key FORD TAURUS 2018 Repair Manual

A
A/C
See: Climate Control......................................... 109
About This Manual...........................................7
ABS See: Brakes............................................................ 163
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes................................................................ 163
Accessories...................................................448 Exterior Style....................................................... 448
Interior Style........................................................ 448
Lifestyle................................................................. 448
Peace of Mind..................................................... 448
Accessories See: Replacement Parts
Recommendation............................................ 12
ACC See: Using Adaptive Cruise Control............180
Active Park Assist
...........................................171
Automatic Steering into Parking
Space.................................................................. 173
Deactivating the Park Assist Feature..........174
Troubleshooting the System.......................... 174
Using Active Park Assist................................... 172
Adjusting the Headlamps.........................255 Horizontal Aim Adjustment........................... 256
Vertical Aim Adjustment................................. 255
Adjusting the Pedals.....................................70
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Manual Adjustable Steering
Column...........................................................66
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Power Adjustable Steering
Column...........................................................66
End of Travel Position......................................... 67
Airbag Disposal...............................................45
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control......................................... 109
Air Filter See: Changing the Engine Air Filter.............259
Alarm See: Anti-Theft Alarm........................................ 65
All-Wheel Drive.............................................156
Anti-Theft Alarm
............................................65
Arming the Alarm................................................. 65
Disarming the Alarm........................................... 65Appendices....................................................470
Apps...................................................................417
........................................................................\
............ 417
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link.................... 419
At a Glance........................................................16
Audible Warnings and Indicators.............88 Headlamps On Warning Chime..................... 88
Key in Ignition Warning Chime........................ 88
Keyless Warning Alert........................................ 88
Parking Brake On Warning Chime.................88
Audio Control...................................................67 Seek, Next or Previous........................................ 67
Audio Input Jack...........................................327
Audio System.................................................317 General Information........................................... 317
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/ CD....................................................................318
Menu Structure.................................................. 320
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Premium AM/FM/CD..................................................323
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Sony AM/ FM/CD...........................................................324
Autolamps.........................................................74 Windshield Wiper Activated
Headlamps......................................................... 74
Automatic Climate Control - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD
........................................110
Automatic Climate Control - Vehicles With: Premium AM/FM/CD
.....................112
Automatic Climate Control - Vehicles With: Sony Audio System
........................113
Automatic High Beam Control..................75
Switching the System On and Off.................76
Automatic Transmission
............................152
Automatic Transmission Adaptive
Learning............................................................. 154
Brake-Shift Interlock......................................... 153
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or Snow.................................................................. 154
SelectShift Automatic ™
Transmission................................................... 152
Understanding the Positions of Your Automatic Transmission............................. 152
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check - 2.0L EcoBoost™
.......................................248
6F35 Transmission........................................... 248
497
Taurus (CPH) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 201709, Second Printing Index

Automatic Transmission Fluid Check -
3.5L Duratec/3.5L Ecoboost™............248
6F50/6F55 Transmission.............................. 248
Autowipers.........................................................71
Auxiliary Power Points................................133 12 Volt DC Power Point..................................... 133
Locations................................................................ 133
AWD See: All-Wheel Drive......................................... 156
B
Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery...................... 252
Blind Spot Information System...............192
Switching the System Off and On...............193
System Errors....................................................... 193
System Limitations............................................ 193
Using the System................................................ 192
BLIS See: Blind Spot Information System...........192
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood...........237
Booster Seats..................................................25 Types of Booster Seats...................................... 25
Brake Fluid Check.........................................251
Brakes
...............................................................163
General Information.......................................... 163
Breaking-In......................................................210
