1998 FORD TAURUS engine

MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS
Component 3.0L V6
Vulcan
engine3.0L V6
Duratec
engine3.4L-32V
V8 SHO
engine
Air filter FA-1630 FA-1630 FA-1630
Fuel filter FG-800-A FG-800-A FG-800-A
Battery
(standard)BXT-58R BXT-36R BXT-36R
Battery
(optional)BXT-36R N/A N/A
Cabin air
filterFP-6 FP-6 FA-1628
Oil filter FL-400-S FL-820-S FL-400-S
PCV valve EV-228 EV-152 EV-234
Spark
plugs*
AWSF-32PP**AWSF-32F AWSF-32FM
* Refer to Vehicle Emissions Control Information
(VECI) decal for spark plug gap information.
** If a spark plug is removed for inspection, it must
be reinstalled in the same cylinder. Cylinders No. 1,
2 and 3 have a ªPGº suffix. Cylinders No. 4, 5 and 6
have a ªPº suffix. If a spark plug needs to be
replaced, use only spark plugs with the service part
number suffix letter9PP9as shown on the engine
decal.
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REFILL CAPACITIES
Fluid Ford Part
NameApplication Capacity
Brake
fluidHigh
Performance
DOT 3
Motor
Vehicle
Brake FluidAll Fill to line
on
reservoir
Engine
coolant
13.0L V6
Vulcan
engine11.0L (11.6
quarts)
3.0L V6
Duratec and
3.4L-32V V8
SHO engine10.0L (10.6
quarts)
Engine oil
(includes
filter
change)Motorcraft
5W30 Super
Premium
Motor Oil3.0L V6
Vulcan
engine4.25L (4.5
quarts)
3.0L V6
Duratec
engine5.2L (5.5
quarts)
3.4L-32V V8
SHO engine6.1L (6.5
quarts)
Fuel tank
capacityN/A All vehicles 60.6L (16.0
gallons)
Power
steering
fluidMotorcraft
MERCONt
AT F3.0L V6
Vulcan
engineKeep in
FULL
range on
dipstick
3.0L V6
Duratec and
3.4L-32V V8
SHO engineFill to line
on
reservoir
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Fluid Ford Part
NameApplication Capacity
Automatic
transaxle -
AX4NMotorcraft
MERCONtV
AT F3.0L V6
Vulcan
engine12.8L (13.5
quarts)
3.0L V6
Duratec
engine and
3.4L SHO
engine12.7L (13.4
quarts)
Automatic
transaxle -
AX4SMotorcraft
MERCONtV
AT F3.0L V6
Vulcan
engine11.6L (12.2
quarts)
Windshield
washer
fluid -
FrontUltra-Clear
Windshield
Washer
ConcentrateAll 2.7L (90
oz.)
Windshield
washer
fluid -
RearUltra-Clear
Windshield
Washer
ConcentrateWagon 2.1L (70
oz.)
1If your engine coolant is green in color, use Ford
Premium Cooling System Fluid. If your coolant is
orange in color, use Ford Extended Life Engine
Coolant. Refer toLubricant Specifications.
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LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS
ItemsFord Part
Name or
equivalentFord
Part
NumberFord
Specification
Brake fluid High
Performance
DOT 3
Motor
Vehicle
Brake FluidC6AZ
-19542-
ABESA-M6C25-A
and DOT 3
Door latch,
hood latch,
auxiliary
hood latch,
seat tracks,
trunk and
liftgate
latchesMulti-
Purpose
GreaseDOAZ-
19584-
AA or
F5AZ-
19G209-
AAESA-
M1C93-B or
ESR-
M1C159-A
Lock
cylindersPenetrating
LubricantE8AZ-
19A501-Bnone
Automatic
transaxle
(AX4S and
AX4N)Motorcraft
MERCONtV
AT FXT-5-QM
MERCONtV
Engine oil Motorcraft
5W30 Super
Premium
Motor OilXO-5W30-
QSPWSS-
M2C153-G
and API
Certification
Mark
Constant
velocity
jointsCV Joint
Grease
(High
Temp.)E43Z-
19590-AESP-
M1C207-A
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ItemsFord Part
Name or
equivalentFord
Part
NumberFord
Specification
Engine
coolantFord
Premium
Engine
Coolant
(green in
color)E2FZ-
19549-
AAESE-
M97B44-A
Ford
Extended
Life Engine
Coolant
(orange in
color)F6AZ-
19544-
AAWSS-
M97B44-D or
DEX-COOLt
equivalent
Power
steering
fluidMotorcraft
MERCONt
AT FXT-2-
QDXMERCONt
Windshield
washer
fluidUltra-Clear
Windshield
Washer
ConcentrateC9AZ-
19550-
ABESR-M17P5-A
ENGINE DATA
Engine 3.0L V6
Vulcan
engine3.0L V6
Duratec
engine3.4L-32V
V8 SHO
engine
Cubic inches 182 181 207
Horsepower 145 @
5250 rpm200 @
5750 rpm235 @
6100 rpm
Torque 170 lb.-ft.
