2003 Ford Taurus Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 199
2003 Ford Taurus Manual
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Maintenance and Specifications 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. ENGINE DATA Engine Cubic inches Required fuel Firing order Spark plug gap 3.0L V6 Vulcan engine 182 87 octane 1-4-2-5-3-6 1.07-1.17 mm (0.042-0.046 inch) EDIS 9.7:1 3.0L FFV V6 engine 182 87 octane or Ethanol (E 85) 1-4-2-5-3-6 1.07-1.17 mm (0.042-0.046 inch) EDIS 9.7:1 3.0L DOHC V6 Duratec engine 183 87 octane 1-4-2-5-3-6 1.3-1.4 mm (0.052-0.056 inch) EDIS 10.0:1 Ignition system Compression ratio VEHICLE DIMENSIONS Vehicle dimensions (1) Overall length (2) Overall width (3) Overall height (4) Wheelbase (5) Track - Front (5) Track - Rear Sedan mm (in) 5020 (197.6) 1855 (73.0) 1426 (56.1) 2757 (108.5) 1566 (61.6) 1577 (62.1) Wagon mm (in) 5022 (197.7) 1855 (73.0) 1468 (57.8) 2757 (108.5) 1566 (61.6) 1570 (61.8) 199