All Vehicles produced Post-1993 are required to utilize Refrigerant R134a.
134a refrigerant
The 2001 Ford Taurus has overhead valves (OHV).
We have a 2001 ford Taurus it has a 3.0 v-6
Any brand of antifreeze can be used in a 2001 Ford Taurus such as Prestone. The antifreeze can be 50 50 antifreeze.
According to the 2001 Ford Taurus Owner Guide : ( 5W-20 engine oil ) is used for both the 3.0 liter Vulcan and Duratec engines
DOT ( 3 ) brake fluid
The refrigerant you need is R-12 (the older very expensive) type. Most domestic cars through 1994-1995 use this type.
88oC to 92oC usually the type will be a 'Waxstat'
Most Taurus takes almost all kinds of brands: #20 on driver side #24 on passanger side
The 2003 Ford Taurus has overhead valves (OHV).
The 2006 Ford Taurus has overhead valves (OHV).
The 2004 Ford Taurus has overhead valves (OHV).