The Taurus name first appeared for the 1986 model year, and soon after the family sedan became a segment blockbuster. Now in its sixth and final generation — Ford plans to discontinue most of its car models — the Taurus is Ford's largest sedan. With composed road manners and a large trunk, the Taurus is geared for federal agencies, fleets and families who put a premium on long hauls with lots of luggage.
- 2010–19
- 2008–09
- 2000–07
- 1996–99
- 1992–95
Latest generation
2010–19 Taurus
In its current and final iteration, Ford has been adding active safety and technology features to the Taurus, including available lane departure prevention. A turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine was available for a while, and a high-performance SHO version is still on the mar
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- MSRP range$27,800–$42,975
- Consumer rating
- Combined mpg 19–21
- Body style Sedan
Notable features in 2019:
- Five-seat full-size sedan
- Front- or all-wheel drive
- Sync 3 multimedia system available
- Lane-keeping assist available
- Performance-oriented Taurus SHO available
Previous generation
2008–09 Taurus
The Taurus name was given to a revision of the Five Hundred in 2008, making it Ford's biggest sedan. Available with front- or all-wheel drive, the sedan was powered by a 3.5-liter V-6 that teamed with a six-speed automatic transmission.
- MSRP range$25,170–$32,520
- Consumer rating
- Combined mpg 19–21
- Body style Sedan
Notable features in 2009:
- 3.5-liter V-6
- Available AWD
- Six airbags standard
- Standard electronic stability system
- New safety features
2000–07 Taurus
In response to the poor market reception of its predecessor, the 2000 Taurus featured sharper creases and corners instead of the bulbous styling that came before. Other changes for the fourth generation included dual-stage airbags with sensors to determine their level of deployment,
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1996–99 Taurus
In keeping with the Ford brand badge, oval design cues inside and out denoted this Taurus generation. The cabin was furnished with bucket seats, a floor shifter and a center console. The SHO version got a performance boost courtesy of a 3.4-liter V-8 engine developed by Ford and Yama
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1992–95 Taurus
The second-generation Taurus sold just as well as the first, becoming the best-selling car in the United States. Ford ditched the prior generation’s four-cylinder engine in favor of a standard 3.0-liter V-6. This iteration of the Taurus was lengthened by several inches and adde
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