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2018 Ford Taurus SHOFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Specifications Index
TAURUS POLICE INTERCEPTOR - SEDAN COMMON SPECIFICATIONS & PROCEDURES INDEX
| System | Specification/Procedure | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning | ||||
| Service | SPECIFICATIONS | |||
| Torque | SPECIFICATIONS | |||
| Axle Nut/Hub Nut | ||||
| Front | 258 Ft. Lbs (350 N.m) | |||
| Rear | 258 Ft. Lbs (350 N.m) | |||
| Battery | SPECIFICATIONS . | |||
| Brakes | ||||
| Bleeding Sequence | R/R, L/R, R/F, L/F BRAKE SYSTEM BLEEDING |
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| Disc Brakes w/Torque | ||||
| Front | Refer to the appropriate procedure in REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION | |||
| Rear | Refer to the appropriate procedure in REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION | |||
| Charging - Generator | ||||
| 2.0L GTDI | Refer to removal and installation in GENERATOR -- 2.0L GTDI 25 Nm (18 lb-ft) 15 Nm (133 lb-in) 17 Nm (150 lb-in) |
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| 3.5L GTDI, 3.5L Ti-VCT, 3.7L Ti-VCT | Refer to removal and installation in GENERATOR -- 3.5L GTDI, 3.5L TI-VCT, 3.7L TI-VCT Tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in) Tighten to 47 Nm (35 lb-ft) Tighten to 17 Nm (150 lb-in) |
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| Drive Belts | ||||
| Adjustment | ACCESSORY DRIVE | |||
| Belt Routing | ACCESSORY DRIVE | |||
| Engine Cooling | ||||
| General Service Specifications | SPECIFICATIONS | |||
| Radiator Cap Pressure | 14 psi (96 kPa) | |||
| Thermostat R & I | ||||
| 2.0L GTDI | THERMOSTAT HOUSING -- 2.0L GTDI | |||
| 3.5L GTDI | THERMOSTAT -- 3.5L GTDI | |||
| 3.5L Ti-VCT, 3.7L Ti-VCT | THERMOSTAT -- 3.5L TI-VCT, 3.7L TI-VCT and THERMOSTAT HOUSING -- 3.5L TI-VCT, 3.7L TI-VCT | |||
| Water Pump R & I | ||||
| 2.0L GTDI | COOLANT PUMP -- 2.0L GTDI | |||
| 3.5L GTDI | COOLANT PUMP -- 3.5L GTDI | |||
| 3.5L Ti-VCT, 3.7L Ti-VCT | COOLANT PUMP -- 3.5L TI-VCT, 3.7L TI-VCT | |||
| Engine Mechanical | ||||
| 2.0L GTDI | ||||
| Compression | SPECIFICATIONS | |||
| Oil pressure (hot @ 2, 000 rpm) | 200 kPa (29.01 psi) - 268 kPa (38.87 psi) | |||
| Overhaul | SPECIFICATIONS | |||
| Torque | SPECIFICATIONS | |||
| 3.5L Ti-VCT | ||||
| Compression | SPECIFICATIONS | |||
| Oil Pressure Minimum 30 psi @ 1, 500 rpm with engine at normal operating temperature | 14 Nm (124 lb-in) plus an additional 180 degrees (EOP switch) | |||
| Overhaul | SPECIFICATIONS | |||
| Torque | SPECIFICATIONS . | |||
| 3.5L GTDI | ||||
| Compression | SPECIFICATIONS | |||
| Oil Pressure Minimum 30 psi @ 1, 500 rpm with engine at normal operating temperature | 14 Nm (124 lb-in) plus an additional 180 degrees (EOP switch) | |||
| Overhaul | SPECIFICATIONS | |||
| Torque | SPECIFICATIONS | |||
| 3.7L Ti-VCT | ||||
| Compression | SPECIFICATIONS | |||
| Oil Pressure Minimum 30 psi @ 1, 500 rpm with engine at normal operating temperature | 14 Nm (124 lb-in) plus an additional 180 degrees (EOP switch) | |||
| Overhaul | SPECIFICATIONS | |||
| Torque | SPECIFICATIONS | |||
| Fluid Specifications | See FLUIDS under MAINTENANCE tab. From within Manager or Service Writer, click the "30/60/90 Interval" or "Maint." button. | |||
| Flywheel/Flex Plate Torque | ||||
| 2.0L GTDI | For tightening sequence, refer to FLEXPLATE Stage 1: Tighten to 50 Nm (37 lb-ft) Stage 2: Tighten to 80 Nm (50 lb-ft) Stage 3: Tighten to 112 Nm (83 lb-ft) |
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| 3.5L Ti-VCT | For tightening sequence, refer to FLEXPLATE 80 Nm (59 lb-ft) |
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| 3.5L GTDI | For tightening sequence, refer to FLEXPLATE 80 Nm (59 lb-ft) |
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| 3.7L Ti-VCT | For tightening sequence, refer to FLEXPLATE 80 Nm (59 lb-ft) |
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| Fuel System | ||||
| Fuel Filter Location | Located in fuel tank as part of the fuel pump module. | |||
| Fuel Filter R & I | FUEL PUMP MODULE | |||
| Pressure Release Procedure | FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE . | |||
| Pressure Specification | SPECIFICATIONS | |||
| Fuel Pressure Test Procedure | FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE TEST | |||
| Ignition | ||||
| Firing Order & Cylinder Identification | FIRING ORDER & CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION | |||
| Ignition Wires (Routing) | Coil on plug | |||
| Spark Plug | ||||
| 2.0L GTDI | ||||
| Type | CYFS 12Y PCT | |||
| Gap | 0.711 mm (0.028 in) - 0.787 mm (0.031 in) | |||
| Torque | 12 Nm (106 lb-in) | |||
| 3.5L Ti-VCT | ||||
| Type | CYFS 12 YT4 | |||
| Gap | 1.295 mm (0.051 in) | |||
| Torque | 133 Inch Lbs. (15 N.m) | |||
| 3.5L GTDI | ||||
| Type | CYFS 12 YT4 | |||
| Gap | 0.812 mm (0.032 in) - 0.965 mm (0.038 in) | |||
| Torque | 133 Inch Lbs. (15 N.m) | |||
| 3.7L Ti-VCT | ||||
| Type | CYFS 12F 5 | |||
| Gap | 1.295 mm (0.051 in) | |||
| Torque | 133 Inch Lbs. (15 N.m) | |||
| Starting | ||||
| Starter | SPECIFICATIONS | |||
| Torque | ||||
| 2.0L GTDI | Starter Motor Studbolts: 48 Nm (35 lb-ft) | |||
| 3.5L GTDI | Starter Motor Studbolts: 48 Nm (35 lb-ft) | |||
| 3.5L Ti-VCT | Starter Motor Studbolts: 48 Nm (35 lb-ft) | |||
| 3.7L Ti-VCT | Starter Motor Studbolts: 48 Nm (35 lb-ft) | |||
| Wheel Alignment | ||||
| Adjustment Specifications | ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS | |||
| Torque | TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS | |||
| Wheel & Tire | ||||
| Wheel Lug Nut Torque | All except Police Vehicles: 100 Ft. Lbs. (135 N.m) Police Vehicles: 110 Ft. Lbs. (149 N.m) |
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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.
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