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2012 Ford Taurus SEL specs & colors

MSRP
4dr Sdn SE FWD
$25,555
4dr Sdn SEL FWD
$27,755
4dr Sdn SEL AWD
$29,605
4dr Sdn Limited FWD
$32,155
4dr Sdn Limited AWD
$34,005
4dr Sdn SHO AWD
$38,155
$27,755
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
2012 Ford Taurus SEL

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Key specs

  • 4-door
  • 5 seats
  • 263.0-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 21 combined MPG
  • 202.9" length, 60.7" height
  • Front Wheel Drive

Color options

Exterior

Ruby Red Metallic

Interior
Havanna / Sand Beige
Maldives Blue
Charcoal
Medium pebble

Packages

  • 201A EQUIPMENT GROUP ORDER CODE

    $700

    Starting MSRP

    • SYNC voice-activated communications & entertainment system w/Bluetooth capability
    • USB port
    • 911 assist
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    • SYNC voice-activated communications & entertainment system w/Bluetooth capability
    • USB port
    • 911 assist
    • vehicle health reports
    • traffic reports
    • GPS-based turn-by-turn directions & info services
    • reverse sensing system
  • 200A EQUIPMENT GROUP ORDER CODE

    $0

    Starting MSRP

    • base vehicle
  • 202A EQUIPMENT GROUP ORDER CODE

    $3,300

    Starting MSRP

    • SYNC voice-activated communications & entertainment system w/Bluetooth capability
    • USB port
    • 911 assist
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    • SYNC voice-activated communications & entertainment system w/Bluetooth capability
    • USB port
    • 911 assist
    • vehicle health reports
    • traffic reports
    • GPS-based turn-by-turn directions & info services
    • reverse sensing system
    • ambient lighting
    • intelligent access w/push button start
    • rear view camera
    • pwr adjustable pedals
    • AM/FM stereo w/6-disc CD/MP3 changer
    • Sony (12) speaker premium audio system
    • 19" painted sparkle aluminum wheels w/P255/45R19 performance tires
    • 3.16 final drive ratio

Specifications

Highlights

Engine Type
Gas V6
MPG
18 City / 27 Hwy
Horsepower
263 hp
Seating Capacity
5

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
13.0 x -TBD- in
Brake Type
Pwr
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
12.4 x -TBD- in
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Not Available
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
N/A

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM
249 @ 4500
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
263 @ 6250
Displacement
3.5L/213
Engine Type
Gas V6
Transmission Options
6-Speed A/T
A/T
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
MPG
18 City / 27 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
N/A

Measurements

Front Head Room
39 in
Passenger Volume
102 ft³
Passenger Capacity
5
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
Second Hip Room
56 in
Front Hip Room
56 in
Length, Overall
203 in
Track Width, Rear
66 in
Height, Overall
61 in
Liftover Height
30 in
Trunk Volume
20 ft³
Second Head Room
38 in
Wheelbase
113 in
Front Shoulder Room
58 in
Second Leg Room
38 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
76 in
Track Width, Front
65 in
Front Leg Room
42 in
Second Shoulder Room
57 in

Safety

Stability Control
Standard

Steering

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
17
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
41 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
N/A

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Front
MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-link

Tires & Wheels

Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Front Wheel Size
18 x -TBD- in
Spare Wheel Size
Compact in
Rear Tire Size
P235/55R18
Rear Wheel Size
18 x -TBD- in
Front Tire Size
P235/55R18
Spare Tire Size
Compact

Weight & Capacity

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
19 gal
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
1,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
150 lbs
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Base Curb Weight
4,015 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
100 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
1,000 lbs

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