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.
2000 Ford Taurus SELFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Electrical Component Locator: Connectors
CONNECTORS
| Component | Component Location |
|---|---|
| C110 (Black, 8 Pin) | Behind left headlight. |
| C133 (Black, 2 Pin) | Right rear side of engine compartment. See Figure . |
| C139 (Black, 8 Pin) | Behind right headlight. |
| C140 (42 Pin) | Top left rear of engine compartment. |
| C145 | Left side of front fender. |
| C211 (Black, 42 Pin) | At left "A"pillar, near generic electronic module. |
| C212 (16 Pin) | At right "A" pillar. |
| C214 (Gray, 4 Pin) | At right "A" pillar. |
| C219 (16 Pin) | Behind dash, near air conditioning/heating control unit. |
| C260 (6 Pin) | Behind left side dash. |
| C263 (38 Pin) | Left side of dash, behind instrument cluster. |
| C264 (42 Pin) | Left side of dash, behind instrument cluster. |
| C265 (3 Pin) | Left side of dash, behind instrument cluster. |
| C291 (2 Pin) | In center console. |
| C313 (10 Pin) | Under driver's seat. |
| C314 (2 Pin) | Under driver's seat. |
| C315 (10 Pin) | Under passenger's seat. |
| C316 (2 Pin) | Under passenger's seat. |
| C327 (3 Pin) | Left side of luggage compartment, behind lining. |
| C328 (4 Pin) | Under driver's seat. |
| C339 (12 Pin) | Under center console. |
| C340 (3 Pin) | Under center console. |
| C406 (3 Pin) | Right side of luggage compartment, behind lining. |
| C408 (Gray, 6 Pin) | Left side of luggage compartment, behind lining. |
| C410 (8 Pin) | Rear of vehicle, in decklid. |
| C411 (6 Pin) | Right side of luggage compartment, behind lining. |
| C423 (4 Pin) | Right rear side of luggage compartment, behind lining. |
| C431 (Black, 8 Pin) | Rear center of vehicle underbody. |
| C432 (Black, 2 Pin) | Rear center of vehicle underbody. |
| C438 (2 Pin) | Right side of luggage compartment, behind lining. |
| C465 (10 Pin) | Right side of luggage compartment, behind lining. |
| C510 (56 Pin) | In front center of driver's door. |
| C710 (10 Pin) | Bottom of left "C" pillar. |
| C810 (10 Pin) | Bottom of right "C" pillar. |
| C919 (4 Pin) | Top of right "A" pillar. |
| C922 (Gray, 4 Pin) | Top of right "A" pillar. |
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.