2006 Ford Taurus Overview

Introduction

The Ford Taurus offers excellent drivetrains, good looks, plenty of creature comforts, and the added bonus of a surprising level of driving pleasure.

The Taurus comes in only two trim levels: SE and SEL. The SE can seat up to six people with its front bench seat. The SEL can only seat five. Both are powered by a 153 hp Vulcan 3.0-liter V-6 engine that is controlled by a four-speed automatic transmission. It features adaptive front airbags and there are optional side-impact airbags, antilock brakes, and traction control.

For 2006, the Ford Taurus offers only one V-6 engine and simplifies its trims.

The new 2008 Ford Taurus is a refreshed and rebadged Ford Five Hundred with a new, more powerful engine for even better value.

The front-wheel or all-wheel drive Taurus includes a new 263 hp 3.5-liter V6 engine and six speed automatic transmission for improved power and fuel economy. It also gets a new chrome grille, new tail lamps and rear fascia, new chrome exterior accents and mirrors, better sound insulation, and revisions to the suspension. Ford's industry exclusive new Sync hands-free communications and entertainment system is included on Limited, optional on SEL. Safety features include seat-mounted side airbags for the front seats and Safety Canopy side-curtain airbags. AdvanceTrac® electronic stability control is available.

For 2008, the Ford Taurus is a return to a well known nameplate, carried over from the 2007 Ford Five Hundred.

The 2009 Ford Taurus offers full-size car interior dimensions, luxury car interior quietness, a top safety rating as well as advanced technology, to give it's owners confidence on the road.

The front-wheel or all-wheel drive Taurus is powered by a 263-hp 3.5-liter V6 engine and six speed automatic transmission. Ford's industry exclusive new SYNC hands-free communications and entertainment system is included on Limited, optional on SEL. Standard safety features include electronic stability and traction control, four-wheel anti-lock brakes, seat-mounted side airbags for the front seats and Safety Canopy side-curtain airbags for both rows of seating.

For 2009, a new SE trim has been added to the line-up, AdvanceTrac® electronic stability control has been added as standard equipment to all trims, and SIRIUS satellite radio is now standard on the SEL and Limited trims.

The 2010 Taurus is Ford's new flagship that offers full-size car interior dimensions, luxury car interior quietness, a top safety rating as well as advanced technology, to give it's owners confidence on the road.

The front-wheel or all-wheel drive Taurus is powered by a 263-hp 3.5-liter direct injection V6 engine and six-speed automatic transmission with the option of steering wheel mounted paddle shifters. The Taurus redesign also marks the return of the SHO performance model, powered by a twin-turbo version of the 3.5-liter V6, it produces 365-hp and channels that through standard all-wheel drive and a paddle-shifted six-speed automatic transmission. Standard safety features include electronic stability and traction control, four-wheel anti-lock brakes, six airbags, ignition disable and post-crash SOS alert. There are many kinds of technology features available such as Cross Traffic Alert, Collision Warning, MyKey parental features, SYNC, capless refueling, touch-pad keyless entry, adaptive cruise control, blind spot detection, rain-sensing wipers and intelligent keyless entry.

For 2010, the Taurus has been completely restyled inside and out with an all-new sculpted and athletic exterior.