Owner’s manual specs

2012 Ford Taurus Specs: Fuse Box & Oil Life Reset

Figures for the 2012 Ford Taurus, copied from Ford’s own owner’s manual. Every one links to the manual page it came from.

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Oil life & reset procedures

Engine oil life monitor reset

Steps

Press and release SETUP to display “OIL LIFE XXX% HOLD RESET = NEW”.
Press and hold RESET for two seconds and release to reset the oil life to 100%.

Source: Owner’s Manual Printing 1 (PDF), page 22

Fuse box locations & fuse chart

Passenger compartment fuse panel

Where to find it

Passenger compartment fuse panel The fuse panel is located under the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel.

Source: Owner’s Manual Printing 2 (PDF), page 283

What each fuse protects

Fuse	Amps	Protects	Source
1	30A	Left front power window, Smart window motor	p.284
2	15A	Brake on/off switch	p.284
3	15A	Driver power seat	p.284
4	30A	Right front power window, Smart window motor	p.284
5	10A	Transmission shifter solenoid, Keyless keypad	p.284
6	20A	Turn signals, Hazard flashers	p.284
8	10A	Low beam headlamps (right)	p.285
9	15A	Interior lights, Cargo lamps	p.285
10	15A	Switch illumination, Puddle lamps	p.285
11	10A	All- wheel drive (AWD) module	p.285
12	7.5A	Intelligent access (IA) module	p.285
13	5A	Memory seats, Mirrors, Keypad, IA receiver, Driver's door module	p.285
14	10A	Navigation display, Memory seat, SYNC , Center information display, GPS, Driver seat	p.285
15	10A	Climate control	p.285
16	15A	Electronic finish panel, Ambient lighting	p.285
17	20A	Trunk release, Moon roof, Smart windows, Lock/unlock	p.285
18	20A	Rear heated seats	p.285
19	25A	Audio amplifier	p.285
20	15A	Diagnostic connector (OBDII), Adjustable pedal motor	p.285
21	15A	Daytime running lamps (DRL) control	p.285
22	15A	Park lamps, License plate lamps, Auxiliary lamps	p.285
23	15A	High beam headlamps	p.285
24	20A	Horn	p.285
25	10A	Demand lighting (battery saver)	p.285
26	10A	Instrument panel cluster, Heads-up display	p.285
27	20A	Ignition switch, IA, Front wipers, One-touch integrated start (OTIS)	p.285
29	5A	Instrument panel cluster, Heads-up display	p.286
30	5A	Not used (spare)	p.286
31	10A	Not used (spare)	p.286
32	10A	Airbag module	p.286
33	10A	Not used (spare)	p.286
34	5A	Anti-lock brake system (ABS), Electronic power steering	p.286
35	10A	Rear heated seats, AWD, Rear park assist, Steering angle sensor, Blind spot information system, Multi-contour seats	p.286
36	5A	Passive anti-theft system (PATS)	p.286
37	10A	Not used (spare)	p.286
38	20A	Subwoofer, Speaker amplifier	p.286
39	20A	Radio/navigation	p.286
40	20A	Not used (spare)	p.286
41	15A	Delayed accessory feeds	p.286
42	10A	Not used (spare)	p.286
43	10A	Rear window defroster, Front wipers, Automatic high beam controller, Rain sensor	p.286
44	10A	Not used (spare)	p.286
45	5A	Front wiper relay, Blower motor relay	p.286
46	7.5A	Occupant classification sensor (OCS), Passenger airbag deactivation indicator (PADI)	p.286
47	30A	Front passenger power window, Rear power windows	p.286

Power distribution box

Where to find it

Power distribution box The power distribution box is located in the engine compartment.

Source: Owner’s Manual Printing 2 (PDF), page 286

What each fuse protects

Fuse	Amps	Protects	Source
1	80A	Passenger compartment fuse panel power	p.287
2	80A	Passenger compartment fuse panel power	p.287
4	30A	Front wiper	p.288
5	30A	Passenger seat	p.288
6	20A	Cigar lighter	p.288
7	60A	Engine cooling fan (non-SHO engine)	p.288
8	30A	Moon roof	p.288
9	40A	Anti-lock brake system (ABS) pump	p.288
10	30A	Starter relay	p.288
11	30A	Powertrain Control Module (PCM) relay	p.288
12	20A	ABS valve	p.288
13	15A	Adaptive cruise control	p.288
14	—	Not used	p.288
15	—	Not used	p.288
16	20A	Left headlamp	p.288
17	10A	Alternator	p.288
18	—	Not used	p.288
19	20A	Instrument panel power point	p.288
20	40A	Rear window defroster	p.288
21	20A	Console power point	p.288
22	30A	Front heated or heated/cooled seats	p.288
23	7.5A	Powertrain control module (PCM) (keep alive power), Canister vent	p.288
24	10A	A/C clutch	p.288
25	20A	Right headlamp	p.288
26	10A	Backup relay	p.288
27	25A	Fuel pump	p.288
28	80A	Engine cooling fan (SHO engine)	p.288
29	—	Not used	p.288
31	—	Not used	p.289
32	30A	Driver seat	p.289
33	30A	Intelligent access (IA)	p.289
34	—	Not used	p.289
35	40A	Front heater blower	p.289
36	20A	Passenger compartment fuse panel run/start	p.289
37	10A	PCM relay	p.289
38	5A	Delayed accessory	p.289
39	—	Fuel diode (iVCT only)	p.289
40	—	One-touch integrated start (OTIS) diode	p.289
41	—	A/C clutch	p.289
42	—	Fuel pump	p.289
43	—	Backup lamps	p.289
44	—	Not used	p.289
45	—	Not used	p.289
46	15A	Vehicle power 2 (PCM), Vehicle power 3 (PCM)	p.289
47	20A	Vehicle power 1 (PCM)	p.289
48	20A	Vehicle power 4 (ignition coils)	p.289
49	15A	Heated mirrors	p.289
50	—	Blower motor relay	p.289
51	—	High-mount brake lamp w/ ACCM relay	p.289
52	—	Starter relay	p.289
53	—	PCM power relay	p.289
54	—	Not used	p.289
55	—	Front wiper relay	p.289
56	—	Rear window defroster relay	p.289
57	—	Not used	p.289
59	—	Left halogen headlamp relay	p.290
60	—	Right halogen headlamp relay	p.290
61	—	Not used	p.290
62	—	Not used	p.290
63	—	Daytime running lamps (DRL) 1 relay	p.290
64	—	DRL 2 high beam control relay	p.290
65	—	Run/start relay (IA)	p.290
66	—	Not used	p.290

More fuse pages in the manual

Diagrams and printed legends we can’t host. Check the box name printed on a diagram before counting positions.

Not on this page

Fluids & capacities: The manual gives different answers by configuration, so we've left them out.
Maintenance schedule: The manual gives different answers by configuration, so we've left them out.

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