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5 Seats
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19-22 MPG
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Key specs of the base trim
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Overview
The Good
- Steering feedback
- Massive trunk
- Seating comfort
- Child-safety seat configurability
The Bad
- Unresponsive transmission with non-turbo V-6
- Difficult touch-sensitive controls
- Undersized cabin for a full-size car
- Visibility
- Interior build quality

What to Know
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New Sony premium stereo available
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Five-seat full-size sedan
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Front- or all-wheel drive
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Sync 3 multimedia system available
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Lane departure prevention available
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High-performance Taurus SHO available
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2017 Ford Taurus Review
from the Cars.com expert editorial team
What it is: The Taurus is Ford's full-size sedan that's available in SE, SEL and Limited trim levels. Front- and all-wheel-drive versions are available, and the Taurus is powered by a standard 3.5-liter V-6 or a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine. It competes with the Chevrolet Impala, Hyundai Azera and Toyota Avalon. Ford also offers a high-performance all-wheel-drive Taurus SHO.
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A new Sony premium stereo is standard on Limited and SHO models.
- 288-horsepower, 3.5-liter V-6 engine
- Six-speed automatic transmission
- Chrome grille accents and chrome-tipped exhaust
- 18-inch aluminum wheels
- Backup camera
- Remote keyless entry
- Cruise control
- 60/40-split folding rear seat
- Required in every new car: front airbags, antilock brakes and an electronic stability system
- 240-hp, turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder
- 19- or 20-inch wheels
- Power moonroof
- Sync 3 multimedia system
- Push-button start
- Leather seats
- Power-adjustable pedals
- Heated and cooled front seats, heated rear seats
- Heated steering wheel
- Blind spot warning system with rear cross-traffic alert
- Forward collision warning
- Lane departure warning and prevention
What it is: The Taurus is Ford's full-size sedan that's available in SE, SEL and Limited trim levels. Front- and all-wheel-drive versions are available, and the Taurus is powered by a standard 3.5-liter V-6 or a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine. It competes with the Chevrolet Impala, Hyundai Azera and Toyota Avalon. Ford also offers a high-performance all-wheel-drive Taurus SHO.
(Skip to details on the Taurus SHO)
A new Sony premium stereo is standard on Limited and SHO models.
- 288-horsepower, 3.5-liter V-6 engine
- Six-speed automatic transmission
- Chrome grille accents and chrome-tipped exhaust
- 18-inch aluminum wheels
- Backup camera
- Remote keyless entry
- Cruise control
- 60/40-split folding rear seat
- Required in every new car: front airbags, antilock brakes and an electronic stability system
- 240-hp, turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder
- 19- or 20-inch wheels
- Power moonroof
- Sync 3 multimedia system
- Push-button start
- Leather seats
- Power-adjustable pedals
- Heated and cooled front seats, heated rear seats
- Heated steering wheel
- Blind spot warning system with rear cross-traffic alert
- Forward collision warning
- Lane departure warning and prevention
- Twin-turbo V-6 makes 365 hp and 350 pounds-feet of torque
- Six-speed automatic transmission with steering-wheel shift paddles
- All-wheel drive
- 20-inch aluminum wheels
- Sport suspension
- SHO design cues include a unique grille, SHO badges and a rear spoiler
- Available SHO Performance Package includes beefier brakes, unique shocks and springs, a different steering calibration, a shorter final drive ratio, summer tires and a Track mode for the stability system
Consumer Reviews
What drivers are saying
Read reviews that mention:
Overall a good vehicle, with some low category dee
What I find least favorable is when I enter the drivers door is the low roof line. I must be very careful not to hit my head. The drivers area feels like a cockpit, with little room. Also the driver's... Read full review
Best of both worlds!
I love this car for it's dependability alongside the sporty but AWD-I can go ANY where, quickness and automatic everything! It has a 5-star crash rating! Read full review
Safety
Recalls and crash tests
Recalls
The 2017 Ford Taurus currently has 3 recalls
Crash and Rollover Test Ratings
The 2017 Ford Taurus has not been tested.Warranty
New car and certified pre-owned programs by Ford
New Car Program Benefits
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Bumper-to-Bumper
36 months / 36,000 miles
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Powertrain
60 months / 60,000 miles
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Roadside Assistance
60 months / 60,000 miles
Certified Pre-Owned Program Benefits
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Maximum Age/Mileage
Less than 6 years old/less than 80,000 miles
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Basic Warranty Terms
12 months/12,000 miles
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Powertrain
7 years/100,000 miles
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Dealer Certification Required
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Roadside Assistance
Yes