FORD 2002 Taurus v.3 - Manual (Page 224)

Follow these guidelines when using snow tires and chains:
• Use only cable type chains offered by Ford as an accessory or
equivalent. SAE class “S” or other conventional link type chains may
cause damage to the vehicle’s wheel house and/or body.
• Install cable chains securely, verifying that the cables do not touch any
wiring, brake lines or fuel lines.
• Drive cautiously. If you hear the cables rub or bang against your
vehicle, stop and re-tighten the cables. If this does not work, remove
the cables to prevent damage to your vehicle.
• If possible, avoid fully loading your vehicle.
• Remove the tire cables when they are no longer needed. Do not use
tire cables on dry roads.
• The suspension insulation and bumpers will help prevent vehicle
damage. Do not remove these components from your vehicle when
using snow tires and cables.
• Do not exceed 48 km/h (30 mph) with tire cables on your vehicle.
MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS
Component 3.0L V6 Vulcan
engine 3.0L FFV V6
engine 3.0L DOHC V6
Duratec engine
Air filter
element
1
FA-1683 FA-1683 FA-1683
Fuel filter FG-1006 FG-1006 FG-1006
Battery
(standard) BXT-36R BXT-36R BXT-36R
Battery
(optional) BXT-36R N/A N/A
Oil filter FL-400-S FL-400-S FL-820-S
PCV valve EV-228 EV-228 EV-243
Spark plugs 2 AWSF-32PP 3 AGSF-22PP 3 AWSF-32F
1 Do not use oil-impregnated air filter elements. Failure to use the correct
air filter element may result in severe engine damage. The customer
warranty may be voided for any damage to the engine if the correct air
filter element is not used.
2 Refer to Vehicle Emissions Control Information (VECI) decal for spark
plug gap information.
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