1999 FORD TAURUS Owners Manual

LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS
ItemsFord Part
Name or
equivalentFord Part
NumberFord
Specifi-
cation
Brake fluid High Per-
formance
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
and Lock
LubricantE8AE-
19A501-Bnone
Automatic
transaxle
(AX4S and
AX4N)Motorcraft
MERCONtV
AT FXT-5-QM
MERCONtV
Engine oil Motorcraft
5W-30
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
Specifi-
cation
Engine
coolantFord
Premium
Engine
CoolantE2FZ-
19549-AA
(in Oregon,
F5FZ-
19549-CC,
in Canada,
Motorcraft
CXC-10)ESE-
M97B44-A
Power
steering
fluidMotorcraft
MERCONt
AT FXT-2-QDX MERCONt
Windshield
washer
fluidUltra-Clear
Windshield
Washer
ConcentrateC9AZ-
19550-ACESR-
M17P5-A
ENGINE DATA
Engine 3.0L V6
Vulcan
engine3.0L
DOHC V6
Duratec
engine3.4L-32V
V8 SHO
engine
Cubic
inches182 181 207
Horsepower 145 @
5250 rpm200 @
5750 rpm235 @
6100 rpm
Torque 170 lb.-ft.
@ 3250
rpm200 lb.-ft.
@ 4500
rpm230 lb.-ft.
@ 4800
rpm
Required
fuel87 octane 87 octane 91 octane
Firing
order1-4-2-5-3-6 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
DOHC 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
Compres-
sion ratio9.3:1 10.0:1 10.0:1
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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3
5
2
Capacities and specifications
196

5
2 3
1
4
Capacities and specifications
197

IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE
Certification label
The National Highway
Traffic Safety
Administration
Regulations require
that a Certification
Label be affixed to a
vehicle and prescribe
where the Certification
Label may be located.
The Certification Label
is located on the front
door latch pillar on the driver's side.
1
4
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.
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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).
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXAIR BAG
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GETTING ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
To fully assist you should you have a vehicle
concern, Ford offers a complimentary roadside
assistance program. This program is separate from
the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. The service is
available:
²24±hours, seven days a week
²for the Basic warranty period (Canada) or New
Vehicle Limited Warranty period (U.S.) of three
years or 60,000 km (36,000 miles), whichever
comes first on Ford and Mercury vehicles, and
four years or 80,000 km (50,000 miles) on Lincoln
vehicles
In the United States, you may purchase additional
roadside assistance coverage beyond this period
through the Ford Auto Club by contacting your Ford
or Lincoln-Mercury dealer.
Roadside assistance will cover:
²changing a flat tire
²jump-starts
²lock-out assistance
²fuel delivery
²towing to the nearest Ford of Canada or Ford
Motor Company dealership, or towing to your
selling dealership if within 56 km (35 miles). Even
non-warranty related tows, like accidents or
getting stuck in the mud or snow, are covered
(some exclusions apply, such as impound towing
or repossession).
Using roadside assistance
Complete the roadside assistance identification card
and place it in your wallet for quick reference. In the
United States, this card is found in the Owner Guide
portfolio in the glove compartment in Ford vehicles
and is mailed to you if you own a Mercury or
Lincoln. In Canada, it's found in the Roadside
Assistance book in the glove compartment.
Customer assistance
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