Ford Taurus X (2009 year). Manual — part 78

SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS

To help you service your vehicle, we provide scheduled maintenance
information which makes tracking routine service easy.

Use only recommended fuels, lubricants, fluids and service parts
conforming to specifications. Motorcraft parts are designed and built to
provide the best performance in your vehicle.

PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE
• Do not work on a hot engine.
• Make sure that nothing gets caught in moving parts.
• Do not work on a vehicle with the engine running in an enclosed

space, unless you are sure you have enough ventilation.

• Keep all open flames and other burning (cigarettes) material away

from the battery and all fuel related parts.

Working with the engine off

1. Set the parking brake and shift to P (Park).

2. Turn off the engine and remove the key.

3. Block the wheels.

Working with the engine on

1. Set the parking brake and shift to P (Park).

2. Block the wheels.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of vehicle damage and/or
personal burn injuries, do not start your engine with the air

cleaner removed and do not remove it while the engine is running.

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OPENING THE HOOD

1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hood
release handle located under the
bottom of the instrument panel near
the steering column.

2. Go to the front of the vehicle and
release the auxiliary latch that is
located under the front center of
the hood.

3. Lift the hood open and secure it with the prop rod.

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IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT

3.5L V6 ENGINE

1. Power steering fluid reservoir

2. Engine coolant reservoir

3. Brake fluid reservoir

4. Battery

5. Power distribution box

6. Air filter assembly

7. Automatic transmission fluid dipstick

8. Engine oil dipstick

9. Engine oil filler cap

10. Windshield washer fluid reservoir

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WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID

Add fluid to fill the reservoir if the
level is low. In very cold weather, do
not fill the reservoir completely.

Only use a washer fluid that meets
Ford specification WSB-M8B16-A2.
Do not use any special washer fluid
such as windshield water repellent
type fluid or bug wash. They may
cause squeaking, chatter noise, streaking and smearing. Refer to the
Maintenance product specifications and capacities section in this
chapter.

State or local regulations on volatile organic compounds may restrict the
use of methanol, a common windshield washer antifreeze additive.
Washer fluids containing non-methanol antifreeze agents should be used
only if they provide cold weather protection without damaging the
vehicle’s paint finish, wiper blades or washer system.

WARNING: If you operate your vehicle in temperatures below
40°F (5°C), use washer fluid with antifreeze protection. Failure

to use washer fluid with antifreeze protection in cold weather could
result in impaired windshield vision and increase the risk of injury or
accident.

Note: Do not put washer fluid in the engine coolant reservoir. Washer
fluid placed in the cooling system may harm engine and cooling system
components.

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