•
Cover interior trim to prevent fading.
• Keep all rubber parts free from oil and
solvents.
Engine
• Change the engine oil and filter prior to
storage because used engine oil contains
contaminates which may cause engine
damage.
• Start the engine every 15 days for a
minimum of 15 minutes. Run at fast idle
with the climate controls set to defrost
until the engine reaches normal
operating temperature.
• With your foot on the brake, shift through
all the gears while the engine is running.
• We recommend that you change the
engine oil before you use your vehicle
again.
Fuel system
• Fill the fuel tank with high-quality fuel
until the first automatic shutoff of the fuel
pump nozzle. Cooling system
•
Protect against freezing temperatures.
• When removing your vehicle from
storage, check coolant fluid level.
Confirm that there are no cooling system
leaks and that fluid is at the
recommended level.
Battery
• Check and recharge as necessary. Keep
connections clean.
• If storing your vehicle for more than 30
days without recharging the battery, we
recommend that you disconnect the
battery cables to maintain battery charge
for quick starting.
Note: It is necessary to reset memory
features if battery cables are disconnected.
Brakes
• Make sure the brakes and parking brake
release fully.
Tires
• Maintain recommended air pressure. Miscellaneous
•
Make sure all linkages, cables, levers and
pins under your vehicle are covered with
grease to prevent rust.
• Move vehicles at least 25 ft (7.5 m) every
15 days to lubricate working parts and
prevent corrosion.
Removing Vehicle From Storage
When your vehicle is ready to come out of
storage, do the following:
• Wash your vehicle to remove any dirt or
grease film build-up on window surfaces.
• Check windshield wipers for any
deterioration.
• Check under the hood for any foreign
material that may have collected during
storage such as mice or squirrel nests.
• Check the exhaust for any foreign
material that may have collected during
storage.
• Check tire pressures and set tire inflation
per the Tire Label.
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•
Check brake pedal operation. Drive your
vehicle 15 ft (4.5 m) back and forth to
remove rust build-up.
• Check fluid levels (including coolant, oil
and gas) to make sure there are no leaks,
and fluids are at recommended levels.
• If you remove the battery, clean the
battery cable ends and check for
damage.
Contact an authorized dealer if you have any
concerns or issues.
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Make sure to change your vehicle
’s oils and
fluids at the specified intervals or in
conjunction with a repair. Flushing is a viable
way to change fluid for many vehicle
sub-systems during scheduled maintenance. It is critical that systems are flushed only with
new fluid that is the same as that required
to fill and operate the system or using a
Ford-approved flushing chemical.
Owner Checks and Services
Make sure you perform the following basic
maintenance checks and inspections every
month or at six-month intervals. Check every month
Engine oil level.
Function of all interior and exterior lights.
Tires (including spare) for wear and proper pressure. Windshield washer fluid level. Check every six months
Battery connections. Clean if necessary.
Body and door drain holes for obstructions. Clean if necessary. Cooling system fluid level and coolant strength.
Door weatherstrips for wear. Lubricate if necessary.
Hinges, latches and outside locks for proper operation. Lubricate if necessary. Parking brake for proper operation.
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Multi-Point inspection
Steering and linkage
Exterior lamps operation
Tires (including spare) for wear and proper pressure**
Fluid levels *
; fill if necessary
Windshield for cracks, chips or pits
For oil and fluid leaks
Washer spray and wiper operation
Half-shaft dust boots
* Brake, coolant recovery reservoir, automatic transmission and window washer
** If your vehicle is equipped with a temporary mobility kit, check the tir\
e sealant expiration Use By date on the canister. Replace as needed.
Be sure to ask your dealership service
advisor or technician about the multi-point
vehicle inspection. It is a comprehensive way
to perform a thorough inspection of your
vehicle. Your checklist gives you immediate
feedback on the overall condition of your
vehicle. NORMAL SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE
Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor™
Your vehicle is equipped with an Intelligent
Oil-Life Monitor that determines when you
should change the engine oil based on how
your vehicle is used. By using several
important factors in its calculations, the
monitor helps reduce the cost of owning your
vehicle and reduces environmental waste at
the same time.This means you do not have to remember to
change the oil on a mileage-based schedule.
Your vehicle lets you know when an oil
change is due by displaying a message in
the information display.
