Ford Taurus 2011 Owner's Manual page 396

Scheduled Maintenance
Operating in dusty conditions such as unpaved or dusty roads
Inspect frequently, service as
Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) – Inspect the wheels and related components for
Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or
Every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) – Change automatic transmission fluid (except Fiesta and
Every 50,000 miles (80,000 km) – Change manual transmission fluid
Reset your Intelligent Oil Life Monitor™ after each engine oil and filter
change; refer to the Instrument Cluster chapter.
Exclusive use of E85 (Flex Fuel Vehicles only)
Every oil change interval – If ran exclusively on E85, fill the fuel tank full with
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– Replace cabin air filter (if equipped)
required
– Replace engine air filter
abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag
– Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread
depth
– Change engine oil and filter
6 months
vehicles equipped with a 6R80 transmission)
regular unleaded fuel