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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2005TAURUS SEL, 4D SEDANREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSTEERINGPOWER STEERINGSTEERING SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATIONSPECIFICATIONSGENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D Sedan
General Specifications
2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D SedanSECTION General Specifications
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Lubricants | |
| Motorcraft MERCON® Multi-Purpose (ATF) Transmission Fluid XT-2-QDX | MERCON® |
| Power Steering Gear | |
| Fluid capacity | 1.13 L (2.4 pt) |
| Turning effort | 2.27 kg (5 lb) |
| Turns lock-to-lock | 2.86 |
| Power Steering Purge Vacuum | |
| Vacuum | 68-85 kPa (20-25 in-hg) |
| Power Steering Pump | |
| Flow | 9.42 liters/minute (2.8 gpm) Fluid @ 74°-80° C (165°-175° F) Engine at idle |
| Pressure | 414 kPa (60 psi) Fluid @ 74°-80° C (165°-175° F) Engine at idle |
| Minimum capacity | 4.33 liters/minute (1.15 gpm) Fluid @ 74°-80° C (165°-175° F) Engine at idle Pressure at 5,102 kPa (750 psi) |
| Relief pressure | 9,653-10,549 kPa (1,400-1,530 psi) |
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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.