PERFORMANCE/HANDLING
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July 2005
One-piece Bodyside Construction
EEC/OBD II
Stainless Steel Exhaust System
New Vehicle Limited Warranty
100,000-mile Scheduled Tune-up Interval
Roadside Assistance
QUALITY/RELIABILITY/DURABILITY
2006 Taurus
Quality/Reliability/Durability
Taurus is thoroughly tested. First Taurus engineers subject it to rigorous trials. Then Taurus faces the challenge of standing up to
just about anything owners and their families can dish out. No problem — Taurus was designed with quality and reliability in
mind. It passes the dependability test with flying colors.
Platinum-tipped Spark Plugs
• Last longer than conventional spark plugs
• Added convenience and reduced
service requirements — contribute to
100,000-mile scheduled tune-up intervals
(1)
• Regular fluid and filter changes are
still required
Engineering Insights
Taurus is a vehicle customers can trust. That’s because in
creating Taurus, trained reliability engineers defined and
met quality goals for 14 high-priority vehicle systems.
Taurus is tested to the extreme — from corrosion testing
with salt spray booths, to water spray jets that seek out
water leaks, to water ingestion testing that measures the
engine’s ability to resist stalling in extreme situations.
Selected Taurus vehicles coming off the assembly line go
through a comprehensive 30-mile test-drive, including a
water test and a review of sheet metal, paint, interior
trim and functional items.
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100,000-mile Scheduled Tune-up Interval —
under normal driving conditions with regular
fluid and filter changes
Roadside Assistance — includes the following
features:
• Available during Bumper-to-Bumper warranty
period
• Toll-free number is operational
24 hours a day, every day
• Customers can request services to change a
flat tire, jump-start a battery, unlock or tow the
vehicle, or deliver fuel
Reliability Specifics
Key Features
A Closer Look: Craftsmanship
Share this info with customers who want to know more:
Taurus is the first Ford vehicle to fully embrace the Assembly Plant
Quality Process, which focuses on 11 elements of craftsmanship
in stamping, structures and assembly plant processes.
Electronic Engine Control System (EEC/OBD II)
• Monitors and adjusts numerous powertrain functions
• Works in conjunction with the second-generation on-board diagnostics system
(OBD II), which monitors emissions and ensures compliance with federal
emissions standards
• Provides consistent, reliable performance
• Helps Service Technicians diagnose engine-related performance issues faster
One-piece Bodyside Construction —
provides a stiffer body structure and
minimizes the number of seams and
welds for better fit and finish
Electronic Engine Controls
(EEC/OBD II) — monitors and
adjusts numerous powertrain
functions (look below for more
information)
Stainless Steel Exhaust System —
resists corrosion for long-lasting
performance; saves time and
money in repairs over the life
of the vehicle
New Vehicle Limited Warranty —
3-year/36,000-mile bumper-to-
bumper coverage, includes tires
and 5-year/unlimited-mileage
Corrosion Perforation coverage
In a leading consumer magazine,
the 2004 Taurus was rated a
Recommended Buy.
(1) Under normal driving conditions with regular fluid and filter changes.
See vehicle Owner’s Guide.
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