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Question posted by dontae90 on December 14th, 2013
How To Change A Thermostat
I'm having trouble locating my thermostat on the 1998 ford taurus can somebody please help me
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Customer Assistance Guide 1st Printing - Page 3
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Customer Assistance Guide 1st Printing - Page 5
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... required, let the assistance center make an appointment for consideration 5 Ford Motor Company reserves the right to change eligibility limitations, modify procedures and/or to the warranty complaint being reviewed... Please have the following information ready before you at the repair location, explain your problem is : • an independent, third-party arbitration program for warranty disputes •...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 3
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... brakes for your vehicle. This is necessary to give the moving parts a chance to break in rules for the first 1 600 km (1 000 miles). Ford may change the contents without notice and without incurring obligation.
3 Introduction
BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE There are no particular breaking-in . During the first 1 600 km (1 000...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 23
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... airflow location will change to adjust fan speed as necessary.
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Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 24
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... the control up for higher fan speed or down for existing conditions. The EATC will continue maximum heating (disregarding the displayed temperature) until the display changes) to cancel automatic fan speed operation. F-DEF R-DEF
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Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 53
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... to OFF. You will chirp to confirm procedure is complete. Turn the ignition key from OFF to start your vehicle. If autolock/relock has been changed, the horn will receive a horn chirp followed by the SecuriLock anti-theft system. SECURILOCKி ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM The SecuriLock anti-theft system...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 65
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...Do not use the safety belt extension only if the safety belt is located at no cost. While the belt retracts, guide the tongue to its original ...position to prevent it from the buckle. Also, use extensions to change the fit of the shoulder belt across the torso. To unfasten the belt...locked and help reduce your movement. Manufacturer identification is too short for you or the vehicle....
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 89
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... fumes of California to bring in fresh air. Starting
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Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 116
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... slowly move to lose control of vehicle build. A/C Clutch Diode 34 - Relays Relays are located in the power distribution box and should be replaced by qualified technicians. Temporary spare tire information...continuously or do not apply the brake heavily. Fuel Pump Relay 30 - PCM Relay 31 - CHANGING THE TIRES If you get a flat tire while driving, do not follow these precautions, the ...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 119
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.... 2. Place the lug nut wrench over the lug nut key and apply pressure on the key with the wrench. 3.
Turn the wrench in P (Park). Tire change a tire, be sure the parking brake is set parking brake. Reinstalling the anti-theft lug nut 1. Roadside emergencies
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Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 121
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...Remove the jack and fully tighten the lug nuts in the jack notch next to their proper storage locations. Return the flat tire, jack and lug wrench to the door of the tire you drive. 10.... the jack handle clockwise until the wheel is fastened so it does not rattle when you are changing. Reinstall lug nuts until the wheel is facing outward. Remove the lug nuts with the spare tire...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 135
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... and filter recommendations Look for your engine application.
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Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 139
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...-19544-AA or a DEX-COOL equivalent that all the pressure has been released, use Ford Premium Cooling System Fluid E2FZ-19549-AA (in the "Service Guide". If you are sure that meets Ford specification WSS-M97B44-D. Change your vehicle. Before you remove the cap, turn cap counterclockwise until pressure begins to your...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 150
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... are fitted with nominal rim diameters of Federal Regulations Part 575.104(c)(2).
150 Turn the blade at an angle from the arm. 3. Maintenance and care
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Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 160
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... which can damage critical fuel system components. The customer warranty may not be void for changing the fuel filter. If you replace the fuel filter, replace it with applicable 160 For...; You may come on. Refer to the Instrumentation chapter. Maintenance and care
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Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 162
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... cycle. Please consult your vehicle's emission system is on the Vehicle Emission Control Information Decal located on , refer to a "not ready for complete emission warranty information. If your vehicle ... system or its normal operating temperature. Maintenance and care
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Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 164
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... ring off the plastic base. When the grooves are aligned, push the bulb into the lamp assembly. If the headlamp was correctly aligned before you changed the bulb, you feel a "stop." 3. Turn the headlamps on and make sure they work properly. To install the new bulb: 1. Install the electrical connector into...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 165
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Inside trunk, locate access hole under the rear window 3. To complete installation, follow the removal procedure in new bulb. 5....pull bulb straight out of the lamp assembly. 4. Remove the bulb socket by turning counterclockwise . 3. License plate lamp bulbs To change the license plate bulbs: Sedan 1. Remove two screws and the license plate lamp assembly from the socket and push in the ...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 168
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With the hood open , locate the horizontal indicator and adjusting screw. Park the vehicle on a level surface. 2. Use a 7 mm wrench or socket to change the horizontal aim as shown) on the plastic ... screw until the "0" reference mark on the outboard side of the headlamp. Locate the vertical adjusting screw, located on the view dial is visible when viewed from above center rear of the...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 191
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... - 87 fuel-3.0L V6 engines octane Power steering fluid Keep in FULL range capacity-3.0L V6 ondipstick. Use (including filter Motorcraft 5W30 Super change)-3.0L V6 Premium Motor Oil, Ford Duratec engine specification WSS-M2C153-G. Inflate temporary spare to Safety Certification Label on driver's door panel. Use Motorcraft 5W30 Super Premium Motor...
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