2016 FORD TAURUS Owners Manual

ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS - 2.0L ECOBOOST™
2.0L EcoBoost engine
Engine
122
Cubic inches
1-3-4-2
Firing order
Coil on plug
Ignition system
9.3:1
Compression ratio
0.027-0.031 in. (0.70-0.80 mm)
Spark plug gap
Drivebelt Routing
2.0L engine A.
The long drivebelt is on the first pulley
groove closest to the engine
B. The short drivebelt is on the second
pulley groove farthest from the engine
ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS - 3.5L DURATEC 3.5L V6
Engine
214
Cubic inches
1-4-2-5-3-6
Firing order
Coil on plug
Ignition system
0.049 - 0.053 in (1.25 mm - 1.35 mm)
Spark plug gap
10.8:1
Compression ratio
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B

Drivebelt Routing
3.5L EngineENGINE SPECIFICATIONS - 3.5L ECOBOOST™
3.5L EcoBoost
Engine
214
Cubic inches
1-4-2-5-3-6
Firing order
Coil on plug
Ignition system
0.030 - 0.033 in (0.75 mm - 0.85 mm)
Spark plug gap
10.0:1
Compression ratio
Drivebelt Routing
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MOTORCRAFT PARTS - 2.0L ECOBOOST™
Motorcraft part number
Component
FA-1884
Air filter element
FL-910-S
Oil filter
BXT-59
Battery
BXT-65-650 *
SP-537
Spark plugs
FP68
Cabin air filter
WW-2501 (driver side)
Windshield wiper blade
WW-2043 (passenger side)
* This Motorcraft part is designed for vehicles with Intelligent Access.
We recommend Motorcraft replacement parts available at your Ford dealer or at
fordparts.com for scheduled maintenance. These parts meet or exceed Ford Motor
Company ’s specifications and are engineered for your vehicle. Use of other parts may
impact vehicle performance, emissions and durability. Your warranty may be void for any
damage related to use of other parts.
If a Motorcraft oil filter is not available, use an oil filter that meets industry performance
specification SAE/USCAR-36.
For spark plug replacement, contact an authorized dealer. Replace the spark plugs at the
appropriate intervals. See Scheduled Maintenance (page 375).
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MOTORCRAFT PARTS - 3.5L DURATEC
Part Number
Component
FA-1884
Air filter element
FL-500-S
Oil filter
BXT-59
Battery
BXT-65-650*
SP-534
Spark plugs
FP-68
Cabin air filter
WW-2501 (driver side)
Windshield wiper blade
WW-2043 (passenger side)
* This Motorcraft part is designed for vehicles with Intelligent Access.
We recommend Motorcraft replacement parts available at your Ford dealer or at
fordparts.com for scheduled maintenance. These parts meet or exceed Ford Motor
Company ’s specifications and are engineered for your vehicle. Use of other parts may
impact vehicle performance, emissions and durability. Your warranty may be void for any
damage related to use of other parts.
If a Motorcraft oil filter is not available, use an oil filter that meets industry performance
specification SAE/USCAR-36.
For spark plug replacement, contact an authorized dealer. Replace the spark plugs at the
appropriate intervals. See Scheduled Maintenance (page 375).
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MOTORCRAFT PARTS - 3.5L ECOBOOST™
Part Number
Component
FA-1884
Air filter element
FL-500-S
Oil filter
BXT-65-650
Battery
SP-534
Spark plugs
FP-68
Cabin air filter
WW-2501 (driver side)
Windshield wiper blade
WW-2043 (passenger side)
We recommend Motorcraft replacement parts available at your Ford dealer or at
fordparts.com for scheduled maintenance. These parts meet or exceed Ford Motor
Company ’s specifications and are engineered for your vehicle. Use of other parts may
impact vehicle performance, emissions and durability. Your warranty may be void for any
damage related to use of other parts.
If a Motorcraft oil filter is not available, use an oil filter that meets industry performance
specification SAE/USCAR-36.
For spark plug replacement, contact an authorized dealer. Replace the spark plugs at the
appropriate intervals. See Scheduled Maintenance (page 375).
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VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
NUMBER
The vehicle identification number is
located on the left-hand side of the
instrument panel.
Please note that in the graphic, XXXX is
representative of your vehicle identification
number.
The Vehicle Identification Number contains
the following information: World manufacturer identifier
A
Brake system, Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating, Restraint Devices
and their locations
B
Make, vehicle line, series, body
type
C
Engine type
D
Check digit
E
Model year
F
Assembly plant
G
Production sequence number
H
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VEHICLE CERTIFICATION
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 shall be affixed to either
the door hinge pillar, the door latch post,
or the edge of the door near the door latch,
next to the driver's seating position.
TRANSMISSION CODE
DESIGNATION The transmission code is on the Safety
Compliance Certification Label. The
following table shows the transmission
code along with the transmission
description.
Code
Description
6
Six-speed automatic transmission 6F35
J
Six-speed automatic transmission 6F50
C
Six-speed automatic transmission 6F55
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CAPACITIES AND SPECIFICATIONS - 2.0L ECOBOOST™
Capacities
WARNING
The air conditioning refrigerant system contains refrigerant under high pressure.
Only qualified personnel should service the air conditioning refrigerant system.
Opening the air conditioning refrigerant system can cause personal injury.
Capacity
Item
5.7 qt (5.4 L)
Engine oil (with oil filter)
11.6 qt (11 L)
Engine coolant
Between MIN/MAX on brake fluid reservoir
Brake fluid
9.0 qt (8.5 L)*
Automatic transmission fluid
Fill as required
Windshield washer fluid
19.0 gal (71.9 L)
Fuel tank
26 oz (0.74 kg)
A/C refrigerant
5.24 fl oz (155 ml)
A/C refrigerant compressor oil
* Approximate dry fill capacity. Actual amount may vary during fluid changes.
Specifications
Materials Specification
Name
WSS-M2C946-A
Recommended motor oil (U.S.):
Motorcraft® SAE 5W-30 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor
Oil
XO-5W30-QSP
WSS-M2C946-A
Recommended motor oil (Canada):
Motorcraft® SAE 5W-30 Super Premium Motor Oil
CXO-5W30-LSP12
WSS-M2C946-A
Optional motor oil (U.S.):
Motorcraft® SAE 5W-30 Full Synthetic Motor Oil
XO-5W30-QFS
WSS-M2C946-A
Optional motor oil (Canada):
Motorcraft® SAE 5W-30 Synthetic Motor Oil
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