brake fluid FORD TAURUS 2003 4.G User Guide

Fluid Ford Part
NameApplication Capacity
Automatic
transaxle -
AX4SMotorcraft
MERCONV
AT F3.0L V6 Vulcan
engine11.6L (12.2
quarts)
Windshield
washer fluid -
FrontMotorcraft
Premium
Windshield
Washer
ConcentrateAll 2.8L (94.7 oz.)
Windshield
washer fluid -
RearMotorcraft
Premium
Windshield
Washer
ConcentrateWagon 1.8L (60.9 oz.)
1Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle.
LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS
ItemsFord Part
Name or
equivalentFord Part
NumberFord
Specification
Brake fluid Motorcraft High
Performance
DOT 3 Motor
Vehicle Brake
FluidPM-1 ESA-M6C25-A
and DOT 3
Door latch, hood
latch, auxiliary
hood latch, seat
tracks, trunk
and liftgate
latchesMulti-Purpose
GreaseXG-4 or XL-5 ESR-M1C159-A
or
ESA-M1C93-B
Lock cylinders Penetrating and
Lock LubricantMotorcraft XL-1 none
Maintenance and Specifications
201

A
Accessory delay ..........................49
Air bag supplemental restraint
system ..............................94–95, 98
and child safety seats ..............96
description ..........................95, 98
disposal ....................................100
driver air bag ................95, 97, 99
indicator light ...........................98
operation .......................95, 97, 99
passenger air bag .........95, 97, 99
side air bag ................................98
Air cleaner filter .......................199
Air conditioning ..........................26
Antifreeze (see Engine
coolant) .....................................175
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................116–117
Anti-theft system ........................73
arming the system ....................74
disarming a triggered system ..74
Audio system
(see Radio) ......................15–16, 19
Automatic transaxle
fluid, adding ............................193
fluid, checking ........................193
fluid, refill capacities ..............200
fluid, specification ..................203
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................121
Auxiliary power point .................48
Axle
lubricant specifications ..........201
B
Battery .......................................173acid, treating emergencies .....173
jumping a disabled battery ....142
maintenance-free ....................173
replacement, specifications ...199
servicing ..................................173
BeltMinder ...................................89
Brakes ........................................116
anti-lock ...........................116–117
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................117
fluid, checking and adding ....193
fluid, refill capacities ..............200
fluid, specifications .........201, 203
lubricant specifications ..201, 203
parking ....................................117
shift interlock ..........................119
Bulbs ............................................35
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....200
Cargo area shade ........................60
Cargo cover .................................59
Cargo net .....................................59
CD changer .................................21
CD-single premium .........15–16, 19
Cell phone use ............................56
Cellular telephone (see your
Cellular Phone Guide) ................56
Certification Label ....................205
Changing a tire .........................138
Child safety restraints ..............101
child safety belts ....................101
Child safety seats ......................103
attaching with tether straps ..108
in front seat ............................104
in rear seat ......................104, 107
Index
210

positioning ...............................138
storage .....................................138
Jump-starting your vehicle ......142
K
Keyless entry system .................68
Keys
positions of the ignition .........112
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................30
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................35
cargo lamps ...............................31
daytime running light ...............30
headlamps .................................30
headlamps, flash to pass ..........31
instrument panel, dimming .....31
interior lamps .....................34–36
replacing
bulbs ..................35, 37, 39–42, 44
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................33
Liftgate ........................................58
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........117
speed control ............................55
Load limits .................................123
GAWR ......................................123
GVWR ......................................123
trailer towing ..........................123
Locks
childproof ..................................62
doors ..........................................62
Lubricant specifications ...201, 203
Lumbar support, seats ...............76M
Mirrors ...................................48–49
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................49
heated ........................................52
side view mirrors (power) .......51
Moon roof ....................................55
Motorcraft parts ................186, 199
O
Octane rating ............................184
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................170
Overdrive ...................................120
P
Parking brake ............................117
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....199
Pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) .................................52
Power adjustable foot pedals .....52
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................136
Power door locks ........................62
Power point .................................48
Power steering ..........................118
fluid, checking and adding ....191
fluid, refill capacity ................200
fluid, specifications .........201, 203
Power Windows ...........................48
R
Radio ................................15–16, 19
Rear window defroster ...............28
Relays ........................................138
Index
213