2018 FORD TAURUS oil

•
Incorrect fuel for climatic conditions.
• Incorrect engine oil viscosity for
climactic conditions.
Note: Some vehicles have a lifetime fuel
filter that is integrated with the fuel tank.
Regular maintenance or replacement is not
needed.
Note: If these checks do not help you
correct the concern, have your vehicle
checked as soon as possible.
Noise Emissions Warranty,
Prohibited Tampering Acts and
Maintenance
On January 1, 1978, Federal regulation
became effective governing the noise
emission on trucks over 10,000 lb
(4,536 kg) Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
(GVWR). The preceding statements
concerning prohibited tampering acts and
maintenance, and the noise warranty
found in the Warranty Guide, are
applicable to complete chassis cabs over
10,000 lb (4,536 kg)
GVWR.
CATALYTIC CONVERTER WARNINGS
Do not park, idle or drive your vehicle
on dry grass or other dry ground
cover. The emission system heats up
the engine compartment and exhaust
system, creating the risk of fire. The normal operating temperature
of the exhaust system is very high.
Never work around or attempt to
repair any part of the exhaust system until
it has cooled. Use special care when
working around the catalytic converter.
The catalytic converter heats up to a very
high temperature after only a short period
of engine operation and stays hot after the
engine is switched off. WARNINGS
Exhaust leaks may result in entry of
harmful and potentially lethal fumes
into the passenger compartment. If
you smell exhaust fumes inside your
vehicle, have your vehicle inspected
immediately. Do not drive if you smell
exhaust fumes. Your vehicle has various emission control
components and a catalytic converter that
enables it to comply with applicable
exhaust emission standards.
To make sure that the catalytic converter
and other emission control components
continue to work properly:
•
Do not crank the engine for more than
10 seconds at a time.
• Do not run the engine with a spark plug
lead disconnected.
• Do not push-start or tow-start your
vehicle. Use booster cables. See Jump
Starting the Vehicle (page 215).
• Use only the specified fuel listed.
• Do not switch the ignition off when your
vehicle is moving.
• Avoid running out of fuel.
• Have the items listed in scheduled
maintenance information performed
according to the specified schedule.
Note: Resulting component damage may
not be covered by the vehicle Warranty.
The scheduled maintenance items listed
in scheduled maintenance information are
essential to the life and performance of
your vehicle and to its emissions system.
If you use anything other than Ford,
Motorcraft or Ford-authorized parts for
maintenance replacements or for service
of components affecting emission control,
such non-Ford parts should be equivalent
to genuine Ford Motor Company parts in
performance and durability.
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BREAKING-IN
You need to break in new tires for
approximately 300 mi (480 km). During
this time, your vehicle may exhibit some
unusual driving characteristics.
Avoid driving too fast during the first
1,000 mi (1,600 km)
. Vary your speed
frequently and change up through the
gears early. Do not labor the engine.
Do not tow during the first
1,000 mi
(1,600 km).
ECONOMICAL DRIVING
Your fuel economy is affected by several
things, such as how you drive, the
conditions you drive under, and how you
maintain your vehicle.
You may improve your fuel economy by
keeping these things in mind:
• Accelerate and slow down in a smooth,
moderate fashion.
• Drive at steady speeds without
stopping.
• Anticipate stops; slowing down may
eliminate the need to stop.
• Combine errands and minimize
stop-and-go driving.
• Close the windows for high-speed
driving.
• Drive at reasonable speeds (traveling
at 55 mph [88 km/h] uses 15% less
fuel than traveling at 65 mph [105
km/h]).
• Keep the tires properly inflated and use
only the recommended size.
• Use the recommended engine oil.
• Perform all regularly scheduled
maintenance. Avoid these actions; they reduce your fuel
economy:
•
Sudden accelerations or hard
accelerations.
• Revving the engine before turning it off.
• Idle for periods longer than one minute.
• Warm up your vehicle on cold
mornings.
• Use the air conditioner or front
defroster.
• Use the speed control in hilly terrain.
• Rest your foot on the brake pedal while
driving.
• Drive a heavily loaded vehicle or tow a
trailer.
• Carry unnecessary weight
(approximately 1 mpg [0.4 km/L] is
lost for every 400 lb [180 kilogram] of
weight carried).
• Driving with the wheels out of
alignment.
Conditions
• Heavily loading a vehicle or towing a
trailer may reduce fuel economy at any
speed.
• Adding certain accessories to your
vehicle (for example bug deflectors,
rollbars, light bars, running boards, ski
racks or luggage racks) may reduce
fuel economy.
• To maximize the fuel economy, drive
with the tonneau cover installed (if
equipped).
• Using fuel blended with alcohol may
lower fuel economy.
• Fuel economy may decrease with lower
temperatures during the first
5–10 mi
(12 –16 km) of driving.
• Driving on flat terrain offers improved
fuel economy as compared to driving
on hilly terrain.
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Protected Components
Fuse Amp Rating
Fuse or Relay
Number
Not used.
-
53
Not used.
-
54
Wiper relay.
Relay
55
Not used.
-
56
Left-hand high intensity discharge head-
lamp.
20A 2
57
Alternator A-line.
