2005 Ford Taurus Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 239

Maintenance and Specifications Items Engine coolant Ford Part Name or equivalent Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant (yellow-colored) Motorcraft MERCON௡ ATF Motorcraft Premium Windshield Washer Concentrate Ford Part Number VC-7-A (U.S., except CA, OR and NM), VC-7-B (CA, OR and NM) XT-2-QDX ZC-32-A Ford Specification WSS -M97B51-A1 Power steering fluid Windshield washer fluid 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 information 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. 239 2005 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)