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MSRP
- SE FWD $27,690
- SEL FWD $30,120
- SEL AWD $31,970
- Limited FWD $37,200
- Limited AWD $39,050
- SHO AWD $42,865
2018 Ford Taurus SE specs & colors
4dr Car
Key specs
Color options
Interior
Dune
Packages
$0
Starting MSRP
Specifications
| EPA Classification | Large Cars |
| Front Wheel Size | 18 X 7.5 in |
| Spare Wheel Size | Compact in |
| Spare Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Rear Wheel Size | 18 X 7.5 in |
| Front Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Rear Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | 650 |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | N/A |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 288 @ 6500 |
| Engine Type | Regular Unleaded V-6 |
| Displacement | 3.5 L/213 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 254 @ 4000 |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City | 18 MPG |
| Estimated Battery Range | N/A mi |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy | 27 MPG |
| Cruising Range - Hwy | 513.00 mi |
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined | 21 MPG |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy | N/A |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - City | N/A |
| Cruising Range - City | 342.00 mi |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined | N/A |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | 2.88 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) | 2.87 |
| Trans Description Cont. Again | N/A |
| Trans Description Cont. | Automatic w/OD |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | 2.77 |
| Trans Type | 6 |
| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.41 |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.84 |
| Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.74 |
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.00 |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | 4.48 |
| Suspension Type - Front | Strut |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | Multi-Link |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Multi-Link |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | Strut |
| Brake ABS System | 4-Wheel |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) | N/A |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 13.9 in |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 13.6 in |
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) | N/A |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Brake Type | 4-Wheel Disc |
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | N/A gal |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | 19 gal |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | 39.5 ft |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | N/A ft |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | N/A |
| Steering Type | Rack-Pinion |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | N/A |
| Spare Tire Size | Compact |
| Front Tire Size | P235/55HR18 |
| Rear Tire Size | P235/55HR18 |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | 1000 lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | 1000 lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | 100 lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | 100 lbs |
| Base Curb Weight | 3917 lbs |
| Track Width, Front | 65.3 in |
| Length, Overall | 202.9 in |
| Trunk Volume | 20.1 ft³ |
| Front Hip Room | 56.3 in |
| Second Shoulder Room | 56.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.9 in |
| Second Leg Room | 38.1 in |
| Second Head Room | 37.8 in |
| Passenger Volume | 102.2 ft³ |
| Second Hip Room | 55.8 in |
| Min Ground Clearance | 5.1 in |
| Passenger Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head Room | 39 in |
| Front Leg Room | 41.9 in |
| Track Width, Rear | 65.5 in |
| Liftover Height | N/A in |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors | 76.2 in |
| Front Shoulder Room | 57.9 in |
| Height, Overall | 60.7 in |
| Window Grid Antenna | Standard |
| SYNC Communications & Entertainment System -inc: enhanced voice recognition, 911 Assist, VHR, SYNC Services, steering wheel control, 4.2" color LCD screen in center stack, AppLink and smart-charging USB port and auxiliary input jack, SYNC AppLink lets you control some of your favorite compatible mobile apps w/your voice, It is compatible w/select smartphone platforms, Commands may vary by phone and AppLink software | Standard |
| Radio: AM/FM Stereo/Single-CD/MP3 Capable -inc: 6 speakers | Standard |
| Radio w/Seek-Scan, Clock, Speed Compensated Volume Control, Aux Audio Input Jack, Steering Wheel Controls and Radio Data System | Standard |
| 2 LCD Monitors In The Front | Standard |
| Laminated Glass | Standard |
| Auto On/Off Projector Beam Halogen Headlamps w/Delay-Off | Standard |
| Light Tinted Glass | Standard |
| Tires: P235/55R18 A/S BSW | Standard |
| Chrome Side Windows Trim and Black Front Windshield Trim | Standard |
| Black Power Side Mirrors w/Convex Spotter and Manual Folding | Standard |
| Perimeter/Approach Lights | Standard |