The following table provides examples of
vehicle use and its impact on oil change
intervals. It is a guideline only. Actual oil
change intervals depend on several factors
and generally decrease with severity of use.
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Operating in off-road (unpaved, sandy, dusty) and Mountainous conditions
Replace cabin air filter.
Inspect frequently, service
as required
Replace engine air filter.
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag.
Every 5000 miles (8000 km)
Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread depth.
Change engine oil and filter.*
Every 5000 miles (8000 km)
or six months
Perform multi-point inspection.
Change automatic transmission fluid.
Every 30000 miles (48000
km)
* Reset your Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter chang\
es. See Oil Change Indicator Reset (page 293).
Exceptions
There are several exceptions to the Normal
Schedule: Axle and PTU maintenance
: The Power
Transfer Unit (PTU) and rear axle (AWD only)
in your vehicle does not require any normal
scheduled maintenance. Taurus SHO
vehicles are electronically monitored and
notify the driver required by service by
displaying a message in the information
display. The PTU lubricant will be more likely
to require a fluid change if the vehicle has
extended periods of extreme or severe duty cycle driving. Changing or checking the PTU
lubricant is not necessary unless the unit has
been submerged in water, shows sign of
leakage or (Taurus SHO only) a message
indicating required service is displayed.
Contact your authorized dealer for service.
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Auxiliary Power Points.................................160
110 Volt AC Power Point....................................160
12 Volt DC Power Point......................................160
Locations...............................................................160
AWD See: All-Wheel Drive...........................................184
B
Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery........................301
Blind Spot Information System.................224 Switching the System Off and On..................226
System Errors......................................................226
System Limitations.............................................226
Using the System...............................................225
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood............287
Booster Seats..................................................32
Types of Booster Seats.......................................33
Brake Fluid Check.......................................300
Brakes..............................................................192 General Information............................................192
Breaking-In......................................................251
Bulb Specification Chart.............................307 C
Cabin Air Filter
...............................................134
California Proposition 65................................11
Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost™....................................................357
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates...........................................................362
Specifications......................................................358
Capacities and Specifications - 3.7L........364 Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold
Climates...........................................................369
Specifications......................................................365
Capacities and Specifications....................351
Cargo Nets
.....................................................236
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior................................
312
Center Console.............................................162 Console Refrigerator and Freezer..................162
Second Row Center Console...........................162
Changing a Bulb...........................................305 Front Direction Indicator Lamp.......................
306
Front Fog Lamp..................................................306
High Intensity Discharge Headlamp.............
306
LED Lamps...........................................................306
License Plate Lamp............................................307
Changing a Fuse..........................................283 Fuses.....................................................................283 Changing a Road Wheel
..............................341
Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly
Information........................................................341
Tire Change Procedure....................................343
Changing the 12V Battery...........................301
Changing the Engine Air Filter
..................310
Changing the Wiper Blades......................303 Front Wiper Blades............................................303
Rear Window Wiper Blade...............................
304
Checking MyKey System Status.................69
Checking the Wiper Blades.......................303
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance..................................................47
Child Restraint Positioning...........................35
Child Safety.......................................................18 General Information..............................................18
Child Safety Locks..........................................36 Left-Hand Side.......................................................37
Right-Hand Side....................................................37
Cleaning Leather Seats................................317
Cleaning Products..........................................311 Materials.................................................................311
Cleaning the Engine
.....................................313
Cleaning the Exterior....................................312
Exterior Chrome Parts........................................312
Exterior Plastic Parts...........................................313
Stripes or Graphics..............................................313
Underbody............................................................313
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Engine Immobilizer
See: Passive Anti-Theft System.........................81
Engine Oil Check.........................................292 Adding Engine Oil..............................................292
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.5L Ecoboost™/ 3.7L................................................................292
Engine Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost™.....................................................351
Drivebelt Routing.................................................351
Engine Specifications - 3.7L......................352 Drivebelt Routing................................................352
Entertainment................................................405 AM/FM Radio.......................................................407
Apps........................................................................\
418
Bluetooth Stereo or USB...................................416
CD (If equipped)...................................................415
HD Radio ™ Information (If Available)................
