Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
1987 Ford Taurus LX, 4D SedanFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Component Location Menu
COMPONENT LOCATIONS
| Component | Figure No. (Location) |
|---|---|
| A/C Clutch Cycle Pres Sw | 7 (C 29, B 30) |
| A/C Comp Clutch | 1-3 (B 4, B 9) |
| A/C Sel Sw (Manual) | 6-7 (B 28) |
| Alternator | 1-2 (D 4, F 4) |
| Alt Output Ctrl Rly | 1 (F 3) |
| Auto Lamp Rlys | 5-6 (B-C 23) |
| Auto Lamp time Ctrl Sw | 6-7 (A-B 28) |
| Back-Up Lts | 11 (D 48) |
| Battery | 1 (A 2) |
| Blower Mtr | 7 (A 29, 32) |
| Cig Ltr | 6, 8-9 (D 26, A 33) |
| Clock | 7-8 (A 33) |
| Courtesy/Dome Lts | 10 (A-C 43-45) |
| Cruise Ctrl Servo | 3-4 (A 14) |
| Cruise Ctrl Sws | 7-8 (B 33) |
| Defogger Switch | 7-8 (C-D 33) |
| Diag Warn Mod | 5 (A 19, C 19, E 19) |
| Door Ajar Sws | 11 (A-B 48) |
| Door Switches | 9-10 (A 42-44) |
| Dual Brake Warn Sw | 4-5 (B 18) |
| EATC Ctrl Head | 7 (A 30-32) |
| Elect Ctrl Assy (2.5L) | 2-3 (A-E 8-9) |
| Elect Ctrl Assy (3.0L) | 3 (A-E 13) |
| Elect Flasher | 4 (D 16) |
| Eng Compt Lt | 1 (F 2) |
| Front Door Ctsy Lts | 10 (C 43) |
| Fuel Pump | 2, 10 (E 5, E 10) |
| Fuse Block | 4 (C 16) |
| Glove Compt Lt | 10 (D 46) |
| Gear Sel Switch | 4-5 (B 18) |
| Heated W/Shield Ctrl Module | 6 (E-F 27) |
| Heater Sel Sw | 6-7 (A 28-29) |
| Hi-Level Stop Lts | 11 (E-F 48) |
| Horn Relay | 4 (D 17) |
| Ign Coil | 1-2 (C 4) |
| Ign Key Warn Sw | 3-4 (F 14, F 17) |
| Ign Module | 1-2 (B 4) |
| Ign Switch | 4-5 (A 16-18) |
| Illum Entry Timer | 10 (A-B 46) |
| Inst Clusters | 8-9 (A-F 34-37) |
| Inst Illum Lt | 6 (B-D 25-27) |
| Inst Pnl Dimmer Sw | 6 (A 26) |
| Integrated Ctrllr Module | 2-3 (B-E 5, B-E 9) |
| Interval Governor | 7 (F 29-30) |
| Keyless Entry Mod | 9-10 (E-F 42-43) |
| LCD Dimming Rly | 5-6 (C 23) |
| Left Frnt Door Sw | 10 (A 43) |
| License Lts | 11 (D 48) |
| Light Switch | 6 (A 25) |
| Lt Sensor Amp | 6 (A 27) |
| Low Oil Level Rly | 3-4 (D 14) |
| Low Wshr Fluid Sw | 8 (D 34, C 36) |
| Lumbar Seats | 9 (A 41) |
| Moon Roof | 9-10 (A-C 42) |
| Multi-Function Sw | 7 (D 32) |
| O2 Sensor | 2, 3 (F 6, F 11) |
| Park Brake Sw | 4-5 (B 18) |
| Pwr Antenna Sw | 9 (B 40-41) |
| Pwr Door Locks | 9 (D-F 38-39) |
| Pwr Mirror Sw | 9 (B-C 38) |
| Pwr Seat Sw | 9 (A-B 38-39) |
| Pwr Wdos | 9-10 (D-E 40-42) |
| Radio | 5-6 (D 23) |
| Radio Noise Cap | 1 (C 3) |
| Rear Wiper Circ Brkr | 9 (F 40) |
| Seat Belt Sw | 4 (F 15, F 16) |
| Speed Sensor | 2, 3 (A 7, A 12) |
| Starter Circ Brkr | 1 (A 3) |
| Starter Fus Links | 1 (A-B 2-3) |
| Starter Rly | 1 (A 3) |
| Stop Lt Sw | 7 (E 31, F 32, F 32) |
| Upshift Dimmer Rly | 3-4 (E 14) |
| Volt Regulator | 1-2 (E 4) |
| Warn Buzzer | 3-4 (F 14) |
| Warn Chime | 4 (F 15) |
| Washer Mtr | 1 (D 2) |
| Wdo Safety Rly | 9 (A 40-41) |
| Wiper Mtr | 1 (C 2) |
| Wiper/Washer Sw | 7 (E 29, F 29) |
Factory Service Tools
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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