1996 FORD TAURUS Owners Manual

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Safety Information Relating to Automotive
Fuels
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RWARNING
Automotive fuels can cause serious injury
or death if misused or mishandled.
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Gasoline and other automotive fuels are
extremely flammable. Turn your vehicle off and
do not smoke while refueling your vehicle. Keep
sparks and other sources of ignition away from
fuels.
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Automotive fuels can be harmful or fatal if
swallowed.Never attempt to siphon any fuel
by mouth.
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If any fuel is swallowed, call a physician or
poison control center immediately.Do not delay
calling a physician merely because no adverse
effects are noticed at first; the toxic effects of
fuels may not become apparent for many
hours.
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If gasoline is swallowed, do not induce
vomiting. If a gasoline-methanol blend is
swallowed, induce vomiting under the direction
of a physician or poison control center.
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Gasoline and gasoline blends may contain small
amounts of carcinogens, such as benzene.
Long-term exposure to unleaded gasoline vapors
has caused cancer in laboratory animals.
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Fuels can also be harmful if absorbed through
the skin. Be careful not to splash fuel on
yourself or your clothing. If fuel is splashed on
the skin, promptly remove contaminated clothing
and wash the skin thoroughly with soap and
water.
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Fuels can cause severe eye irritation and possibly
eye damage. If fuel is splashed in the eyes,
remove contact lenses (if worn), flush with large
amounts of water for 15 minutes, and seek
medical attention.
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If you are taking the medication ªAntabuseº or
other forms of disulfiram for the treatment of
alcoholism, vapor or skin contact with a
gasoline-methanol blend may cause the same
kind of adverse reaction as drinking an alcoholic
beverage. In sensitive individuals, serious
personal injury or sickness could result. Consult
a physician promptly if you experience an
adverse reaction.
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Fuel line service
[SV10270(ALL)11/94]
Fuel injection systems operate with pressurized
fuel. The fuel lines are under pressure even
when the engine is off. This system should be
serviced by an authorized dealer using only
Ford approved parts. Using other materials may
be hazardous or allow hydrocarbon emissions
above the legal levels set by the Federal
Government.
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Running Out of Fuel
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If your vehicle runs out of fuel, try to stop on
level ground away from traffic. Add at least one
gallon (four liters) of fuel to start your vehicle
again. If your vehicle is not on level ground,
you may need as much as five gallons (20 liters)
of fuel to start it.
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You may need to crank the engine several times
before the fuel system starts to pump fuel from
the tank to the engine.
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If the engine does not start, check the fuel pump
shut-off switch and reset as required. SeeFuel
pump shut-off switchin the Index.
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RWARNING
Never pour fuel in the throttle body or
attempt to start the engine with the air
cleaner removed. Doing so could result in
fire and personal injury.
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Fuel Economy
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Fuel economy is an estimate of the efficiency of
your vehicle and can be calculated as Miles Per
Gallon (MPG) or Liters Per 100 Kilometers
(L/100K).
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To calculate fuel economy:
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1. Fill the tank completely and record the
initial odometer reading.
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2. Every time you buy fuel record the
amount (in gallons or liters) purchased.
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Keep a record for at least a month. This will
give you a more accurate estimate than
figuring the fuel economy based on only one
or two readings.
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3. After at least three to five tankfuls, fill the
fuel tank and record the final odometer
reading.
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4. Use these equations to calculate your fuel
economy:
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English: MPG = (total miles driven)
v(gallons used)
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Metric: L/100k = (liters used)
v(100 kilometers)
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Comparisons With Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) and Transport
Canada (TC) Fuel Economy Estimates
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EPA fuel economy figures are obtained from
laboratory tests under simulated road conditions
and may not reflect the actual conditions you
experience or your style of driving. The EPA
fuel economy estimate is not a guarantee that
you will achieve the fuel economy shown.
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Improving Fuel Economy
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Fuel economy is affected by a number of
variables which can reduce efficiency. You can
improve fuel economy by understanding these
variables and minimizing their effect.
