Service and repair manuals for 34 model years of the Ford Taurus, 1986 to 2019. Each manual is matched to one exact year — the specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Ford published for that year's engine and trim, not values carried across the whole production run.
Engines across the range: 2.5L I4 — OHV · 3.0L V6 — 182 cu in, OHV · 3.8L V6 — OHV · 3.0L V6 — 182 cu in, DOHC · 3.2L V6 — DOHC · 3.4L V8 — DOHC · 3.0L V6 — 181 cu in, DOHC · 3.5L V6 — 213 cu in, DOHC · 3.5L V6 — 213 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged · 2.0L I4 — 122 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged.
Federal safety record, all years: 96 recalls, 23,900 owner complaints and 2,659 technical service bulletins are logged for the Taurus. Refreshed 2026-08-21.
01 / Model yearsChoose your Taurus year
| Year | Price | Recalls | Engines | Trims | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $55.99 | 2 | 3.5L V6; 3.5L V6 | SEL Sedan 4-Door · SE Sedan 4-Door · Limited Sedan 4-Door · SHO Sedan 4-Door | details → |
| 2018 | $55.99 | 3 | 3.5L V6; 3.5L V6 | SEL Sedan 4-Door · SE Sedan 4-Door · Limited Sedan 4-Door · SHO Sedan 4-Door | details → |
| 2017 | $42.99 | 2 | 3.5L V6; 2.0L I4; 3.5L V6 | SEL Sedan 4-Door · SE Sedan 4-Door · Limited Sedan 4-Door · SHO Sedan 4-Door | details → |
| 2016 | $42.99 | 4 | 3.5L V6; 2.0L I4; 3.5L V6 | SEL Sedan 4-Door · SE Sedan 4-Door · Limited Sedan 4-Door · SHO Sedan 4-Door | details → |
| 2015 | $42.99 | 4 | 3.5L V6; 2.0L I4; 3.5L V6 | SEL Sedan 4-Door · SE Sedan 4-Door · Limited Sedan 4-Door · SHO Sedan 4-Door | details → |
| 2014 | $42.99 | 3 | 3.5L V6; 2.0L I4; 3.5L V6 | SEL Sedan 4-Door · SE Sedan 4-Door · Limited Sedan 4-Door · SHO Sedan 4-Door | details → |
| 2013 | $42.99 | 5 | 3.5L V6; 2.0L I4; 3.5L V6 | SEL Sedan 4-Door · SE Sedan 4-Door · Limited Sedan 4-Door · SHO Sedan 4-Door | details → |
| 2012 | $42.99 | 2 | 3.5L V6; 3.5L V6 | SEL Sedan 4-Door · SE Sedan 4-Door · Limited Sedan 4-Door · SHO Sedan 4-Door | details → |
| 2011 | $42.99 | 1 | 3.5L V6; 3.5L V6 | SEL Sedan 4-Door · SE Sedan 4-Door · Limited Sedan 4-Door · SHO Sedan 4-Door | details → |
| 2010 | $42.99 | 1 | 3.5L V6; 3.5L V6 | SEL Sedan 4-Door · SE Sedan 4-Door · Limited Sedan 4-Door · SHO Sedan 4-Door | details → |
| 2009 | $42.99 | — | 3.5L V6 | SEL Sedan 4-Door · SE Sedan 4-Door · Limited Sedan 4-Door | select |
| 2008 | $42.99 | 1 | 3.5L V6 | SEL Sedan 4-Door · Limited Sedan 4-Door | details → |
| 2007 | $42.99 | 1 | 3.0L V6 | SEL Sedan 4-Door · SE Sedan 4-Door | details → |
| 2006 | $42.99 | 2 | 3.0L V6 | SEL Sedan 4-Door · SE Sedan 4-Door | details → |
| 2005 | $42.99 | 1 | 3.0L V6; 3.0L V6 | SE Wagon 4-Door · SEL Sedan 4-Door · SEL Wagon 4-Door · SE Sedan 4-Door | details → |
| 2004 | $42.99 | 2 | 3.0L V6; 3.0L V6 | SE Wagon 4-Door · SEL Sedan 4-Door · SEL Wagon 4-Door · SE Sedan 4-Door +2 | details → |
| 2003 | $42.99 | 4 | 3.0L V6; 3.0L V6 | SE Comfort Sedan 4-Door · SE Wagon 4-Door · SE Comfort Wagon 4-Door · SEL Sedan 4-Door +4 | details → |
| 2002 | $42.99 | 3 | 3.0L V6; 3.0L V6 | SE Wagon 4-Door · SEL Sedan 4-Door · SEL Wagon 4-Door · SE Sedan 4-Door +2 | details → |
| 2001 | $42.99 | 4 | 3.0L V6; 3.0L V6 | SE Wagon 4-Door · SEL Sedan 4-Door · SE Sedan 4-Door · LX Sedan 4-Door +1 | details → |
| 2000 | $42.99 | 3 | 3.0L V6; 3.0L V6 | SE Comfort Sedan 4-Door · SVG Sedan 4-Door · SE Wagon 4-Door · SE Comfort Wagon 4-Door +4 | details → |
| 1999 | $42.99 | 2 | 3.0L V6; 3.0L V6; 3.4L V8 | SE Wagon 4-Door · SE Sedan 4-Door · SHO Sedan 4-Door · LX Sedan 4-Door | details → |
| 1998 | $42.99 | 1 | 3.0L V6; 3.0L V6; 3.4L V8 | SE Comfort Sedan 4-Door · SE Wagon 4-Door · SE Comfort Wagon 4-Door · SE Sedan 4-Door +2 | details → |
| 1997 | $42.99 | 1 | 3.0L V6; 3.4L V8; 3.0L V6 | GL Sedan 4-Door · GL Wagon 4-Door · G Sedan 4-Door · SHO Sedan 4-Door +2 | details → |
| 1996 | $42.99 | 1 | 3.0L V6; 3.4L V8; 3.0L V6 | GL Sedan 4-Door · GL Wagon 4-Door · G Sedan 4-Door · SHO Sedan 4-Door +2 | details → |
| 1995 | $42.99 | 6 | 3.0L V6; 3.8L V6; 3.0L V6; 3.2L V6 | GL Sedan 4-Door · GL Wagon 4-Door · SE Sedan 4-Door · SHO Sedan 4-Door +2 | details → |
