Ford Taurus
Maintenance specs for 4 variants of the Ford Taurus — from 1996 to 2019.
1996–2007 Ford Taurus
3.0L V6 Duratec DOHC (Duratec 30) · FWD
200 hp / 200 lb-ft
Transmission
Type4-Speed Automatic (AX4N)
FluidMercon V
Drain & fill5.5 qt
Full capacity12.7 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidMercon ATF
Capacity16 oz
Fuel
Tank18 gal
TypeRegular 87
Service Intervals
Oil change5,000 mi
Trans service30,000 mi
Coolant flush45,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs60,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi
1996–2007 Ford Taurus
3.0L V6 Vulcan OHV (Vulcan 3.0L) · FWD
155 hp / 185 lb-ft
Transmission
Type4-Speed Automatic (AX4S)
FluidMercon V
Drain & fill5.5 qt
Full capacity12.5 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidMercon ATF
Capacity16 oz
Fuel
Tank18 gal
TypeRegular 87
Service Intervals
Oil change5,000 mi
Trans service30,000 mi
Coolant flush45,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs60,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi
2008–2009 Ford Taurus
3.5L V6 Duratec (Duratec 35) · FWD
263 hp / 249 lb-ft
Transmission
Type6-Speed Automatic (6F50)
FluidMercon LV
Drain & fill5.5 qt
Full capacity10.5 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidMercon LV
Capacity18 oz
Fuel
Tank19 gal
TypeRegular 87
Service Intervals
Oil change7,500 mi
Trans service60,000 mi
Coolant flush100,000 mi
Brake fluid45,000 mi
Spark plugs100,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Cabin filter20,000 mi
Drive belt100,000 mi
2010–2019 Ford Taurus
3.5L V6 Ti-VCT (3.5L Duratec Ti-VCT) · FWD
288 hp / 254 lb-ft
Transmission
Type6-Speed Automatic (6F50)
FluidMercon LV
Drain & fill5.5 qt
Full capacity10.5 qt
Power Steering
TypeElectric (EPAS)
Fuel
Tank19 gal
TypeRegular 87
Service Intervals
Oil change10,000 mi
Trans service150,000 mi
Coolant flush100,000 mi
Brake fluid45,000 mi
Spark plugs100,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Cabin filter20,000 mi
Drive belt100,000 mi