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The following decrease fuel economy:
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Lack of regular, scheduled maintenance
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Excessive speed
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Rapid acceleration and excessive speed
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Driving with your foot on the brake
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Sudden stops
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Extended engine idling
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Using speed control in hilly terrain
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Extended use of the A/C, defroster, rear
window defroster and other accessories
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Underinflated tires
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Heavy loads
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Aftermarket add-ons such as bike, ski or
luggage racks, bug deflectors, etc.
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Self-Service Pointers
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If you choose to do your own fueling, you
should also perform a few simple maintenance
routines. This extra effort will save you
additional money and contribute to the driving
efficiency of your vehicle.
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The following procedures require only a tire
gauge, a rag, an oil can spout and windshield
washer fluid.
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Check the engine oil at every refueling stop
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Clean the windshield, outside mirrors and
headlights
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Check windshield washer fluid
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Check tires for excessive wear or worn edges
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Check the tire pressure at least monthly
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Engine Oil Recommendations
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We recommend using Motorcraft oil or an
equivalent oil meeting Ford Specification
WSS-M2C153-F and displaying the American
Petroleum Institute CERTIFICATION MARK on
the front of the container.
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one third page art:0060021-E
The API Certification Mark
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Neveruse:
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ªNon-Detergentº oils
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Oils labeled API SA, SB, SC, SD, SE, SF or SG
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Additional engine oil additives, oil treatments
or engine treatments
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Engine oils with an SAE 5W-30 viscosity are
PREFERREDfor your vehicle. They provide the
best engine performance, fuel economy and
engine protection for all climates down to-15ÊF
(-25ÊC).
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[SV13770(ALL)03/95]
Synthetic engine oils which are CERTIFIED and
of the preferred viscosity may be used in your
engine. The engine oil and oil filter must still be
changed according to the maintenance schedule.
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Checking and Adding Engine Oil
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Since the proper amount of engine oil is
important for safe engine operation, check the oil
using the dipstick each time you put fuel in
your vehicle. Remember the engine must be off,
the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be
parked on level ground.
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Checking the engine oil level:
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1. Turn the engine off after it has warmed up
and allow a few minutes for the engine oil
to drain back into the oil pan.
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2. Set the parking brake, making sure the
gearshift is securely latched in P (Park).
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3. Open the hood. Protect yourself from engine
heat.
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4. Locate the engine oil dipstick (highlighted in
yellow) and carefully pull it out of the
engine.
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5. Wipe the dipstick clean and put it back into
position, making sure it is fully seated.
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one inch art:0001397-A
Engine oil dipstick (3.0L Vulcan)
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one inch art:0001398-A
Engine oil dipstick (3.0L Duratec and 3.4L SHO)
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6. Carefully, pull the dipstick out again. If the
oil level is below the ªADD 1 QTº line, add
engine oil as necessary. If the oil level is
beyond the letter ªFº in Full, engine damage
or high oil consumption may occur and
some oil must be removed from the engine.
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7. Put the dipstick back in and make sure it is
fully seated.
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Adding engine oil
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It may be necessary to add some oil between oil
changes. Make sure you use a CERTIFIED
engine oil of the preferred viscosity. Your
vehicle's warranty coverage may not apply if
engine damage is caused by the use of improper
engine oil.
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[SV15000(ALL)03/95]
Add engine oil through the oil filler cap
highlighted in yellow. To add oil, remove the
filler cap and use a funnel to pour oil into the
opening. Be careful not to overfill the engine.
Recheck the oil level after you finish adding oil.
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Changing the Engine Oil and the Oil Filter
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Change the engine oil and oil filter per the
following, whichever occurs first.
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Refer to the Maintenance Schedule and Record
Booklet for additional information.
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[SV16600(ALL)09/95]
NOTE: Always dispose of used automotive
fluids in a responsible manner. Follow
your community's standards for
disposing of these types of fluids. Call
your local recycling center to find out
about recycling automotive fluids.
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[SV16700(ALL)07/95]
RWARNING
Continuous contact with USED motor oil
has caused cancer in laboratory mice.
[SV16800(ALL)07/95]
Protect your skin by washing with mild soap
and water.
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