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2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D Sedan
General Specifications
2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D SedanSECTION General Specifications
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Mercury Mariner and 2010 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Ball Joint Deflection | |
| Lower | 0-0.2 mm (0-0.008 in) |
| Front Ride Height | |
| All vehicles | 3.3 mm (0.129 in) ± 8 mm (0.314 in) |
| Rear Ride Height | |
| All vehicles except Hybrid | 94.8 mm (3.732 in) ± 8 mm (0.314 in) |
| Hybrid vehicles | 88 mm (3.464 in) ± 8 mm (0.314 in) |
| Side-to-Side Lean (All Vehicles) | |
| Front | 0 mm (0 in) ± 10 mm (0.393 in) |
| Rear | 0 mm (0 in) ± 10 mm (0.393 in) |
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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.