2005 FORD TAURUS transmission

1. World manufacturer identifier
2. Brake type and gross vehicle
weight rating (GVWR)
3. Vehicle line, series, body type
4. Engine type
5. Check digit
6. Model year
7. Assembly plant
8. Production sequence number
Engine number
The engine number (the last eight numbers of the vehicle identification
number) is stamped on the engine block and transaxle.
Transmission/Transaxle code designations
You can find a transmission/transaxle code on the vehicle certification
label. The following table tells you which transmission or transaxle each
code represents.
Maintenance and Specifications
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Truck application:
Code Transmission Description
Manual transmission
M Manual 5±speed (AKK))
C Manual 5±speed overdrive (Close ratio)
W Manual 5±speed overdrive (Dana ZF)
G Manual 6±speed ZF
Automatic transmission
Y Automatic 4±speed overdrive (CD4E)
U Automatic 4±speed overdrive (4R70W)
T Automatic 4±speed overdrive (4R44E)
E Automatic 4±speed overdrive (4R100)
J Automatic 5±speed overdrive (5R55E)
Electric
H One speed electric
D Automatic 5±speed overdrive (5R44E)
R Automatic 5±speed overdrive (5R55S)
Passenger car application:
Code Transmission/Transaxle Description
Front wheel drive manual transaxle
R 5±speed overdrive (MTX75)
W 5±speed overdrive (M5)
Front wheel drive automatic transaxle
A 4±speed overdrive (4F27E)
E 4±speed overdrive (4FE)
J 3±speed (Mazda)
L 4±speed overdrive (AX4S)
P 4±speed overdrive (4F20E)
X 4±speed overdrive (4F50N)
Y 4±speed overdrive (CD4E)
Rear wheel drive manual transaxle
5 5±speed (Mazda M5)
Rear wheel drive automatic transmission
U 4±speed overdrive (4R70W)
A 5±speed overdrive (5R55N)
Maintenance and Specifications
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A
Accessory delay ..........................49
Air bag supplemental restraint
system ........................108±109, 115
and child safety seats ............111
description ......................109, 115
disposal ....................................117
driver air bag ..........109, 111, 116
indicator light .........................115
operation .................109, 111, 116
passenger air bag ...109, 111, 116
side air bag ..............................115
Air cleaner filter .......................231
Air conditioning ..........................26
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................198
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................135
Anti-theft system ........................86
arming the system ....................86
disarming a triggered system ..86
Audio system
(see Radio) ......................15±16, 19
Automatic transaxle
fluid, adding ............................216
fluid, checking ........................216
fluid, refill capacities ..............232
fluid, specification ..................235
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................140
Auxiliary power point .................48
Axle
lubricant specifications ..........234
B
Battery .......................................196acid, treating emergencies .....196
jumping a disabled battery ....165
maintenance-free ....................196
replacement, specifications ...231
servicing ..................................196
BeltMinder .................................103
Brakes ........................................134
anti-lock ...................................135
anti-lock brake system
(ABS) warning light ...............135
fluid, checking and adding ....216
fluid, refill capacities ..............232
fluid, specifications .........234±235
lubricant specifications ..234±235
parking ....................................136
shift interlock ..........................138
Bulbs ............................................35
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....232
Cargo area shade ........................71
Cargo cover .................................70
Cargo net .....................................70
CD changer .................................21
CD-single premium .........15±16, 19
Cell phone use ............................68
Certification Label ....................238
Changing a tire .........................159
Child safety restraints ..............118
child safety belts ....................118
Child safety seats ......................120
attaching with tether straps ..125
in front seat ............................122
in rear seat ......................122, 124
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............182
Index
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instrument panel ....................184
interior .....................................184
interior trim ............................185
plastic parts ............................183
washing ....................................181
waxing .....................................181
wheels ......................................182
wiper blades ............................184
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............26
Clock adjust
AM/FM Stereo ...........................15
AM/FM/CD .................................19
AM/FM/Tape ..............................16
Compass, electronic ....................61
calibration .................................61
set zone adjustment .................61
Console ........................................67
Controls
power seat .................................90
Coolant
checking and adding ..............198
refill capacities ................202, 232
specifications ..................234±235
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................51
Customer Assistance ................150
Ford accessories for your
vehicle .....................................186
Ford Extended Service Plan .174
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............178
Getting roadside assistance ...150
Getting the service
you need .................................172
Ordering additional owner's
literature .................................179
The Dispute Settlement
Board .......................................174Utilizing the Mediation/
Arbitration Program ...............177
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................30
Defrost
rear window ..............................28
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................216
engine oil .................................192
Doors
lubricant specifications ..........234
Driving under special
conditions ..................................141
through water .........................142
E
Electronic message center .........58
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................165
Emergency Flashers .................151
Emission control system ..........212
Engine ................................235±236
cleaning ...................................182
coolant .....................................198
idle speed control ...................196
lubrication specifications 234±235
refill capacities ........................232
service points ..................189±190
starting after a collision .........151
Engine block heater .................133
Engine oil ..................................192
checking and adding ..............192
dipstick ....................................192
filter, specifications ........195, 231
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Remote entry system
illuminated entry ......................79
locking/unlocking doors ...........73
opening the trunk .....................77
Roadside assistance ..................150
Roof rack .....................................72
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ..........107
Safety belts (see
Safety restraints) ....92, 95±98, 100
Safety defects, reporting ..........180
Safety restraints ............92, 95±101
belt minder .............................103
extension assembly ................107
for adults .............................96±98
for children .....................117±118
lap belt ....................................100
Occupant Classification
Sensor ........................................93
safety belt maintenance .........107
warning light and
chime ...............................102±103
Safety seats for children ..........120
Seat belts (see
Safety restraints) ........................92
Seats ............................................88
child safety seats ....................120
front seats .................................89
Servicing your vehicle ..............187
Setting the clock
AM/FM stereo ...........................15
AM/FM/CD .................................19
AM/FM/Tape ..............................16
Spare tire (see
Changing the Tire) ...................159Spark plugs,
specifications .............231, 235±236
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................234±235
Speed control ..............................51
Starting a flex fuel vehicle .......133
Starting your
vehicle ........................130±131, 133
jump starting ..........................165
Steering wheel
tilting .........................................47
T
Tilt steering wheel ......................47
Tires ...........................159, 218±219
alignment ................................226
care ..........................................224
changing ..........................159, 161
checking the pressure ............224
label .........................................224
replacing ..................................229
rotating ....................................226
safety practices .......................229
sidewall information ...............220
snow tires and chains ............230
spare tire .................................160
terminology .............................219
tire grades ...............................219
treadwear ........................218, 228
Towing .......................................146
recreational towing .................148
trailer towing ..........................146
wrecker ....................................170
Traction control ........................136
Transaxle
fluid, refill capacities ..............232
lubricant specifications ..........235
Transmission .............................138
Index
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