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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2005TAURUS SEL, 4D SEDANREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1508 (BRAKE SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION)DESCRIPTION AND OPERATIONBRAKE SYSTEMNOTES
2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D Sedan
Brake System: Notes
2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D SedanSECTION Notes
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The brake system has the following components:
- Brake master cylinder and fluid reservoir
- Cable/caliper actuated parking brake system
- Clevis pin
- Electric vacuum pump (hybrid vehicles)
- Fixed position brake pedal (non-hybrid vehicles)
- Fixed position brake pedal with integrated brake-by-wire system (hybrid vehicles)
- Four-wheel ABS
- Front and rear disc brake systems
- Vacuum-assisted power brake booster (non-hybrid vehicles)
- Vacuum-assisted active booster (hybrid vehicles)
- Red brake light indicator
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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.