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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2012TAURUS AWD V6-3.5L TURBOPARTS AND LABORENGINE, COOLING AND EXHAUSTENGINELABOR TIMES
2012 Ford Taurus AWD V6-3.5L Turbo
Engine: Labor Times
2012 Ford Taurus AWD V6-3.5L TurboSECTION Labor Times
| Standard Hours | Manufacturer Warranty Hours | Skill Level | Notes | |
| Diagnose/Test | ||||
| Oil Leak, Diagnosis | 1.0 | 0.0 | B | |
| Replace | ||||
| Complete Assembly Without Transfer Of Parts | 14.7 | 10.8 | B | Does Not Include: Transfer Of Any Parts Of Engine Or Replacement Of Optional Equipment. |
| Complete Assembly With Transfer Of Parts | 17.2 | 0.0 | B | Includes: Transfer Of All Fuel And Electrical Units. Does Not Include: Transfer Of Optional Equipment. |
| Long Block | 21.2 | 0.0 | B | Includes: R&I Engine And Transfer All Necessary Components Not Supplied With Long Block. |
| Short Block | 24.2 | 0.0 | A | Includes: R&I Engine & Transfer All Necessary Components. |
| Overhaul/Rebuild | 34.2 | 0.0 | A | Includes: Disassemble & Clean Engine, Inspect And Replace All Necessary Components, Grind Valves & Tune-Up. |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.