How much transmission fluid does a 2011 Ford Taurus take?

10.9 quarts as a total fill for the 6F50 transmission (10.9 to 11.6 quarts across this year's engines). A drain-and-refill without removing the pan replaces roughly a third to half of that, so refill to the level check point rather than pouring in the whole figure.

What transmission fluid does a 2011 Ford Taurus use?

The source lists only a catalog code for this year, not the OEM specification, so use the fluid named in your owner's manual or on the dipstick.

What brake fluid does a 2011 Ford Taurus take?

DOT 3, per the manufacturer note. It is also printed on the brake fluid reservoir cap.

2011 Ford Taurus transmission fluid capacity and fluid specs

GarageDex's fluid data shows the 2011 Ford Taurus (3500-CYCLONE-V6 3.5L 6-cylinder D258-II) uses the 6F50 automatic transmission, which holds 10.9 quarts of fluid as a total fill. Other engines on this year hold 10.9 to 11.6 quarts - see the table. Brake fluid is DOT 3.

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Key takeaways

Transmission: 6F50 automatic transmission, 10.9 qt total fill.
Total fill is the whole system; a drain-and-refill takes a third to half.
Brake fluid: DOT 3.
Fluid specification is not named by the source - use the owner's manual.

2011 Ford Taurus fluids by engine
Engine	Transmission	Total fill	Fluid spec	Brake fluid	Gear oil
3500-CYCLONE-V6 3.5L 6-cylinder D258-II	6F50 automatic	10.9 qt	per owner's manual	DOT 3	rear GL-5 80W-90 1.2 qt transfer case GL-5 75W-140 0.55 qt
3500-ECOBOOST-V6 3.5L 6-cylinder D258-II	6F55 automatic	11.6 qt	per owner's manual	DOT 3	rear GL-5 80W-90 1.2 qt transfer case GL-5 75W-140 0.55 qt

Fluids for the 2011 Ford Taurus

Buy fluid that states the specification your manual names. Multi-vehicle fluids list the specs they meet on the back label - if yours is not listed, it is the wrong bottle.

Transmission fluidYou need about 11 quarts for a full fillShop fluid DOT 3 brake fluidA quart covers a full flushShop brake fluid Fluid transfer pumpMost modern transmissions have no dipstick tube - you fill from belowShop pumps

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Other 2011 Ford Taurus specs

All specs Coolant capacity Maintenance schedule

Other Taurus years

2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2010

Source: World's Best Oil (AMSOIL dealer cross-reference). Capacities are total system fills; a drain-and-refill takes less. Where no fluid specification is shown, the source lists only a catalog code, so use the specification printed in your owner's manual - the wrong transmission fluid damages a transmission.