Vehicle electrical equipment Ford Taurus 1 and 2

General information
Warning: To prevent short circuits, fire, and personal injury, always disconnect the cable from the negative battery terminal before checking, servicing, or replacing...

Diagnostics of malfunctions of electrical equipment
To help identify defects in the electrical target, wiring diagrams are provided at the end of the book. Wiring color codes When understanding wire diagrams, use the...

Connectors — general information
Always disengage the tab locks before attempting to disconnect female connectors. There are many designs of reed locks (see picture). The lock can usually be opened with...

Fuses — general information
In this vehicle, the electrical circuits are protected by a combination of fuses, fuses, and circuit breakers. The fuse panel is located at the left end of the dashboard...

Fusible connecting links — general information
Some chains are protected by fusible links. They are used where there are normally no fuses, such as in a starter circuit (see picture). If such a chain fails, look for...

Circuit breakers — general information
Circuit breakers protect various accessories such as windshield wiper, horn, cigarette lighter, etc. Circuit breakers are located in the fuse box (see picture). 6.1. The...

Replacing the multifunction switch
Replacing the multi-function switch - flashing turn signal / alarm / headlight low-high beam switch / flashing high beam. 1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. 2. On...

Replacing the blocking (locking) cylinder of the ignition key
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. 2. Turn the key to position "included". 3. Insert a 3.2 mm puller into the hole in the molded body around the lock cylinder...

Replacement switch and wiper motor
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Switch Windshield wiper 2. The wiper/washer switch is included in the multi-function switch assembly. IN section 7 see...

Replacing the turn signal and emergency breaker
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. 2. The hazard and turn signal combination box is located below the left side of the dashboard, above the fuse panel (see...

Replacing the headlight switch and dimmer / rheostat
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Headlight switch 2. Remove the decorative panel of the instrument cluster ( chapter 11 ). 3. Unscrew the fixing screws of the...

Headlights — removal and installation
Warning: These models use halogen bulbs with pressurized gas inside. Lamps may break if scratched or dropped. Protect your eyes and handle the lamps very carefully, if...

Lamp replacement
Front lights 1. On these models, the front lamps are located in a common housing for a combination of different lights. Parking/turn signal in Taurus model 2. Through...

Radio and speakers — removal and installation
Radio 1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. 2. Remove the central decorative panel of the dashboard ( chapter 11 ). 3. Unscrew the locking screws (see picture). 4....

Checking and replacing the radio antenna
Resistance test 1. After installing the antenna wire on the car and disconnecting the radio cable, check the antenna at the indicated points using an ohmmeter (see...

Dashboard — removal and installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. 2. Remove the steering column opening cover. 3. Remove the two compression nuts on the side of the heater/air conditioner...

Instrument block — removal and installation
Note: This procedure applies to analog and digital instrument clusters. 1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. 2. On tilt steering models, lower the steering column...

Repair and replacement of the rear window heater and switch
Rear window defroster switch 1. The rear window defroster switch is located on the left trim panel or instrument panel. To check, disconnect the decorative panel from...

Sound signal — check and replacement
Examination 1. If the buzzer does not work, check first. that the support bolt is securely fastened. Lead to the signal one connecting wire from the support bracket bolt...

Checking the cruise control system
1. Due to the complexity of the cruise control system and the need for special tools and equipment, this procedure is not included in this publication. 2. Unscrew two...

Electrical circuits
Wiring color codes (primary colors) black VC brown BR reddish brown T red R pink RK orange ABOUT yellow Y dark green DG light green LG blue DB blue LB purple R grey GY...