Scheduled maintenance guide – FORD 2011 Taurus v.2 User Manual

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Extensive idling and/or low-speed driving for long distances as in heavy

commercial use such as delivery, taxi, patrol car or livery

As required – Change engine oil and filter as indicated by message

center and perform services listed in the Normal
Scheduled Maintenance chart (except Fiesta)

Inspect frequently, service as

required

– Replace cabin air filter (if equipped)

– Replace engine air filter

Every 300 hours of engine

operation*

– Change engine oil and filter (Fiesta)

Every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) – Change automatic transmission fluid (except Fiesta and

vehicles equipped with a 6R80 transmission)

Every 60,000 miles (96,000 km) – Replace spark plugs

* Engine hour meter installation is recommended for these operating
conditions.

Perform the services noted in the preceding table at the specified
time/mileage (km) period either within 3,000 miles (4,800 km) of the
OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message appearing in the message center or
when the time/mileage (km) reading indicates service is due.

Example #1: The OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message comes on at
28,751 miles (46,270 km); perform the 30,000 mile (48,000 km)
automatic transmission fluid replacement.

Example #2: The OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message has not come on
but the odometer reads 30,000 miles (48,000 km); perform the engine air
filter replacement. (i.e., Intelligent Oil Life Monitor™ was reset at
25,000 miles [40,000 km].)

Scheduled Maintenance Guide

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2011 Taurus
Owners Guide, 2nd Printing
USA
(fus)

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