

Ford Taurus
- Reliability (shortcut)
- Repair Histories (shortcut)
- Extended Warranty
- MSRP and Invoice Prices
- Price Comparisons
- Dealer Price Quotes
- Real-World Gas Mileage (shortcut)
- "Why (Not) This Car?" Reviews (shortcut)
- Tire Reviews
- Forums
- Specifications
- Features
Ford Taurus Reliability
Want to more clearly know what the difference in reliability will be if you buy a Ford Taurus rather than another vehicle? Concerned about your chances of getting a lemon?
TrueDelta provides this information in the form of "times in the shop" stats that make the actual repair rates clear and, in the future, "lemon-odds."
The latest Car Reliability Survey (CRS) results include Ford Taurus reliability information based on owner experiences through June 30, 2010:
| Successful Repair Trips per Year (per 100 vehicles) | |||||
| Year | Make | Model |
Trips / Year | TS | Cars Mon/Car Av Odo |
| 2010 | Ford | Taurus | ![]() | 43 4.2 6200 | |
| 2008 | Ford | Taurus | ![]() | 40 9.0 31000 | |
| 2003 | Ford | Taurus* |   | 20 7.7 85400 | |
| 2002 | Ford | Taurus* |   | 10 7.4 104900 | |
| 2001 | Ford | Taurus | ![]() | 27 6.1 89800 | |
| 2000 | Ford | Taurus | ![]() | 26 6.8 136800 | |
| 1999 | Ford | Taurus* |   | 11 7.6 113800 | |
To see how the Ford Taurus's repair frequency compares to other model years and competing car models, and for a table key, click here. Updated quarterly.
We also have some new reliability stats for the Ford Taurus. "Nada-odds" reports the percentage that required no repairs at all, not even a minor one--nada--in the past year, while "Lemon-odds" reports the percentage that required three (or more) repair trips.
| Nada-odds cars per 100 with no repairs (nada) in the past year; 100 is ideal Lemon-odds cars per 100 with 3+ repair trips in the past year; 0 is ideal | |||||
| Year | Make | Model | Nada-odds |
Lemon-odds |
Cars Mon/Car Av Odo |
| 2008 | Ford | Taurus | 27 11.6 36600 | ||
To see how the Ford Taurus's Nada-odds and Lemon-odds compare to competing car models, and for a table key, click here. Updated quarterly.
To provide comprehensive results, TrueDelta needs reliability data on all cars--not just the Ford Taurus--from people like you. To encourage participation, those who help provide the data receive free access to the site's car reliability information. Find out the details.
Ford Taurus Repair Histories
To supplement our Car Reliability Survey, TrueDelta collects Ford Taurus repair histories, a list of all the repairs that have been performed on a vehicle. With these, no minimum sample is required and owners can report repairs that occurred before joining.
Individual responses to both the Car Reliability Survey and the Car Repair History Survey are posted here:
2010 Ford Taurus Problems and Repair Histories
2009 Ford Taurus Problems and Repair Histories
2008 Ford Taurus Problems and Repair Histories
2007 Ford Taurus Problems and Repair Histories
2006 Ford Taurus Problems and Repair Histories
2005 Ford Taurus Problems and Repair Histories
2004 Ford Taurus Problems and Repair Histories
2003 Ford Taurus Problems and Repair Histories
2002 Ford Taurus Problems and Repair Histories
2001 Ford Taurus Problems and Repair Histories
2000 Ford Taurus Problems and Repair Histories
1999 Ford Taurus Problems and Repair Histories
1997 Ford Taurus Problems and Repair Histories
Think you might have a lemon, and want to see if other owners are having similar problems? Then this is the place to check.Ford Taurus Extended Warranty
Concerned about the Ford Taurus's reliability? Considering an extended warranty? Warranty Direct is an over 30-year-old company with over 2 million contracts sold and over $500 million in paid claims.
If you are unsure about the Ford Taurus's reliability, or simply want the peace of mind afforded by an extended warranty, you can click here to check the pricing and terms from Warranty Direct.
More information about extended car warranties: Ford Taurus extended warranty tips.
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Ford Taurus MSRP and Invoice Prices
Whether comparing two vehicles or just pricing one, you can forget about digging through trim lines, option packages, prerequisites, and the like one by one -- the TrueDelta algorithm uniquely figures these out for you in one swift pass. Results include both MSRP and invoice prices for the Ford Taurus. Price the Ford Taurus.
| Year | Body | Trim | MSRP | Invoice | Dest. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 4-door Sedan | SE | 25,170 | 23,323 | 825 |
| SEL | 27,370 | 25,303 | 825 | ||
| Limited | 31,770 | 29,263 | 825 | ||
| SHO | 37,770 | 34,663 | 825 | ||
| 2009 | 4-door Wagon | SEL | 28,270 | 25,958 | 825 |
| Eddie Bauer | 31,330 | 28,712 | 825 | ||
| Limited | 32,325 | 29,608 | 825 |
Ford Taurus Price Comparisons
Want quick, thorough MSRP (sticker price) and dealer invoice comparisons between the Ford Taurus and another car, both similarly equipped to your specifications? Choose one of the most frequently performed Ford Taurus price comparisons from the list in the sidebar.
