2002 Ford Taurus Oil Type & Capacity
The 2002 Ford Taurus oil type depends on the engine: the LX, 3.0 2, 4F50N takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts qt with filter); the LX, 3.0 2, AX4S takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts qt with filter); the LX, 3.0 S takes 5W-20 (5.8 quarts qt with filter); the LX, 3.0 U takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts qt with filter); the SE, 4D Sedan, 3.0 2, 4F50N takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts qt with filter); the SE, 4D Sedan, 3.0 2, AX4S takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts qt with filter); the SE, 4D Sedan, 3.0 U, 4F50N takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts qt with filter); the SE, 4D Sedan, 3.0 U, AX4S takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts qt with filter); the SE, 4D Wagon, 3.0 2, 4F50N takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts qt with filter); the SE, 4D Wagon, 3.0 2, AX4S takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts qt with filter); the SE, 4D Wagon, 3.0 S takes 5W-20 (5.8 quarts qt with filter); the SE, 4D Wagon, 3.0 U, 4F50N takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts qt with filter); the SE, 4D Wagon, 3.0 U, AX4S takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts qt with filter); the SEL, 4D Sedan takes 5W-20 (5.8 quarts qt with filter); the SEL, 4D Wagon takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts qt with filter); the SES, 3.0 2, 4F50N takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts qt with filter); the SES, 3.0 2, AX4S takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts qt with filter); the SES, 3.0 S takes 5W-20 (5.8 quarts qt with filter); the SES, 3.0 U, 4F50N takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts qt with filter); the SES, 3.0 U, AX4S takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts qt with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- LX, 3.0 2, 4F50N: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- LX, 3.0 2, AX4S: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- LX, 3.0 S: 5W-20, 5.8 quarts with filter
- LX, 3.0 U: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- SE, 4D Sedan, 3.0 2, 4F50N: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- SE, 4D Sedan, 3.0 2, AX4S: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- SE, 4D Sedan, 3.0 U, 4F50N: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- SE, 4D Sedan, 3.0 U, AX4S: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- SE, 4D Wagon, 3.0 2, 4F50N: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- SE, 4D Wagon, 3.0 2, AX4S: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- SE, 4D Wagon, 3.0 S: 5W-20, 5.8 quarts with filter
- SE, 4D Wagon, 3.0 U, 4F50N: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- SE, 4D Wagon, 3.0 U, AX4S: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- SEL, 4D Sedan: 5W-20, 5.8 quarts with filter
- SEL, 4D Wagon: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- SES, 3.0 2, 4F50N: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- SES, 3.0 2, AX4S: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- SES, 3.0 S: 5W-20, 5.8 quarts with filter
- SES, 3.0 U, 4F50N: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- SES, 3.0 U, AX4S: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LX, 3.0 2, 4F50N — Eng VIN 2 | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 4.50 QTS. | — | Use oil that has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute. |
| LX, 3.0 2, AX4S — Eng VIN 2 | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 4.50 QTS. | — | Use oil that has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute. |
| LX, 3.0 S — Eng VIN S | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 5.80 QTS. | — | Use oil that has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute. |
| LX, 3.0 U — Eng VIN U | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 4.50 QTS. | — | Use oil that has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute. |
| SE, 4D Sedan, 3.0 2, 4F50N — Eng VIN 2 | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 4.50 QTS. | — | Use oil that has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute. |
| SE, 4D Sedan, 3.0 2, AX4S — Eng VIN 2 | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 4.50 QTS. | — | Use oil that has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute. |
| SE, 4D Sedan, 3.0 U, 4F50N — Eng VIN U | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 4.50 QTS. | — | Use oil that has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute. |
| SE, 4D Sedan, 3.0 U, AX4S — Eng VIN U | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 4.50 QTS. | — | Use oil that has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute. |
| SE, 4D Wagon, 3.0 2, 4F50N — Eng VIN 2 | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 4.50 QTS. | — | Use oil that has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute. |
| SE, 4D Wagon, 3.0 2, AX4S — Eng VIN 2 | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 4.50 QTS. | — | Use oil that has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute. |
| SE, 4D Wagon, 3.0 S — Eng VIN S | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 5.80 QTS. | — | Use oil that has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute. |
| SE, 4D Wagon, 3.0 U, 4F50N — Eng VIN U | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 4.50 QTS. | — | Use oil that has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute. |
| SE, 4D Wagon, 3.0 U, AX4S — Eng VIN U | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 4.50 QTS. | — | Use oil that has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute. |
| SEL, 4D Sedan — Eng VIN S | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 5.80 QTS. | — | Use oil that has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute. |
| SEL, 4D Wagon — Eng VIN U | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 4.50 QTS. | — | Use oil that has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute. |
| SES, 3.0 2, 4F50N — Eng VIN 2 | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 4.50 QTS. | — | Use oil that has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute. |
| SES, 3.0 2, AX4S — Eng VIN 2 | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 4.50 QTS. | — | Use oil that has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute. |
| SES, 3.0 S — Eng VIN S | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 5.80 QTS. | — | Use oil that has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute. |
| SES, 3.0 U, 4F50N — Eng VIN U | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 4.50 QTS. | — | Use oil that has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute. |
| SES, 3.0 U, AX4S — Eng VIN U | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 4.50 QTS. | — | Use oil that has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute. |
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Coolant capacity
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Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 2002 Ford Taurus take?