10A 2
58
Brake on/off switch.
10A 2
59
Not used.
-
60
Not used.
-
61
A/C clutch relay.
10A 2
62
Not used.
-
63
Massage control seats.
15A 2
64
Fuel pump relay.
30A 2
65
Fuel injectors.
Powertrain control module relay.
Relay
66
Oxygen sensor heater.
20A 2
67
Mass airflow sensor.
Variable camshaft timing solenoid valve.
Canister vent solenoid.
Canister purge solenoid.
Ignition coils.
20A 2
68
Vehicle power 1 (powertrain control
module).
20A 2
69
A/C clutch.
15A 2
70
Fan control relay coils 1-3.
Variable air conditioning compressor.
Auxiliary transmission warmup.
Turbo charge waste-gate control.
Electronic compressor bypass valve.
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Protected Components
Fuse Amp Rating
Fuse or Relay
Number
All-wheel drive module.
Positive crankcase ventilation heater.
Not used.
-
71
Not used.
-
72
Not used.
-
73
Not used.
-
74
Not used.
-
75
Not used.
-
76
Not used.
-
77
Right high-intensity discharge headlamp.
20A 2
78
Not used.
-
79
Not used.
-
80
Not used.
-
81
Not used.
-
82
Not used.
-
83
Not used.
-
84
Not used.
-
85
Powertrain control module.
7.5A 2
86
Keep alive power and relay.
Canister vent solenoid.
Run/start relay.
5A 2
87
Run/start relay.
Relay
88
Front blower relay coil.
5A 2
89
Electrical power assist steering module.
Powertrain control module run/start.
10A 2
90
Adaptive cruise control module.
10A 2
91
Anti-lock brake system module.
10A 2
92
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Protected Components
Fuse Amp Rating
Fuse or Relay
Number
SYNC module.
10A
9
Multi-function displays.
Electronic finish panel.
Radio frequency transceiver module.
Run accessory relay.
10A
10
Intelligent access module logic.
10A
11
Heads-up display.
Puddle lamp.
15A
12
Backlighting LED.
Interior lighting.
Right-hand direction indicators.
15A
13
Left-hand direction indicators.
15A
14
Stop lamp.
15A
15
Backup lamp.
Right low beam.
10A
16
Left low beam.
10A
17
Start button.
10A
18
Keypad illumination.
Brake-shift interlock.
Powertrain control module wake-up.
Immobilizer transceiver module.
Audio amplifiers.
20A
19
All lock motor relay and coil.
20A
20
Driver lock motor relay and coil.
Extended power module.
10A
21
Horn relay.
20A
22
Steering wheel control module logic
15A
23
Instrument cluster.
Steering wheel control module.
15A
24
Datalink.
Decklid release.
15A
25
Ignition switch.
5A
26
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Engine coolant reservoir. See
Engine Coolant Check (page
244).
A
Brake fluid reservoir (right-hand
drive).
See Brake Fluid Check
(page 251).
B
Engine oil dipstick.
See Engine
Oil Dipstick (page 242).
C
Engine oil filler cap.
See Engine
Oil Check (page 242).
D Brake fluid reservoir (left-hand
drive).
See Brake Fluid Check
(page 251).
E
Battery.
See Changing the 12V
Battery (page 252).
F
Power distribution box.
See
Fuses (page 226).
G
Air filter assembly.
See
Changing the Engine Air Filter
(page
259).
H
Windshield washer fluid
reservoir.
See Washer Fluid
Check (page 252).
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UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW - 3.5L DURATEC
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Engine coolant reservoir. See
Engine Coolant Check (page
244).
A.
Brake fluid reservoir. See
Brake
Fluid Check (page 251).
B.
Battery. See
Changing the 12V
Battery (page 252).
C.
Power distribution box. See
Fuses
(page 226).
D.
Air filter assembly. See
Changing the Engine Air Filter
(page
259).
E.
Automatic transmission dipstick.
See
Automatic Transmission
Fluid Check (page 248).
F.
Engine oil dipstick. See
Engine
Oil Dipstick (page 242).
G. Engine oil filler cap. See Engine
Oil Check
(page 242).
H.
Windshield washer fluid
reservoir. See
Washer Fluid
Check (page 252).
I.
Engine Shield 240
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Some vehicles may be equipped with an
aero-shield under the engine. This shield
needs to be removed for service, including
oil and filter changes. The shield has four
quick-release fasteners to secure it in
place.
UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW - 3.5L ECOBOOST™ Engine coolant reservoir. See
Engine Coolant Check (page
244).
A.
Engine oil filler cap. See Engine
Oil Check
(page 242).
B.
Engine oil dipstick. See
Engine
Oil Dipstick (page 242).
C.
Brake fluid reservoir. See
Brake
Fluid Check (page 251).
D.
Battery. See
Changing the 12V
Battery (page 252).
E. Engine compartment fuse box.
See
Fuses (page 226).
F.
Air filter assembly. See
Changing the Engine Air Filter
(page
259).
G.
Automatic transmission dipstick.
See
Automatic Transmission
Fluid Check (page 248).
H.
Washer fluid reservoir. See
Washer Fluid Check (page 252).
I.
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