2017 Ford Taurus Overview

Ford Taurus SE FWD
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EXTERIOR

INTERIOR

MSRP $27,345

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Ford Taurus SE FWD
Standard Equipment

Mechanical

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, (FFV system not available w/code 422 and requires code 936 or 423 if applicable for California Emissions State dealer destinations), Cross border states include AZ, DC, ID, NH, NV, OH, VA, WV Not Standard Equipment in CA Emissions States.
Transmission: 6-Speed SelectShift Automatic -inc: sport mode and shifter button activation
Front-Wheel Drive
2.77 Axle Ratio
72-Amp/Hr 650CCA Maintenance-Free Battery w/Run Down Protection
Gas-Pressurized Shock Absorbers
Front And Rear Anti-Roll Bars
Electric Power-Assist Speed-Sensing Steering
19 Gal. Fuel Tank
Quasi-Dual Stainless Steel Exhaust w/Chrome Tailpipe Finisher
Strut Front Suspension w/Coil Springs
Multi-Link Rear Suspension w/Coil Springs
4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front Vented Discs and Brake Assist
Brake Actuated Limited Slip Differential

Exterior

Wheels: 18" Painted Aluminum
Tires: P235/55R18 A/S BSW
Aluminum Spare Wheel
Compact Spare Tire Mounted Inside Under Cargo
Clearcoat Paint
Body-Colored Front Bumper
Body-Colored Rear Bumper w/Black Rub Strip/Fascia Accent
Chrome Side Windows Trim and Black Front Windshield Trim
Body-Colored Door Handles
Black Power Side Mirrors w/Convex Spotter and Manual Folding
Fixed Rear Window w/Defroster
Light Tinted Glass
Speed Sensitive Variable Intermittent Wipers
Front Windshield -inc: Sun Visor Strip
Fully Galvanized Steel Panels
Chrome Grille
Trunk Rear Cargo Access
Fully Automatic Projector Beam Halogen Headlamps w/Delay-Off
Perimeter/Approach Lights
LED Brakelights
Laminated Glass

Entertainment

Radio: AM/FM Stereo/Single CD/MP3 Capable -inc: 6 speakers
Radio w/Seek-Scan, Clock, Speed Compensated Volume Control, Aux Audio Input Jack, Steering Wheel Controls and Radio Data System
Window Grid Antenna
SYNC -inc: enhanced voice recognition communications and entertainment system, 911 Assist, 4.2" color LCD screen in center stack, AppLink and smart charging USB port, 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
2 LCD Monitors In The Front

Interior

Driver Seat
2-Way Passenger Seat -inc: Manual Lumbar Support
60-40 Folding Bench Front Facing Fold Forward Seatback Rear Seat
Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
Gauges -inc: Speedometer, Odometer, Engine Coolant Temp, Tachometer, Trip Odometer and Trip Computer
Power Rear Windows
Selective Service Internet Access
Front Cupholder
Rear Cupholder
Keypad
Remote Keyless Entry w/Integrated Key Transmitter, Illuminated Entry and Panic Button
Remote Releases -Inc: Power Cargo Access
Cruise Control w/Steering Wheel Controls
Manual Air Conditioning
HVAC -inc: Underseat Ducts and Console Ducts
Illuminated Locking Glove Box
Driver Foot Rest
Cloth Bucket Seats -inc: 6-way power driver and passenger seat (fore/aft, up/down, tilt) w/manual lumbar and recline
Interior Trim -inc: Metal-Look Instrument Panel Insert, Metal-Look Door Panel Insert and Chrome Interior Accents
Full Cloth Headliner
Cloth Door Trim Insert
Urethane Gear Shifter Material
Day-Night Rearview Mirror
Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors w/Driver And Passenger Illumination
Full Floor Console w/Covered Storage, Mini Overhead Console w/Storage and 3 12V DC Power Outlets
Front And Rear Map Lights
Fade-To-Off Interior Lighting
Full Carpet Floor Covering -inc: Carpet Front And Rear Floor Mats
Carpet Floor Trim and Carpet Trunk Lid/Rear Cargo Door Trim
Cargo Space Lights
FOB Controls -inc: Cargo Access
Driver / Passenger And Rear Door Bins
Power 1st Row Windows w/Driver 1-Touch Up/Down
Delayed Accessory Power
Power Door Locks w/Autolock Feature
Systems Monitor
Trip Computer
Analog Display
Seats w/Cloth Back Material
Manual w/Tilt Front Head Restraints and Fixed Rear Head Restraints
Front Center Armrest and Rear Center Armrest
2 Seatback Storage Pockets
Securilock Anti-Theft Ignition (pats) Engine Immobilizer
3 12V DC Power Outlets
Air Filtration

