Generation:
Sixth generation (full-size sedan)
Model Variants Covered:
SE, SEL, Limited, SHO — all trim levels
Production Years Covered:
2012 model year, applicable to related 2010-2012 platform service data
Target Audience:
Full-size sedan buyers including families, fleet operators, and performance enthusiasts (SHO)
Segment:
Full-size / large front-wheel-drive sedan
Typical Owners:
Commuters, fleet and police customers (Police Interceptor variant), DIY owners
Key Competitors:
Chevrolet Impala, Toyota Avalon, Chrysler 300, Hyundai Azera
Advantage:
Available turbocharged EcoBoost power, AWD option, and high structural rigidity for its class
Powertrain:
3.5L V6, 2.0L EcoBoost I4 (select models), 3.5L twin-turbo EcoBoost V6 in SHO
Chassis:
Available all-wheel drive, torque vectoring control on SHO
Technology:
SYNC infotainment, available MyFord Touch, cross-traffic alert, blind spot monitoring
Coverage Areas:
Complete A-to-Z service and repair coverage for all 2012 Taurus models and trims
Manual Type:
Factory-equivalent service repair workshop manual
Specificity:
Model-specific — same manual used by dealership technicians
Page Count:
N/A - exact page count not specified for this listing
Delivery Method:
Instant download — no shipping, no waiting
Usage:
Unlimited access — use as many times as needed
Engine:
Complete mechanical repair, removal, installation, and rebuild procedures
Fuel and Emissions:
Fuel system, injection, and emission control diagnostics
Transmission:
Automatic transmission service, clutch packs, and valve body procedures
Driveline:
Front axle, driveshaft, differentials, and AWD system
Suspension:
Front and rear suspension, alignment, and steering
Brakes:
Hydraulic system, ABS, electronic parking brake
Electrical:
Wiring diagrams, lighting, gauges, and body electrical
HVAC:
Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning service
Body and Panels:
Exterior trim, doors, hood, bumpers, interior trim
Restraints:
Airbags, seat belts, and occupant classification
Charging and Starting:
Battery, alternator, starter, and power distribution
Network Communications:
CAN bus, modules, and diagnostic trouble codes
Diagnostics:
Fault code diagnosis, symptom charts, and troubleshooting tables
Maintenance:
Scheduled service, fluid changes, filter replacement
Repair:
Step-by-step disassembly, repair, and reassembly instructions
Torque Specs:
Factory torque specifications for fasteners throughout
Illustrations:
Diagrams and schematics for components and wiring
Depth Level:
Complete teardown-to-rebuild detail, not generic repair information
Users:
Suitable for dealership technicians and DIY owners
Special Tools:
Special tool usage noted where required
Part Numbers:
Referenced within relevant procedures where applicable
Specifications:
Fluid capacities, wear limits, and adjustment values included
Bolt-On Parts:
Coverage of component replacement and fitment procedures
File Format:
PDF (searchable, bookmarked, zoomable)
Compatibility:
Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android — any device with a PDF reader
Requirements:
A PDF reader application (e.g. Adobe Acrobat Reader, free)
Searchability:
Fully text searchable for fast lookup of any topic
Print Quality:
High-resolution digital pages, printable at full clarity
Binding Type:
N/A — digital download, no physical binding
Paper Type:
N/A — digital download, no physical paper
Standard Engine:
3.5L Ti-VCT V6
Horsepower:
Approximately 263 hp (3.5L V6)
Torque:
Approximately 249 lb-ft (3.5L V6)
Optional Engines:
2.0L EcoBoost turbocharged I4; 3.5L twin-turbo EcoBoost V6 (SHO, approx. 365 hp)
Fuel Requirement:
Regular unleaded (EcoBoost engines: premium recommended)
Type:
Electronic fuel injection (port injection; direct injection on EcoBoost)
Fuel Tank Capacity:
Approximately 19 gallons
Standard Transmission:
6-speed automatic (6F50 family)
Optional Transmission:
6-speed automatic with SelectShift manual shift control; SHO with paddle shifters
Drivetrain:
Front-wheel drive standard; all-wheel drive available on SEL, Limited, and SHO
Shift Control:
SelectShift automatic with manual shift mode
Service:
Fluid and filter service procedures covered in the manual
NHTSA Overall Rating:
N/A - not specified for this model
IIHS Assessment:
N/A - not specified for this model
ABS:
Four-wheel anti-lock brakes
Stability Control:
AdvanceTrac electronic stability control with traction control
Driver Assistance:
Available blind spot monitoring and cross-traffic alert
Airbags:
Front, side-impact, side-curtain, and driver knee airbag
Seat Belts:
Three-point belts with pretensioners
Structure:
High-strength steel safety cage body structure
Audio System:
AM/FM/CD audio; available premium Sony sound system
Connectivity:
Ford SYNC voice-activated system with USB and Bluetooth
Display:
Available MyFord Touch touchscreen interface
Navigation:
Available voice-activated navigation
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available BLIS with cross-traffic alert
Rear Sensing:
Available rear view camera and reverse sensing system
Adaptive Features:
N/A - not offered on the 2012 model
Oil Change:
Per Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor, typically up to 10,000 miles or 1 year
Tire Rotation:
With every oil change, approximately every 7,500-10,000 miles
Air Filter:
Inspect at 30,000-mile intervals
Spark Plugs:
Per factory schedule, typically around 100,000 miles
Coolant:
Long-life coolant per extended service interval
Engine Oil:
5W-20 synthetic blend meeting Ford spec
Transmission Fluid:
Motorcraft MERCON LV
Coolant:
Motorcraft Orange long-life coolant
Known Issues / Common Wear
Common Wear Items:
Brake pads and rotors, wiper inserts, filters, suspension bushings
Watch Items:
Water pump on the 3.5L V6 (internal-type) should be replaced per inspection schedule
Manufacturer:
Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, Michigan, USA
Model Debut:
Taurus introduced for the 1986 model year
Nameplate Significance:
Once the best-selling passenger car in the United States
Generation:
Sixth generation, introduced for 2010 after the Five Hundred transition back to the Taurus name
2012 Updates:
Continuation of the 2010 redesign with trim-level and feature carryover
SHO Lineage:
SHO performance variant revived in 2010 with twin-turbo EcoBoost V6
Assembly Location:
Chicago Assembly Plant, Chicago, Illinois, USA