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Ford Taurus Fluid Specifications

Verified fluid grades and capacities for your car. (1986–2019)

Capacities

SpecificationValue
(1) Total system capacity, unless otherwise noted.
(1) Total system capacity, unless otherwise noted. (2) Refer to underhood A/C specification label in engine compartment. (1)
Total system capacity, unless otherwise noted.
(1) Total system capacity, unless otherwise noted. (2) Refrigerant oil and refrigerant capacity not available at time of publication. Refer to underhood A/C specification label in engine compartment. (1)
Total system capacity, unless otherwise noted.
(1) Total system capacity, unless otherwise noted. (2) Use YN-12B PAG Refrigerant Oil (Part No. F2AZ-19577-AB) with specification WSH-M1C231-B or SP-20 PAG Oil with specification WST-M1C231-B2. (3) Re (1)
Total system capacity, unless otherwise noted.
(2) Refer to underhood A/C specification label in engine compartment.
(2) Refrigerant oil and refrigerant capacity not available at time of publication. Refer to underhood A/C specification label in engine compartment.
(2) Use YN-12B PAG Refrigerant Oil (Part No. F2AZ-19577-AB) with specification WSH-M1C231-B or SP-20 PAG Oil with specification WST-M1C231-B2.
(3) Refrigerant oil and refrigerant capacity not available at time of publication. Refer to underhood A/C specification label in engine compartment.
Aspire (2) 5.0
25.0
Capacity Approximate. Make final inspection with dipstick. AXOD Transaxle
12.25 Quart (US) (qt (US))
CAPACITY, Refill: 7.5" ring gear:
Thunderbird/Cougar
CAPACITY, Refill: Aspire
CAPACITY, Total Fill: 4R70W
Continental (2) 7.0
34.0
Continental 7.0
34.0
Contour & Mystique (2)
(2)
Contour & Mystique (2)
2.1 lbs.
Contour & Mystique (2) 7.0
24.5-27.5
Cougar & Thunderbird (2) 7.0
35.0-37.0
Crown Victoria & Grand Marquis (2) 7.0
34.0
Escort & Tracer (2) (3)
(3)
Escort/ZX2, Coupe & Tracer 7.0
28.0
Escort, ZX2 & Tracer 7.0
28.0
Grand Marquis 7.0
38.0
Mark VIII (2) 7.0
33.0-35.0
Mark VIII 7.0
34.0
Mustang (2) 7.0
34.0
Mustang 7.0
34.0
Optional 18.0
Probe (2) 6.8
28.0
Sable & Taurus (2) 7.0
34.0
Sable & Taurus 7.0
34.0
Standard 16.0
Town Car (2) 7.0
34.0
Town Car 7.0
38.0
TYPE Probe, Capri (ex. Turbo)
TYPE: Standard

Fluid Types & Grades

SpecificationValue
Automatic Transmission MERCON(r) V ATF
Fluid Type Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. Check the container verify the fluid is MERCON(r) approved. Transmission fluid requirements are indicated on the transmission dipsti MERCON(r) V ATF

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