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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2012TAURUS AWD V6-3.5LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTFUEL DELIVERY AND AIR INDUCTIONFUEL PRESSURE SENSOR/SWITCHSERVICE AND REPAIR
2012 Ford Taurus AWD V6-3.5L
Fuel Pressure Sensor/Switch: Service and Repair
2012 Ford Taurus AWD V6-3.5LSECTION Service and Repair
Fuel Rail Pressure (FRP) Sensor
Removal and Installation
WARNING: Do not smoke, carry lighted tobacco or have an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.
WARNING: Before working on or disconnecting any of the fuel tubes or fuel system components, relieve the fuel system pressure to prevent accidental spraying of fuel. Fuel in the fuel system remains under high pressure, even when the engine is not running. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.
1. Release the fuel system pressure.
2. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
3. Remove the intake manifold.
4. Disconnect the Fuel Rail Pressure (FRP) sensor electrical connector.
5. Remove the FRP (Fuel Rail Pressure) sensor.
- To install, tighten to 33 Nm (24 lb-ft).
6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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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.