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What kind of transmission fluid goes in a Ford Taurus?

What kind of transmission fluid goes in a Ford Taurus?

The 2015 Ford Taurus uses Mercon V ATF Transmission Fluid.

What kind of transmission fluid does a 2006 Ford Taurus take?

The type of transmission fluid the 2006 Ford Taurus uses is Dexron or Mercon.

What transmission fluid does Ford recommend?

MERCON®
MERCON® fluids are the only fluids approved by Ford Motor Company for their recommended application.

What type of transmission fluid does a 2003 Ford Taurus use?

Valvoline – DEXRON®-VI ATF Full Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid, 1 Quart (Part No. 822405)

How many quarts of transmission fluid does a Ford Taurus take?

The 2003 Ford Taurus takes 13.5 quarts of transmission fluid. The transmission fluid needs to be replaced every 30,000 to 60,000 miles.

What transmission fluid does a 2007 Ford Taurus take?

The 2007 Ford Taurus uses Mercon V transmission fluid. This is a synthetic type of fluid that will give You great protection on Your gears from wear and tear while You are driving.

How much transmission fluid do I need for a Ford Taurus?

13.5 quarts for a total fill of the 4F50N transmission, and 12.3 quarts for the AX4S transmission. For the automatic models, OE Multi-Vehicle Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid from AMSOIL is recommended.

What type of transmission fluid does a 2005 Ford Taurus take?

Mobil 1 Synthetic Transmission Fluid Dexron/Mercon 1 Quart.

Can I use Mercon V instead of Mercon SP?

CAUTION: MERCON®, MERCON®V and MERCON®SP are not interchangeable transmission fluids. Use of any fluid other than the recommended fluid may cause transmission damage.

How many quarts of transmission fluid does a 2004 Ford Taurus take?

If you are going to go through the trouble of dropping the pan, you should get as much of the old fluid out. It is pretty simple and requires only disconnecting the return hose and letting the engine pump out the old fluid. You will need about 15 qts to do a complete flush and fill.

What kind of fluid do you use on a Taurus?

On the Taurus, this is the same place where the transmission “dip stick” is located. Make sure you use the correct Motorcraft Mercon LV Fluid. (LV = Light Viscosity). Again, use the Mercon LV Fluid. (anything else could be harmful).

What kind of fluid do you use for automatic transmission?

A new automatic transmission fluid (MERCON V) XT-5-DM MERCON V (55 Gallon Drum) was introduced in 1997 for use in some Ford, XT-2-DDX MERCON (55 Gallon Drum) XT-1-QF TYPE “F” (Quart) Lincoln and Mercury vehicles.

How often should I change my transmission fluid?

I used to do this with all three of my Continentals, every 20,000 miles, and never had a problem. Yes, there still is some old fluid left in the transmission, however the new fluid adds the correct additives. Only do this yourself if your car has not reached the milage stated in the owners manual.

What should the temperature of the transmission fluid be?

An underfill condition may cause shift and/or engagement concerns and/or possible damage. The transmission fluid should be checked at normal operating temperature 180°F-200°F (82°C-93°C) on a level surface. The normal operating temperature can be reached after approximately 20 miles (30 km) of driving.