DISCLOSURE
Vehicle Details
- Fuel Consumption: City: 18 mpg
- Fuel Consumption: Highway: 27 mpg
- Remote, digital keypad power door locks
- Power windows
- Cruise controls on steering wheel
- Cruise control
- 4-wheel ABS Brakes
- Front Ventilated disc brakes
- 1st and 2nd row curtain head airbags
- Passenger Airbag
- Side airbag
- Wireless phone connectivity
- Digital Audio Input
- In-Dash single CD player
- SYNC
- MP3 player
- AM/FM Radio
- Radio Data System
- Speed Sensitive Audio Volume Control
- Total Number of Speakers: 6
- Braking Assist
- ABS and Driveline Traction Control
- Stability control
- Privacy glass: Light
- Silver aluminum rims
- Wheel Diameter: 18
- Wheel Width: 7.5
- Driver and passenger knee airbags
- Urethane steering wheel trim
- Urethane shift knob trim
- Metal-look dash trim
- Metal-look door trim
- Video Monitor Location: Front
- Trip computer
- Tachometer
- Manufacturer's 0-60mph acceleration time (seconds): 6.7 s
- Power remote driver mirror adjustment
- Power remote passenger mirror adjustment
- Dual illuminated vanity mirrors
- Audio controls on steering wheel
- 911 Assist
- Power remote trunk release
- Front and rear reading lights
- Cloth seat upholstery
- Bucket front seats
- Rear bench
- Fold forward seatback rear seats
- Rear seats center armrest
- Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
- Speed-proportional electric power steering
- Suspension class: Regular
- Interior air filtration
- Manual front air conditioning
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System
- Remote activated exterior entry lights
- Cargo area light
- Max cargo capacity: 20 cu.ft.
- Vehicle Emissions: ULEV II
- Fuel Type: Regular unleaded
- Fuel Capacity: 19.0 gal.
- Instrumentation: Low fuel level
- Clock: In-radio display
- Headlights off auto delay
- Dusk sensing headlights
- Coil front spring
- Front Stabilizer Bar : Bar
- Independent front suspension classification
- Strut front suspension
- Four-wheel Independent Suspension
- Coil rear spring
- Rear Stabilizer Bar : Bar
- Independent rear suspension
- Multi-link rear suspension
- Front and rear suspension stabilizer bars
- Variable intermittent front wipers
- Aluminum spare wheel rim
Model Highlights
There are two different engine configurations offered on the Taurus sedans. The standard engine on is a 288-hp 3.5L V6. While the output is rated somewhat less than the twin charged V6, the fuel economy improvements are significant. The V6 is estimated at a combined 21 mpg, while the Taurus SHO TT 8-cylinder manages 16 mpg city and 24 mpg highway. At the base SE level, the Taurus is a relatively well-equipped comfortable sedan, including a rearview camera system, cruise control, Sync Bluetooth hands-free calling and audio connectivity, air conditioning, rear-seat heater ducts, power front seats, and a 6-speaker audio system with CD player and aux-in port. SEL models add dual-zone climate control, upgraded upholstery, LED supplemental lamps, remote start, reverse parking sensors, heated mirrors with puddle lamps, satellite radio compatibility, and 18-inch painted aluminum wheels. Limited models feel like true luxury cars, as they include features like 10-way power front seats with lumbar, power-adjustable pedals, perforated leather upholstery, heated and cooled front seats, ambient lighting, Intelligent Access with push-button start, a universal garage-door opener and the full MyFord Touch system which includes an 8-inch touch screen with smaller reconfigurable instrument displays; a media hub with USB in ports, an SD card reader and input jacks, as well as a long list of additional Sync-related services. The Taurus SHO offersa strong, 365-hp, 3.5L EcoBoost turbocharged V6, as well as a sport-tuned suspension, steering-wheel paddle-shifters, aluminum pedals, a dual exhaust, HID headlamps, Piano Black (glossy black) mesh grille and lamp bezel details, a rear spoiler, fender vents, special leather upholstery, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and badging throughout. A popular equipment package adds a rear window sunshade, automatic high beams, rain-sensing wipers, second-row heated seats, a heated steering wheel and a Sony stereo that includes HD Radio. An SHO Performance Package adds a stiffer suspension tune, performance brake pads, a sportier steering calibration, stability control with track mode, an Alcantara steering wheel and 20-inch machined-and-painted wheels with summer performance tires. Other options include multicontour seats, which gently massage the backs of front-seat passengers, available Lane-Keeping System that helps warn the driver should the vehicle veer from visible lane markings.