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2005 Ford Taurus
3.0L 6-cyl Engine Code [2] Engine Code [2] Flex-fuel
153 bhp. @ 4900 rpm / Torque: 185 ft. lbs. @ 3950 rpm
12 Valves Overhead Valve
3.0L - V 6-cyl (2983 cc) Code: 992 (Flex-Fuel)
Compression Ratio: 9.7:1

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Product Cross Reference Guide: This product cross reference guide follows recommendations outlined in your owners manual and also reflects periodic service recommendation updates from the original equipment manufacturer for this particular model (2005 Ford Taurus with engine code [2]) show example...

For example, the manufacturer may have recommended 5W30 motor oil at the time of production (owners manual) & later revised the recommendation to 5W20. This guide will reflect latest recommendation by the manufacturer for this model. If there are no special instructions from the manufacturer, the owner can choose to follow either one of the recommendation without voiding warranty hide example.

Optional Equipment Listing This guide lists all available equipment options such as transmission options, differentials etc. for 2005 Ford Taurus with engine code [2] hide.
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 Operating Temperature Original equipment manufacturer (OEM) sometimes provide different product recommendations based on operating environment temperature for a given equipment. This product cross reference guide will list such recommendations based on OEM guidelines. Some OEM recommended viscosity pertaining to a specific temperature range may not be available from AMSOIL.

However, AMSOIL products recommended for another temperature range can be safely used because AMSOIL synthetic lubricants are engineered to provide exceptional performance for significantly broader temperature range when compared to conventional & or other brand synthetic oils. For more information on a lubricants cold temperature performance; please refer to "Pour Point" from "Technical Properties" table located at the bottom of each lubricant product page hide.
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  1. Engine Oil

    Grade 1  »  SEO15 [1]
    Maximum Performance Signature Series 5W-20 Synthetic Motor Oil (ALMQT)
    Performance Plus XL 5W-20 Synthetic Motor Oil (XLMQT)
    Performance OE 5W-20 Synthetic Motor Oil (OEMQT)
    All TEMPS  »  5W-20

  2. Automatic Transmission

    Automatic Transmission, 4F50N  »  MA5

    Signature Series Multi-Vehicle Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) (ATFQT)
    OE Multi-Vehicle Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid (OTFQT)

  3. Power Steering Fluid

    Power Steering Fluid  »  MA

    Signature Series Multi-Vehicle Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) (ATFQT)

    Power Steering Fluid  »  MA

    OE Multi-Vehicle Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid (OTFQT) [2]

  4. Brake Fluid

    Brake Fluid  »  HB

    DOT 3 and 4 Brake Fluid (BFLVCN) [3]

  5. Lubricants & Fluids Comments  »  [*]

    [1] If using E85 or M85 fuel, use AMSOIL oil of the appropriate
    viscosity for the OEM recommended drain interval. If E85
    or M85 fuel is not used, use AMSOIL oil of the appropriate
    viscosity and the extended drain interval recommended
    for that oil.
    [2] Per TSB 07-1-7 Mercon V can now be used to service power
    steering systems in which the original recommendation
    was Mercon
    [3] Motorcraft High Performance DOT 3 brake fluid, P/N PM-1-C
    or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSS-M6C65-A1.

  6. Capacities (Drive Train Fluids)

    Engine, with filter  »  4.3 liters [1]
    Cooling System, Initial Fill  »  11 liters
    Passenger Car & Light Truck Antifreeze & Coolant
    AMSOIL Antifreeze and Engine Coolant
    Automatic Transmission, 4F50N Initial Fill  »  Not Specified
    Automatic Transmission, Total Fill
    4 speed 4F50N  »  12.8 liters
    ANTPC ANT
    Capacities Comments
    [1] After refill check oil level.

  7. Chassis Lubrication

    W/O POL
    0 Fittings, 0 Plugs
    Police
    2 Fittings, 0 Plugs  »  LL

  8. Torque Specifications

    Oil Drain Plug  »  10 ft/lbs

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  1. Filters: Oil, Air, Cabin, Fuel, Transmission, Hydraulic & Crankcase

    Oil Filter 25, 000-Mile Ea Oil Filter (EAO34)  
    Oil Filter MANN Oil Filter (W71936)  
    Oil Filter WIX 51516 Oil Filter  
    Air Filter WIX 42385 Air Filter  
    Cabin Air Filter WIX 24773 Cabin Air Filter  
    Fuel Filter WIX 33097 Fuel Filter  
    Transmission Filter WIX 58822 Auto Tran Filter [1]
    Transmission Filter WIX 58815 Auto Tran Filter [2]

