1997 Ford Taurus Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing
1997 Ford Taurus Manual
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remains unresolved, contact the Sales Manager or Service Manager at the dealership. 3. If the inquiry or concern cannot be resolved at the dealership level, please contact the Ford Customer Assistance Center. In the US, contact: Ford Motor Company Customer Assistance Center 300 Renaissance Center - 1997 Ford Taurus | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 2
Table of Contents General maintenance information Normal schedule Severe duty schedule Owner maintenance checks 3 5 14 27 2 - 1997 Ford Taurus | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 3
genuine Ford replacement parts. If other than Ford or Motorcraft parts or Ford authorized remanufactured parts are used for maintenance replacements or for the service of components affecting emission control, the non-Ford parts should be equivalent to genuine Ford Motor Company parts in performance - 1997 Ford Taurus | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 4
if your driving habits FREQUENTLY include one or more of the following conditions: Ì Towing a trailer or using a car-top carrier. Ì Operating in severe dust conditions. Ì Extensive idling, such as police, taxi or door-to-door delivery service. Ì Short trips of less than 16 km (10 miles) when outside - 1997 Ford Taurus | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 5
(15,000 MILES) Ì Change engine oil and replace oil filter. Ì Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant strength every 24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months. Ì Replace passenger compartment air filter Ì Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 5 - 1997 Ford Taurus | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 6
(3.0L Flexible Fuel Vehicle-FFV only). Ì Replace air cleaner filter every 48,000 km (30,000 miles) or 30 months. If operating in dusty conditions, consult your dealer and/or follow severe duty maintenance schedule. Ì Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant strength every 24 - 1997 Ford Taurus | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 7
(40,000 MILES) Ì Change engine oil and replace oil filter. Ì Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 72,000 KILOMETERS (45,000 MILES) Ì Change engine oil and replace oil filter. Ì Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant strength every 24,000 - 1997 Ford Taurus | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 8
spark plugs (3.0L Flexible Fuel Vehicle-FFV only). Ì Inspect accessory drive belt(s). Ì Replace air cleaner filter. Ì Replace PCV valve (3.0L Vulcan and 3.0L Flexible Fuel vehicle-FFV only) (2) Ì Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant strength every 24,000 km (15,000 miles - 1997 Ford Taurus | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 9
(75,000 MILES) Ì Change engine oil and replace oil filter. Ì Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant strength every 24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months. Ì Replace passenger compartment air filter Ì Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 9 - 1997 Ford Taurus | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 10
spark plugs (3.0L Flexible Fuel Vehicle-FFV only). Ì Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant strength every 24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months. Ì Replace passenger compartment air filter Ì Change automatic transaxle fluid. Ì Inspect exhaust heat shield(s). Ì Inspect front - 1997 Ford Taurus | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 11
(3.4L SHO models only) Ì Inspect accessory drive belt(s). Ì Replace passenger compartment air filter DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 168,000 KILOMETERS (105,000 MILES) Ì Change engine oil and replace oil filter. Ì Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant strength every - 1997 Ford Taurus | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 12
Change engine oil and replace oil filter. Ì Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 192,000 KILOMETERS (120,000 MILES) Ì Replace spark plugs (3.0L Flexible Fuel Vehicle-FFV only). Ì Replace PCV valve. Ì Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant - 1997 Ford Taurus | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 13
stop-and-go driving or driving in hilly areas, more frequent intervals may be required. (2) At 96,000 km (60,000 miles) your dealer will replace the PCV valve at no cost on 3.0L Vulcan and 3.0L Flexible Fuel Vehicle - FFV engines except California and Canadian vehicles. (3) At 160,000 (100 - 1997 Ford Taurus | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 14
Severe duty schedule Items for Emission Control Service are shown in italics. For items marked with a number in parentheses such as (1), see footnote at the end of this section. 5,000 KILOMETERS (3,000 MILES) Ì Change engine oil and replace oil filter. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 10,000 - 1997 Ford Taurus | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 15
15,000 MILES) Ì Change engine oil and replace oil filter. Ì Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant strength every 25,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months. Ì Replace passenger compartment air filter. Ì Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 30 - 1997 Ford Taurus | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 16
Date: Mileage: 50,000 KILOMETERS (30,000 MILES) Ì Change engine oil and replace oil filter. Ì Replace spark plugs (3.0L Flexible Fuel Vehicle-FFV only). Ì Replace air cleaner filter. Ì Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant strength every 25,000 km (15,000 miles) or - 1997 Ford Taurus | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 17
