2013 Ford Taurus

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2013 Ford Taurus

Starting MSRP $26,700–$39,300

Specifications

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Specifications shown for: Limited 4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan

Engines

See Specs 288-hp, 3.5-liter V-6 (regular gas)  
See Specs 240-hp, 2.0-liter I-4 (premium)  

Transmissions

See Specs 6-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual  
See Specs 6-speed automatic w/OD  

Powertrain

Standard 650 CCA battery  
(72Ah) Battery amp hours  
Standard Battery-rundown protection  
Standard Ultra low emission vehicle II  
Standard Quasi-dual stainless steel exhaust  
Standard Chrome tailpipe  
SelectShift Sequential sport shift  
3.16 Axle ratio  
Available Axle ratio: 3.07  
Standard Front-wheel drive  

6-spd automatic w/OD and auto-manual

Standard Overdrive  
Standard Transmission electronic control  

6-spd automatic w/OD

Available Overdrive  
Available Transmission electronic control  

Suspension/Handling

Standard Independent front strut suspension w/anti-roll bar  
Standard Front coil springs  
Standard Gas-pressurized front shocks  
Standard Independent rear multi-link suspension w/anti-roll bar  
Standard Rear coil springs  
Standard Gas-pressurized rear shocks  
Standard Speed-sensing electric power-assist rack-pinion steering  
Standard P255/45VR19.0 BSW AS tires  
Available P245/45VR20.0 BSW AS tires  
Standard Steel spare wheel  
Standard 19" wheels
Available 20" wheels
Standard Torque Vectoring Control brake actuated limited slip differential  

Body Exterior Features

Standard 4 doors
Standard Power remote heated folding side-view door mirrors  
Available Auto dimming power remote heated folding left side-view door mirror  
Standard Convex driver and passenger mirror  
Available Convex driver mirror  
Available Rear lip spoiler  
Standard Body-colored door handles  
Standard Body-colored front and rear bumpers  
Standard Rear bumper with black rub strip  
Available Front license plate bracket  
Standard Fully galvanized steel body material  
Standard Chrome grille  
Standard Chrome tip exhaust  

Convenience Features

Standard Automatic dual-zone front air conditioning  
Standard Console ducts  
Available 1st row express open/close sliding and tilting glass sunroof  
Available Sunshade  
Standard 2 driver memory seat settings (includes door mirrors,)  
Available 2 driver memory seat settings (includes door mirrors, pedals,)  
Available 2 driver memory seat settings (includes door mirrors, steering wheel,)  
Standard Cruise control with steering wheel controls  
Available Cruise control with steering wheel controls, distance pacing  
Standard Power trunk/hatch/door remote release  
Standard Power windows with driver and passenger 1-touch down  
Standard Keyfob (all doors) remote keyless entry  
Standard Illuminated entry  
Standard Keypad locking  
Standard Integrated key/remote  
Standard Auto-locking doors  
Available Proximity key  
Available Valet function  
Standard Keyfob trunk/hatch/door release  
Standard Remote window controls  
Available Remote sunroof/convertible roof controls  
Standard Remote engine start  
Standard Steering wheel with manual tilting, manual telescoping  
Available Steering wheel with power tilting, power telescoping, auto tilt-away  
Available Heated steering wheel with manual tilting, manual telescoping  
Available Power adjustable pedals  
Standard Day-night rearview mirror  
Standard Auto-dimming rearview mirror  
Standard Illuminated driver and passenger-side visor mirrors  
HomeLink Garage door transmitter  
Available Navigation system  
Standard Front and rear cupholders  
Standard Full floor console with covered box  
Standard Mini overhead console with storage  
Standard Locking glove box  
Standard Driver and passenger door bins  
Standard Rear door bins  
2 Seatback storage pockets  
Standard Covered dashboard storage  
Standard Driver's footrest  
Standard Retained accessory power  
Standard 3 12V DC power outlets  
Available Ashtray  
Available Front lighter element(s) location  

Seats and Trim

Standard Max. seating capacity of 5  
Standard Front bucket seats  
Available Driver and passenger heated-cushions  
Available Driver and passenger heated-seatbacks  
Available Heated rear seat  
Available Ventilated front seats  
Standard 8-way driver and passenger seat adjustments  
Standard Power reclining driver and passenger seats  
Standard Power 2-way driver and passenger lumbar support  
Available Massaging driver and passenger lumbar support  
Standard Power height-adjustable driver and passenger seats  
Standard Power driver and passenger fore/aft adjustment  
Standard Power driver and passenger cushion tilt  
Standard Front center armrest  
Standard Rear 60-40 bench seat  
Standard Rear seat fold-forward seatback  
Standard Rear seat center armrest  
Standard Leather front and rear seat upholstery  
Standard Leatherette door panel trim  
Standard Full cloth headliner  
Standard Carpet floor covering  
Standard Simulated wood instrument panel insert, door panel insert  
Standard Metal-look console insert  
Standard Leather/chrome shift knob  
Standard Leather/genuine wood steering wheel  
Standard Carpet front and rear floor mats  
Available Rubber front and rear floor mats  
Standard Chrome interior accents  
Standard Carpet cargo space  
Standard Carpet trunk lid/rear cargo door  
Standard Cargo light  
Available Cargo tray/organizer  
Standard Cargo net  

