2003 Ford Taurus Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 198

Maintenance and Specifications Ford Part Ford Part Ford Name or Number Specification equivalent Motorcraft XT-5-QM Automatic MERCON௡V transaxle (AX4S MERCON௡V ATF and 4F50N 1) Engine oil Motorcraft SAE XO-5W20-QSP WSS-M2C153-H 5W-20 Premium and API Synthetic Blend Certification Motor Oil Mark Constant CV Joint Grease XG-5 WSS-M2C258-A1 velocity joints (High Temp.) Engine coolant Motorcraft VC-4-A (US) or ESE-M97B44-A Premium Engine CXC-10 Coolant (Canada) (green-colored) Motorcraft VC-7-A WSS Premium Gold -M97B51-A1 Engine Coolant (yellow-colored) Power steering Motorcraft XT-2-QDX MERCON௡ fluid MERCON௡ ATF ZC-32-A WSB-M8B16-A2 Windshield Motorcrarft 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 guide 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. Items 198