Ford Taurus Owner's Manual page 239

Ford Part Name
Items
or equivalent
Engine coolant Motorcraft
Premium Gold
Engine Coolant
(yellow-colored)
Power steering Motorcraft
fluid MERCON ATF
Windshield Motorcraft
washer fluid Premium
Windshield
Washer
Concentrate
1
Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. Transmission
fluid requirements are indicated on the dipstick or on the dipstick
handle. Check the container to verify the fluid being added is of the
correct type. Refer to your scheduled maintenance information to
determine the correct service interval.
Some transmission fluids may be labeled as dual usage, such as
MERCON and MERCON V. These dual usage fluids are not to be used
in an automatic transmission that requires use of the MERCON type
fluid. However, these dual usage fluids may be used in transmissions that
require the MERCON V type fluid.
MERCON and MERCON V type fluids are not interchangeable.
DO NOT mix MERCON and MERCON V. Use of a transmission
fluid that indicates dual usage (MERCON and MERCON V) in
an automatic transmission application requiring MERCON may
cause transmission damage. Use of any fluid other than the
recommended fluid may cause transmission damage.
2005 Taurus (tau)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA (fus)
Maintenance and Specifications
Ford Part
Number
VC-7-A (U.S.,
except CA, OR
and NM), VC-7-B
(CA, OR and
NM)
XT-2-QDX
ZC-32–A
Ford
Specification
WSS -M97B51–A1
MERCON
WSB-M8B16–A2
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