,000 KILOMETERS (33,000 MILES) Ì Change engine oil and replace oil filter. Ì Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 60,000 KILOMETERS (36,000 MILES) Ì Change engine oil and replace oil filter. Ì Inspect front and rear brakes. (1) DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage - 1997 Ford Taurus | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 18
,000 KILOMETERS (45,000 MILES) Ì Change engine oil and replace oil filter. Ì Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant strength every 25,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months. Ì Replace passenger compartment air filter. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 80,000 KILOMETERS (48,000 - 1997 Ford Taurus | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 19
MILES Change engine oil and replace oil filter. Replace spark plugs (except 3.0L Duratec). Inspect accessory drive belt(s). Replace air cleaner filter. Replace PCV valve (3.0L Vulcan and 3.0L Flexibl Fuel - FFV only). (2) Ì Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant strength - 1997 Ford Taurus | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 20
: 110,000 KILOMETERS (66,000 MILES) Ì Change engine oil and replace oil filter. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 115,000 KILOMETERS (69,000 MILES) Ì Change engine oil and replace oil filter. Ì Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 120,000 KILOMETERS (72,000 - 1997 Ford Taurus | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 21
000 KILOMETERS (75,000 MILES) Ì Change engine oil and replace oil filter. Ì Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant strength every 25,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months. Ì Replace passenger compartment air filter. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 130,000 KILOMETERS (78,000 - 1997 Ford Taurus | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 22
: 150,000 KILOMETERS (90,000 MILES) Ì Change engine oil and replace oil filter. Ì Replace spark plugs (3.0L Flexible Fuel Vehicle-FFV only). Ì Inspect accessory drive belt(s). Ì Replace air cleaner filter. Ì Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant strength every 25,000 km (15 - 1997 Ford Taurus | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 23
duty schedule DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 160,000 KILOMETERS (96,000 MILES) Ì Change engine oil and replace oil filter. Ì Inspect front and rear brakes. (1) Ì Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 165,000 KILOMETERS (99,000 MILES) Ì Change engine oil and - 1997 Ford Taurus | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 24
000 KILOMETERS (105,000 MILES) Ì Change engine oil and replace oil filter. Ì Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant strength every 25,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months. Ì Replace passenger compartment air filter. Ì Change automatic transaxle fluid. Ì Rotate tires and adjust - 1997 Ford Taurus | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 25
120,000 MILES Change engine oil and replace oil filter. Replace spark plugs (except 3.0L Duratec) Inspect accessory drive belt(s). Replace air cleaner filter. Replace PCV valve (3.0L Vulcan and 3.0L Flexible Fuel Vehicle - FFV only). Ì Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant - 1997 Ford Taurus | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 26
stop-and-go driving or driving in hilly areas, more frequent intervals may be required. (2) At 96,000 km (60,000 miles) your dealer will replace the PCV valve at no cost on 3.0L Vulcan and 3.0L Flexible Fuel Vehicle - FFV engines except California and Canada vehicles. (3) At 160,000 km - 1997 Ford Taurus | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 27
checks and inspections that should be performed by the owner or qualified service technician at the indicated intervals. Service information and supporting specifications are provided in the "Owner Guide". Any adverse conditions should be brought to the attention of your dealer or qualified - 1997 Ford Taurus | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 28
vehicle (water dripping from the air conditioning system after use is normal. AT warning flashers. AT LEAST TWICE A YEAR: (I.E., EVERY SPRING AND FALL) Ì Check radiator, heater and air-conditioning hoses for leaks or damage. Ì Check windshield washer spray and wiper operation. Check and replace - 1997 Ford Taurus | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 29
engine cooling system, hoses and clamps; and check coolant strength Ì Check the brake fluid level. Ì Check the battery connections. Ì Lubricate the transaxle controls and linkage. If any of these conditions are noted, bring them to the attention of your dealer or qualified service technician as
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Your satisfaction is our #1 goal.
If you have questions or concerns about your vehicle, we
suggest you follow these steps:
1. Contact your Sales Representative or Service Advisor at your selling/servicing dealership.
2. If the inquiry or concern remains unresolved, contact the Sales Manager or Service
Manager at the dealership.
3. If the inquiry or concern cannot be resolved at the dealership level, please contact the
Ford Customer Assistance Center.
In the US, contact:
In Canada, contact:
Outside the US or Canada, contact:
Ford Motor Company
Customer Assistance Center
300 Renaissance Center
PO Box 43360
Detroit, MI
48243
1-800-392-3673 (FORD)
TDD for the hearing impaired: 1-800-232-5952
Customer Assistance Centre
Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited
PO Box 2000
Oakville, Ontario
L6J 5E4
1-800-565-3673 (FORD)
Ford Motor Company
Worldwide Export Operations
1555 Fairlane Drive
Allen Park, Michigan
48101 USA
Telephone: (313) 594-4857
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