1996 Ford Taurus Owner's Manual - Page 300

If you check the power steering fluid when it is cold, make sure that the fluid reaches the FULL COLD range on the dipstick (3.0L Vulcan) or MIN on the reservoir (3.0L Duratec or 3.4L SHO). The reading will only be accurate if the fluid temperature is approximately 50 to 85˚F (10 to 30˚C). Fuses and Relays Fuses (conventional and high current) and relays protect your vehicle's wiring system from overloading. If electrical parts in your vehicle are not working, the system may have been overloaded and blown a fuse. Before you replace or repair any electrical parts, check the appropriate circuit protector. High current fuses should only be repaired or replaced by your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. The following charts tell you which circuit protector protects each electrical part of your vehicle. If a fuse blows, all the parts of your vehicle that use the circuit will not work. Once you have determined which fuses to check, follow the procedures under Checking and replacing fuses later in this chapter. RWARNING Always remove the key from the ignition before working on or replacing fuses. 303