Ford Taurus 2010-2015 (7th gen)

The seventh-generation Ford Taurus, produced from 2010 to 2015, brought a refreshing update to the iconic nameplate. It featured a more modern, aerodynamic exterior design, bold front grille, and sleek lines. The interior received a significant overhaul, offering a spacious, comfortable cabin with high-quality materials and advanced technology features. The Taurus aimed to provide a luxurious driving experience, including options like leather upholstery, a premium sound system, and Ford's SYNC infotainment system.

Performance-wise, the 2010-2015 Taurus offered a range of engines, including powerful V6 options, providing a smooth and comfortable ride. This generation emphasized safety with standard and available features, such as adaptive cruise control and blind-spot monitoring. Overall, the seventh-generation Taurus combined modern styling, advanced technology, and a comfortable ride, making it a competitive choice in the full-size sedan market during its production years.

Ford Taurus specification, engine oil capacity, spark plug gap, safety rating, fuel consumption, transmission, and light bulb sizes.

Engine 2.0L 4-Cylinder DOHC

• Recommended oil viscosity: 5W-30
• Oil certification: API
• Drain plug torque: 20 ft-lbs
• Oil capacity: 5.7 quarts

Spark Plug Gap

• 2.0L 4-Cylinder: 0.032”

Engine 3.5L 6-Cylinder DOHC

• Recommended oil viscosity: 5W-30
• Oil certification: API
• Drain plug torque: 20 ft-lbs
• Oil capacity: 6.0 quarts

Spark Plug Gap

• 3.5L 6-Cylinder: 0.032”

Brake fluid

• Type: Motorcraft DOT 4 Low Viscosity High Performance Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid PM-20 / WSS-M6C65-A2
• Capacity: Between MAX and MIN on reservoir

Door latch, hood latch, auxiliary hood latch, door hinges, striker plates, seat tracks, and fuel filler door hinge

• Type: Multi-Purpose Grease (Lithium grease) \
• XL-5 (aerosol) (U.S.)
• CRCSL3151 (Canada) / ESB-M1C93-B

Coolant

• Type: Motorcraft Orange Antifreeze/Coolant Prediluted VC-3DIL-B (U.S.); CVC-3DIL-B (Canada) / WSS-M97B44-D2 VC-7- B / WSS-M97B51-A1
• Capacity: 
  • 3.5L V6 engine: 11.1 quarts (10.5L)
  • 3.5L V6 Super High Output (SHO) engine: 11.4 quarts (10.8L)
  • 2.0L EcoBoost engine : 11.6 quarts (11.0L)

Fuel

• Capacity: 19.0 gallons (71.9 L)

Power steering fluid

• Type: Motorcraft MERCON ATF XT-2-QDX / MERCON
• Capacity: Fill to the line on dipstick

Automatic  transmission fluid

•  Type: Motorcraft 2 MERCON LV/ XT-10-QLVC (U.S.); CXT-10-LV12 (Canada) / MERCON LV
• Capacity: 
  • (6F50) : 10.9 quarts (10.3L)
  • (6F55) : 11.6 quarts (11.0L)
  • (6F35) : 9.0 quarts (8.5L)

Rear differential (All Wheel Drive) fluid

• Type: Motorcraft SAE 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant / XY-80W90-QL / WSP-M2C197-A
• Capacity: 2.4 pints (1.15L)

Power Transfer Unit (PTU) fluid (All 4 Wheel Drive)

• Type: Motorcraft SAE 75W-140 Synthetic Rear Axle Lubricant XY-75W140-QL / WSL-M2C192-A
• Capacity: 18 ounces (0.53L)

Windshield washer fluid

• Type: Motorcraft Premium Windshield Washer Concentrate ZC-32-B2 (U.S); CXC-37-(A, B, D, and F) (Canada) / WSB-M8B16-A2
• Capacity: Fill as required

Lock cylinder

• Type: Penetrating and Lock Lubricant Motorcraft XL-1

A/C refrigerant

• Type: Motorcraft R–134a Refrigerant YN-19 (U.S.); CYN–16–R (Canada) / WSH-M17B19–A
• Capacity: 
  • 2.0LEcoBoost engine: 1.62 lb (0.74kg)
  • 3.5L V6 engine :1.43 lb (0.65kg)

A/C refrigerant compressor oil

• Type: Motorcraft PAG Refrigerant Compressor Oil YN-12–D / WSH-M1C231–B
• Capacity: 2.0L GTDI &3.5LTiVCT :5.2 fl oz\(0.153 L)

Powertrain

Engine

• 2.0 L EcoBoost Turbo I4 240 hp (2013–2017)
• 3.5 L Cyclone V6 263 hp (2010–2012)
• 3.5 L Cyclone V6 288 hp (2013–2019)
• 3.5 L EcoBoost V6 365 hp (2010–2019)
• 3.7 L Cyclone Ti-VCT FFV V6 305 hp (Police Interceptor Sedan, all-wheel drive only) (2013-2019)

Transmission

• 6F35 6-speed automatic (2.0T)
• 6F50 6-speed automatic (3.5L)
• 6F55 6-speed automatic (3.5TT)
• 6F55 6-speed SelectShift® automatic (3.7L FFV)

Fuel Consumption

Safety Ratings

Front Lights

• Front Sidemarker Light Bulb:
  • 168NA
  •  168
• Front Turn Signal Light Bulb:
  • 3157-SCK
  •  3457NAK
• High Beam and Low Beam Headlight Bulb
  •  9012
  •  HID-D3S

Rear Lights

• Back Up Light Bulb: 921
• Brake Light Bulb: LED
• Center High Mount Stop Light Bulb: LED
• License Plate Light Bulb: 6418
• Parking Light Bulb:
  • 3157-SCK,
  • 3457NAK
• Rear Sidemarker Light Bulb: LED
• Rear Turn Signal Light Bulb: LED
• Tail Light Bulb: LED

Interior Lights

• Dome Light Bulb: 2825L
• Map Light Bulb: 2825L