My 1999 Ford Taurus SE sputtered and when the hood was popped, there was oil everywhere, what could it potentially be?

Hello, the key will be to determine where the oil came from and why. There is a significant amount of unknowns information here. Did someone overfill the engine oil? As a result did excessive crankcase pressure expel oil from the engine? How is the crankcase ventilation system - the PCV system? I'd check engine compression, spark plug condition, and drain all the engine oil, change the filter, and attempt to run the engine. It's too hard to know what's going on until you gather some information based on the current condition. Use this link to find some shops near you that can help with your concern: www.repairpal.com/repair-shops