spark plugs FORD TAURUS 2001 4.G Owners Manual

MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS
Component 3.0L V6 Vulcan
engine3.0L FFV V6
engine3.0L DOHC V6
Duratec engine
Air filter
element
1FA-1683 FA-1683 FA-1683
Fuel filter FG-1006 FG-1006 FG-1006
Battery
(standard)BXT-58R BXT-58R 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
2AWSF-32PP3AGSF-22PP3AWSF-32F
1Do 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.
2Refer to Vehicle Emissions Control Information (VECI) decal for spark
plug gap information.
3If 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.
Capacities and specifications
222

Servicing your vehicle ..............162
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................222, 226
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................224, 226
Speed control ..............................53
Speedometer ...............................14
Starting your vehicle ........122, 124
jump starting ..........................156
Steering wheel
tilting .........................................58
T
Tachometer .................................15
Tires ...........................152, 188±190
changing ..........................152±153
checking the pressure ............190
replacing ..................................191
rotating ....................................190
snow tires and chains ............191
tire grades ...............................189
treadwear ................................189
Towing .......................................139
recreational towing .................142
trailer towing ..........................139
wrecker ....................................161
Traction control ..................52, 130
active light ..................................8
Transaxle
automatic operation ...............132
fluid, refill capacities ..............223
lubricant specifications ..........226
Transmission
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................178lubricant specifications ..........224
Trip odometer .............................16
Trunk .........................67, 69, 71, 83
remote release ..........................66
Turn signal ..............................8, 56
V
Vehicle dimensions ...................226
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................229
Vehicle loading ..........................137
Ventilating your vehicle ...........126
W
Warning chimes .....................13±14
Warning lights (see Lights) .........8
Washer fluid ..............................170
Water, Driving through .............138
Windows
power .........................................62
rear wiper/washer .....................57
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers
checking and adding fluid .....170
checking and cleaning ....187±188
liftgate reservoir .....................171
operation ...................................56
replacing wiper blades ...........188
Wrecker towing .........................161
Index
248