@ 3250
rpm200 lb.-ft.
@ 4500
rpm230 lb.-ft.
@ 4800
rpm
Recommended
fuel87 octane 87 octane 91 octane
Firing order 1-4-2-5-3-6 1-4-2-5-3-6 1-5-4-2-6-
3-7-8
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Engine 3.0L V6
Vulcan
engine3.0L V6
Duratec
engine3.4L-32V
V8 SHO
engine
Spark plug
gap1.07-1.17
mm
(0.042-
0.046
inch)1.3-1.4
mm
(0.052-
00.056
inch)1.07-1.17
mm
(0.042-
0.046
inch)
Ignition
systemEDIS EDIS EDIS
Compression
ratio9.3:1 10:1 10:1
VEHICLE DIMENSIONS
Vehicle
dimensionsSedan mm
(in)Wagon mm (in)
(1) Overall
length5 016.5
(197.5)5 069.8 (199.6)
(2) Overall
width1 854.2 (73.0) 1 854.2 (73.0)
(3) Overall
height1 399.5 (55.1) 1 463.0 (57.6)
(4) Wheelbase 2 755.9
(108.5)2 755.9 (108.5)
(5) Track -
Front1 564.6 (61.6) 1 564.6 (61.6)
(5) Track -
Rear1 559.6 (61.4) 1 569.7 (61.8)
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IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE
Safety compliance 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 front door latch pillar on the
driver's side.
Vehicle identification number
The vehicle
identification number
is attached to a metal
tag and is located on
the driver side
instrument panel.
Engine number
The engine number (the last eight numbers of the
vehicle identification number) is stamped on the
engine block, transmission, frame and transfer case
(if equipped).
MFD. BY FORD MOTOR CO. IN U.S.A.
EXT PNT: XXXXXX XXXXXX RC: XX DSO: XXXX F0000
BAR INT TR TP/PS R AXLE TR SPR T0000
X XX XXX X XX X XXXX
UTC
ÑFOHT-15294A10-GA
MAXIMUM LOAD=OCCUPANTS + LUGGAGE=XXXKG/XXXXLB
OCCUPANTS: X TOTAL X FR X 2ND X RR OCCUPANTS LUGGAGE
XX XXXKG/XXXXLB
TIRE: XXXX/XXXXX XXX X XXXKG/XXXXLB
PRESSURE (FR) XXX kPa/33 PSI COLD
PRESSURE (RR) XXX kPa/33 PSI COLD
TRAILER TOWING - SEE OWNER GUIDE
DATE: XXXXX GVWR:XXXXX LB/ XXXXX KG
VIN: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX TYPE: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX FGAWR: XXXXXX/XXXXXXX RGAWR: XXXXXXX/XXXXXXXTHIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL
MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS IN EFFECT ON THE
DATE OF MANUFACTURE SHOWN ABOVE.
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXAIR BAG
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Air bag supplemental
restraint system ........ 67
and child safety
seats ......................... 69
description .............. 67
disposal .................... 72
indicator light ......... 72
passenger air bag ... 70
Air conditioning
automatic temperature
control
system . 22,23,24,25,27
Anti-theft system ...... 47
arming the system .. 47
Automatic transaxle . 94
driving
with ......... 97,98,99,100
Brakes ........................ 90
anti-lock ................... 90
anti-lock brake
system (ABS)
warning light ........... 91
fluid, checking and
adding .................... 136
shift interlock .......... 94
Break-in period ........... 3
Cargo cover .......... 42,43
Cargo net .............. 41,42
Cellular telephone
(see your Cellular
Phone Guide) ............ 40
Child safety seats
attaching with tether
straps ....................... 79
in rear seat ......... 76,78
tether anchorage
hardware ................. 79
Cleaning your
vehicle ...................... 169
built-in
child seat ....... 80,81,84engine
compartment .. 170,172
exterior lamps ....... 173
plastic parts .......... 172
washing .................. 169
waxing ................... 170
wheels .................... 170
wiper blades .......... 173
Console ...................... 39
Controls
power seat ............... 56
Coolant .................... 140
checking
and adding ............ 138
refill capacities ...... 140
Defrost
rear window ............ 18
Doors
central
unlocking ............ 37,38
Emission control
system ...................... 160
Engine
coolant ................... 137
idle speed control . 144
service
points ....... 130,131,132
starting after a
collision ................. 109
Engine block heater . 88
Engine oil
checking and
adding .................... 134
dipstick .................. 133
specifications . 133,135
Exhaust fumes .......... 88
Floor mats ................. 40
Fuel
choosing the
right fuel ................ 158
detergent in fuel ... 160
Index
186