What type of power steering fluid does a ford taurus use

Hi
ATF or Automatic transmission fluid is usually the exact same oil as power steering fluid, its generally red in colour, so I would say yes
hope this helps Nick

Darlene, did you by chance overfill the power steering reservoir or was there any other steering work done recently. Could be air in the system, a bad pump, pinched/collapsed hose, etc. You may have to have a good Tech. diagnose and estimate repair. Check the attached links,instruction and guides, Good luck
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Fluid Coming Out Power Steering Pump Cap Taurus Car Club of America Ford...
2002 Ford Taurus Power Steering Power Steering Overflowing and Is

hi
where u fill up power the steering fluid remove the cap then
run the car while turning steering from side to side many times
until it feels better. could take 20 mins but it will self bleed

Have you checked the power steering fluid level? The reservoir for the fluid will be at the front of the engine, where the belt runs the power steering pump. If it's low or out add a little power steering fluid till full, then start car and slowly turn wheels back and forth from stop to stop-not too ******* the stops (when the steering won't turn further that way...that's what I mean by stops)....Turn wheel one way full travel, then reverse and turn the other way. Check the fluid level again, and add as needed.
If fluid is not low, the belt may be too loose to make the power steering pump work, or you may have a bigger problem that needs professional attewntion.

Ford has a power steering fluid, but most of the time Mercon-V ATF (mercon five), is used.

no need to buy it in a gallon. about 2 qts if totally empty

you have a power steering leak either the pump itself or one of the power steering hoses has a hole in it.the low brake fluid light is probably the fluid sensor in the master cylinder providing the fluid level is not low.the sensors tend to stick and need to be tapped or pushed with your finger until it frees itself.

Use power steerinfg fluid approved by Ford.. you can get it at a parts store

It may quiet down for a while but the damage is done so the pump will eventually need to be replaced.

I believe dot three but I think that most brake fluid is dot 3