Maintenance and specifications – FORD 2004 Taurus v.3 User Manual

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• If possible, avoid fully loading your vehicle.

• Remove the tire cables when they are no longer needed. Do not use

tire cables on dry roads.

• The suspension insulation and bumpers will help prevent vehicle

damage. Do not remove these components from your vehicle when
using snow tires and cables.

• Do not exceed 48 km/h (30 mph) with tire cables on your vehicle.
MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS

Component

3.0L V6 Vulcan
engine

3.0L FFV V6
engine

3.0L DOHC V6
Duratec engine

Air filter
element

FA-1683

Fuel filter

FG-1060

Battery
(standard)

BXT-36R

Battery
(optional)

BXT-36R

N/A

Oil filter

FL-400-S

FL-820-S

PCV valve

Spark plugs

Do not use oil-impregnated air filter elements. Failure to use the correct

air filter element may result in severe engine damage. The customer
warranty may be voided for any damage to the engine if the correct air
filter element is not used.

The PCV valve is a critical emission component. It is one of the items

listed in the Scheduled Maintenance Guide and is essential to the life
and performance of your vehicle and to its emissions system.
For PCV valve replacement, see your dealer or a qualified service
technician. Refer to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide for the
appropriate intervals for changing the PCV valve.
Replace the PCV valve with one that meets Ford material and
design specifications for your vehicle, such as a Motorcraft or
equivalent replacement part. The customer warranty may be void
for any damage to the emissions system if such a PCV valve is not
used.

For spark plug replacement, see your dealer or a qualified service

technician. Refer to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide for the
appropriate intervals for changing the spark plugs.

2004 Taurus (tau)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA English (fus)

Maintenance and Specifications

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