If the can says DOT 3 , Dot 4 or DOT 5, it is suitable.- Brand name does not matter.
DOT 3
D O T ( 3 ) brake fluid
DOT3
If you mean the red " BRAKE " light in your dash is on , that means that the brake fluid level in the brake master cylinder located in your engine compartment ( on a Ford Taurus ) is LOW ( or that the parking brake is on )
That should be Motorcraft MERCON automatic transmission fluid in the automatic transaxle ( transmission ) according to the 1997 Ford Taurus Owner Guide * the type used is engraved into the automatic transaxle fluid level dipstick
WHICH fluid.
If the " BRAKE " warning light in your gauge panel is on , either your parking / emergency brake is on and if not , YOUR BRAKE FLUID LEVEL IS LOW in the brake master cylinder located in your engine compartment
Check you brake fluid and the brake switch on the proportioning value. If the fluid level is ok then disconnect the switch to see if the light goes out. Also check the parking brake switch.
It goes into the master cylinder on the far driver side of the firewall.
DOT 3 brake fluid.
If you don't know where brake fluid goes please stop by any auto parts store and someone there will be happy to show you. Accidentally mixing fluids could cost you big money and even your life.
Regular DOT3 brake fluid
Brake Fluid.