Maintenance and specifications – FORD 2005 Taurus v.3 User Manual
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Items
Ford Part Name
or equivalent
Ford Part
Number
Ford
Specification
Engine coolant
Motorcraft
Premium Gold
Engine Coolant
(yellow-colored)
VC-7-A (U.S.,
except CA, OR
and NM), VC-7-B
(CA, OR and
NM)
WSS -M97B51–A1
Power steering
fluid
Motorcraft
MERCON
ATF
XT-2-QDX
MERCON
Windshield
washer fluid
Motorcraft
Premium
Windshield
Washer
Concentrate
ZC-32–A
WSB-M8B16–A2
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
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