2018 FORD TAURUS check engine

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.
5,000 mi (8,000 km)
Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread
depth.
Change engine oil and filter.*
Every 5,000 mi (8,000 km)
or six months
Perform multi-point inspection.
Change automatic transmission fluid.
30,000 mi (48,000 km)
* Reset your Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter changes. See Oil Change
Indicator Reset
(page 243). Exclusive use of E85 (flex fuel vehicles only)
If ran exclusively on E85, fill the fuel tank full with regular
unleaded fuel.
Every oil change
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. 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 or shows
signs of leakage. Contact your authorized
dealer for service. California fuel filter replacement: If you
register your vehicle in California, the
California Air Resources Board has
determined that the failure to perform this
maintenance item does not nullify the
emission warranty or limit recall liability
before the completion of your vehicle's
useful life. Ford Motor Company, however,
urges you to have all recommended
maintenance services performed at the
specified intervals and to record all vehicle
service.
Hot climate oil change intervals
:
Vehicles operating in the Middle East,
North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa or
locations with similar climates using an
American Petroleum Institute (API)
Certified for Gasoline Engines (Certification
mark) oil of SM or SN quality, the normal
oil change interval is 5,000 mi (8,000 km)
.
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A
A/C
See: Climate Control......................................... 109
About This Manual...........................................7
ABS See: Brakes............................................................ 163
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes................................................................ 163
Accessories...................................................448 Exterior Style....................................................... 448
Interior Style........................................................ 448
Lifestyle................................................................. 448
Peace of Mind..................................................... 448
Accessories See: Replacement Parts
Recommendation............................................ 12
ACC See: Using Adaptive Cruise Control............180
Active Park Assist
...........................................171
Automatic Steering into Parking
Space.................................................................. 173
Deactivating the Park Assist Feature..........174
Troubleshooting the System.......................... 174
Using Active Park Assist................................... 172
Adjusting the Headlamps.........................255 Horizontal Aim Adjustment........................... 256
Vertical Aim Adjustment................................. 255
Adjusting the Pedals.....................................70
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Manual Adjustable Steering
Column...........................................................66
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Power Adjustable Steering
Column...........................................................66
End of Travel Position......................................... 67
Airbag Disposal...............................................45
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control......................................... 109
Air Filter See: Changing the Engine Air Filter.............259
Alarm See: Anti-Theft Alarm........................................ 65
All-Wheel Drive.............................................156
Anti-Theft Alarm
............................................65
Arming the Alarm................................................. 65
Disarming the Alarm........................................... 65Appendices....................................................470
Apps...................................................................417
........................................................................\
............ 417
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link.................... 419
At a Glance........................................................16
Audible Warnings and Indicators.............88 Headlamps On Warning Chime..................... 88
Key in Ignition Warning Chime........................ 88
Keyless Warning Alert........................................ 88
Parking Brake On Warning Chime.................88
Audio Control...................................................67 Seek, Next or Previous........................................ 67
Audio Input Jack...........................................327
Audio System.................................................317 General Information........................................... 317
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/ CD....................................................................318
Menu Structure.................................................. 320
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Premium AM/FM/CD..................................................323
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Sony AM/ FM/CD...........................................................324
Autolamps.........................................................74 Windshield Wiper Activated
Headlamps......................................................... 74
Automatic Climate Control - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD
........................................110
Automatic Climate Control - Vehicles With: Premium AM/FM/CD
.....................112
Automatic Climate Control - Vehicles With: Sony Audio System
........................113
Automatic High Beam Control..................75
Switching the System On and Off.................76
Automatic Transmission
............................152
Automatic Transmission Adaptive
Learning............................................................. 154
Brake-Shift Interlock......................................... 153
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or Snow.................................................................. 154
SelectShift Automatic ™
Transmission................................................... 152
Understanding the Positions of Your Automatic Transmission............................. 152
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check - 2.0L EcoBoost™
.......................................248
6F35 Transmission........................................... 248
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Automatic Transmission Fluid Check -
3.5L Duratec/3.5L Ecoboost™............248
6F50/6F55 Transmission.............................. 248
Autowipers.........................................................71
Auxiliary Power Points................................133 12 Volt DC Power Point..................................... 133
Locations................................................................ 133
AWD See: All-Wheel Drive......................................... 156
B
Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery...................... 252
Blind Spot Information System...............192
Switching the System Off and On...............193
System Errors....................................................... 193
System Limitations............................................ 193
Using the System................................................ 192
BLIS See: Blind Spot Information System...........192
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood...........237
Booster Seats..................................................25 Types of Booster Seats...................................... 25
Brake Fluid Check.........................................251
Brakes
...............................................................163
General Information.......................................... 163
Breaking-In......................................................210
Bulb Specification Chart...........................257
C
Cabin Air Filter
................................................118
California Proposition 65..............................11
Capacities and Specifications - 2.0L EcoBoost™................................................304
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates........................................................... 307
Specifications..................................................... 304
Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L Duratec.........................................................307
