Simply to remove and replace it is about $1000-1250 at most garages. No trans work or cost of new unit included.
From what I have seen in my area the average labor per hour cost in a licensed certified shop is $90.00 + per hour
The 2002 Ford Taurus has a 4-speed automatic.
The 2002 Ford Taurus Owner Guide shows : Motorcraft MERCON-V automatic transmission fluid
thermostat on a ford 2002
no do not recommend tranny will start slipping just drain and fill or drop pan and replace filter and gasket
where is the speed control senor located on a 2002 ford taurus
just trying to find a picture of the transmison hold where fluid goes 2002 taurus
Remove transmission oil pan
In a 2002 Ford Taurus the type of automatic transmission fluid to use is indicated on the automatic transmission fluid dipstick or the dipstick handle
remove it from the engine
replace coil
On a 2002 Ford Taurus : You could have the gear shift lever up by the steering wheel or by the floor console for your automatic transmission And , if you mean the automatic transaxle ( transmission ) fluid level dipstick , it is near the firewall between the engine and the brake fluid reservoir in the engine compartment