Brakes

• How to change the front brakes on a 2000-2007 Taurus/Sable
• How to properly season your new brake rotors
• How to properly bed your new brake pads
• How to change the rear drums on Gen 3 and Gen 4

Body/Paint

• How to use QEW (Quick Easy Wash)
• Frozen Door Latch Solution

Electrical

• 1996-1999 Headlight Removal
• 2002 Radio Wiring Diagram
• Door Ajar/Interior Light Stays On
• Fuse Panel Diagrams
• Gen 3 & 4 Erratic Fuel Gauge (Flex Fuel only)
• Gen IV headlight removal
• How to properly Aim your headlights
• Multi-Function Switch Cleaning
• Multi-Function Switch Cleaning Additional info
• Replacing Gen 4 Heater & A/C Blower Motor

Interior

• 1986 - 1989 Dash Removal
• 1990 - 1995 Gauge Cluster Removal
• 1996 - 1999 Gauge Cluster Removal (Column Shift Only)
• 1996 - 1999 Gauge Cluster Removal (Floor Shift Only)
• 1986 - 1995 Digital Dash Information

Miscellaneous

• 1986-2007 Taurus and Sable Keypad Code Location and Programming
• 1990-1995 Mileage Correction
• 1996-1999 Mileage Correction/Odometer Replacement
• OBD-II Trouble Codes

Informational

• Books/Manuals
• Taurus/Sable Motocraft Part Numbers

Helpful Links

• Auto Zone Vehicle Repair Guide
• Obd2 Trouble Code Information
• 1986-1995 EECIV Check Engine Light Self Test
• Auto Repair Reference Center LogIn with: Username: lib ; Password: access
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• Motocraft.com Look up Motorcraft parts online
• Ford Fleet website - VIN lookup