With the 3.0 liter " Vulcan " V6 engine :
Motorcraft BX-58R or the optional Motorcraft BXT-36R
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With the 3.0 liter " Duratec " V6 engine
Motorcraft BXT-36R
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according to the Owner Guide
According to the 1996 Ford Taurus Owner Guide : For the 3.0 liter " Vulcan " V6 engine ( BCI group size 58R or the optional 36R ) -------------------------------------------------------- For the 3.0 liter " Duratec " V6 engine ( BCI group size 36R )
BCI group size ( 59 ) Originally equipped with Motorcraft BXT-59 battery ( 2008 Ford Taurus )
36R
According to the 2008 Ford Taurus X Owner Guide : It came from the factory with the ( Motorcraft BXT-59 battery ) * That's BCI group size 59
Yes
I was looking at the 2002 Ford Taurus Owner Guide and it shows that Vulcan , Flex Fuel , and Duratec - V6 engines came with the ( Motorcraft BXT-36R ) battery
BCI group size ( 65 ) on a 1994 Ford Taurus . fordparts.com shows Motorcraft BXT-65-650 for example
60.6 liters ( 16 U.S. gallons )
Ns40l
GL & LX: P205/65 R15 Front & Rear
It might have some other problems on the motor or any other place in the car.
Any brand as long as it is the correct size battery.