| 1994 | $42.99 | 5 | 3.0L V6; 3.8L V6; 3.0L V6; 3.2L V6 | GL Sedan 4-Door · GL Wagon 4-Door · SHO Sedan 4-Door · LX Sedan 4-Door +1 | details → |
| 1993 | $42.99 | 2 | 3.0L V6; 3.8L V6; 3.0L V6; 3.2L V6 | GL Sedan 4-Door · GL Wagon 4-Door · SHO Sedan 4-Door · LX Sedan 4-Door +1 | details → |
| 1992 | $42.99 | 6 | 3.0L V6; 3.8L V6; 3.0L V6 | GL Sedan 4-Door · GL Wagon 4-Door · L Sedan 4-Door · L Wagon 4-Door +3 | details → |
| 1991 | $42.99 | 5 | 2.5L I4; 3.0L V6; 3.8L V6; 3.0L V6 | GL Sedan 4-Door · Base Sedan 4-Door · GL Wagon 4-Door · L Sedan 4-Door +4 | details → |
| 1990 | $42.99 | 1 | 2.5L I4; 3.0L V6; 3.8L V6; 3.0L V6 | GL Sedan 4-Door · Base Sedan 4-Door · GL Wagon 4-Door · L Sedan 4-Door +4 | details → |
| 1989 | $42.99 | 7 | 2.5L I4; 3.0L V6; 3.8L V6; 3.0L V6 | GL Sedan 4-Door · Base Sedan 4-Door · GL Wagon 4-Door · L Sedan 4-Door +4 | details → |
| 1988 | $42.99 | 1 | 2.5L I4; 3.0L V6; 3.8L V6 | MT5 Sedan 4-Door · GL Sedan 4-Door · Base Sedan 4-Door · GL Wagon 4-Door +4 | details → |
| 1987 | $42.99 | 5 | 2.5L I4; 3.0L V6 | MT5 Sedan 4-Door · GL Sedan 4-Door · MT5 Wagon 4-Door · GL Wagon 4-Door +4 | details → |
| 1986 | $42.99 | 5 | 2.5L I4; 3.0L V6 | MT5 Sedan 4-Door · GL Sedan 4-Door · MT5 Wagon 4-Door · GL Wagon 4-Door +4 | details → |
Related Ford models: Ford Taurus X 2008–2009
02 / InsideSample pages
From the 2019 Taurus manual.
03 / ContentsWhat the manual covers
- Quick Lookups 1,762
- General Information 1,746
- Accessories & Equipment 2,829
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 221
- Body & Frame 992
- Maintenance 73
- Brakes 192
- Restraints 238
- Drivelines & Axles 58
- Steering 67
- Electrical 1,998
- Suspension 196
- Engine Mechanical 630
- Transmission 543
- Engine Performance 3,219
- Torque 258
- Radiator Cap Pressure 14
04 / Other yearsOther Taurus years
2009 Ford Taurus · $42.99 select →
Engines: 3.5L V6 — 213 cu in, DOHC. Trims: SEL Sedan 4-Door · SE Sedan 4-Door · Limited Sedan 4-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 2009 Taurus. 77 complaints · 10 TSBs.
05 / OwnershipOwn it — don't rent it
| Option | What you pay | After a year |
|---|---|---|
| eManualStore Taurus manual | $42.99–$55.99 once | Still yours |
| Per-vehicle online subscription | from $29 / year, renewing | Pay again or lose access |
| Library membership services | $33 / month, capped | $396 spent, nothing kept |
| Professional shop databases | $499–$2,388 / year | Renew or lose access |
Competitor figures as published on their sites, August 2026.
FAQQuestions about the Taurus manual
Which Taurus years does this manual cover?
Every year from 1986 to 2019 — 34 separate manuals, one per model year. Pick your year in the selector; the manual you receive is matched to that exact year, engine and trim.
Is this the OEM Ford Taurus manual or an aftermarket guide?
The OEM version. It carries the procedures, specifications, torque values and wiring diagrams Ford published for the Taurus, organized by system — not a condensed aftermarket summary.
Does it include Taurus wiring diagrams?
Yes. Full wiring diagrams are part of every Taurus manual, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostic information.
Does the manual cover Taurus recalls?
96 recalls are on federal record across the 1986–2019 Taurus, listed by year below. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind the systems involved; the recall repairs themselves are performed free by Ford dealers.
Why do some Taurus years cost more?
Pricing follows the manual: 1986–2017 at $42.99, 2018–2019 at $55.99. Newer model years have substantially larger manuals with more systems, control modules and diagrams.
Is this a subscription?
No. One payment, and the manual is yours to keep — unlike per-vehicle subscriptions that renew every year.
How do I get the manual after purchase?
It is a digital manual — nothing ships. Access details arrive by email right after checkout, and you can use it on any device.
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