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates............................................................. 311
Specifications..................................................... 308Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L
Ecoboost™..................................................312
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates............................................................ 316
Specifications....................................................... 313
Capacities and Specifications
................297
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior.............................. 260
Catalytic Converter
......................................149
On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)................... 150
Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Testing................................................... 150
Center Console
..............................................134
Changing a Bulb...........................................256 Front Fog Lamp.................................................. 257
High-Intensity Discharge Headlamps..................................................... 256
LED Lamps............................................................ 257
License Plate Lamp........................................... 257
Changing a Fuse...........................................235 Fuses....................................................................... 235
Changing a Road Wheel............................291 Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly
Information...................................................... 291
Tire Change Procedure.................................... 292
Changing the 12V Battery.........................252 Battery Management System....................... 254
Changing the Engine Air Filter................259
Changing the Wiper Blades.....................255 Changing the Windshield Wiper
Blades............................................................... 255
Checking MyKey System Status...............54
Checking the Wiper Blades.....................254
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance.................................................35
Child Restraint Positioning
..........................27
Child Safety.......................................................18
General Information............................................. 18
Child Safety Locks.........................................28 Left-Hand Side...................................................... 29
Right-Hand Side................................................... 29
Cleaning Leather Seats.............................264
Cleaning Products......................................260 Materials............................................................... 260
Cleaning the Engine....................................262
Cleaning the Exterior.................................260 Cleaning the Headlamps................................. 261
Exterior Chrome Parts....................................... 261
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Exterior Plastic Parts.........................................
261
Stripes or Graphics............................................. 261
Underbody............................................................ 261
Under Hood.......................................................... 261
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens.........................263
Cleaning the Interior...................................263
Cleaning the Wheels..................................264
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades...........................................................262
Clearing All MyKeys.......................................53
Climate.............................................................401
Climate Control
............................................109
Climate Controlled Seats...........................127 Cooled Seats......................................................... 127
Heated Seats........................................................ 127
Collision Warning System..........................197 PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION............................ 197
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check............................ 244
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator.......44
Creating a MyKey............................................52 Programming/Changing Configurable
Settings............................................................... 52
Cross Traffic Alert.........................................194 False Alerts........................................................... 196
Switching the System Off and On...............196
System Errors....................................................... 196
System Lights, Messages and Audible Alerts.................................................................. 195
System Limitations............................................ 196
Using the System............................................... 194
Cruise Control.................................................68 Principle of Operation....................................... 179
Cruise control See: Using Cruise Control................................ 179
Customer Assistance..................................219
D
Data Recording
..................................................9
Event Data Recording.......................................... 10
Service Data Recording........................................ 9
Daytime Running Lamps
.............................75
Direction Indicators........................................76
Doors and Locks..............................................57
Driver Alert
......................................................186
PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION........................... 186USING DRIVER ALERT.....................................
186
Driver and Passenger Airbags...................39 Children and Airbags.......................................... 40
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating Adjustment........................................................ 39
Driving Aids.....................................................186
Driving Hints...................................................210
Driving Through Water.................................211
DRL See: Daytime Running Lamps......................... 75
E
Economical Driving
......................................210
Emission Law.................................................148 Noise Emissions Warranty, Prohibited
Tampering Acts and Maintenance..........149
Tampering With a Noise Control System............................................................... 148
End User License Agreement..................470 VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSE
AGREEMENT (EULA) ................................. 470
Engine Block Heater....................................138 Using the Engine Block Heater...................... 139
Engine Coolant Check...............................244 Adding Coolant.................................................. 244
Coolant Change................................................. 246
Engine Coolant Temperature Management.................................................. 247
Fail-Safe Cooling............................................... 246
Recycled Coolant............................................... 245
Severe Climates................................................. 246
Engine Emission Control...........................148
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 64
Engine Oil Check..........................................242 Adding Engine Oil............................................... 242
Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.0L EcoBoost™.................................................242
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.5L Duratec/3.5L Ecoboost™.................................................242
Engine Specifications - 2.0L EcoBoost™.................................................297
Drivebelt Routing............................................... 297
Engine Specifications - 3.5L Duratec..........................................................297
Drivebelt Routing............................................... 298
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Engine Specifications - 3.5L
Ecoboost™.................................................298
Drivebelt Routing............................................... 298
Entertainment...............................................391 AM/FM Radio...................................................... 392
Apps....................................................................... 400
Bluetooth Stereo or USB................................ 399
