Ford
Taurus
Ford Taurus: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
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ClassLarge car
Model years (US)2000–2019
New registrations (EU)2001–2004, 2006, 2008, 2010–2021
Recall dataNHTSA (United States)
Generations and technical specifications
Ford Taurus (China)2015–2022
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | 2015–2022 |
| Model years | 2016–2022 |
| Body styles | 4-door sedan |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel drive |
| Platform | Ford CD4 platform |
| Engines | 1.5 L CAF479QA3 I4 2.0 L EcoBoost I4 2.7 L EcoBoost V6 |
| Transmissions | 6-speed automatic 8-speed automatic (2019) |
| Wheelbase | 2,949 mm |
| Length | 4,996 mm |
| Width | 1,878 mm |
| Height | 1,503 mm |
| Class | Full-size car |
| Assembly | Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China (Changan Ford Hangzhou Plant) |
| Designer | Bogusław Paruch, Berk Keskin, Andrea di Buduo, Dillon Blanski, Ernesto Rupar |
Ford Taurus (sixth generation)2009–2019
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | June 2009 – March 2019 |
| Model years | 2010–2019 |
| Body styles | 4-door sedan |
| Layout | FF layout / F4 layout |
| Platform | Ford D3 platform |
| Engines | 2.0 L EcoBoost turbo I4 3.5 L Cyclone V6 3.5 L EcoBoost turbo V6 3.7 L Cyclone Ti-VCT FFV V6 |
| Transmissions | 6F35 6-speed automatic (2.0T) 6F50 6-speed automatic (3.5L) 6F55 6-speed SelectShift® automatic (3.5TT) 6F55 6-speed SelectShift® automatic (3.7L FFV) |
| Wheelbase | 2,868 mm |
| Length | 5,154 mm |
| Width | 1,935 mm |
| Height | 1,542 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1,821 kg |
| Class | Full-size |
| Assembly | Chicago, Illinois, U.S. (Chicago Assembly Plant) |
| Designer | Earl Lucas (2007) |
Ford Taurus (fifth generation)2007–2009
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | May 2007–May 2009 |
| Model years | 2008–2009 |
| Body styles | 4-door sedan |
| Layout | FF layout F4 layout |
| Platform | Ford D3 platform |
| Engines | 3.5 L DOHC Duratec 35 (Cyclone) V6 |
| Transmissions | 6-speed 6F automatic |
| Wheelbase | 2,863 mm |
| Length | 5,126 mm |
| Width | 1,882 mm |
| Height | 1,562 mm |
| Kerb weight | FWD: 1,697 kg AWD: 1,783 kg |
| Class | Full-size car |
| Assembly | United States: Chicago, Illinois (Chicago Assembly) |
| Designer | J Mays (2005) |
Ford Taurus (fourth generation)1999–2007
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | October 1999–October 27, 2006 |
| Model years | 2000–2007 (2007: fleet sales only) |
| Body styles | 4-door sedan 5-door station wagon |
| Layout | FF layout |
| Platform | Ford D186 platform |
| Engines | 3.0 L SFI Vulcan V6 (gasoline / E85) 3.0 L DOHC Duratec 30 V6 (gasoline) |
| Transmissions | 4-speed AX4N automatic 4-speed AX4S automatic |
| Wheelbase | 2,756 mm |
| Length | Sedan: 5,019 mm Station wagon: 5,022 mm |
| Width | 1,854 mm |
| Height | Sedan: 1,425 mm Station wagon: 1,468 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1,504 kg |
| Class | Mid-size car |
| Assembly | Atlanta Assembly, Hapeville, Georgia, United States Chicago Assembly, Chicago, Illinois, United States |
| Designer | Moray Callum (1996) |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010–2019 | 3.5 L, 6 cyl | 6-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2013–2019 | 3.5 L, 6 cyl | 6-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | Petrol or E85 (flex-fuel) |
| 2008–2019 | 3.5 L, 6 cyl | 6-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2013–2019 | 3.5 L, 6 cyl | 6-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol or E85 (flex-fuel) |
| 2013–2017 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | 6-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2010 | 3.5 L, 6 cyl | 6-speed automatic | Four-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2008–2009 | 3.5 L, 6 cyl | 6-speed automatic | Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2000–2007 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2000–2006 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol or E85 (flex-fuel) |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010–2019 | 3.5 L, 6 cyl · 6-speed automatic · All-wheel drive | 11.2–12.4 L/100 km | 13.1–14.7 L/100 km | 9.0–9.8 L/100 km |
| 2008–2019 | 3.5 L, 6 cyl · 6-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 10.2–11.2 L/100 km | 12.4–13.1 L/100 km | 8.4–9.0 L/100 km |
| 2013–2017 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl · 6-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 9.0–10.2 L/100 km | 10.7–11.8 L/100 km | 7.4–8.1 L/100 km |
| 2010 | 3.5 L, 6 cyl · 6-speed automatic · Four-wheel drive | 11.8 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km | 9.4 L/100 km |
| 2008–2009 | 3.5 L, 6 cyl · 6-speed automatic · Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | 12.4 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km |
| 2000–2007 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 11.2–12.4 L/100 km | 13.1–14.7 L/100 km | 9.0–10.2 L/100 km |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | Large car, Midsize estate |
| Model years in EPA data | 2000–2019 |
| Powertrains | Petrol, Flex-fuel |
| Engine displacement | 2.0–3.5 L |
| Cylinders | 4, 6 |
| Transmission types | Automatic |
| Drive | All-wheel drive, Front-wheel drive, Four-wheel drive, Four-wheel or all-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (regular), Petrol or E85 (flex-fuel) |
| Configurations listed | 95 |
| Forced induction | Turbocharged (on some versions) |
| Luggage volume (EPA) | 453–1,104 L |
| Passenger volume (EPA) | 2,888–3,058 L |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2000–2019 |
| New registrations (EU) | 2001–2004, 2006, 2008, 2010–2021 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 2350 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Speed control and cruise | 1401 | 2004, 2005, 2006 |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 961 | 2000, 2003, 2005 |
| Engine and cooling | 876 | 2000, 2003, 2005 |
| Steering | 657 | 2013, 2014, 2015 |
| Electrical system | 594 | 2000, 2003, 2013 |
| Fuel and propulsion | 516 | 2013, 2014, 2015 |
| Brakes | 496 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Visibility and wipers | 459 | 2000, 2002, 2003 |
| Airbags | 400 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2000–2019: 8601 complaints, 548 with a crash and 122 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.