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MSRP
- 4dr Sdn LX $18,550
- 4dr Sdn SE $19,325
- 4dr Sdn SES $20,340
- 4dr Wgn SE $20,480
- 4dr Sdn SEL $21,825
2001 Ford Taurus LX specs & colors
4dr Car
Key specs
Color options
Interior
Mocha
Graphite
Packages
Specifications
| EPA Classification | Mid-Size |
| Spare Wheel Size | 16 x 4 in |
| Spare Wheel Material | Steel |
| Front Wheel Size | 16 x 6 in |
| Front Wheel Material | Steel |
| Rear Wheel Material | Steel |
| Rear Wheel Size | 16 x 6 in |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | 115 |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | 600 |
| Displacement | 3.0L/181 |
| Engine Type | Gas V6 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 155 @ 4900 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 185 @ 3950 |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy | 27 MPG |
| Cruising Range - City | 360.00 mi |
| Estimated Battery Range | N/A mi |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy | N/A |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City | 20 MPG |
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined | N/A MPG |
| Cruising Range - Hwy | 486.00 mi |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - City | N/A |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined | N/A |
| Trans Description Cont. Again | Electronic |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.00 |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.69 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.54 |
| Trans Description Cont. | Automatic w/OD, |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | 3.77 |
| Trans Type | 4 |
| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | 2.77 |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | 2.26 |
| Suspension Type - Front | MacPherson Strut |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | w/Coil Springs |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Quadralink |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | w/Coil Springs |
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Not Available |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | Not Available in |
| Brake Type | Power |
| Brake ABS System | Not Available |
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) | N/A |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 10.9 x 1.0 in |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | 18.0 gal |
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | N/A gal |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | 2.68 |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | 17.0 |
| Steering Type | Power Rack & Pinion |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | 39.7 ft |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | N/A ft |
| Spare Tire Size | T135/70D16 |
| Rear Tire Size | P215/60R16 |
| Front Tire Size | P215/60R16 |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | 125 lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | 1250 lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | Not Available lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | Not Available lbs |
| Base Curb Weight | 3326 lbs |
| Second Leg Room | 38.9 in |
| Front Leg Room | 42.2 in |
| Front Hip Room | 54.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.5 in |
| Front Head Room | 40.0 in |
| Passenger Capacity | 5 |
| Track Width, Rear | 62.1 in |
| Front Shoulder Room | 57.3 in |
| Second Shoulder Room | 56.6 in |
| Length, Overall | 197.6 in |
| Liftover Height | 26.0 in |
| Passenger Volume | 104.7 ft³ |
| Second Head Room | 38.1 in |
| Height, Overall | 57.8 in |
| Second Hip Room | 55.7 in |
| Min Ground Clearance | 5.4 in |
| Track Width, Front | 61.6 in |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors | 73.0 in |
| Trunk Volume | 17.0 ft³ |
| P215/60R16 all-season SBR tires | Standard |
| Rear seat floor heat ducts | Standard |
| Color-keyed 4-spoke soft feel steering wheel | Standard |
| Remote decklid release | Standard |
| Solar-tinted windows | Standard |
| Safety belt pretensioners | Standard |
| 3.0L SOHC SMPI 12-valve V6 Vulcan engine | Standard |
| Locking wheel covers | Standard |
| Color-keyed fascia | Standard |
| Delayed automatic on/off dome lamp | Standard |
| Driver & front passenger Second Generation dual stage airbags | Standard |
| Digital clock w/dimming feature | Standard |
| Cloth seating surfaces | Standard |
| Fixed rear seatback | Standard |
| Pwr door locks w/illuminated controls | Standard |
| Ashtray/luggage compartment courtesy lights | Standard |
| 4-speed automatic transmission w/OD | Standard |
| 58 amp/hr low-maintenance battery w/battery saver | Standard |
| Front wheel drive | Standard |
| Transmission oil cooler | Standard |
| Low liftover fully trimmed luggage compartment | Standard |
| City 20/hwy 27 (3.0L engine/4-speed auto trans) | Standard |
| Trunk grocery bag hooks | Standard |
| Pwr rack & pinion steering w/variable assist | Standard |
| Fixed whip antenna | Standard |
| Dual auxiliary pwr points | Standard |
| Fuel shutoff switch deactivates fuel pump upon rear impact | Standard |
| City 14/hwy 20 (3.0L FFV engine/4-speed auto trans) *E85 Ethanol* | Standard |
| 130-amp alternator | Standard |
| Front reclining bucket seats w/center armrest, storage console, map pockets, 2-way head restraints | Standard |
| Cloth-covered sun visors w/covered vanity mirrors | Standard |
| Air conditioning | Standard |
| Tilt steering column | Standard |
| Day/night rearview mirror | Standard |
| Child-seat tether anchors w/latch on rear seating position | Standard |
| Clearcoat paint | Standard |
| Black rocker panel moldings | Standard |
| Independent MacPherson strut front suspension | Standard |
| 5-passenger seating | Standard |
| Engine block heater *STD & only available in Twin Cities Region* | Standard |
| Front/rear outboard manual lap/shoulder safety belts w/adjustable D-rings | Standard |
| Front stabilizer bar | Standard |
| Rear center lap/shoulder safety belts | Standard |
| Gas hood assists | Standard |
| 18 gallon fuel tank w/tethered quick-release gas cap | Standard |
| Pwr windows w/illum controls, lock out switch, driver-side express down | Standard |
| Black pwr outside mirrors | Standard |
| City 18/hwy 27 (3.0L FFV engine/4-speed auto trans) *Gasoline* | Standard |
| Mini spare tire | Standard |
| Independent quadralink rear suspension w/struts | Standard |
| Color-keyed body-side protection moldings | Standard |
| Color-keyed flush-mounted door handles | Standard |
| 13.5 ounce color-keyed carpet w/integral driver foot rest | Standard |
| Pwr front disc/rear drum brakes | Standard |
| Child-safety rear door locks | Standard |
| Front ashtray | Standard |
| Emergency inside trunk release | Standard |
| Rear window defroster | Standard |
| Chrome finish door handles | Standard |
| Gauges-inc: temp, fuel, trip odometer, million mile odometer, tachometer, 110 MPH elect speedometer | Standard |
| SecuriLock passive anti-theft system (coded key) | Standard |
| Electronic AM/FM stereo w/(4) speakers | Standard |
| Integrated control panel w/radio/climate/clock controls | Standard |
| Chimes-inc: safety belt reminder, headlamp-on, door open, key in ignition | Standard |
| Decklid provisions for tie down in latch | Standard |
| Warning lights-inc: airbags, door ajar, battery, oil pressure, low brake fluid, service engine soon, seat belt reminder, low fuel | Standard |
| Front/rear color-keyed 5 MPH impact absorbing bumpers | Standard |
| Center console w/cupholders, cassette storage | Standard |
| Variable intermittent windshield wipers | Standard |
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