1996 Ford Taurus

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$17,995

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1996 Ford Taurus

Key specs

Base trim shown

Overview

4 trims

Starting msrp listed lowest to highest price

  • G

    $17,995

  • GL

    $19,680

  • LX

    $22,000

  • SHO

    $25,930

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1996 Ford Taurus review: Our expert's take

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Amid complaints that you could buy a Taurus in any color, but not cheaply, Ford brought out a price leader Taurus G sedan for 1996 that’s carried into 1997 with one change, a new blue denim exterior color. The prices stays at $18,545, which includes $550 for freight.

The G keeps it simple with black rather than body-colored side moldings, rocker panels and mirrors. There’s also no power locks and no chance to buy the 3-liter, 200-h.p., Duratec V-6.

You have to settle for locks that function one door at a time when you press the button or insert key. You really don’t appreciate power locks until you do without, especially in a midsize sedan that takes more effort to get toeach button than it does in a little subcompact Escort. Women who travel aloneand parents who travel with kids demand power locks.

Another irritant is that you can get only the 3-liter, 145-h.p., Vulcan V-6, not the peppier Duratec V-6. The Vulcan V-6 means the trip down the merger ramp or up the incline must be taken more cautiously.

The Vulcan V-6 is for the older or less aggressive driver content to move from place to place without burning too much fuel (20 m.p.g. city/29 m.p.g. highway).

Dual air bags are standard, ABS a $570 option. With an AM/FM stereo with cassette at $175, you reach $19,290.

Consumer reviews

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior design 3.7
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value for the money 4.4
  • Exterior styling 3.8
  • Reliability 3.9

Most recent consumer reviews

4.2

Test drove a 1996 Taurus Wagon today.

The wagon drove nicely! Just turned 100k miles and the interior is extremely nice. Tailgate was difficult to open but popping the window open made it easy. Great visibility!

4.3

First car a great car for cheap money

I bought this car very cheap in Poland, it's full option LX car with many pro-addons in interior, such as a wood tables, and wood in doors, with fresh black paint and optional chromed rims looks great. No issues at all after year

4.4

Great car

Bought in 2014 with 147000. Good handling & performance. Cream puff grandma's car when I bought it!. Only problem has been, the calipers stick as I don't put a lot of miles on the car. Headlights insufficient , even after polishing external lens and getting brightest halogen bulbs available. With those 2 exceptions, one of the best cars I've owned, plenty of power, very reliable. good gas mileage on highway.

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Warranty

New car and Certified Pre-Owned programs by Ford Blue Advantage EV
Certified Pre-Owned program benefits
Maximum age/mileage
Ford models up to 6 years old with less than 80,000 miles
Basic warranty terms
12-month/12,000-mile (whichever comes first) Comprehensive Limited Warranty. 8-year/100,000-mile (whichever comes first) BaseCARE EV Warranty coverage.
Powertrain
7-year/100,00-Mile (whichever comes first)
Dealer certification required
Certified 127-point inspection
Roadside assistance
Yes
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