2004 Ford Taurus LX specs & colors
4dr Car
Change trim
MSRP
- 4dr Sdn LX $19,945
- 4dr Sdn SE $20,335
- 4dr Wgn SE $21,765
- 4dr Sdn SES $21,805
- 4dr Wgn SE Duratec $22,460
- 4dr Sdn SES Duratec $22,500
- 4dr Sdn SEL $23,740
- 4dr Wgn SEL $23,890
Key specs
Color options
Interior
Mocha
Graphite
Packages
$0
Starting MSRP
Specifications
| EPA Classification | Mid-Size |
| Front Wheel Size | 16 x 6 in |
| Rear Wheel Size | 16 x 6 in |
| Spare Wheel Size | 16 x 4 in |
| Front Wheel Material | Steel |
| Rear Wheel Material | Steel |
| Spare Wheel Material | Steel |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | N/A |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | 130 |
| Engine Type | Gas V6 |
| Displacement | 3.0L/182 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 155 @ 4900 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 185 @ 3950 |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy | 26 MPG |
| Cruising Range - City | 342.00 mi |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City | 19 MPG |
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined | N/A MPG |
| Cruising Range - Hwy | 468.00 mi |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - City | N/A |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy | N/A |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined | N/A |
| Estimated Battery Range | N/A mi |
| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive |
| Trans Type | 4 |
| Trans Description Cont. | Automatic w/OD |
| Trans Description Cont. Again | Not Available |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | 2.77 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.54 |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.00 |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.69 |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | 2.26 |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | 3.96 |
| Suspension Type - Front | MacPherson Strut |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Quadralink |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | w/Coil Springs |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | w/Coil Springs |
| Brake Type | Pwr |
| Brake ABS System | Not Available |
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) | N/A |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Not Available |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 10.9 x 1.0 in |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | Not Available in |
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | 18.0 gal |
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | N/A gal |
| Steering Type | Pwr Rack & Pinion |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | 17.0 |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | 2.68 |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | 39.7 ft |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | N/A ft |
| Front Tire Size | P215/60R16 |
| Rear Tire Size | P215/60R16 |
| Spare Tire Size | T135/70D16 |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | 1250 lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | 125 lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | Not Available lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | Not Available lbs |
| Base Curb Weight | 3336 lbs |
| Passenger Capacity | 6 |
| Passenger Volume | 104.7 ft³ |
| Front Head Room | 40.0 in |
| Front Leg Room | 42.2 in |
| Front Shoulder Room | 57.3 in |
| Front Hip Room | 54.5 in |
| Second Head Room | 38.1 in |
| Second Leg Room | 38.9 in |
| Second Shoulder Room | 56.6 in |
| Second Hip Room | 55.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.5 in |
| Length, Overall | 197.6 in |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors | 73.0 in |
| Height, Overall | 56.1 in |
| Track Width, Front | 61.6 in |
| Track Width, Rear | 62.1 in |
| Min Ground Clearance | 5.4 in |
| Liftover Height | 26.0 in |
| Trunk Volume | 17.0 ft³ |
| Warning lights-inc: airbags, door ajar, battery, oil pressure, service engine soon, seat belt reminder, low fuel | Standard |
| Safety belt pretensioners | Standard |
| 3.0L SOHC SMPI 12-valve V6 Vulcan engine | Standard |
| Fixed whip antenna | Standard |
| Front/rear color-keyed bumpers | Standard |
| Front door/ashtray/luggage compartment courtesy lights | Standard |
| Fixed rear seatback | Standard |
| SecuriLock passive anti-theft system (coded key) | Standard |
| Front/rear floor mats | Standard |
| Rear floor heat ducts | Standard |
| Center console w/cupholders, cassette storage | Standard |
| Independent quadralink rear suspension w/struts | Standard |
| Front ashtray | Standard |
| Dual auxiliary pwr points | Standard |
| Front wheel drive | Standard |
| Pwr door locks | Standard |
| Black pwr mirrors | Standard |
| Child-seat tether anchors w/latch on rear seating position | Standard |
| P215/60R16 all-season tires | Standard |
| Outboard lap/shoulder safety belts w/adjustable D-rings | Standard |
| Trunk grocery bag hooks | Standard |
| Pwr front disc/rear drum brakes | Standard |
| ETR AM/FM stereo radio-inc: (4) speakers | Standard |
| Black rocker panel moldings | Standard |
| Driver & front passenger Second Generation dual stage airbags | Standard |
| Delay-off dome lamp | Standard |
| Color-keyed fascia | Standard |
| 18.0 gallon fuel tank w/tethered quick-release gas cap | Standard |
| Driver/passenger side rear grab handles | Standard |
| **ALL STANDARDS ARE 2004 UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED** | Standard |
| Independent MacPherson strut front suspension | Standard |
| Mini spare wheel/tire | Standard |
| Pwr windows w/lock out switch, driver-side express down | Standard |
| Front bench seat w/dual recliners, center console, armrest, map pockets, 2-way head restraints | Standard |
| Tilt steering column | Standard |
| 130-amp alternator | Standard |
| 4-speed automatic transmission w/OD | Standard |
| Air conditioning | Standard |
| Cloth seating surfaces | Standard |
| Engine block heater *STD on retail vehicles only in AK, MN, ND, SD, MT, WI & WY. Optional on fleet vehicles* | Standard |
| 58 amp/hr low-maintenance battery w/battery saver | Standard |
| Emergency inside trunk release | Standard |
| Pwr rack & pinion steering w/variable assist | Standard |
| Variable intermittent windshield wipers | Standard |
| Solar-tinted windows | Standard |
| Fuel shutoff switch deactivates fuel pump upon rear impact | Standard |
| Child-safety rear door locks | Standard |
| Front stabilizer bar | Standard |
| City 19/hwy 26 (3.0L engine/4-speed auto trans) | Standard |
| Color-keyed body-side protection moldings | Standard |
| Rear window defroster | Standard |
| Cloth-covered sun visors w/covered vanity mirrors | Standard |
| 16" steel wheels w/locking wheel covers | Standard |
| Light group-inc: map, dual-beam reading & dome | Standard |
| Gauges-inc: temp, fuel, trip odometer, million mile odometer, tachometer, 110 MPH electronic speedometer | Standard |
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