Safety

AdvanceTrac with Curve Control Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
ABS And Driveline Traction Control
Side Impact Beams
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags
Low Tire Pressure Warning
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags
Safety Canopy System Curtain 1st And 2nd Row Airbags
Airbag Occupancy Sensor
Driver And Passenger Knee Airbag
Mykey System -inc: Top Speed Limiter, Audio Volume Limiter, Early Low Fuel Warning, Programmable Sound Chimes and Beltminder w/Audio Mute
Rear Child Safety Locks
Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Rear Center 3 Point, Height Adjusters and Pretensioners
Back-Up Camera

Ford Taurus SE FWD
Available Options

Engine

ENGINE: 3.5L TI-VCT V6 (998)
ENGINE: 2.0L I4 ECOBOOST (999)

Transmission

TRANSMISSION: 6-SPEED SELECTSHIFT AUTOMATIC -inc: sport mode and shifter button activation (44J) - Standard
TRANSMISSION: 6-SPEED SELECTSHIFT AUTOMATIC (446) -inc: sport mode and shifter button activation (446)

Option Package

EQUIPMENT GROUP 100A (100A)

Primary Paint

SHADOW BLACK (G1)
WHITE GOLD METALLIC (GN)
MAGNETIC METALLIC (J7)
BLUE JEANS METALLIC (N1)
INGOT SILVER METALLIC (UX)
OXFORD WHITE (YZ)

Paint Scheme

STANDARD PAINT (undefined)

Seat Type

DUNE, CLOTH BUCKET SEATS -inc: 6-way power driver and passenger seat (fore/aft, up/down, tilt) w/manual lumbar and recline (7D)

Additional Equipment

CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS SYSTEM -inc: Required code for California Emissions States registration (California, Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont and Washington), Optional code for Cross-Border States dealer orders (Arizona, District of Columbia, Idaho, New Hampshire, Nevada, Ohio, Virginia and West Virginia) (422)
CALIFORNIA EMISSION EXEMPTION -inc: For public service/emergency vehicles, This exemption may only apply in certain California Emissions States, Ordering dealer is responsible to contact the proper state authorities for clarification on qualifying exempted vehicles for registration, Only available on units sold for authorized public service or emergency service use (936)
CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS SYSTEM NOT REQUIRED -inc: Dealers ordering a vehicle without a California Emissions System and which is being shipped to a California Emissions State dealer are also required to use code 423 to attest that the vehicle is not being registered in a California Emission State, Note: In Maine, Rhode Island and Vermont, dealers cannot use code 423 for customers outside of California Emission States locations (except Public Service/Emergency Vehicles - 936) (423)
FEDERAL-EMISSIONS STATE DEALER ORDER -inc: For California Emissions States Registration, Federal Emissions States dealers ordering a California Emissions System (code 422) are also required to use code 93N to attest that the vehicle is to be registered in a California Emissions State, Note: It is a violation of federal law for a Federal Emissions State dealer to sell a vehicle w/a California Emissions System for registration in a Federal Emissions State, unless the vehicle also meets EPA standards (i.e, 50 State Emissions) (93N)
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (41H)
FRONT LICENSE PLATE BRACKET -inc: Standard in states requiring two license plates and optional to all others (153)
DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS (DRL) (942)
SIRIUSXM RADIO -inc: a 6-month prepaid subscription, Service is not available in Alaska and Hawaii, Subscriptions to all SiriusXM services are sold by SiriusXM after trial period, If you decide to continue service after your trial, the subscription plan you choose will automatically renew thereafter and you will be charged according to your chosen payment method at then-current rates, Fees and taxes apply, To cancel you must call SiriusXM at 1-866-635-2349, See SiriusXM Customer Agreement for complete terms at www.siriusxm.com, All fees and programming subject to change, Sirius, XM and all related marks and logos are trademarks of Sirius XM Radio Inc (62S)
ALL WEATHER FLOOR MATS (DEALER INSTALLED) -inc: front and rear, Shipped separately from the vehicle for dealer installation (97M)
CARGO ORGANIZER (DEALER INSTALLED) -inc: Trunk mounted design organizes cargo and packages, Shipped separately from the vehicle for dealer installation (97C)
SMOKER'S PACKAGE (DEALER INSTALLED) -inc: Shipped separately from the vehicle for dealer installation (97P)
FLEET ADVERTISING CREDIT (undefined)

Ship Thru Codes

SHIP-THRU: AUTOTRUCK (31A)
SHIP-THRU: CROWN NORTH AMERICA (31C)
SHIP-THRU: MONROE TRUCK EQUIPMENT (31M)
SHIP-THRU: CROWN NORTH AMERICA (31L) (31L)
BUILT: CHICAGO PLANT (D9G)

Ford Taurus SE FWD
Warranties

Basic Years - 3
Basic Miles/km - 36,000
Drivetrain Years - 5
Drivetrain Miles/km - 60,000
Corrosion Years - 5
Corrosion Miles/km - Unlimited
Roadside Assistance Years - 5
Roadside Assistance Miles/km - 60,000