CD (If equipped)................................................ 398
HD Radio ™ Information (If
Available)........................................................ 395
SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (If Activated)........................................................ 393
Sources.................................................................. 392
Supported Media Players, Formats and Metadata Information............................... 400
USB Ports............................................................ 400
Environment......................................................15
Essential Towing Checks..........................207 Before Towing a Trailer................................... 208
Hitches................................................................... 207
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft (PWC)........................................ 208
Safety Chains...................................................... 207
Trailer Brakes....................................................... 207
Trailer Lamps....................................................... 207
When Towing a Trailer..................................... 208
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording.............................................. 9
Export Unique Options..................................13
Exterior Mirrors
................................................79
Auto-Dimming Feature..................................... 80
Blind Spot Monitor.............................................. 80
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors............................... 79
Heated Exterior Mirrors...................................... 80
Integrated Blind Spot Mirrors.......................... 80
Memory Mirrors.................................................... 80
Power Exterior Mirrors........................................ 79
Puddle Lamps....................................................... 80
F
Fastening the Seatbelts
................................31
Seatbelt Locking Modes..................................... 31
Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy.................31
Flat Tire See: Changing a Road Wheel........................ 291
Flat Tire Inflation See: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit.................267 Floor Mats.........................................................211
Foot Pedals
See: Adjusting the Pedals................................. 70
Ford Credit
..........................................................11
US Only...................................................................... 11
Ford Protect..................................................450 Ford Protect Extended Service Plan
(CANADA ONLY)........................................... 451
Ford Protect Extended Service Plans (U.S. Only)................................................................. 450
Front Passenger Sensing System............40
Fuel and Refueling.......................................140
Fuel Consumption.......................................146 Calculating Fuel Economy............................... 147
Filling the Fuel Tank........................................... 147
Fuel Filler Funnel Location........................142
Fuel Filter
........................................................252
Fuel Quality - E85........................................140 Choosing the Right Fuel - Flex Fuel
Vehicles............................................................. 140
Switching Between E85 and Gasoline........141
Fuel Quality - Gasoline...............................142 Choosing the Right Fuel................................... 142
Fuel Shutoff....................................................214
Fuses................................................................226
Fuse Specification Chart..........................226 Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel.........231
Power Distribution Box.................................... 226
G
Garage Door Opener See: Universal Garage Door Opener............129
Gauges...............................................................83 Fuel Gauge............................................................. 84
Information Display............................................. 84
Type 1........................................................................\
83
Type 2....................................................................... 84
Gearbox See: Transmission............................................... 152
General Information on Radio Frequencies...................................................46
Intelligent Access................................................. 46
General Maintenance Information........452 Multi-Point Inspection..................................... 454
Owner Checks and Services.......................... 453
Protecting Your Investment........................... 452
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?.......................... 452
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Normal Scheduled Maintenance..........455
Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor™........................ 455
Normal Maintenance Intervals.................... 456
O
Oil Change Indicator Reset......................243
Oil Check See: Engine Oil Check...................................... 242
Opening and Closing the Hood...............237 Closing the Hood............................................... 238
Opening the Hood.............................................. 237
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature......................................................223
Obtaining a French Owner ’s Manual..........224
Overhead Console........................................134
P
Parking Aids....................................................170 Principle of Operation....................................... 170
Parking Brake.................................................164
Passive Anti-Theft System........................64 SecuriLock®........................................................... 64
PATS See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 64
Pedals
.................................................................70
Perchlorate.........................................................11
Personal Safety System ™
..........................37
How Does the Personal Safety System
Work?................................................................... 37
Phone..............................................................404 During a Phone Call.......................................... 407
Making Calls....................................................... 406
Pairing Your Cell Phone for the First Time.................................................................. 404
Phone Menu........................................................ 405
Receiving Calls.................................................... 407
Smartphone Connectivity............................. 408
Text Messaging.................................................. 408
Post-Crash Alert System
............................217
Power Door Locks See: Locking and Unlocking.............................. 57
Power Seats
.....................................................121
Multi-Contour Front Seats With Active
Motion ............................................................... 123
Power Lumbar...................................................... 123
Power Steering Fluid Check.....................252 Power Windows
..............................................78
Accessory Delay.................................................... 79
Bounce-Back......................................................... 78
One-Touch Down................................................. 78
One-Touch Up....................................................... 78
Window Lock......................................................... 79
Protecting the Environment........................15
Puncture See: Changing a Road Wheel........................ 291
R
Rear Parking Aid
............................................170
Obstacle Distance Indicator............................ 171
Rear Seat Armrest.........................................127
Rear Seats
.......................................................125
Split-folding Rear Seat..................................... 125
Rear View Camera........................................175 Using the Rear View Camera System.........176
Rear View Camera See: Rear View Camera.................................... 175
Recommended Towing Weights...........206
Refueling..........................................................144 Refueling System Overview........................... 144
Refueling System Warning............................. 146
