On a (2001 ) Ford Taurus :
Yes , both the 3.0 liter " Vulcan " V6 engine ( and its flex fuel version )
and the 3.0 liter " Duratec " V6 engine have the Electronic Distributorless
Ignition System ( EDIS ) which uses a coil
pack ( with the 6 towers for the spark plug wires ) although the spark plug
wire sets are different for the " Vulcan " and " Duratec " engines
It's the box with 6 plug wires on top driver side of throttle body
On a 2001 Ford Taurus wagon : Open the rear liftgate , and the refill plug is under the passenger side tail light
Spark Plugs, Spark Plug wires, PCV Valve
firewall 1-----2-----3 4-----5-----6 front of Ford Taurus > driver
How do you replace freeze plug 1999 Ford Taurus?
0.044 Autolite-Platinum / Spark PlugFor your 2001 Ford Taurus 3.0L EFI 6cyl Part Number: AP764
http://autorepair.about.com/library/firing_orders/bl-ford-firing-02.htm
None of the Taurus trans pans have a drain plug.
The spark plug gap is .042" to .046".
The 2006 Ford Taurus radiator drain plug is located on the bottom of the radiator. The drain plug can be removed with a half inch ratchet.
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Hmmmm... Coincidence or cause... Interesting question. See "Related Questions" below for specifics on firing order and plug wires, and then some discussion regarding the check engine light.