| Body-Colored Door Handles | Standard |
| LED Brakelights | Standard |
| Body-Colored Rear Bumper w/Black Rub Strip/Fascia Accent | Standard |
| Body-Colored Front Bumper | Standard |
| Wheels: 18" Sparkle Silver-Painted Aluminum | Standard |
| Chrome Grille | Standard |
| Trunk Rear Cargo Access | Standard |
| Compact Spare Tire Mounted Inside Under Cargo | Standard |
| Fixed Rear Window w/Defroster | Standard |
| Front Windshield -inc: Sun Visor Strip | Standard |
| Fully Galvanized Steel Panels | Standard |
| Speed Sensitive Variable Intermittent Wipers | Standard |
| Aluminum Spare Wheel | Standard |
| Remote Releases -Inc: Power Cargo Access | Standard |
| HVAC -inc: Underseat Ducts and Console Ducts | Standard |
| Power Door Locks w/Autolock Feature | Standard |
| Urethane Gear Shifter Material | Standard |
| Securilock Anti-Theft Ignition (pats) Immobilizer | Standard |
| Day-Night Rearview Mirror | Standard |
| Gauges -inc: Speedometer, Odometer, Engine Coolant Temp, Tachometer, Trip Odometer and Trip Computer | Standard |
| 2 Seatback Storage Pockets | Standard |
| Front And Rear Map Lights | Standard |
| Power 1st Row Windows w/Driver 1-Touch Up/Down | Standard |
| Fade-To-Off Interior Lighting | Standard |
| Front Cupholder | Standard |
| Selective Service Internet Access | Standard |
| 3 12V DC Power Outlets | Standard |
| Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors w/Driver And Passenger Illumination | Standard |
| Air Filtration | Standard |
| Driver Foot Rest | Standard |
| Cloth Door Trim Insert | Standard |
| Analog Appearance | Standard |
| Rear Cupholder | Standard |
| Seats w/Cloth Back Material | Standard |
| Remote Keyless Entry w/Integrated Key Transmitter, Illuminated Entry and Panic Button | Standard |
| Illuminated Locking Glove Box | Standard |
| Carpet Floor Trim and Carpet Trunk Lid/Rear Cargo Door Trim | Standard |
| Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column | Standard |
| Full Carpet Floor Covering -inc: Carpet Front And Rear Floor Mats | Standard |
| Manual w/Tilt Front Head Restraints and Fixed Rear Head Restraints | Standard |
| Keypad | Standard |
| Trip Computer | Standard |
| Systems Monitor | Standard |
| 60-40 Folding Bench Front Facing Fold Forward Seatback Rear Seat | Standard |
| Cargo Space Lights | Standard |
| Front Center Armrest and Rear Center Armrest | Standard |
| Power Rear Windows | Standard |
| Driver / Passenger And Rear Door Bins | Standard |
| Cloth Front Bucket Seats -inc: 6-way power driver and passenger seat (fore/aft, up/down, tilt) w/manual recline and lumbar | Standard |
| Full Floor Console w/Covered Storage, Mini Overhead Console w/Storage and 3 12V DC Power Outlets | Standard |
| Passenger Seat | Standard |
| Manual Air Conditioning | Standard |
| FOB Controls -inc: Cargo Access | Standard |
| Full Cloth Headliner | Standard |
| Interior Trim -inc: Metal-Look Instrument Panel Insert, Metal-Look Door Panel Insert and Chrome Interior Accents | Standard |
| Driver Seat | Standard |
| Cruise Control w/Steering Wheel Controls | Standard |
| 4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front Vented Discs and Brake Assist | Standard |
| Transmission: 6-Speed SelectShift Automatic -inc: sport mode and shifter activation button (STD) | Standard |
| Strut Front Suspension w/Coil Springs | Standard |
| 2.77 Axle Ratio | Standard |
| Gas-Pressurized Shock Absorbers | Standard |
| 19 Gal. Fuel Tank | Standard |
| Engine: 3.5L Ti-VCT V6 (FFV) -inc: Flexible-fuel vehicle (FFV) system is standard equipment for vehicles w/the 3.5L Ti-VCT V6 engine shipped to Federal Emissions States or Cross Border State dealers and is only available w/a Federal emissions system (STD) | Standard |
| Front-Wheel Drive | Standard |
| Front And Rear Anti-Roll Bars | Standard |
| 72-Amp/Hr 650CCA Maintenance-Free Battery w/Run Down Protection | Standard |
| Multi-Link Rear Suspension w/Coil Springs | Standard |
| Quasi-Dual Stainless Steel Exhaust w/Chrome Tailpipe Finisher | Standard |
| Brake Actuated Limited Slip Differential | Standard |
| Electric Power-Assist Speed-Sensing Steering | Standard |
| AdvanceTrac with Curve Control Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | Standard |
| ABS And Driveline Traction Control | Standard |
| Rear Child Safety Locks | Standard |
| Side Impact Beams | Standard |
| Driver And Passenger Knee Airbag | Standard |
| Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags | Standard |
| Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags | Standard |
| Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Rear Center 3 Point, Height Adjusters and Pretensioners | Standard |
| Safety Canopy System Curtain 1st And 2nd Row Airbags | Standard |
| Back-Up Camera | Standard |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning | Standard |
| Airbag Occupancy Sensor | Standard |
| Mykey System -inc: Top Speed Limiter, Audio Volume Limiter, Early Low Fuel Warning, Programmable Sound Chimes and Beltminder w/Audio Mute | Standard |
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