Bulb Specification Chart...........................257
C
Cabin Air Filter
................................................118
California Proposition 65..............................11
Capacities and Specifications - 2.0L EcoBoost™................................................304
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates........................................................... 307
Specifications..................................................... 304
Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L Duratec.........................................................307
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates............................................................. 311
Specifications..................................................... 308Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L
Ecoboost™..................................................312
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates............................................................ 316
Specifications....................................................... 313
Capacities and Specifications
................297
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior.............................. 260
Catalytic Converter
......................................149
On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)................... 150
Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Testing................................................... 150
Center Console
..............................................134
Changing a Bulb...........................................256 Front Fog Lamp.................................................. 257
High-Intensity Discharge Headlamps..................................................... 256
LED Lamps............................................................ 257
License Plate Lamp........................................... 257
Changing a Fuse...........................................235 Fuses....................................................................... 235
Changing a Road Wheel............................291 Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly
Information...................................................... 291
Tire Change Procedure.................................... 292
Changing the 12V Battery.........................252 Battery Management System....................... 254
Changing the Engine Air Filter................259
Changing the Wiper Blades.....................255 Changing the Windshield Wiper
Blades............................................................... 255
Checking MyKey System Status...............54
Checking the Wiper Blades.....................254
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance.................................................35
Child Restraint Positioning
..........................27
Child Safety.......................................................18
General Information............................................. 18
Child Safety Locks.........................................28 Left-Hand Side...................................................... 29
Right-Hand Side................................................... 29
Cleaning Leather Seats.............................264
Cleaning Products......................................260 Materials............................................................... 260
Cleaning the Engine....................................262
Cleaning the Exterior.................................260 Cleaning the Headlamps................................. 261
Exterior Chrome Parts....................................... 261
498
Taurus (CPH) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 201709, Second Printing Index

Exterior Plastic Parts.........................................
261
Stripes or Graphics............................................. 261
Underbody............................................................ 261
Under Hood.......................................................... 261
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens.........................263
Cleaning the Interior...................................263
Cleaning the Wheels..................................264
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades...........................................................262
Clearing All MyKeys.......................................53
Climate.............................................................401
Climate Control
............................................109
Climate Controlled Seats...........................127 Cooled Seats......................................................... 127
Heated Seats........................................................ 127
Collision Warning System..........................197 PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION............................ 197
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check............................ 244
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator.......44
Creating a MyKey............................................52 Programming/Changing Configurable
Settings............................................................... 52
Cross Traffic Alert.........................................194 False Alerts........................................................... 196
Switching the System Off and On...............196
System Errors....................................................... 196
System Lights, Messages and Audible Alerts.................................................................. 195
System Limitations............................................ 196
Using the System............................................... 194
Cruise Control.................................................68 Principle of Operation....................................... 179
Cruise control See: Using Cruise Control................................ 179
Customer Assistance..................................219
D
Data Recording
..................................................9
Event Data Recording.......................................... 10
Service Data Recording........................................ 9
Daytime Running Lamps
.............................75
Direction Indicators........................................76
Doors and Locks..............................................57
Driver Alert
......................................................186
PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION........................... 186USING DRIVER ALERT.....................................
