2004 Ford Taurus Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 233

Maintenance and Specifications Items Power steering fluid Windshield washer fluid Ford Part Name or equivalent Motorcraft MERCON௡ ATF Motorcrarft Premium Windshield Washer Concentrate Ford Part Number XT-2-QDX ZC-32-A Ford Specification MERCON௡ 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 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. 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 Ignition system Compression ratio 3.0L V6 Vulcan engine 182 87 octane 1-4-2-5-3-6 EDIS 9.7:1 3.0L FFV V6 engine 182 87 octane or Ethanol (E 85) 1-4-2-5-3-6 EDIS 9.7:1 3.0L DOHC V6 Duratec engine 181 87 octane 1-4-2-5-3-6 Coil on plug 10.0:1 233 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)