It depends on the engine: LX, 3.0 2, 4F50N uses 5W-20; LX, 3.0 2, AX4S uses 5W-20; LX, 3.0 S uses 5W-20; LX, 3.0 U uses 5W-20; SE, 4D Sedan, 3.0 2, 4F50N uses 5W-20; SE, 4D Sedan, 3.0 2, AX4S uses 5W-20; SE, 4D Sedan, 3.0 U, 4F50N uses 5W-20; SE, 4D Sedan, 3.0 U, AX4S uses 5W-20; SE, 4D Wagon, 3.0 2, 4F50N uses 5W-20; SE, 4D Wagon, 3.0 2, AX4S uses 5W-20; SE, 4D Wagon, 3.0 S uses 5W-20; SE, 4D Wagon, 3.0 U, 4F50N uses 5W-20; SE, 4D Wagon, 3.0 U, AX4S uses 5W-20; SEL, 4D Sedan uses 5W-20; SEL, 4D Wagon uses 5W-20; SES, 3.0 2, 4F50N uses 5W-20; SES, 3.0 2, AX4S uses 5W-20; SES, 3.0 S uses 5W-20; SES, 3.0 U, 4F50N uses 5W-20; SES, 3.0 U, AX4S uses 5W-20.
What is the oil capacity of a 2002 Ford Taurus?
Oil capacity depends on the engine: LX, 3.0 2, 4F50N holds 4.5 quarts with filter; LX, 3.0 2, AX4S holds 4.5 quarts with filter; LX, 3.0 S holds 5.8 quarts with filter; LX, 3.0 U holds 4.5 quarts with filter; SE, 4D Sedan, 3.0 2, 4F50N holds 4.5 quarts with filter; SE, 4D Sedan, 3.0 2, AX4S holds 4.5 quarts with filter; SE, 4D Sedan, 3.0 U, 4F50N holds 4.5 quarts with filter; SE, 4D Sedan, 3.0 U, AX4S holds 4.5 quarts with filter; SE, 4D Wagon, 3.0 2, 4F50N holds 4.5 quarts with filter; SE, 4D Wagon, 3.0 2, AX4S holds 4.5 quarts with filter; SE, 4D Wagon, 3.0 S holds 5.8 quarts with filter; SE, 4D Wagon, 3.0 U, 4F50N holds 4.5 quarts with filter; SE, 4D Wagon, 3.0 U, AX4S holds 4.5 quarts with filter; SEL, 4D Sedan holds 5.8 quarts with filter; SEL, 4D Wagon holds 4.5 quarts with filter; SES, 3.0 2, 4F50N holds 4.5 quarts with filter; SES, 3.0 2, AX4S holds 4.5 quarts with filter; SES, 3.0 S holds 5.8 quarts with filter; SES, 3.0 U, 4F50N holds 4.5 quarts with filter; SES, 3.0 U, AX4S holds 4.5 quarts with filter.
How often should I change the oil in my 2002 Ford Taurus?
Most 2002 Ford Taurus owners follow a 5,000–7,500 mile interval with conventional oil, or up to 10,000 miles with full synthetic. Always check the oil life monitor if equipped, and consult your owner's manual — Ford recommends intervals based on driving conditions, not just mileage.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 2002 Ford Taurus?
Yes. 5W-20 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2002 Ford Taurus. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.