2009 Ford Taurus Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 295

Maintenance and Specifications MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS Component Engine air filter element Battery Oil filter PCV valve Spark plugs 1 3.5L V6 Engine FA-1884 BXT-59 FL-400-S or FL-500-S3 1 2 The PCV valve is a critical emission component. It is one of the items listed in the scheduled maintenance information and is essential to the life and performance of your vehicle and to its emissions system. For PCV valve replacement, see your authorized dealer. Refer to scheduled maintenance information for the appropriate intervals for changing the PCV valve. Replace the PCV valve with one that meets Ford material and design specifications for your vehicle, such as a Motorcraft or equivalent replacement part. The customer warranty may be void for any damage to the emissions system if such a PCV valve is not used. 2 For spark plug replacement, see your authorized dealer. Refer to scheduled maintenance information for the appropriate intervals for changing the spark plugs. Replace the spark plugs with ones that meet Ford material and design specifications for your vehicle, such as Motorcraft or equivalent replacement parts. The customer warranty may be void for any damage to the engine if such spark plugs are not used. 3 When replacing the oil filter, note the part number on the oil filter being replaced. 295