The Ford Taurus, a groundbreaking vehicle introduced in 1986, redefined the mid-size sedan and station wagon segments in the American automotive market. Renowned for its aerodynamic styling and front-wheel-drive platform, the Taurus offered a spacious and comfortable interior, setting new standards for practicality and ride quality. Its innovative design and impressive sales success, including multiple Car and Driver 10Best awards and Motor Trend Car of the Year for 1986, solidified its position as a dominant force and a benchmark for competitors throughout its initial production years, covering 1986 through 1991. This comprehensive workshop service and repair manual provides extensive information for owners and technicians alike. It details all essential maintenance procedures, from routine oil changes and fluid checks to spark plug replacements and coolant services, alongside critical troubleshooting guides for diagnosing and resolving common issues. The manual covers every major system, including engine mechanicals, fuel and ignition systems, drivetrain, suspension, steering, brakes, and the electrical system, complete with detailed wiring diagrams and technical specifications. Its thorough approach ensures that maintaining and repairing the Ford Taurus from 1986 to 1991 can be performed with accuracy and confidence. 🏷️ Basic Information Identification Make: Ford Model: Taurus Generation: First Generation Body Style: Sedan (4-door), Station Wagon (5-door) Production Years Covered By Manual: 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991 👋 Introduction Market Position Segment: Mid-size sedan and station wagon Target Audience: Families, professionals, fleet buyers Competitive Analysis Key Competitors Era: Chevrolet Lumina, Buick LeSabre, Chrysler New Yorker, Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera Key Features Design Innovation: Aerodynamic styling, front-wheel drive (transaxle), spacious interior ('Cab-Forward' design influence) Practicality: Comfortable ride, practical wagon variant, good fuel economy for its class Sales Success: Hugely successful, revitalized Ford's passenger car lineup, best-selling American car for several years 📋 Manual Details Coverage Areas Manual Type: Complete Workshop Service and Repair Manual Language: English Format: Downloadable PDF Page Count: Comprehensive (typically over 2000 pages for this era of workshop manual) Scope: Covers all systems, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair procedures 📖 Manual Coverage Systems Covered Engine Mechanical: Engine removal/installation, cylinder head, valve train, pistons, connecting rods, crankshaft, lubrication system, cooling system, timing belts/chains Engine Performance: Fuel system (injection, carburetion for early models), ignition system, emission control systems, engine diagnostics Transmission Manual: Manual transmission (MTX) overhaul, clutch system, shift linkage Transmission Automatic: Automatic transaxle (AXOD, AX4S, AX4N for later models) overhaul, torque converter, valve body, hydraulic system, electronic controls Drivetrain: Front-wheel drive axle shafts, CV joints, differential service Suspension: Front and rear suspension components, struts, springs, control arms, bushings, wheel bearings Steering: Power steering system, steering rack/gearbox, steering column, tie rods Brakes: Front and rear disc brakes, drum brakes (rear), hydraulic system, ABS (if equipped), parking brake Electrical System: Battery, charging system (alternator), starting system (starter), lighting, fuses, relays, wiring diagrams Body And Chassis: Body panels, doors, hood, trunk, glass, interior trim, frame/unibody structure HVAC: Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system components, refrigerant service Procedures Included Maintenance: Oil changes, filter replacements, fluid checks and changes, tune-ups, belt and hose inspection/replacement Troubleshooting: Diagnostic procedures, symptom-based troubleshooting, error code interpretation (OBD-I) Repair: Component removal, installation, adjustment, and rebuilding for all major systems Diagnostics: Detailed diagnostic trees, testing procedures for sensors and actuators, ignition timing adjustment Specifications: Torque specifications, alignment data, electrical values, fluid capacities and types Technical Depth Depth: Comprehensive (covers everything from basic fluid changes to complete engine and transmission overhauls) Diagnostic Tools: Information on using specific diagnostic tools and equipment for the era (e.g., timing lights, multimeters, basic scan tools for OBD-I) Wiring Diagrams: Detailed electrical schematics for all vehicle systems 📊 Manual Specifications File Format File Type: PDF Searchability: Fully searchable text content Print Quality: High-resolution scans, suitable for printing Accessibility: Instant download Binding Type Binding: N/A (Digital Download) Paper Type Paper: N/A (Digital Download) ⚙️ Engine Specifications Primary Engine Engine Code 1986-1989: 4-cylinder Vulcan 2.3L (140 cu in) MPI - 86 hp @ 4600 rpm, 120 lb-ft @ 2800 rpm Engine Code 1986-1990: V6 Essex 2.5L (153 cu in) Multi-Port Fuel Injection (MPFI) - 100 hp @ 4600 rpm, 133 lb-ft @ 2800 rpm (for early models, replaced by 3.0L) Engine Code 1986-1995: V6 Vulcan 3.0L (182 cu in) MPI - 140 hp @ 4800 rpm, 170 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm (common engine) Engine Code 1988-1995: V6 SHO (Super High Output) 3.0L Yamaha V6 - 220 hp @ 6000 rpm, 200 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm (later increased to 3.2L) Performance Horsepower Range: 86 hp to 220 hp Torque Range: 120 lb-ft to 200 lb-ft Fuel System Injection Type: Multi-Port Fuel Injection (MPI) standard across most engines; Throttle Body Injection (TBI) on some early 4-cylinders Fuel Type: Unleaded Gasoline (87 octane recommended for Vulcan, higher for SHO) 🔧 Transmission Standard Transmission Type Standard: 4-speed Automatic Transaxle (AXOD, AX4S, AX4N for later models) Optional Transmission Type Optional: 5-speed Manual Transaxle (MTX) Features Drive Layout:...