186
Driver and Passenger Airbags...................39 Children and Airbags.......................................... 40
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating Adjustment........................................................ 39
Driving Aids.....................................................186
Driving Hints...................................................210
Driving Through Water.................................211
DRL See: Daytime Running Lamps......................... 75
E
Economical Driving
......................................210
Emission Law.................................................148 Noise Emissions Warranty, Prohibited
Tampering Acts and Maintenance..........149
Tampering With a Noise Control System............................................................... 148
End User License Agreement..................470 VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSE
AGREEMENT (EULA) ................................. 470
Engine Block Heater....................................138 Using the Engine Block Heater...................... 139
Engine Coolant Check...............................244 Adding Coolant.................................................. 244
Coolant Change................................................. 246
Engine Coolant Temperature Management.................................................. 247
Fail-Safe Cooling............................................... 246
Recycled Coolant............................................... 245
Severe Climates................................................. 246
Engine Emission Control...........................148
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 64
Engine Oil Check..........................................242 Adding Engine Oil............................................... 242
Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.0L EcoBoost™.................................................242
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.5L Duratec/3.5L Ecoboost™.................................................242
Engine Specifications - 2.0L EcoBoost™.................................................297
Drivebelt Routing............................................... 297
Engine Specifications - 3.5L Duratec..........................................................297
Drivebelt Routing............................................... 298
499
Taurus (CPH) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 201709, Second Printing Index

Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your
Dealership?..................................................... 452
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada..........................................................222
Getting the Services You Need................219 Away From Home............................................... 219
Global Opening...............................................79
Opening the Windows........................................ 79
H
Handbrake See: Parking Brake............................................. 164
Hazard Flashers
.............................................214
Headlamp Adjusting See: Adjusting the Headlamps..................... 255
Headlamp Exit Delay.....................................75
Headrest See: Head Restraints.......................................... 119
Head Restraints
.............................................119
Adjusting the Head Restraint......................... 120
Tilting Head Restraints ..................................... 121
Heated Seats
..................................................126
Rear Heated Seats............................................. 126
Heated Steering Wheel
...............................68
Heated Windows and Mirrors....................117 Heated Exterior Mirror........................................ 117
Heated Rear Window.......................................... 117
Heating See: Climate Control......................................... 109
Hill Start Assist..............................................164 Switching the System On and Off...............165
Using Hill Start Assist....................................... 164
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate...........................................................115
Defogging the Side Windows in Cold Weather.............................................................. 117
General Hints......................................................... 115
Quickly Cooling the Interior............................. 116
Quickly Heating the Interior............................. 116
Recommended Settings for Cooling............117
Recommended Settings for Heating...........116
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes............................................................163
Home Screen
................................................382
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood...........237 I
Ignition Switch
...............................................135
In California (U.S. Only)............................220
Information Display Control......................68
Information Displays....................................89
General Information........................................... 89
Information Messages
.................................98
Adaptive Cruise Control.................................... 98
AdvanceTrac ™..................................................... 99
Alarm........................................................................\
99
All Wheel Drive................................................... 100
Automatic Engine Shutdown.......................... 99
Automatic High Beam Control....................... 99
Battery and Charging System....................... 100
Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System..................................................... 101
Brake System........................................................ 101
Collision Warning System............................... 102
Doors and Locks................................................. 102
Driver Alert............................................................ 102
Fuel........................................................................\
.. 102
Keys and Intelligent Access............................ 103
Lane Keeping System....................................... 103
Maintenance........................................................ 104
MyKey..................................................................... 104
Park Aid.................................................................. 105
Passenger Sensing System Message.........105
Power Steering.................................................... 106
Reminder Messages.......................................... 105
Remote Start....................................................... 106
Seats....................................................................... 106
Starting System.................................................. 106
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.................. 107
Traction Control................................................... 107
Transmission........................................................ 107
Installing Child Restraints............................19 Child Seats............................................................... 19
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts......................... 20
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH)............................................ 22
Using Tether Straps............................................. 23
Instrument Cluster
........................................83
Instrument Lighting Dimmer......................74
Instrument Panel Overview........................16
Interior Lamps
..................................................77
Interior Luggage Compartment Release............................................................62
501
Taurus (CPH) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 201709, Second Printing Index

Interior Mirror....................................................81
Automatic Dimming Mirror................................ 81
Manual Dimming Mirror...................................... 81
Introduction.........................................................7
J
Jump Starting the Vehicle.........................215 Connecting the Jumper Cables..................... 215
Jump Starting....................................................... 216
Preparing Your Vehicle...................................... 215
Removing the Jumper Cables........................ 216
K
Keyless Entry...................................................60
SECURICODE™ Keyless Entry
Keypad................................................................ 60
Keyless Starting
.............................................135
Ignition Modes..................................................... 136
Keys and Remote Controls........................46
L
Lane Keeping System.................................187 Switching the System On and Off...............188
Lighting Control
...............................................73
Headlamp Flasher................................................ 74
High Beams............................................................. 73
Lighting...............................................................73 General Information............................................ 73
Load Carrying
...............................................200
Load Limit......................................................200
Special Loading Instructions for Owners of
Pick-up Trucks and Utility-type
Vehicles............................................................ 204
Vehicle Loading - with and without a Trailer................................................................ 200
Locking and Unlocking
.................................57
Activating Intelligent Access........................... 58
Autolock.................................................................. 59
Battery Saver......................................................... 60
Illuminated Entry................................................. 60
Illuminated Exit..................................................... 60
Locking and Unlocking the Doors with the Key Blade............................................................ 57
Opening a Rear Door From the Inside...........57
Opening the Luggage Compartment...........58 Power Door Locks.................................................
