2012 Ford Taurus SEL specs & colors
4dr Car
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
Key specs
Color options
Interior
Havanna / Sand Beige
Maldives Blue
Charcoal
Medium pebble
Packages
$0
Starting MSRP
- base vehicle
$700
Starting MSRP
- SYNC voice-activated communications & entertainment system w/Bluetooth capability
- USB port
- 911 assist
See more detail $700
Starting MSRP
- 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
$3,300
Starting MSRP
- SYNC voice-activated communications & entertainment system w/Bluetooth capability
- USB port
- 911 assist
See more detail $3,300
Starting MSRP
- 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
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Gas V6
Engine Type
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18 City / 27 Hwy
MPG
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263 hp
Horsepower
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5
Seating Capacity
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Brakes
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Pwr
Brake Type
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13.0 x -TBD- in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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12.4 x -TBD- in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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Electrical
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N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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Engine
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249 @ 4500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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263 @ 6250
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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3.5L/213
Displacement
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Gas V6
Engine Type
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6-Speed A/T
A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Transmission Options
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18 City / 27 Hwy
MPG
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Measurements
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66 in
Track Width, Rear
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38 in
Second Leg Room
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30 in
Liftover Height
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203 in
Length, Overall
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65 in
Track Width, Front
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76 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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5
Passenger Capacity
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39 in
Front Head Room
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38 in
Second Head Room
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56 in
Second Hip Room
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58 in
Front Shoulder Room
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113 in
Wheelbase
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57 in
Second Shoulder Room
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20 ft³
Trunk Volume
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61 in
Height, Overall
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102 ft³
Passenger Volume
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N/A
Min Ground Clearance
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56 in
Front Hip Room
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Safety
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Standard
Stability Control
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Steering
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41 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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17
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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Suspension
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MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Multi-link
Suspension Type - Rear
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w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Tires & Wheels
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Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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P235/55R18
Rear Tire Size
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18 x -TBD- in
Rear Wheel Size
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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18 x -TBD- in
Front Wheel Size
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P235/55R18
Front Tire Size
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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Weight & Capacity
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19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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150 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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1,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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4,015 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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100 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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1,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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