2002 FORD TAURUS engine oil

Fluid Ford Part
NameApplication Capacity
Windshield
washer fluid -
RearUltra-Clear
Windshield
Washer
ConcentrateWagon 1.8L
(60.9 oz.)
1Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle.
LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS
ItemsFord Part
Name or
equivalentFord Part
NumberFord
Specification
Brake fluid Motorcraft High
Performance
DOT 3 Motor
Vehicle Brake
FluidPM-1 ESA-M6C25-A
and DOT 3
Door latch, hood
latch, auxiliary
hood latch, seat
tracks, trunk
and liftgate
latchesMulti-Purpose
GreaseXG-4 or
F5AZ-19G209-AAESR-M1C159-A
Lock cylinders Penetrating and
Lock LubricantMotorcraft XL-1 none
Automatic
transaxle (AX4S
and 4F50N
1)Motorcraft
MERCONtV
AT FXT-5-QM
MERCONtV
Engine oil Motorcraft SAE
5W-20 Super
Premium Motor
OilXO-5W20-QSP WSS-M2C153-H
and API
Certification
Mark
Constant
velocity jointsCV Joint Grease
(High Temp.)XG-5 WSS-M2C258±A1
Maintenance and Specifications
234

Child safety restraints ..............129
child safety belts ....................129
Child safety seats ......................130
attaching with tether straps ..134
in front seat ............................131
in rear seat ......................131, 134
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............191
exterior ....................................195
instrument cluster lens ..........193
instrument panel ....................193
interior .....................................194
plastic parts ............................192
safety belts ..............................195
washing ....................................189
waxing .....................................189
wheels ......................................190
windows ..................................195
wiper blades ............................193
woodtone trim ........................195
Clock ................................22, 27, 33
Compass, electronic ....................71
calibration .................................73
set zone adjustment .................72
Console ........................................78
Controls
power seat ...............................103
Coolant
checking and adding ..............207
refill capacities ................211, 233
specifications ..................234, 236
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................75
Customer Assistance ................159
Ford accessories for
your vehicle ............................195
Ford Extended
Service Plan ............................181Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............185
Getting roadside assistance ...159
Getting the service
you need .................................179
Ordering additional
owner's literature ...................186
The Dispute Settlement
Board .......................................182
Utilizing the Mediation/
Arbitration Program ...............185
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................51
Defrost
rear window ..............................50
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................226
engine oil .................................202
Doors
door ajar warning .....................14
lubricant specifications ..........234
Driving under special
conditions
through water .........................153
E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................172
Emission control system ..........222
Engine ........................................236
check engine/service
engine soon light ......................10
cleaning ...................................191
coolant .....................................207
Index
244

idle speed control ...................205
lubrication
specifications ..................234, 236
refill capacities ........................233
service points ..................199±200
starting after a collision .........160
Engine block heater .................142
Engine oil ..................................202
checking and adding ..............202
dipstick ....................................202
filter, specifications ........204, 232
recommendations ...................204
refill capacities ........................233
specifications ..................234, 236
Exhaust fumes ..........................142
F
Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) ....212
Floor mats ...................................80
Fluid capacities .........................233
Fuel ............................................212
calculating fuel economy .......219
cap .....................................11, 215
capacity ...................................233
choosing the right fuel ...........216
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................222
detergent in fuel .....................218
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................212, 215, 219
filter, specifications ........218, 232
fuel pump shut-off switch .....160
gauge .........................................17
improving fuel economy ........219
low fuel warning light ..............13
octane rating ...................216, 236
quality ......................................217
running out of fuel .................218safety information relating
to automotive fuels ................212
Fuses ..................................162±163
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ......11, 215
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................219
Gauges .........................................16
engine coolant
temperature gauge ...................16
fuel gauge ..................................17
odometer ...................................17
speedometer .............................17
tachometer ................................18
trip odometer ............................18
GAWR (Gross Axle
Weight Rating) ..........................153
definition .................................153
driving with a heavy load ......153
location ....................................153
GVWR (Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating) ..........................153
calculating ...............................153
definition .................................153
driving with a heavy load ......153
location ....................................153
H
Hazard flashers .........................160
Head restraints .........................101
Headlamps ...................................51
aiming ..................................52±53
autolamp system .......................51
bulb specifications ....................56
daytime running lights .............51
flash to pass ..............................52
Index
245

high beam ...........................14, 52
replacing bulbs .........................58
turning on and off ....................51
warning chime ..........................15
Heating ........................................43
heating and air conditioning
system .......................................40
Hood ..........................................198
I
Ignition ...............................138, 236
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................130
Inspection/maintenance
(I/M) testing ..............................223
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................193
cluster ................................10, 193
lighting up panel
and interior ...............................52
J
Jack ............................................168
positioning ...............................168
storage .....................................168
Jump-starting your vehicle ......172
K
Keyless entry system .................91
autolock .....................................94
keypad .......................................91
locking and unlocking doors ....93
programming entry code .........92
Keys .................................94±95, 97
key in ignition chime ...............15
positions of the ignition .........138L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................51
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................56
cargo lamps ...............................52
daytime running light ...............51
headlamps .................................51
headlamps, flash to pass ..........52
instrument panel, dimming .....52
interior lamps .....................54, 56
replacing
bulbs ..................56, 58, 60±62, 64
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................54
Liftgate ..................................81, 88
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
air bag ........................................12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ....12, 144
anti-theft ...................................14
brake ..........................................12
charging system ........................12
check coolant ............................14
cruise indicator .........................13
door ajar ....................................14
fuel cap light .............................11
high beam .................................14
low coolant ................................13
low fuel ......................................13
oil pressure ...............................13
safety belt .................................12
service engine soon ..................10
speed control ............................78
traction control active ..............13
turn signal indicator .................14
Load limits .................................153
GAWR ......................................153
GVWR ......................................153
trailer towing ..........................153
Index
246

Locks
autolock .....................................94
childproof ..................................85
doors ..........................................85
Lubricant
specifications .....................234, 236
Lumbar support, seats .............101
M
Mirrors .........................................68
automatic dimming
rearview mirror .........................71
heated ........................................74
side view mirrors (power) .......73
Moon roof ....................................78
Motorcraft parts ................218, 232
O
Octane rating ............................216
Odometer .....................................17
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................202
Overdrive ...................................149
P
Panic alarm feature, remote
entry system ................................88
Parking brake ............................145
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....232
Pedals (see Power
adjustable foot pedals) ...............74
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................166
Power door locks ........................85
Power steering ..........................147fluid, checking and adding ....224
fluid, refill capacity ................233
fluid, specifications .........234, 236
R
Rear window defroster ...............50
Relays ................................162, 168
Remote entry system ...........87±88
illuminated entry ................90±91
locking/unlocking doors ..........85,
87±88
opening the trunk .....................88
panic alarm ...............................88
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................89
replacing the batteries .............89
Roof rack .....................................84
S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ....15, 105, 108±111, 113
Safety defects, reporting ..........188
Safety restraints ........105, 108±114
belt minder .............................116
cleaning the safety
belts .................................120, 195
extension assembly ................120
for adults .........................109±111
for children .....................128±129
lap belt ....................................113
warning light
and chime ......12, 14±15, 115±116
Safety seats for children ..........130
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) .............105
Seats ..........................................101
child safety seats ....................130
cleaning ...................................194
Index
247