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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2005TAURUS SEL, 4D SEDANREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 626 (INSTRUMENT CLUSTER)
2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D Sedan
Section 626 (Instrument Cluster)
2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D SedanSECTION Section 626 (Instrument Cluster)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Milan, 2006 Lincoln Zephyr, and 2006 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Description And Operation
- Diagnosis And Testing
- Instrument Cluster
- Notes
- Principles of Operation
- Gauges
- Indicators
- Charging System Warning Indicator
- BRAKE Warning Indicator
- Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Warning Indicator
- Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
- Air Bag Warning Indicator
- Safety Belt Warning Indicator
- Low Fuel Warning Indicator (if equipped)
- Low Oil Pressure Warning Indicator
- Door Ajar Indicator
- Traction Assist Indicator
- Turn Signal/Hazard Indicators
- High Beam Indicator
- Speed Control Indicator
- Powertrain Malfunction (Wrench) Warning Indicator
- Check Fuel Cap Warning Indicator
- Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) Warning Indicator
- Inspection and Verification
- Symptom Chart
- Pinpoint Tests
- Pinpoint Test A: No Communication With The Instrument Cluster
- Pinpoint Test B: Incorrect Fuel Gauge Indication
- Pinpoint Test C: Incorrect Temperature Gauge Indication
- Pinpoint Test D: The Tachometer Is Inoperative
- Pinpoint Test E: The Speedometer/Odometer Is Inoperative
- Pinpoint Test F: The Low Fuel Warning Indicator Is Never/Always On (if equipped)
- Pinpoint Test G: The Safety Belt Warning Indicator Is Never/Always On
- Pinpoint Test H: The Check Fuel Cap Warning Indicator Is Never/Always On
- Pinpoint Test I: The Brake Warning Indicator Is Never On
- Pinpoint Test J: The Charging System Warning Indicator Is Never/Always On
- Pinpoint Test K: The High Beam Indicator Is Never/Always On
- Pinpoint Test L: The LH Turn Signal Indicator Is Never/Always On
- Pinpoint Test M: The RH Turn Signal Indicator Is Never/Always On
- Pinpoint Test N: The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Warning Indicator Is Never/Always On
- Pinpoint Test O: The Low Oil Pressure Warning Indicator Is Never/Always On
- Pinpoint Test P: The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Is Never/Always On
- Pinpoint Test Q: The Air Bag Warning Indicator Is Never/Always On
- Pinpoint Test R: The Speed Control Indicator Is Never/Always On
- Pinpoint Test S: The Powertrain Malfunction (Wrench) Warning Indicator is Never/Always On
- Pinpoint Test T: The Door Ajar Warning Indicator Is Never/Always On
- Pinpoint Test U: The Traction Assist Indicator Is Never/Always On
- Pinpoint Test V: The Instrument Cluster Is Inoperative
- Pinpoint Test W: Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) B2844 Ignition Fault
- Pinpoint Test X: The Brake Warning Indicator Is Always On
- Instrument Cluster
- Removal And Installation
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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.