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)
RENDER: 1.0x

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  • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
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  • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
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