    Filter Comments
    [1] with Deep Pan
    [2] with Shallow Pan

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ALM 5W-20 Signature Series Synthetic Motor Oil (ALM)

The Top Tier of AMSOIL Synthetic Motor Oil. AMSOIL Signature Series Synthetic Motor Oil delivers extraordinary lubrication in all types of automotive gasoline engines. Engineered for enthusiasts seeking maximum protection and performance. Precision-f...
XLM 5W-20 Extended Life Synthetic Motor Oil (XLM)

• AMSOIL Extended-Life Synthetic Motor Oil has 37% more cleaning power 1 to help keep your engine running smoother, longer. • Protection Against LSPI • Save Time and Money with up to 20,000 Miles (32,000 km) Of Gu...
OEM 5W-20 OE Series Synthetic Motor Oil (OEM)

OE Synthetic Motor Oil is for mechanics and drivers seeking peace of mind protection and exceptional value in synthetic motor oil. It delivers 100 percent synthetic engine protection for advanced automotive technology, including turbochargers and dir...
ATF Signature Series Multi-Vehicle Synthetic ATF

AMSOIL Signature Series Multi-Vehicle Synthetic ATF is engineered to outperform conventional automatic transmission fluids and exceed the performance requirements of most North American, European and Asian vehicles. This sophisticated formulation pro...
OTF OE Multi-Vehicle Synthetic ATF

AMSOIL OE Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid provides passenger-car/light-truck transmissions excellent wear protection, sludge resistance and extreme-temperature performance throughout original equipment manufacturer (OEM)-recommended drain inte...
BFLV DOT 3 and 4 Synthetic Brake Fluid (BFLV)

*** This item is available for US customers only *** Brake fluid acts as a hydraulic fluid, transferring power and lubricating brake system components while also preventing corrosion. It must contend with extreme heat and the inevitable moi...
ANTPC Passenger Vehicle Antifreeze (ANTPC)

Ethylene Glycol 50/50 Pre-Mix Formulation AMSOIL Passenger Car/Light Truck Antifreeze & Coolant provides superior heat transfer and excellent protection against corrosion, freezing and boilover. It provides maximum protection in extreme temper...
ANT Antifreeze and Engine Coolant (ANT)

AMSOIL Antifreeze & Coolant (ANT) is a low-toxicity propylene glycol antifreeze formulated to provide benefits far beyond those found in today's conventional antifreeze and coolant products. This revolutionary formulation provides maximum antifre...
amsoil oil filter AMSOIL Ea Oil Filters

AMSOIL Ea Oil Filters feature synthetic nanofiber technology for maximum efficiency. Guaranteed for up to 15,000 miles or up to 25,000 miles, depending on application, when used with AMSOIL synthetic motor oil.
wix oil filter WIX Automotive, Light Truck & Racing Oil Filters

WIX Oil filters are made with full metal base plate for superior strength at the double seal & also feature a silicone anti-drainback valve. Glass enhanced media in WIX oil filters offers greater efficiency, capturing more 10 to 12 micron sized particles than other cellulose or synthetic blend medias.
wix air filter WIX Automotive, Light Truck & Racing Air Filters

WIX panel element air filters have a linear path through the filter for low airflow restriction & an exclusive pocket pleat for the filter media. Radial air filters are constructed of mesh screen on the inside wall diameter for element strength and media protection from backfire.
wix cabin filter WIX Cabin Air Filters

WIX offers high-efficiency cabin air filters for passenger cars, light trucks, heavy trucks, buses & off-highway vehicles. Trap & eliminate harmful microbes in the filter medium and reduce the opportunity for those microbes to be released into the air of vehicle occupants.
wix fuel filter WIX Automotive, Light Truck and Racing Fuel Filters

wix filterWIX Fuel Filters provide an unmatched fuel cleansing performance. They prevent pump wear, injector clogging, premature engine wear and help boost fuel efficiency. Offer quick, easy filter replacement, long life and the possibility of extended service intervals.
wix transmission filter WIX Automotive & Light Truck Transmission Filters

WIX Transmission Filters protect automatic transmissions against contaminants in the transmission fluid system. Proper filtration helps improve transmission life by minimizing wear and preventing sticking and scoring of sensitive shift control valves.

Maintenance Schedule as Provided by OEM Documentation

Sorry no maintenance schedule found for this vehicle

Service Bulletin as Provided by OEM & NHTSA

Bulletin Date:
2001-01-01		 Bulletin Number:
051115		 NHTSA Item Number:
10016806

Component Description: Electrical system.