Ford Taurus SE FWD
Safety

Overall Rating - ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating - ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver - ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (Male)
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger - ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (Female)
Overall Side Crash Rating - ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Side Barrier Rating - ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Side Barrier Rating Driver - ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (Male)
Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat - ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (Female)
Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat - ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (Female)
Male/Female Dummy Note - Male: Average sized adult male dummy in 35-MPH crash into fixed barrier. Rating is evaluation of injury to head, neck, chest, legs. Female: Small-sized adult female dummy in 35-mph crash into fixed barrier. Rating is evaluation of injury to head, neck, chest, legs.
Combined Side Rating Front Seat - ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Combined Side Rating Rear Seat - ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Rollover Rating - ★ ★ ★ ★
Rollover Rating Dynamic Test Result - No Tip
Risk of Rollover - 11.3%
Rollover Note - Dynamic (moving) test results (Tip or No Tip) and measured rollover-related properties determine vehicle's risk of rollover in single vehicle crash and its rollover rating. The Rollover Resistance Rating utilizes a "fishhook" maneuver which is a series of abrupt turns at varying speeds to see how "top-heavy" a vehicle is.

Ford Taurus SE FWD
Technical Specifications

Summary

Vehicle Name - Ford Taurus
Body Style - Sedan

Transmission

Drivetrain - Front Wheel Drive
Trans Order Code - 446 (999&446), 446 (446), 44J
Trans Type - 6
Trans Description Cont. - Automatic w/OD
Trans Description Cont. Again -
First Gear Ratio (:1) - 4.58 (999&446), 4.58 (446), 4.48
Second Gear Ratio (:1) - 2.96 (999&446), 2.96 (446), 2.87
Third Gear Ratio (:1) - 1.91 (999&446), 1.91 (446), 1.84
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) - 1.45 (999&446), 1.45 (446), 1.41
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) - 1.00
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) - 0.75 (999&446), 0.75 (446), 0.74
Reverse Ratio (:1) - 2.94 (999&446), 2.94 (446), 2.88
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) - 3.07 (446), 2.77

Vehicle

EPA Classification - Large Cars
Model Group - Taurus undefined
Vehicle Segment - Intermediate undefined
Vehicle Type - Sedan undefined

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Capacity - 5
Passenger Volume - 102.2 ft³
Front Head Room - 39 in
Front Leg Room - 41.9 in
Front Shoulder Room - 57.9 in
Front Hip Room - 56.3 in
Second Head Room - 37.8 in
Second Leg Room - 38.1 in
Second Shoulder Room - 56.9 in
Second Hip Room - 55.8 in

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight - 3917 lbs

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined - 23 MPG (999&446), 21 MPG
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City - 20 MPG (999&446), 18 MPG
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy - 29 MPG (999&446), 27 MPG

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. - 1000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. - 100 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. - 1000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. - 100 lbs

Engine

Engine Order Code - 998 (998-2&44J), 999 (999&446), 998 (998-1), 998 (998-2), 999 (999), 998-1
Engine Type - Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 (999&446), Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 (999), Regular Unleaded V-6
Displacement - 2.0 L/122 (999&446), 2.0 L/122 (999), 3.5 L/213
Fuel System - Gasoline Direct Injection (999&446), Gasoline Direct Injection (999), Sequential MPI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM - 240 @ 5500 (999&446), 240 @ 5500 (999), 288 @ 6500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM - 270 @ 3000 (999&446), 270 @ 3000 (999), 254 @ 4000
Engine Displacement Units - 3.5 undefined, 2.0 undefined (999), 3.5 undefined (998)
Engine Camshaft - DOHC undefined, DOHC undefined (998), DOHC undefined (999)
Engine Block Type - aluminum undefined, aluminum undefined (998), aluminum undefined (999)
Engine Cylinder Count - 6 undefined, 4 undefined (999), 6 undefined (998)
Engine Valve Count - 4 undefined, 4 undefined (999), 4 undefined (998)

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) - 650

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year - 7.7 (999&446), 8.4

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front - Strut
Suspension Type - Rear - Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) - Strut
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) - Multi-Link

Tires

Front Tire Order Code -
Rear Tire Order Code -
Spare Tire Order Code -
Front Tire Size - P235/55HR18
Rear Tire Size - P235/55HR18
Spare Tire Size - Compact

Wheels

Front Wheel Size - 18 X 7.5 in
Rear Wheel Size - 18 X 7.5 in
Spare Wheel Size - Compact in
Front Wheel Material - Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material - Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material - Aluminum

Steering

Steering Type - Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb - 39.5 ft

Brakes

Brake Type - 4-Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System - 4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ) - Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) - Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness - 13.9 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness - 13.6 in
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) -
Rear Drum Diam x Width -

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx - 19 gal

Exterior Dimensions

Wheelbase - 112.9 in
Length, Overall - 202.9 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors - 76.2 in
Height, Overall - 60.7 in
Track Width, Front - 65.3 in
Track Width, Rear - 65.5 in
Min Ground Clearance - 5.1 in

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume - 20.1 ft³