Transmission fluid and filter change ford taurus forum. Join millions of people using oodle to find unique used cars for sale, certified preowned car listings, and new car classifieds. Since tha it has spit out transmission fluid at least 2 pints on my garage floor, it was towed in they said they could not find anthing wrong, a week later same thing, towed again they said the the vent was stopped up, now a week later the. By request of car and driver magazine, a sho station wagon was created by the car. Ford taurus station wagons for sale used cars on oodle.
Find 2004 ford taurus station wagons for sale on oodle classifieds. What you are doing is changing the fluid that is in the pan, this will mix with the fluid that is still in transmission. What kind of transmission fluid do you need for a 2004 ford. On top of low prices, advance auto parts offers 1 different trusted brands of automatic transmission fluid products for the 2004 ford f150. The firstgeneration taurus was launched in 1985 as a 1986 model to strong fanfare and sales, replacing the slowselling midsize ford ltd. This video shows you how to add transmission fluid to your 1997 ford taurus. My mechanic used oreilly automatic transmission fluid global although the car manual says my car needs mervon v and the stuff in oreilly also said it is ok.
The release of the ford taurus was one of the most anticipated ever, mostly because it was a first in car design and also the start of new quality standards for ford. You will only add about 5 12 quarts of new fluid that will mix with the fluid remaining in the trans. Complete video instructions to add transmission fluid to a 1997 ford taurus gl 3. Place your foot on the brake pedal and move the shift lever though each gear. And it does make a dfference if a 2001 or a 2006 has the same high mileage, out of the 2, the 2001 is more reliable because the miles wasnt put on the vehicle as fast as the 2006 vehicle. Transmission fluid requirements are indicated on the dipstick or on the dipstick handle. It is important to know the types of fluids to put in a car. Ford mechanic i have a 1995 ford taurus station wagon, automatic 3. The 6f50 transmission in the 08 ford taurus actually takes 10 quarts of fluid. May, 2011 i occasionally find a very small amount of transmission fluid on the driveway after driving the car. Ford taurus automatic transmission fluid advance auto parts.
Never had a problem with the transmission until this was done. It is based on ford d3 platform, shared with ford five hundred, volvo xc90, and many other popular vehicles. I went ahead and did it but now the car seems to buck, move forward, when i am stopped. The fullsize ford ltd crown victoria remained as part of the ford line up. Search by make for fuel efficient new and used cars and trucks. Nov 19, 2010 how to replace transmission fluid filter 0007 ford taurus v6. You do have to change the transmission fluid on the recommended. On newer vehicles you dont need to change the fluid for a long time i havent checked on the taurus but on my f150 its good till 150k miles, i had a previous truck that had over 200k miles and every 100k i took it to my oil change place and they had a machine that hooked to the lines going to the cooler and they ran the engine for about an. If the transmission fluid level on your taurus is low, you need to add fluid through the dipstick tube. Complete video instructions to add transmission fluid to a 2007 ford taurus sel 3.
Ford may change the contents without notice and without. So my question is that it calls for it looks like straight mercon atf, but someone told me our stuff we get here is the one. Detailed features and specs for the used 2004 ford taurus including fuel economy, transmission, warranty, engine type, cylinders, drivetrain and more. Check your owners manual or service manual for your cars specifics. To keep your ford taurus in good working order, you need to properly and timely maintain it.
Ford taurus questions how reliable are ford taurus with. Since tha it has spit out transmission fluid at least 2. The automatic transmission fluid atf should be changed sooner if its dipstick reveals. Drive the truck until it reaches operating temperature approximately 20 miles. Search over 6,600 listings to find the best local deals. The 2004 ford taurus has 90 problems reported for transmission failed. When it comes to your ford taurus, you want parts and products from only trusted brands. Visit ford for more information on the ford taurus.
What kind of transmission fluid do you need for a 2004. Follow these steps to add transmission fluid in a 2007 ford taurus sel 3. Okay, second question, i bought a used 1997 ford taurus, boss here says change the tranny oil regularly and do annual maintenance and he found his 1996 was a good car. Ford taurus transmission fluid change cost estimate repairpal. Designed using stateoftheart technology and with customers. A 1995 ford taurus will use regular mercon transmission fluid. In 1982, as a sedanstation wagon version of the chevrolet citation, general.
My transmission was not slipping but it was shifting rough. However, if your maintenance schedule specifically calls for a flush, or your. My mechanic used oreilly automatic transmission fluid global although the car manual says my car needs mervon v. How to replace transmission fluid filter 0007 ford taurus. Just for the record, my 2000 taurus ses v6 duratec owners manual says mercon v for the tranny, and plain old mercon for the power steering. How to check the transmission fluid in a 2000 ford f250 powerstroke diesel. Coolant refill capacity to find out how much fluid your vehicles cooling system can hold, refer to refill capacities in this section.
When the steady stream of transmission fluid stops flowing, the engine must be turned off to prevent damage to the transaxle. Stick with the transmission fluid change that is specified in your owners manual. Page 239 maintenance and specifications code transmissiontransaxle description rear wheel drive automatic transmission 4speed overdrive 4r70w 5speed overdrive 5r55n 2004 taurus tau owners guide post2002fmt usa english fus. The ford taurus sho super high output is the highperformance variant of the ford taurus. The mercury sable is a range of automobiles that were manufactured and marketed by the. How to check the transmission fluid on ford cars it. When and how to check fluid level engine should be running. Auxiliary automatic transmission cooler recommended for towing more than 50 miles with engines except 4. Aug 24, 2007 ford mechanic i have a 1995 ford taurus station wagon, automatic 3. View and download ford taurus 2004 owners manual online. Unlike the taurus, no manual transmission was offered in the sable.
This product is made of highquality components to meet and exceed strict quality requirements. Not sure if that makes a lot of difference in the power steering unit. Park on a level area and apply the emergency brake. In mid1985, ford unveiled the mercury sable alongside the ford taurus as a. What kind of transmission fluid does a 1995 ford taurus use. The vehicle looked like no other ford before and boasted excellent driving characteristics and supreme comfort. Explore used car listings for the 2004 ford taurus sel 3. If the owners manual recommends a different type of transmission oil. Ford taurus the ford freestyle was midsize crossover suv which was introduced in 2004 by ford motor company.
I had my 2004 ford taurus station wagon in to my dealer for a transmission flush. Detailed features and specs for the used 2004 ford taurus wagon including fuel economy, transmission, warranty, engine type, cylinders, drivetrain and more. Follow these steps to add transmission fluid in a 1997 ford taurus gl 3. Maintenance and specifications fluid ford part application capacity name automatic motorcraft 3. This procedure should be the same for any 00, 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, and 07 era ford taurus. How to replace transmission fluid filter 0007 ford taurus v6. Before adding transmission fluid, make sure that your engine was running when you checked the fluid level. Remember, ford uses a power steering fluid that is basically just like transmission fluid and the ford power steering reservoir caps are known to leak a bit.
With optional duratec engine and only driver and one passenger with no cargo, the tow rating is 1600 pounds with the wagon and 1750 pounds with the sedan. What is the transmission fluid capacity of a ford taurus. Ford taurus 2004, eco plus automatic transmission fluid, 1 quart by eneos. After the ford taurus hit the market in 1986, it quickly became a sensation in the u. Engine specs transmission specs exterior dimensions interior dimensions suspension specs brakes. Taurus sable transmission capacities by type and model year model years engine 0r trans code quarts litres 1986 2. Advance auto parts has 3 different automatic transmission fluid for your vehicle, ready for shipping or instore pick up.
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