Service Bulletin Summary: Dtcs p0760 and p0763-4f50n transaxle-vehicles built before 3/15/2005. This may be due to a shorted transaxle internal harness, caused by a sharp edge on the inside of the side cover casting. ( nhtsa item number - 10016806 ).
Bulletin Date:
2001-01-01		 Bulletin Number:
05145		 NHTSA Item Number:
10016808

Component Description: Power train:driveline.

Service Bulletin Summary: Erratic fluid level reading on transaxle dipstick-leaks-4f50n, ax4n, ax4s transaxle. ( nhtsa item number - 10016808 ).
Bulletin Date:
2001-01-01		 Bulletin Number:
051113		 NHTSA Item Number:
10016815

Component Description: Engine and engine cooling:engine.

Service Bulletin Summary: Various driveability conditions-3. 0l 2v and flex fuel engine. ( nhtsa item number - 10016815 ).
Bulletin Date:
2001-01-01		 Bulletin Number:
19087		 NHTSA Item Number:
10019807

Component Description: Digital instrument panel.

Service Bulletin Summary: Tenths digit not displayed on odometer after 10,000 miles/kilometers. ( nhtsa item number - 10019807 ).
Bulletin Date:
2001-01-01		 Bulletin Number:
0751		 NHTSA Item Number:
10021460

Component Description: Engine and engine cooling:engine.

Service Bulletin Summary: 3. 0l 4v - mil on - with multiple coil dtc codes. ( nhtsa item number - 10021460 ).
Bulletin Date:
2004-02-01		 Bulletin Number:
17551		 NHTSA Item Number:
10008117

Component Description: Electrical system.

Service Bulletin Summary: Air bag system warning light on with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) b1884. ( nhtsa item number - 10008117 ).
Bulletin Date:
2004-08-01		 Bulletin Number:
17358		 NHTSA Item Number:
10008183

Component Description: Power train.

Service Bulletin Summary: Groan/buzz/vibration when the gear selector is in park with the vehicle parked on an incline. ( nhtsa item number - 10008183 ).
Bulletin Date:
2004-08-01		 Bulletin Number:
031404		 NHTSA Item Number:
10011162

Component Description: Engine and engine cooling:engine.

Service Bulletin Summary: Engine misfire or running - coil on plug (cop) ignition systems - wds cop kit diagnostic tips. To include various 2005 models. ( nhtsa item number - 10011162 ).
Bulletin Date:
2004-09-01		 Bulletin Number:
041512		 NHTSA Item Number:
10011157

Component Description: Power train.

Service Bulletin Summary: 4f50n transaxle no 1-2 upshift and diagnositc trouble code p0732. ( nhtsa item number - 10011157 ).
Bulletin Date:
2004-12-01		 Bulletin Number:
04224		 NHTSA Item Number:
10013397

Component Description: Engine and engine cooling.

Service Bulletin Summary: Acceleration pedal vibration. ( nhtsa item number - 10013397 ).
Bulletin Date:
2004-12-01		 Bulletin Number:
04189		 NHTSA Item Number:
10014062

Component Description: Visibility:defroster/defogger system:rear window.

Service Bulletin Summary: Rear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair. ( nhtsa item number - 10014062 ).
Bulletin Date:
2004-12-01		 Bulletin Number:
042107		 NHTSA Item Number:
10014086

Component Description: Power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm).

Service Bulletin Summary: General (pcm) power train control module programming procedures. ( nhtsa item number - 10014086 ).
Bulletin Date:
2004-12-01		 Bulletin Number:
042512		 NHTSA Item Number:
10014264

Component Description: Electrical system:battery.

Service Bulletin Summary: No crank - battery discharged on 3. 0l 4v engine. ( nhtsa item number - 10014264 ).
Bulletin Date:
2004-12-01		 Bulletin Number:
042616		 NHTSA Item Number:
10014310

Component Description: Structure.

Service Bulletin Summary: Weld bonding procedure. ( nhtsa item number - 10014310 ).
Bulletin Date:
2005-02-01		 Bulletin Number:
0529		 NHTSA Item Number:
10012942

Component Description: Engine and engine cooling:engine.

Service Bulletin Summary: Hard start, excessive oil pressure, oil leaks at oil filter o-ring on 3. 0l 2v engines build dates 9/27/2004 and 9/28/2004 only. ( nhtsa item number - 10012942 ).
Bulletin Date:
2005-02-01		 Bulletin Number:
05310		 NHTSA Item Number:
10012954

Component Description: Seat belts.

Service Bulletin Summary: Safety belt web stop button service. ( nhtsa item number - 10012954 ).
Bulletin Date:
2005-03-01		 Bulletin Number:
18471		 NHTSA Item Number:
10014663

Component Description: Equipment.