Entertainment Features

Standard SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite with seek-scan, single in-dash CD player  
Available AM/FM/HD/Satellite with seek-scan, single in-dash CD player  
Standard MP3 decoder  
Standard Radio data system  
Standard Amplifier  
Available 390W premium amplifier  
Available Automatic equalizer  
Dolby 5.1 Surround Sound Digital signal processor  
Standard Voice activated radio  
Standard Speed-sensitive volume  
Standard Steering-wheel mounted audio controls  
Standard 7 speakers
Available 12 Sony speakers  
Standard Internet access  
Standard 3 1st row LCD monitor  
Standard Wireless phone connectivity  
Standard Window grid antenna  

Lighting, Visibility and Instrumentation Features

Standard Delay-off projector beam halogen headlamps  
Available Auto-dimming headlights  
Standard Variable intermittent wipers  
Available Variable intermittent rain detecting wipers wipers  
Standard Front windshield visor strip  
Standard Rear window defroster  
Available Power rear window blind  
Standard Light-tinted windows  
Standard Dome light with fade  
Standard Front and rear reading lights  
Standard Variable instrument panel lighting  
Standard Analog display  
Standard Tachometer  
Standard Compass  
Standard Outside-temperature display  
Standard Low-tire-pressure warning  
Standard Rear with camera parking sensors  
Available Automated parking sensors  
Standard Trip computer  
Standard Trip odometer  
Available Blind spot sensor  
Standard Water temp. gauge  
Standard In-radio display clock  
Standard Systems monitor  
Standard Oil-pressure warning  
Standard Battery warning  
Standard Lights-on warning  
Standard Key-in-ignition warning  
Standard Low-fuel warning  
Standard Low-washer-fluid warning  
Standard Door-ajar warning  
Standard Trunk-ajar warning  
Standard Brake-fluid warning  

Safety and Security

Standard Four-wheel ABS brakes  
Standard 4 ABS channels  
Standard Brake assist  
Standard Four-wheel disc brakes  
Standard Front ventilated disc brakes  
Standard Compact spare tire  
Standard Spare tire mounted inside under cargo  
Standard Driver and passenger front-impact airbags  
Standard Seat-mounted driver and passenger side-impact airbags  
Standard Safety Canopy System curtain 1st and 2nd row overhead airbag  
Standard Front passenger airbag occupancy sensor  
Standard Height adjustable front seatbelts  
Standard Front seatbelt pre-tensioners  
Standard 3 point rear center seatbelt  
Standard Side-impact bars  
Standard Remote activated perimeter/approach lights  
Standard Rear child safety locks  
SecuriLock Immobilizer  
Standard Security system  
Standard Panic alarm  
AdvanceTrac Stability control  
Standard ABS and driveline traction control  
Standard Manual adjustable front head restraints  
Standard 3 fixed rear head restraints  
Standard Break resistant glass  

Standard Specs and Dimensions

V-6 Engine type  
213 cu.in. Engine displacement  
288-hp @ 6,500 rpm Engine horsepower  
254 lbs.-ft. @ 4,000 rpm Engine torque  
DOHC Valvetrain  
24 Valves  
3.6" x 3.4" Engine bore x stroke  
10.80 to 1 Compression ratio  
19.0 gal. Fuel tank capacity
19 mpg Fuel economy city  
29 mpg Fuel economy highway  
4,015 lbs. Curb weight  
1,000 lbs. Towing capacity  
202.9" Exterior length  
76.2" Exterior body width  
60.7" Exterior height  
112.9" Wheelbase  
65.3" Front tread  
65.5" Rear tread  
19.8' Turning radius  
5.1" Ground clearance (min.)  
5.1" Ground clearance (max.)  
41.9" Front legroom  
38.1" Rear legroom  
39.0" Front headroom  
37.8" Rear headroom  
56.3" Front hiproom  
55.8" Rear hiproom  
57.9" Front shoulder room  
56.9" Rear shoulder room  
102.3 cu.ft. Passenger volume  
20.1 cu.ft. Interior cargo volume  
20.1 cu.ft. Maximum interior cargo volume  

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