Specifications Index

TAURUS SPECIFICATIONS INDEX

System			Specification/Procedure
Air Conditioning
Service			SPECIFICATIONS
Torque			TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Axle Nut/Hub Nut
Front			258 Ft. Lbs (350 N.m)
Rear (AWD vehicles)			258 Ft. Lbs (350 N.m)
Battery			SPECIFICATIONS .
Brakes
Bleeding Sequence			R/R, L/R, R/F, L/F BRAKE SYSTEM BLEEDING
Disc Brakes w/Torque
	Front		SPECIFICATIONS
	Rear		SPECIFICATIONS
Charging
Generator w/Torque
	2.0L GTDI		GENERATOR -- 2.0L GTDI
	3.5L GTDI, 3.5L Ti-VCT		GENERATOR -- 3.5L GTDI, 3.5L TI-VCT
Drive Belts
Adjustment			ACCESSORY DRIVE
Belt Routing			COMPONENT LOCATION
Engine Cooling
General Service Specifications			SPECIFICATIONS
Radiator Cap Pressure			14 psi (96 kPa)
Thermostat R & I
	2.0L GTDI		THERMOSTAT HOUSING -- 2.0L GTDI
	3.5L GTDI		THERMOSTAT -- 3.5L GTDI
	3.5L TI-VCT		THERMOSTAT -- 3.5L TI-VCT
Water Pump R & I
	2.0L GTDI		COOLANT PUMP -- 2.0L GTDI
	3.5L GTDI		COOLANT PUMP -- 3.5L GTDI
	3.5L TI-VCT		COOLANT PUMP -- 3.5L TI-VCT
Engine Mechanical
2.0L GTDI
Compression			SPECIFICATIONS
Oil Pressure (hot @ 2, 000 rpm)			29.01-38.87 psi (200-268 kPa)
Overhaul			SPECIFICATIONS
	Torque		TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
3.5L GTDI
	Compression		SPECIFICATIONS
	Minimum 30 psi @ 1, 500 rpm with engine at normal operating temperature		207 kPa (30 psi)
	Overhaul		SPECIFICATIONS
	Torque		TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
	3.5L Ti-VCT
		Compression	SPECIFICATIONS
		Minimum 30 psi @ 1, 500 rpm with engine at normal operating temperature	207 kPa (30 psi)
		Overhaul	SPECIFICATIONS
		Torque	TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Fluid Specifications			See FLUIDS under MAINTENANCE tab. From within Manager or Service Writer, click the "30/60/90 Interval" or "Maint." button.
Flywheel/Flex Plate Torque
	2.0L GTDI		For tightening sequence, refer to FLEXPLATE . Stage 1: Tighten to 50 Nm (37 lb-ft) Stage 2: Tighten to 80 Nm (50 lb-ft) Stage 3: Tighten to 112 Nm (83 lb-ft)
	3.5L GTDI		For tightening sequence, refer to FLEXPLATE . 80 Nm (59 lb-ft)
	3.5L TI-VCT		For tightening sequence, refer to FLEXPLATE . 80 Nm (59 lb-ft)
Fuel System
Fuel Filter Location			Located in fuel tank as part of the fuel pump module.
Fuel Filter R & I			FUEL PUMP MODULE
Pressure Release Procedure			FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE
Pressure Specification
	2.0L, 3.5L GTDI		Key ON Engine Running (KOER) - 350 kPa (51 psi)-520 kPa (75 psi) Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO) - 380 kPa (55 psi)
	3.7L, 3.5L Ti-VCT		Key ON Engine Running (KOER) - 380 kPa (55 psi) Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO) - 380 kPa (55 psi)
Fuel Pressure Test Procedure			FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE TEST
Ignition
Firing Order & Cylinder Identification			1-4-2-5-3-6 FIRING ORDER & CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION
Ignition Wires (Routing)			Coil on plug
Spark Plug
2.0L GTDI
	Type		Eng ID# SP537 CYFS 12Y 2
Gap			0.028-0.031 In. (0.7-0.8 mm)
Torque			106 Inch Lbs. (12 N.m)
3.5L GTDI
	Type		CYFS 12YT 3
	Gap		0.81-0.97 mm (0.032-0.038 in)
	Torque		133 Inch Lbs. (15 N.m)
	3.5L Ti-VCT
		Type	CYFS 12F YT3
		Gap	0.051 in. (1.30 mm)
		Torque	133 Inch Lbs. (15 N.m)
Starting
Starter			SPECIFICATIONS
Torque			Starter Motor Stud Bolts: 48 Nm (35 lb-ft)
Wheel Alignment
Adjustment Specifications			SPECIFICATIONS
Torque			TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Wheel & Tire
Wheel Lug Nut Torque			All except Police Vehicles 100 Ft. Lbs. (135 N.m) Police Vehicles 110 Ft. Lbs. (149 N.m)