The service and repair manual for the 1989 Ford Taurus — 2.5L I4 and 3.0L V6 and 3.8L V6 and 3.0L V6 engines, 8 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Ford published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 1989 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.5L I4 — OHV 3.0L V6 — 182 cu in, OHV 3.8L V6 — OHV 3.0L V6 — 182 cu in, DOHC |
| Trims | GL Sedan 4-Door · Base Sedan 4-Door · GL Wagon 4-Door · L Sedan 4-Door · L Wagon 4-Door · SHO Sedan 4-Door +2 |
| Federal record | 7 recalls · 762 complaints · 54 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1989 Taurus manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 72
- Engine Performance 815
- Accessories & Equipment 383
- General Information 1,455
- Body & Frame 122
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 333
- Brakes 90
- Maintenance 128
- Drivelines & Axles 15
- Steering 94
- Electrical 258
- Suspension 65
- Engine Mechanical 131
- Transmission 51
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1989 Taurus
- Suspension — front › shock absorber · 94E036000The arc welds on the sway bar bracket, where it attaches to the strut reserve tube, did not fuse properly.
- Seat Belts — front › buckle assembly · 92V113000The rigid mounted safety belt buckles are defective in three ways. first, a fastened safety belt buckle will not unlatch when the release button is depressed. this results from int.
- Structure — frame and members · 98V323000Vehicle description: passenger vehicles originally sold or currently registered in connecticut, delaware, district of columbia, illinois, indiana, iowa, kansas, kentucky, maine,.
- Wheels · 92V065000Children can accidentally lock themselves in the footwell area of the rear-facing third seat, or in the storage compartment in station wagons not equipped with an optional third se.
- Seat Belts — front › buckle assembly · 97I003000This is not a safety recall in accordance with federal regulation 573. however, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. ford is initiating an owner notification.
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic — foundation components › disc › rotor · 91V134000Front disc brake rotors of the subject vehicles may experience severe corrosion if operated in areas where calcium chloride and sodium chloride are used extensively.
- Seats · 91V036000The power seat switch wiring is routed over rather than under the front seat support brace, allowing damage by seat cushion spring ends when seat is occupied.
Owners have filed 762 complaints and Ford has issued 54 technical service bulletins for the 1989 Taurus. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1989 Taurus manual
Is this manual specific to the 1989 Taurus?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1989 model year, covering the 2.5L I4 and 3.0L V6 and 3.8L V6 and 3.0L V6 across the GL Sedan 4-Door, Base Sedan 4-Door, GL Wagon 4-Door, L Sedan 4-Door, L Wagon 4-Door, SHO Sedan 4-Door, LX Sedan 4-Door, LX Wagon 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Ford published for this year.
What 1989 Taurus problems does it help with?
7 recalls are on federal record for the 1989 Taurus, covering suspension, seat belts, structure. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Ford dealers.
Does it include 1989 Taurus wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1989 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $42.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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