Ford Taurus 2016-2022 (8th gen)

From 2016 to 2022, the eighth-generation Ford Taurus marked the end of an era for this long-standing nameplate in the Ford lineup. This generation focused on delivering a spacious and comfortable interior emphasizing technology and safety features. The Taurus featured an elegant, refined exterior design, with distinctive character lines and a stylish front grille. Inside the cabin, it offered generous space for passengers and cargo, making it a practical choice for families and road trips.

Regarding technology, the 2016-2022 Taurus incorporated Ford's SYNC 3 infotainment system, which included a user-friendly touchscreen interface and support for smartphone integration. Safety was a key aspect of this generation, with advanced driver assistance features available, such as adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, and lane-keeping assist. While the Taurus didn't receive major updates during its eighth generation, it continued to provide a comfortable and reliable driving experience, appealing to those seeking a spacious and well-equipped full-size sedan.

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

Engine 3.5L 6-Cylinder DOHC

• Recommended oil viscosity: 5W-20
• Oil capacity: 6.0 quarts

Spark Plug Gap

• 3.5L 6-Cylinder: 0.032”

Engine coolant

• Type: 
  • Engine coolant (U.S. and Mexico): Motorcraft® Orange Prediluted Antifreeze/Coolant  VC-3DIL-B WSS-M97B44-D2
  • Engine coolant (Canada): Motorcraft® Orange Prediluted Antifreeze/Coolant CVC-3DIL-B WSS-M97B44-D2
• Capacity: Between MIN/MAX on brake fluid reservoir

Brake fluid

• Type: Motorcraft® DOT 4 Low Viscosity (LV) High-Performance Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid PM-20 WSS-M6C65-A2
• Capacity: 2.4 pt (1.15 L)

Rear differential (All Wheel Drive) fluid

• Type: 
  • (U.S. and Mexico) Motorcraft® SAE 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant XY-80W90-QL WSP-M2C197-A
  • (Canada) Motorcraft® SAE 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant  CXY-80W90-1L WSP-M2C197-A
• Capacity:10.9 qt (10.3 L) 1

Automatic transmission fluid

• Type: 
  • (U.S. and Mexico) Motorcraft® MERCON® LV Automatic Transmission Fluid MERCON® LV XT-10-QLVC WSS-M2C938-A
  • (Canada) Motorcraft® MERCON® LV Automatic Transmission Fluid MERCON® LV CXT-10-LV12 WSS-M2C938-A
• Capacity:17.9 fl oz (0.53 L)

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

• Type: 
  • (U.S. and Mexico) Motorcraft® SAE 75W-140 Synthetic Rear Axle Lubricant XY-75W140-QL WSL-M2C192-A
  • (Canada) Motorcraft® SAE 75W-140 Synthetic Rear Axle Lubricant  CXY-75W140-1L WSL-M2C192-A
•  Capacity: Fill as required

Windshield washer fluid

• Type: 
  • (U.S. and Mexico) Motorcraft® Premium Windshield Wash Concentrate with Bitterant ZC-32-B2 WSS-M14P19-A
  • (Canada) Motorcraft® Premium Quality Windshield Washer Fluid  CXC-37-(A, B, D, F) WSS-M14P19-A
• Capacity: 19.0 gal (71.9 L)

Fuel tank

• Capacity: 1.43 lb (0.65 kg)

A/C refrigerant

• Type: 
  • (U.S. and Mexico) Motorcraft® R-134a Refrigerant YN-19 WSH-M17B19-A
  • (Canada) Motorcraft® R-134a Refrigerant MYN-19-R WSH-M17B19-A
• Capacity: 5.24 fl oz (155 ml)

A/C refrigerant compressor oil

• Type: Motorcraft® PAG Refrigerant Compressor Oil YN-12-D WSH-M1C231-B
• Capacity: 5.24 fl oz (155 ml)

Transmission, parking brake linkage, pivots, and brake pedal shift grease

• Type: Premium Long-Life Grease XG-1-E1

Multi-purpose grease

• Type: Motorcraft® Multi-Purpose Grease Spray XL-5-A ESB-M1C93-B

Lock cylinders

• Type:
  • (U.S.) Penetrating and Lock Lubricant XL-1
  • (Canada): Penetrating FluidCXC-51-A

Powertrain

Engine

• 1.5 L CAF479QA3 I4
• 2.0 L EcoBoost I4
• 2.7 L EcoBoost V6

Transmission

• 6-speed automatic
• 8-speed automatic (2019)

Fuel Consumption

Safety Ratings

Front Lights

• Front Sidemarker Light Bulb:
  • 168NA
  • 168
• Front Turn Signal Light Bulb: 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: 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