If the comparison you are interested in is not listed, go here:
Price compare the Ford Taurus.
Dealer Price Quotes
Ford Taurus Dealer Price Quotes
Want to find out how much dealers are actually charging? Requesting free, no obligation dealer price quotes through PriceQuotes.com (sidebar) helps support TrueDelta while getting you a great price on a new car.
The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll promptly receive price quotes from local approved dealers.
Ford Taurus Gas Mileage
Everyone knows that government estimates often aren't indicative of the Ford Taurus's gas mileage in the real-world.
In response, TrueDelta began collecting gas mileage data from owners of the Ford Taurus, with the intent of providing real-world gas mileage estimates customized to how and where you drive.
Ford Taurus Real-World Gas Mileage
"Why (Not) the Ford Taurus?" Reviews
For car buyers' reasons for buying a Taurus--or not--click here.
Want another perspective? Since 1999, Michael Karesh, the developer of TrueDelta, has contributed reviews to Epinions,
where he is one of two people who oversee the autos section.
Michael's most recent Ford Taurus review.
Note: The older the review, the more likely it has become outdated owing to more recently introduced competitors.
Ford Taurus Tire Reviews
The Tire Rack offers the Internet's most extensive collection of Ford Taurus tire reviews, tire survey results, and tire tests. To see which tires are available for the Ford Taurus--or for your car--and go from there to Tire Rack's comprehensive information, use the tool in the sidebar.
The Tire Rack can be especially useful as a source of winter tires, which I have strongly recommended ever since buying a set for my car. If you're unhappy with your car's handling and braking on snow and ice, you probably just need proper winter tires, not a new car.
Ford Taurus Forums (TrueDelta partners)
These forums have helped make our results possible. For discussions of the Taurus by owners, visit:
FordTaurus.net -- Ford Taurus forum
2011 Ford Taurus Specifications
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| Body | 4-door Sedan | 4-door Wagon |
|---|---|---|
| Model Year | 2011 | 2009 |
| Wheelbase | 112.9 | 112.9 |
| Length | 202.9 | 200.3 |
| Width | 76.2 | 74.9 |
| Height | 60.7 | 67.4 |
| Curb Weight | 4015 | 3959 |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.0 | 19.0 |
| R1 Headroom | 39.0 | 39.4 |
| R1 Shoulder Room | 57.9 | 58.5 |
| R1 Hip Room | 56.3 | 55.2 |
| R1 Legroom | 41.9 | 40.8 |
| R2 Headroom | 37.8 | 39.4 |
| R2 Shoulder Room | 56.9 | 57.9 |
| R2 Hip Room | 55.8 | 56.4 |
| R2 Legroom | 38.1 | 39.8 |
| R3 Headroom | 38.5 | |
| R3 Shoulder Room | 50.6 | |
| R3 Hip Room | 46.0 | |
| R3 Legroom | 33.6 | |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 20.1 | 17.4 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 20.1 | 47.4 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 20.1 | 85.2 |
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2011 Ford Taurus 4-door Sedan
Drivetrain, Tire, and Audio System Availability
| Trim | SE | SEL | Limited | SHO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v HP: 263@6250 TQ: 249@4500 | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v HP: 263@6250 TQ: 249@4500 | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v HP: 263@6250 TQ: 249@4500 | turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v HP: 365@5500 TQ: 350@3500 |
| Standard Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic |
| Standard Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | AWD |
| Optional Drivetrain(s) |   | AWD | AWD |   |
| Standard Tires | 235/60R17 tires | 235/55R18 tires | 255/45VR19 tires | 255/45VR19 tires |
| Optional Tires |   | 255/45VR19 tires |   | 245/45VR20 tires |
|   |   |   |   | 245/45YR20 tires |
| Standard Audio | Unbranded audio system, 6 speakers | Unbranded audio system, 6 speakers | Unbranded audio system, 7 speakers | Unbranded audio system, 7 speakers |
| Optional Audio |   | Sony audio system, 390W, 12 speakers (including a subwoofer) | Sony audio system, 390W, 12 speakers (including a subwoofer) | Sony audio system, 390W, 12 speakers (including a subwoofer) |
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2009 Ford Taurus 4-door Wagon
Drivetrain, Tire, and Audio System Availability
| Trim | SEL | Eddie Bauer | Limited |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v HP: 263@6250 TQ: 249@4500 | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v HP: 263@6250 TQ: 249@4500 | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v HP: 263@6250 TQ: 249@4500 |
| Standard Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Standard Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Optional Drivetrain(s) | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| Standard Tires | 215/65R17 tires | 225/60R18 tires | 225/60R18 tires |
| Optional Tires | 225/60R18 tires |   |   |
| Standard Audio | Unbranded audio system, 4 speakers | Unbranded audio system, 4 speakers | Unbranded audio system, 7 speakers (including a subwoofer) |
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