Ford Taurus (2018 year). Manual — part 114

When to Expect the OIL CHANGE REQUIRED Message

Vehicle Use and Example

Interval

Normal

7,500–10,000 mi

(12,000–16,000 km)

Normal commuting with highway driving
No, or moderate, load or towing
Flat to moderately hilly roads
No extended idling

Severe

5,000–7,500 mi

(8,000–12,000 km)

Moderate to heavy load or towing
Mountainous or off-road conditions
Extended idling
Extended hot or cold operation

Extreme

3,000–5,000 mi

(5,000–8,000 km)

Maximum load or towing
Extreme hot or cold operation

Normal Maintenance Intervals

At Every Oil Change Interval as Indicated by the Information Display

1

Change engine oil and filter.

2

Rotate the tires.

Perform a multi-point inspection recommended.

Inspect the automatic transmission fluid level. Consult your dealer for requirements.

Inspect the brake pads, rotors, hoses and parking brake.

Inspect the engine cooling system strength and hoses.

Inspect the exhaust system and heat shields.

Inspect the rear axle and U-joints all wheel drive only.

Inspect the half-shaft boots.

Inspect the steering linkage, ball joints, suspension, tire-rod ends, driveshaft and U-
joints.

At Every Oil Change Interval as Indicated by the Information Display

1

Inspect the tires, tire wear and measure the tread depth.

Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness or
drag.

1

Do not exceed one year or 10,000 mi (16,000 km) between service intervals.

2

Reset the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter changes. See Oil Change

Indicator Reset

(page 244).

Other Maintenance Items

1

Replace cabin air filter.

Every 20,000 mi
(32,000 km)

Replace engine air filter.

Every 30,000 mi
(48,000 km)

Change engine coolant.

2

At 100,000 mi
(160,000 km)

Replace spark plugs.

Every 100,000 mi
(160,000 km)

Inspect accessory drive belt(s).

3

Change automatic transmission fluid.

Every 150,000 mi
(240,000 km)

Replace accessory drive belt(s).

4

1

Perform these maintenance items within 3,000 mi (4,800 km) of the last engine oil and

filter change. Do not exceed the designated distance for the interval.

2

Initial replacement at six years or 100,000 mi (160,000 km), then every three years or

50,000 mi (80,000 km).

3

After initial inspection, inspect every other oil change until replaced.

4

If not replaced within the last 100,000 mi (160,000 km).

SPECIAL OPERATING
CONDITIONS SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE

If you operate your vehicle primarily in any
of the following conditions, you need to

perform extra maintenance as indicated.
If you operate your vehicle occasionally
under any of these conditions, it is not
necessary to perform the extra
maintenance. For specific
recommendations, see your dealership
service advisor or technician.

Towing a trailer or using a car-top carrier

Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the information
display and perform services listed in the Normal Sched-
uled Maintenance chart.

As required

Inspect rear axle and U-joints (AWD only).

Inspect frequently, service
as required

Inspect half-shaft boots.

See axle maintenance items under Exceptions.

Change automatic transmission fluid.

30,000 mi (48,000 km)

Replace spark plugs.

60,000 mi (96,000 km)

Extensive idling or low-speed driving for long distances, as in heavy commercial use

Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the information
display and perform services listed in the Normal Sched-
uled Maintenance chart.

As required

Replace cabin air filter.

Inspect frequently, service
as required

Replace engine air filter.

Change automatic transmission fluid.

30,000 mi (48,000 km)

Replace spark plugs.

60,000 mi (96,000 km)

Extended Hot and Cold climate operation

Change engine oil and filter.

*

5,000 mi (8,000 km)

*

Hot Climates only

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 244).

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).