Service Bulletin Summary: Rke inoperative. ( nhtsa item number - 10014663 ).
Bulletin Date:
2005-04-01		 Bulletin Number:
18583		 NHTSA Item Number:
10017886

Component Description: Engine and engine cooling.

Service Bulletin Summary: No start/hard start/rough running during cold weather - incorrect seasonal fuel blend. ( nhtsa item number - 10017886 ).
Bulletin Date:
2005-05-01		 Bulletin Number:
18614		 NHTSA Item Number:
10017916

Component Description: Engine and engine cooling.

Service Bulletin Summary: Surge, idle roll, rough idle only when the engine cooling fans are operating. ( nhtsa item number - 10017916 ).
Bulletin Date:
2005-06-01		 Bulletin Number:
042421		 NHTSA Item Number:
10014138

Component Description: Seat belts:front:retractor.

Service Bulletin Summary: Safety belt retraction speed. ( nhtsa item number - 10014138 ).
Bulletin Date:
2005-11-01		 Bulletin Number:
05224		 NHTSA Item Number:
10018738

Component Description: Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch.

Service Bulletin Summary: Power lock concerns - service tip. ( nhtsa item number - 10018738 ).
Bulletin Date:
2005-11-01		 Bulletin Number:
05227		 NHTSA Item Number:
10018742

Component Description: Visibility:power window devices and controls.

Service Bulletin Summary: Power window concerns - service tip. ( nhtsa item number - 10018742 ).
Bulletin Date:
2005-11-01		 Bulletin Number:
041601		 NHTSA Item Number:
10018745

Component Description: Engine and engine cooling.

Service Bulletin Summary: Wds cop kit diagnostic tip - coil on plug (cop) ignition systems - engine misfire or rough running. ( nhtsa item number - 10018745 ).
Bulletin Date:
2005-11-01		 Bulletin Number:
052218		 NHTSA Item Number:
10018749

Component Description: Engine and engine cooling.

Service Bulletin Summary: Spark knock, hesitation above 3000 rpm, loss of power, misfire, and possible engine damage due to detonation and pre-ignition - 3. 0l-2v vulcan gas/ffv. ( nhtsa item number - 10018749 ).
Bulletin Date:
2006-01-01		 Bulletin Number:
04208		 NHTSA Item Number:
10019382

Component Description: Engine and engine cooling:engine.

Service Bulletin Summary: Camshaft tick noise - 3. 0l 4v engine only. ( nhtsa item number - 10019382 ).
Bulletin Date:
2006-01-01		 Bulletin Number:
0655		 NHTSA Item Number:
10019913

Component Description: Electrical system:starter assembly.

Service Bulletin Summary: Flex fuel - long crank/hard start. ( nhtsa item number - 10019913 ).
Bulletin Date:
2006-12-01		 Bulletin Number:
0607		 NHTSA Item Number:
10022203

Component Description: Power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm).

Service Bulletin Summary: Extended warranty coverage for vehicles with hard start when operating on e85 fuel, powertrain control module (pcm) calibration. Warranty extended for 10 years or 100,000 miles which ever comes first. Sample consumer letter attached. ( nhtsa item number - 10022203 ).

Recall Data Provided by NHTSA

#
1		 Make(s):
FORD, LINCOLN, MERCURY		 Model(s):
CONTINENTAL, MARK VIII, SABLE, TAURUS, TAURUS SHO		 Year(s):
1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
Manufacturer:
Robert Bosch LLC		 NHTSA ID:
16E026000		 Recall Date:
April 1st, 2016		 Units Affected:
49,635

Affected Component: Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:pads.

Summary: Bosch brake components llc (bosch) is recalling certain aftermarket replacement front brake pads, models bosch quietcast bc598 and bp765, bosch blue be598 and be598h, prostop pd598 and pd765m, duralast gold dg598, duralast mkd598, stop master st598, ultrastop ult598, ultralife mx598 and mx765, brakebest mkd765, and prostop platinum pgd598. These brake pads, manufactured october 1, 2014, to october 31, 2015 are intended for use on 2001-2007 ford taurus, 2001-2005 mercury sable, 1995-1999 ford taurus sho, 1995-2002 lincoln continental, and 1993-1998 lincoln mark viii vehicles. The brake pad shim may shift out of position causing the shim to contact the brake disc resulting in damage to the disc. .

Conequence: A damaged or broken brake disc may reduce a vehicle's braking power, increasing the risk of a crash. .

Remedy: Bosch will instruct the owners how to have the affected brake pads replaced, free of charge. The recall began on may 26, 2016. Owners may contact bosch customer service at 1-888-715-3616. .

Notes: Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153).

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