Refueling Your Vehicle...................................... 144
Remote Control
..............................................46
Car Finder................................................................ 48
Integrated Keyhead Transmitter.................... 46
Intelligent Access Key......................................... 47
Memory Feature................................................... 50
Remote Start......................................................... 49
Replacing the Battery......................................... 47
Sounding the Panic Alarm................................ 49
Remote Start..................................................118 Automatic Settings............................................. 118
Repairing Minor Paint Damage
..............264
Replacement Parts Recommendation........................................12
Collision Repairs.................................................... 12
Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical Repairs.................................................................. 12
Warranty on Replacement Parts..................... 12
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control............................................................50
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)..............................................................224
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Storage Compartments.............................134
Sunroof See: Moonroof....................................................... 82
Sun Shades.......................................................81
Sun Visors..........................................................81 Illuminated Vanity Mirror.................................... 81
Supplementary Restraints System.........38 Principle of Operation........................................ 38
Symbols Glossary
.............................................7
SYNC™ 3........................................................370 General Information......................................... 370
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting......................434
SYNC™ Applications and Services........................................................348
911 Assist............................................................... 348
SYNC™ AppLink ™
.....................................350
SYNC Mobile Apps............................................ 350
SYNC™
...........................................................330
General Information......................................... 330
SYNC™ Troubleshooting
..........................361
T
Technical Specifications See: Capacities and Specifications............297
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)........................221
Tire Care...........................................................273 Glossary of Tire Terminology......................... 274
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading.............................................................. 273
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall............................................................ 275
Temperature A B C............................................. 274
Traction AA A B C............................................... 273
Treadwear............................................................. 273
Tire Inflation When Punctured See: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit.................267
Tire Pressure Monitoring System...........287 Changing Tires With a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System....................................... 288
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System ...................................... 289
Tire Repair Kit See: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit.................267
Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit.....................267 First Stage: Reinflating the Tire with Sealing
Compound and Air....................................... 269General Information.........................................
268
Second Stage: Checking Tire Pressure............................................................ 270
Tips for Use of the Kit...................................... 268
What to do after the Tire has been Sealed................................................................. 271
What to do when a Tire Is Punctured........269
Tires See: Wheels and Tires...................................... 267
Towing a Trailer............................................205 Load Placement................................................ 205
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels.........................................................209
Emergency Towing........................................... 209
Recreational Towing........................................ 209
Towing.............................................................205
Traction Control
............................................166
Principle of Operation...................................... 166
Transmission Code Designation............303
Transmission..................................................152
Transporting the Vehicle
............................217
U
Under Hood Overview - 2.0L EcoBoost™.................................................238
Under Hood Overview - 3.5L Duratec.........................................................239
Engine Shield...................................................... 240
Under Hood Overview - 3.5L Ecoboost™..................................................241
Universal Garage Door Opener...............129 HomeLink Wireless Control System............129
USB Port
.........................................................328
Using Adaptive Cruise Control................180 Automatic Cancellation................................... 183
Blocked Sensor................................................... 184
Canceling the Set Speed................................. 183
Changing the Set Speed.................................. 183
Detection Issues.................................................. 183
Following a Vehicle............................................. 181
Hilly Condition Usage........................................ 183
Overriding the Set Speed................................ 182
Resuming the Set Speed................................. 183
Setting the Adaptive Cruise Speed..............181
Setting the Gap Distance................................ 182
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control Off....................................................................... 183
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Door Ajar.................................................................
86
Engine Coolant Temperature.......................... 86
Engine Oil................................................................ 86
Fasten Seatbelt.................................................... 86
Front Airbag........................................................... 86
Front Fog Lamps.................................................. 86
Heads Up Display................................................. 87
High Beam............................................................... 87
Lane Keeping Aid.................................................. 87
Low Fuel Level....................................................... 87
Low Tire Pressure Warning............................... 87
Low Washer Fluid................................................. 87
Parking Lamps....................................................... 87
Powertrain Fault................................................... 87
Service Engine Soon............................................ 87
Stability Control................................................... 88
Stability Control Off............................................ 88
Washer Fluid Check....................................252
Washers See: Cleaning the Exterior.............................. 260
See: Wipers and Washers................................... 71
Waxing..............................................................261
Wheel Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel........................ 291
Wheels and Tires.........................................267 General Information.......................................... 267
Technical Specifications................................. 295
Windows and Mirrors
....................................78
Windshield Washers......................................72
Windshield Wipers..........................................71
Speed Dependent Wipers.................................. 71
Wiper Blades See: Checking the Wiper Blades.................. 254
Wipers and Washers......................................71
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