57
Remote Control..................................................... 57
Smart Unlocks for Integrated Keyhead Transmitter........................................................ 59
Smart Unlocks for Intelligent Access Keys...................................................................... 59
Lug Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel........................ 291
M
Maintenance..................................................237 General Information.......................................... 237
Manual Climate Control............................109
Media Hub......................................................329
Memory Function
..........................................124
Easy Entry and Exit Feature............................ 125
Saving a Preset Position.................................. 124
Message Center See: Information Displays................................. 89
Mirrors See: Heated Windows and Mirrors................117
See: Windows and Mirrors................................ 78
Mobile Communications Equipment.......13
Moonroof...........................................................82 Bounce-Back......................................................... 82
Opening and Closing the Moonroof..............82
Venting the Moonroof........................................ 82
Motorcraft Parts - 2.0L EcoBoost™.................................................299
Motorcraft Parts - 3.5L Duratec............300
Motorcraft Parts - 3.5L Ecoboost™..................................................301
MyKey Troubleshooting...............................55
MyKey ™..............................................................51
Principle of Operation.......................................... 51
N
Navigation.....................................................409 cityseeker.............................................................. 416
Destination Mode................................................ 411
Map Mode............................................................ 409
Navigation Map Updates................................. 417
Navigation Menu................................................. 414
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link.................... 417
SYNC AppLink..................................................... 416
Waypoints............................................................. 415
502
Taurus (CPH) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 201709, Second Printing Index

Normal Scheduled Maintenance..........455
Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor™........................ 455
Normal Maintenance Intervals.................... 456
O
Oil Change Indicator Reset......................243
Oil Check See: Engine Oil Check...................................... 242
Opening and Closing the Hood...............237 Closing the Hood............................................... 238
Opening the Hood.............................................. 237
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature......................................................223
Obtaining a French Owner ’s Manual..........224
Overhead Console........................................134
P
Parking Aids....................................................170 Principle of Operation....................................... 170
Parking Brake.................................................164
Passive Anti-Theft System........................64 SecuriLock®........................................................... 64
PATS See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 64
Pedals
.................................................................70
Perchlorate.........................................................11
Personal Safety System ™
..........................37
How Does the Personal Safety System
Work?................................................................... 37
Phone..............................................................404 During a Phone Call.......................................... 407
Making Calls....................................................... 406
Pairing Your Cell Phone for the First Time.................................................................. 404
Phone Menu........................................................ 405
Receiving Calls.................................................... 407
Smartphone Connectivity............................. 408
Text Messaging.................................................. 408
Post-Crash Alert System
............................217
Power Door Locks See: Locking and Unlocking.............................. 57
Power Seats
.....................................................121
Multi-Contour Front Seats With Active
Motion ............................................................... 123
Power Lumbar...................................................... 123
Power Steering Fluid Check.....................252 Power Windows
..............................................78
Accessory Delay.................................................... 79
Bounce-Back......................................................... 78
One-Touch Down................................................. 78
One-Touch Up....................................................... 78
Window Lock......................................................... 79
Protecting the Environment........................15
Puncture See: Changing a Road Wheel........................ 291
R
Rear Parking Aid
............................................170
Obstacle Distance Indicator............................ 171
Rear Seat Armrest.........................................127
Rear Seats
.......................................................125
Split-folding Rear Seat..................................... 125
Rear View Camera........................................175 Using the Rear View Camera System.........176
Rear View Camera See: Rear View Camera.................................... 175
Recommended Towing Weights...........206
Refueling..........................................................144 Refueling System Overview........................... 144
Refueling System Warning............................. 146
Refueling Your Vehicle...................................... 144
Remote Control
..............................................46
Car Finder................................................................ 48
Integrated Keyhead Transmitter.................... 46
Intelligent Access Key......................................... 47
Memory Feature................................................... 50
