That is a check engine light. It could be many things but it needs to be hooked to a diagnostic machine to determine what the problem is.
The 2005 Ford Taurus has a V6 engine.
The 2005 Ford Taurus has a 3.0 L base engine size.
The 2005 Ford Taurus's engine produces 153 hp @ 4900 rpm.
The 2005 Ford Taurus's engine produces 185 ft-lbs. @ 3950 rpm.
On a 2005 Ford Taurus : The 3.0 L " Vulcan " V6 engine has ( 1 timing CHAIN ) The 3.0 L " Duratec " V6 engine has ( 2 timing CHAINS )
The 2005 Ford Taurus Owner Guide shows to use ( 5W-20 engine oil ) * that would be all year *
Right rear corner of engine compartment.
With engine oil filter change : The 3.0 liter " Vulcan " V6 engine takes ( 4.5 quarts ) The 3.0 liter " Duratec " V6 engine takes ( 6.0 quarts ) According to the 2005 Ford Taurus Owner Guide
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Yes they are because the Taurus was redesigned in 2002, so the materials from te '99-'01 Taurus are mostly the same Just make sure you use the heads off of the same engine ie: 1996 Taurus 3.0 OHV will fit a 2005 Taurus 3.0 OHV but will not fit an OHC engine
That is a warning light to "check your engine". Visit a mechanic and have them use a computer code reader to check for a trouble code. On a 2005 there is a good chance that you may have a bad sensor, such as an oxygen sensor.
In a 2005 Ford Taurus SE, the engine number is typically located on the engine block, near the front or side of the engine. You can usually find it on a flat surface or a machined pad, often near where the engine meets the transmission. It may also be helpful to clean the area to make the number more visible, as it can be obscured by dirt or grease.