Ford Taurus vs. Lincoln MKX
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Highlights
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$27,800
Starting MSRP
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$39,035
Starting MSRP
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-
Starting MSRP
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-
Towing Capacity
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2,000 lbs
Towing Capacity
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-
Towing Capacity
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-
Cargo Capacity
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N/A
Cargo Capacity
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-
Cargo Capacity
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Regular Unleaded V-6
Engine Type
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Regular Unleaded V-6
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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18 City / 26 Hwy
MPG
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17 City / 25 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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288 hp
288 hp Horsepower
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303 hp
335 hp Horsepower
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Horsepower
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Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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-
Drive Type
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5
Seating Capacity
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5
Seating Capacity
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-
Seating Capacity
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3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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4 yr / 50,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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-
Basic Warranty
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Engine
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288 @ 6500
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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303 @ 6500
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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3.5 L/213
Displacement
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3.7 L/227
Displacement
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Displacement
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254 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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278 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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Regular Unleaded V-6
Engine Type
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Regular Unleaded V-6
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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6-Speed A/T
A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Transmission Options
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6-Speed A/T
A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Transmission Options
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-
Transmission Options
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18 City / 26 Hwy
MPG
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17 City / 25 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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-
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Tires & Wheels
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18 X 7.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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18 X 8 in
Rear Wheel Size
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-
Rear Wheel Size
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Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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-
Spare Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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-
Rear Wheel Material
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Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
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Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
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-
Spare Wheel Size
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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-
Front Wheel Material
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P235/55HR18
Rear Tire Size
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P245/60HR18
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear Tire Size
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18 X 7.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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18 X 8 in
Front Wheel Size
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-
Front Wheel Size
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P235/55HR18
Front Tire Size
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P245/60HR18
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare Tire Size
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Suspension
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
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-
Suspension Type - Rear
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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-
Suspension Type - Front
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Steering
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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-
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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-
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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-
Steering Type
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40 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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Measurements
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102 ft³
Passenger Volume
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108 ft³
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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56 in
Front Hip Room
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56 in
Front Hip Room
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-
Front Hip Room
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Cargo Volume to Seat 2
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37 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
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-
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
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Cargo Volume to Seat 3
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N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
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-
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
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65 in
Track Width, Front
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65 in
Track Width, Front
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-
Track Width, Front
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Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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-
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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76 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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76 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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Rear Door Opening Height
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N/A
Rear Door Opening Height
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-
Rear Door Opening Height
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N/A
Liftover Height
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N/A
Liftover Height
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-
Liftover Height
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57 in
Second Shoulder Room
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59 in
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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203 in
Length, Overall
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190 in
Length, Overall
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-
Length, Overall
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Cargo Box (Area) Height
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N/A
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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-
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
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N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
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-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
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113 in
Wheelbase
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112 in
Wheelbase
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Wheelbase
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61 in
Height, Overall
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66 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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66 in
Track Width, Rear
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65 in
Track Width, Rear
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-
Track Width, Rear
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39 in
Front Head Room
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40 in
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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38 in
Second Leg Room
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40 in
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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43 in
Front Leg Room
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-
Front Leg Room
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Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
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N/A
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
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-
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
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-
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
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69 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
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-
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
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38 in
Second Head Room
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39 in
Second Head Room
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Second Head Room
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5
Passenger Capacity
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5
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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-
Rear Door Opening Width
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N/A
Rear Door Opening Width
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-
Rear Door Opening Width
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56 in
Second Hip Room
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56 in
Second Hip Room
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-
Second Hip Room
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Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
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N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
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-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
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58 in
Front Shoulder Room
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59 in
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder Room
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5 in
Min Ground Clearance
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N/A
Min Ground Clearance
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-
Min Ground Clearance
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-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
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N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
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-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
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20 ft³
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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Weight & Capacity
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-
Maximum Payload Capacity
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N/A
Maximum Payload Capacity
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-
Maximum Payload Capacity
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-
Curb Weight - Front
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N/A
Curb Weight - Front
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-
Curb Weight - Front
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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Total Option Weight
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0 lbs
Total Option Weight
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-
Total Option Weight
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Curb Weight - Rear
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N/A
Curb Weight - Rear
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-
Curb Weight - Rear
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1,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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2,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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1,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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2,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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100 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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200 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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Maximum Trailering Capacity
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2,000 lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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-
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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Curb Weight
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N/A
Curb Weight
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-
Curb Weight
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3,917 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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4,168 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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-
Base Curb Weight
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100 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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200 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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Safety
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Standard
Stability Control
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Standard
Stability Control
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-
Stability Control
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Standard
Backup Camera
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Standard
Backup Camera
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-
Backup Camera
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Entertainment
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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-
Bluetooth®
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Electrical
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N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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175
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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650
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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650
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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Brakes
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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-
Brake ABS System
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N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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14 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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N/A
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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-
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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14 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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N/A
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2019 Ford Taurus or the 2018 Lincoln MKX?
The 2019 Ford Taurus is more reliable than the 2018 Lincoln MKX according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 5.0 for the 2019 Taurus versus a reliability rating of 4.7 for the 2018 MKX.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2019 Ford Taurus or the 2018 Lincoln MKX?
The 2019 Ford Taurus is more fuel efficient than the 2018 Lincoln MKX with 21 MPG combined versus 20 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2019 Ford Taurus or the 2018 Lincoln MKX?
The 2019 Ford Taurus is cheaper than the 2018 Lincoln MKX with a $27,800 starting MSRP versus a $39,035 starting MSRP.
Which has a better safety rating, the 2019 Ford Taurus or the 2018 Lincoln MKX?
The 2019 Ford Taurus and the 2018 Lincoln MKX both have a 5/5 safety rating according to the NHTSA.
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