1997 FORD TAURUS power steering

OPENING THE TRUNK WITH REMOTE
CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)
Press the remote
release control on the
instrument panel to the
left of the steering
wheel.
LIFTGATE (WAGON ONLY)
You can open the
entire liftgate or just
the liftgate window. To
open the entire liftgate,
press the release
button hidden under
the exterior trim panel
just above the license
plate.
You must lock the liftgate with the key or power
lock control; it does not lock automatically.
The window locks when the liftgate is locked. To
open the window, make sure the liftgate and window
are unlocked, then press the outside lock cylinder.
The window can only be opened from the outside.
To prevent any damage to the liftgate and window,
close them completely before driving.
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingDescription
21 20A Cigar lighter
22 5A Power mirrors,
power antenna,
decklid lamps,
autolamps
23 5A Wiper system,
variable assist
steering,
remote entry,
anti-theft
24 5A Integrated
control panel,
speedometer,
electronic
automatic
temperature
control module
25 15A Data link
connector
26 15A Trunklid
27 10A Battery saver
relay
28 15A Brake lamps,
stop control
29 15A Multi-function
switch, hazard
flashers
30 15A High beams,
daytime
running lamps,
instrument
cluster
31 5A Tail lamp feed
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1. Automatic transaxle fluid dipstick
2. Brake fluid 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
3.0L Duratec engine
1. Automatic transaxle fluid dipstick
2. Brake fluid reservoir
3. Air filter assembly
4. Battery
5. Engine oil filler cap
6. Engine oil dipstick
7. Engine coolant reservoir
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8. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
9. Power steering fluid reservoir
3.4L SHO engine
1. Automatic transaxle fluid dipstick
2. Brake fluid reservoir
3. 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
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Coolant refill capacity
To find out how much fluid your vehicle's cooling
system can hold, refer toRefill capacitiesin the
Capacities and specificationschapter.
Have your dealer check the engine cooling system
for leaks if you have to add more than a liter (quart)
of engine coolant per month.
Severe winter climate
If you drive in extremely cold climates [less than
±36ÉC (±34ÉF)], it may be necessary to increase the
coolant concentration above 50%. Refer to the chart
on the coolant container to ensure the coolant
concentration in your vehicle is such that the coolant
will not freeze at the temperature level in which you
drive during winter months. Never increase the
engine coolant concentration above 60%. Leave a
50/50 mixture of engine coolant and water in your
vehicle year-round in non-extreme climates.
CHECKING AND ADDING POWER STEERING
FLUID
Check the power
steering fluid at least
twice a year. If adding
fluid is necessary, use
only MercontAT F
power steering fluid.
1. Start the engine and let it run until it reaches
normal operating temperature (the engine coolant
gauge will be near the center of the NORMAL band).
2. While the engine idles, turn the steering wheel
left and right several times.
3. Turn the engine off.
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Fluid Ford Part
NameVehicle
TypeCapacity
Engine oil
(with
filter
change)Motocraft
motor oil
5W30 super
premiumAll 4.25 (4.5)
Fuel tank
capacityN/A All 60.6 (16.0
gallons)
Power
steering
fluidMotorcraft
MERCONt
AT FAll Fill to line in
reservoir
Automatic
transaxle
- AX4NMotorcraft
MERCONt
AT FAll 12.8 (13.5)
Automatic
transaxle
- AX4SMotorcraft
MERCONt
AT FAll 11.6 (12.2)
Windshield
washer
fluid -
FrontUltra-clear
windshield
washer
concentrateAll
Wagon2.7 (90 oz.)
2.1 (70 oz.)
3.0L Duratec engine
Fluid Ford Part
NameVehicle
TypeCapacity
Brake
fluidHigh
performance
DOT 3
brake fluidAll Fill to line
in reservoir
Engine
coolantPremium
cooling
system fluidAll 10.0 (10.6)
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Fluid Ford Part
NameVehicle
TypeCapacity
Engine oil
(with
filter
change)Motocraft
motor oil
5W30 super
premiumAll 5.2 (5.5)
Fuel tank
capacityN/A All 60.6 (16.0
gallons)
Power
steering
fluidMotorcraft
MERCONt
AT FAll Fill to line in
reservoir
Automatic
transaxle
- AX4NMotorcraft
MERCONt
AT FAll 12.7 (13.4)
Windshield
washer
fluid -
FrontUltra-clear
windshield
washer
concentrateAll 2.7 (90 oz.)
Windshield
washer
fluid -
RearUltra-clear
windshield
washer
concentrateWagon 2.1 (70 oz.)
3.4L SHO engine
Fluid Ford Part
NameVehicle
TypeCapacity -
Liters
(Quarts)
Brake
fluidHigh
performance
DOT 3
brake fluidAll Fill to line
in reservoir
Engine
coolantPremium
cooling
system fluidAll 10.0 (10.6)
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Fluid Ford Part
NameVehicle
TypeCapacity -
Liters
(Quarts)
Engine oil
(with
filter
change)Motocraft
motor oil
5W30 super
premiumAll 6.1 (6.5)
Fuel tank
capacityN/A All 60.6 (16.0
gallons)
Power
steering
fluidMotorcraft
MERCONt
AT FAll Fill to line in
reservoir
Automatic
transaxle
- AX4NMotorcraft
MERCONt
AT FAll 12.7 (13.4)
Windshield
washer
fluidUltra-clear
windshield
washer
concentrateAll 2.7 (90 oz.)
LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS
FluidFord Part
Name or
EquivalentFord Part
NumberFord
Specification
Brake
master
cylinderC6AZ-
19542-ABFord high
performance
DOT 3
brake fluidESA-
M6C25-A
Door latch,
hood latch,
auxiliary
latch, trunk
and liftgate
latchesD0AZ-
19584-AAMulti-
purpose
greaseESR-
M1C159-A
and ESA-
M1C93-A
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