411
SIRIUS® Satellite Radio (If Activated).............407
Sources.................................................................406
Supported Media Players, Formats and Metadata Information....................................418
USB Ports..............................................................418
Environment......................................................15
Essential Towing Checks
............................245
Before Towing a Trailer.....................................247
Hitches..................................................................245
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal
Watercraft (PWC)............................................248 Safety Chains......................................................246
Trailer Brake Controller Connector................247
Trailer Brakes.......................................................246
Trailer Lamps........................................................247
Trailer Towing Connector (Vehicles with a
Trailer Towing Package and 7–Pin
Connector).......................................................245
When Towing a Trailer.......................................247
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording..............................................9
Export Unique Options...................................14
Exterior Mirrors
..............................................100
Auto-dimming Feature........................................101
Blind Spot Information System........................
102
Direction Indicator Mirrors ................................101
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors................................101
Heated Exterior Mirrors .....................................101
Integrated Blind Spot Mirror..............................101
Memory Mirrors ...................................................101
Power Exterior Mirrors.......................................100
Puddle Lamps.......................................................101
F
Fastening the Seatbelts
................................39
Rear Inflatable Seatbelt.......................................42
Seatbelt Locking Modes......................................41
Third Row Seatbelt Stowage.............................40 Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy..................
40
Floor Mats
......................................................252
Fog Lamps - Front See: Front Fog Lamps.........................................96
Foot Pedals See: Adjusting the Pedals...................................87
Front Fog Lamps.............................................96
Front Passenger Sensing System..............53
Fuel and Refueling
........................................170
Fuel Consumption.........................................176
Calculating Fuel Economy................................176
Filling the Fuel Tank............................................176
Fuel Filler Funnel Location..........................172
Fuel Quality
......................................................171
Choosing the Right Fuel.....................................171
Fuel Shutoff...................................................255
Fuses...............................................................267
Fuse Specification Chart............................267 Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel...........276
Power Distribution Box.....................................267
G
Garage Door Opener See: Universal Garage Door Opener.............155
Gauges............................................................105
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Memory Function...........................................141
Easy Entry and Exit Feature..............................142
Linking a PreSet Position to your Remote
Control or Intelligent Access Key Fob
........................................................................\
.....142
Saving a PreSet Position...................................142
Message Center See: Information Displays..................................110
Mirrors See: Heated Windows and Mirrors.................134
See: Windows and Mirrors.................................99
Mobile Communications Equipment...........14
Moonroof.........................................................103 Closing the Moonroof and Sunshades..........104
Opening the Sunshade and Moonroof..........103
Venting the Moonroof........................................104
Motorcraft Parts - 3.5L Ecoboost™............353
Motorcraft Parts - 3.7L.................................354
MyKey Troubleshooting
................................70
MyKey™..............................................................65 Principle of Operation.........................................65
N
Navigation......................................................430 cityseeker.............................................................439
Destination Mode................................................431
Map Mode............................................................430 Navigation Map Updates..................................440
Navigation Menu................................................436
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link......................440
Waypoints.............................................................438
Normal Scheduled Maintenance.............486 Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor™..............................486
Normal Maintenance Intervals........................
488
O
Oil Change Indicator Reset
.......................293
Oil Check See: Engine Oil Check......................................292
Opening and Closing the Hood...............287 Closing the Hood...............................................287
Opening the Hood.............................................287
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature.....................................................265
Obtaining a French Owner’ s Manual............265
Overhead Console
........................................163
P
Parking Aids
....................................................198
Principle of Operation........................................198
Parking Brake.................................................193
Passive Anti-Theft System.............................81 SecuriLock®.............................................................81 PATS
See: Passive Anti-Theft System.........................
81
Pedals................................................................87
Perchlorate........................................................12
Personal Safety System ™
..............................49
How Does the Personal Safety System
Work?...................................................................49
Phone
..............................................................422
During a Phone Call...........................................427
Making Calls........................................................426
Pairing Your Cell Phone for the First
Time...................................................................422
Phone Menu........................................................423
Receiving Calls....................................................427
Smartphone Connectivity................................429
Text Messaging...................................................428
Power Door Locks See: Locking and Unlocking..............................
72
Power Liftgate
..................................................75
Obstacle Detection...............................................78
Opening and Closing the Liftgate....................76
Setting the Liftgate Open Height......................78
Stopping the Liftgate Movement......................78
Power Seats
....................................................139
Four Way Power Lumbar....................................141
Power Lumbar (Limo/Livery)..............................141
Power Steering Fluid Check.......................301
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