1996-2005 Ford Taurus Timing Marks Diagram (3.0L Engine)

Last Updated on January 13, 2020 by Christ

1996-2005 Ford Taurus Timing Marks Diagram (3.0L Engine) – The third generation of Ford Taurus has drive train was newly redesigned. However, the platform itself is an improvement of the predecessor D 186. The engine is old V6OHV and newly designed 3.0L V6 DOHC. Interior also used many similarly oval shapes, such as audio or air conditioner switch is assumed that hardly intuitive, was unpopular.

In addition, since the audio itself is not a DIN standard, there is a problem such as not being able to replace the audio or the like of the goods outside the company. Right-hand drive model aware of the Japan market was the first appearance despite, this design was not sluggish domestic sales not be accepted in Japanese.

1996-2005 Ford Taurus Timing Marks Diagram (3.0L Engine):

Because of a lack of clearance, this procedure is very difficult with the engine installed in the vehicle. Adding to the difficulty of the job is the fact that there is no Top Dead Center (TDC) timing mark on the crankshaft. This makes it tricky to align the camshaft sprockets to the crankshaft. The number one piston should be at Top Dead Center when the crankshaft pulley keyway is at the 11 o’clock position. Please watch the following video for more details on removing and installing the timing chain on the 3.0 L Duratec V6 engine:

This diagram is based on the Ford workshop manual. This diagram applies to the Ford Taurus 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 year models that use 3.0 L Duratec V6 engine. Hopefully the article of 1996-2005 Ford Taurus Timing Marks Diagram (3.0L Engine) useful for you.