You want to use MERCON V Transmission Fluid. Do not use MERCON/DEXRON III as this older version is not formulated to operate correctly in your transmission. The bottle must clearly specify MERCON V which has superceded the older MERCON/DEXRON III formulation.
The 2002 Ford Taurus Owner Guide shows : Motorcraft MERCON-V automatic transmission fluid
In a 2002 Ford Taurus the type of automatic transmission fluid to use is indicated on the automatic transmission fluid dipstick or the dipstick handle
just trying to find a picture of the transmison hold where fluid goes 2002 taurus
How much transmission fluid does a 2001 ford Taurus need
The 2002 Ford Taurus has a 4-speed automatic.
It is important to maintain the quantity of the transmission fluid of a 1997 Ford Taurus. The transmission fluid capacity of this vehicle is 13.3 quarts.
The transmission fluid for the 2000-2004 Taurus is MERCON V.
According to the 2002 Ford Taurus Owner Guide : ( Motorcraft MERCON automatic transmission fluid is used as the power steering fluid )
On a 2002 Ford Taurus : You could have the gear shift lever up by the steering wheel or by the floor console for your automatic transmission And , if you mean the automatic transaxle ( transmission ) fluid level dipstick , it is near the firewall between the engine and the brake fluid reservoir in the engine compartment
The same place you check the transmission fluid
How many quarts of transmission fluid does a 2004 Taurus 3.0 OHV require when draining transmission and replacing filter
It is important to know the types of fluids to put in a car. A 1995 Ford Taurus will use regular Mercon transmission fluid.