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Maintenance and specifications – FORD 2003 Taurus v.3 User Manual

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• 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

1

FA-1683

FA-1683

FA-1683

Fuel filter

FG-1006

FG-1006

FG-1006

Battery
(standard)

BXT-36R

BXT-36R

BXT-36R

Battery
(optional)

BXT-36R

N/A

N/A

Oil filter

FL-400-S

FL-400-S

FL-820-S

PCV valve

EV-228

EV-228

EV-243

Spark plugs

2

AWSF-32PP

3

AGSF-22PP

3

AWSF-32F

1

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.

2

Refer to Vehicle Emissions Control Information (VECI) decal for spark

plug gap information.

3

If a spark plug is to be removed for inspection, it must be reinstalled in

the same cylinder. If a spark plug needs to be replaced, use only spark
plugs with the service part number suffix letter as shown on the engine
decal.

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