Remote Start......................................................... 49
Replacing the Battery......................................... 47
Sounding the Panic Alarm................................ 49
Remote Start..................................................118 Automatic Settings............................................. 118
Repairing Minor Paint Damage
..............264
Replacement Parts Recommendation........................................12
Collision Repairs.................................................... 12
Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical Repairs.................................................................. 12
Warranty on Replacement Parts..................... 12
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control............................................................50
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)..............................................................224
503
Taurus (CPH) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 201709, Second Printing Index

Switching Adaptive Cruise Control
On........................................................................\
180
Switching to Normal Cruise Control...........185
System Not Available....................................... 184
Using All-Wheel Drive.................................156 Driving In Special Conditions With
All-Wheel Drive (AWD)............................... 158
Operating AWD Vehicles With Mismatched Tires.................................................................... 158
Operating AWD Vehicles With Spare Tires..................................................................... 157
Using Cruise Control....................................179
Switching Cruise Control Off.......................... 179
Switching Cruise Control On........................... 179
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems..........................................................55
Using Snow Chains
.....................................286
Using Stability Control...............................168
Using Summer Tires...................................286
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player
..............................................................351
Accessing Your Play Menu............................. 356
Connecting Your Digital Media Player to the USB Port............................................................ 351
Media Menu Features...................................... 354
Media Voice Commands................................. 353
System Settings................................................. 358
What's Playing?................................................. 353
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone
............335
Accessing Features Through the Phone
Menu.................................................................. 339
Accessing Your Phone Settings................... 344
Making a Call....................................................... 338
Pairing Subsequent Cell Phones.................336
Pairing Your Cell Phone for the First Time ........................................................................\
..... 335
Phone Options during an Active Call.........338
Phone Voice Commands................................ 336
Receiving Calls.................................................... 338
System Settings................................................. 345
Text Messaging................................................... 342
Using Traction Control...............................166 Switching the System Off............................... 166
System Indicator Lights and Messages.......................................................... 166
Using a Switch..................................................... 166
Using the Information Display Controls............................................................. 166Using Voice Recognition............................332
Audio Voice Commands................................. 385
Climate Voice Commands............................. 386
Initiating a Voice Session................................ 332
Mobile App Voice Commands...................... 389
Navigation Voice Commands....................... 388
Phone Voice Commands............................... 386
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link Voice Commands..................................................... 389
System Interaction and Feedback..............333
Voice Settings Commands............................ 390
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only).........................222
V
Vehicle Care..................................................260 General Information......................................... 260
Vehicle Certification Label.......................303
Vehicle Identification Number
................302
Vehicle Storage............................................265 Battery................................................................... 266
Body........................................................................\
265
Brakes.................................................................... 266
Cooling system................................................... 266
Engine.................................................................... 265
Fuel system.......................................................... 265
General.................................................................. 265
Miscellaneous..................................................... 266
Removing Vehicle From Storage.................266
Tires........................................................................\
266
Ventilation See: Climate Control......................................... 109
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number............302
Voice Control
...................................................68
W
Warning Lamps and Indicators................85 Adaptive Cruise Control.................................... 85
Anti-Lock Braking System................................ 85
Automatic High Beam Control....................... 85
Battery...................................................................... 85
Blind Spot Monitor.............................................. 86
Brake System........................................................ 86
Cruise Control....................................................... 86
Direction Indicator............................................... 86
506
Taurus (CPH) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 201709, Second Printing Index