2000 Ford Taurus SELFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Transmission Fluid Capacities

TRANSMISSION CAPACITIES

Application Qts. (L)
Continental (1) 13.7 (13.0)
Contour & Mystique (2)
A/T
2.0L 9.0 (8.5)
2.5L 10.2 (9.6)
M/T 2.7 (2.6)
Cougar
A/T
2.0L 9.0 (8.5)
2.5L 10.2 (9.6)
M/T 2.7 (2.6)
Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis & Town Car (1) 13.9 (13.1)
Escort (2)
A/T 5.7 (5.4)
M/T 3.5 (3.3)
Focus 7.0 (6.7)
LS (1) 11.9 (11.2)
Mustang (1)
A/T 13.9 (13.1)
M/T
T45 3.3 (3.1)
T50D 2.7 (2.6)
Sable & Taurus (1)
AX4N Transmission 13.5 (12.8)
AX4S Transmission 12.3 (11.6)
(1) Use Mercon V (synthetic) automatic transmission fluid only.
(2) Use Mercon automatic transmission fluid.
Factory Service Tools

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • β€’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • β€’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • β€’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.