2017 Ford Taurus

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$27,345

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Sedan
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21 combined mpg
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5 seats
202.9" length, 60.7" height
Front-wheel drive

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Overview

4.6

(59 reviews)

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

SE
$27,345
SEL
$29,775
Limited
$36,855
SHO
$42,520

Wondering which trim is right for you?

Our 2017 Ford Taurus trim comparison will help you decide.

New Sony premium stereo available
Five-seat full-size sedan
Front- or all-wheel drive
Sync 3 multimedia system available
Lane departure prevention available
High-performance Taurus SHO available

2017 Ford Taurus review: Our expert's take

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.

Significant Standard Features

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

Significant Available Features

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

Taurus SHO

SHO stands for Super High Output, and this model is the luxury and performance leader of the Taurus lineup. The SHO swaps the Taurus’ standard drivetrain for a twin-turbo 3.5-liter V-6 engine.

What’s Special

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

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Consumer reviews

4.6

(59 reviews)

93% of drivers recommend this car

Rating breakdown (out of 5):

Comfort 4.7
Interior design 4.6
Performance 4.7
Value for the money 4.6
Exterior styling 4.6
Reliability 4.7

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Most recent consumer reviews

4.0

Overall a good vehicle, with some low category dee

December 16, 2020

By Disappointed Ford individual after buying their ca from Owensboro KY

Owns this car

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 heated seat quit working just a few days after the bumper to bumper warranty expired.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):

Comfort 3.0
Interior design 4.0
Performance 5.0
Value for the money 4.0
Exterior styling 4.0
Reliability 4.0

Purchased a New car
Used for Transporting family
Does not recommend this car

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4.9

Best of both worlds!

November 19, 2020

By woody from Bowling Green, KY

Owns this car

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!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):

Comfort 5.0
Interior design 5.0
Performance 4.0
Value for the money 5.0
Exterior styling 5.0
Reliability 5.0

Purchased a Used car
Used for Commuting
Does recommend this car

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5.0

You can't go wrong with a Ford Taurus.

October 3, 2020

By COSMOS from Indianapolis

Owns this car

Very comfortable, great quality, outstanding interstate driving performance and most dependable car I have ever owned. This was replaced with a 2020 Chevy Equinox (not by my choice) and I miss driving it for work dearly.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):

Comfort 5.0
Interior design 5.0
Performance 5.0
Value for the money 5.0
Exterior styling 5.0
Reliability 5.0

Purchased a New car
Used for Commuting
Does recommend this car

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New car program benefits

Bumper-to-bumper: 36 months/36,000 miles
Corrosion: 60 months/unlimited distance
Powertrain: 60 months/60,000 miles
Roadside assistance: 60 months/60,000 miles

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Maximum age/mileage: Gold Certified: Ford models up to 6 years old with less than 80,000 miles
Basic warranty terms: 12-Month/12,000-Mile (whichever comes first) Comprehensive Limited Warranty Blue Certified: 90-Day/4,000-Mile (whichever comes first) Comprehensive Limited Warranty Disclaimer: See your dealer for warranty coverage details.
Powertrain: 7-Year/100,000-Mile (whichever comes first) Powertrain Limited Warranty Blue Certified: Available Disclaimer: See your dealer for warranty coverage details.
Dealer certification required: Certified 172-point inspection
Roadside assistance: Yes