2011 Ford Taurus SEFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Fuel System - General Information: Specifications

MATERIAL

Item Specification Fill Capacity
Motorcraft® SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil
XO-5W20-QSP (US); Motorcraft® SAE 5W-20 Super Premium Motor Oil CXO-5W20-LSP12 (Canada); or equivalent
WSS-M2C930-A -
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

Item Specification
Fuel tank capacity (L-shaped fuel tank) 71.92L (19 gal)
Fuel tank capacity (saddle-type fuel tank) 71.92L (19 gal)
Fuel Pressure 
Constant pressure (Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO) and Key ON Engine Running (KOER)) 448 kPa (65 psi)
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Description Nm lb-ft
High pressure fuel tube-to-fuel injection pump flare nut 30 22
Factory Service Tools

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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.