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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2012TAURUS AWD V6-3.5LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTEMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMSAPPLICATION AND IDVEHICLE EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION (VECI)
2012 Ford Taurus AWD V6-3.5L
Vehicle Emission Control Information (VECI)
2012 Ford Taurus AWD V6-3.5LSECTION Vehicle Emission Control Information (VECI)
VEHICLE EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION (VECI)
VECI Decal
Each vehicle has a VECI decal containing emission control information that applies specifically to the vehicle and engine. The specifications on the decal are critical to repairing the emissions systems.
VECI Decal Location
The decal is typically located on the underside of the hood or on the radiator support sight shield.
Engine/Evaporative Emission (EVAP) System Information
Manufacturers must use a standardized system for identifying their individual engine families. The system described below was developed by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in 1991 to meet new regulatory requirements for 1994 and later model years.
The engine family group and evaporative family name consist of 12 characters each.
Both the engine family group and the evaporative family name are listed in the box on the emission decal in the area marked as engine evaporative family information. The first line contains engine size and the 12-character engine family group. The second line contains the 12-character evaporative family name information. Both the engine family group and the evaporative family name are specific to the vehicle. Refer to the Engine Family Group and the Evaporative Family Name worksheet for decoding information.
VECI Decal
Each vehicle has a VECI decal containing emission control information that applies specifically to the vehicle and engine. The specifications on the decal are critical to repairing the emissions systems.
VECI Decal Location
The decal is typically located on the underside of the hood or on the radiator support sight shield.
Engine/Evaporative Emission (EVAP) System Information
Manufacturers must use a standardized system for identifying their individual engine families. The system described below was developed by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in 1991 to meet new regulatory requirements for 1994 and later model years.
The engine family group and evaporative family name consist of 12 characters each.
Both the engine family group and the evaporative family name are listed in the box on the emission decal in the area marked as engine evaporative family information. The first line contains engine size and the 12-character engine family group. The second line contains the 12-character evaporative family name information. Both the engine family group and the evaporative family name are specific to the vehicle. Refer to the Engine Family Group and the Evaporative Family Name worksheet for decoding information.
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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.