A 2001 Ford Taurus came from the factory with either the 3.0L " Vulcan " V6
engine ( and the flex fuel version ) which are an Over Head Valve design or
The 3.0 L " Duratec " which is a Dual Over Head Cam engine
The 2001 Ford Taurus has overhead valves (OHV).
The 2010 Ford Taurus has double overhead cam (DOHC).
The 2014 Ford Taurus has double overhead cam (DOHC).
The 2012 Ford Taurus has double overhead cam (DOHC).
The 2009 Ford Taurus has double overhead cam (DOHC).
The 2013 Ford Taurus has double overhead cam (DOHC).
The 2011 Ford Taurus has double overhead cam (DOHC).
The 2008 Ford Taurus has double overhead cam (DOHC).
The 2003 Ford Taurus has overhead valves (OHV).
The 2006 Ford Taurus has overhead valves (OHV).
The 2004 Ford Taurus has overhead valves (OHV).
The 2007 Ford Taurus has overhead valves (OHV).