The Ford Taurus (from Latin "bull") is a midsize car sold by the Ford Motor Company in North America. Introduced in December 1985 as a 1986 model, Ford sold nearly 7 million Tauruses during its 20 years of production.^[1] The Taurus also had a Mercury sibling called the Sable. Most Tauruses were built in either Chicago, Illinois (until 2003), and in Atlanta, Georgia. Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (1792x1200, 711 KB) Summary Take Me Higher 21:08, 6 March 2006 (UTC) Licensing I, the creator of this work, hereby release it into the public domain. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with List of cars. ... The Ford Motor Company (often referred to as Ford; sometimes called FoMoCo), NYSE: F is a multinational corporation that manufactures automobiles. ... The Ford LTD is a car model name that has been used by the Ford Motor Company both in North America and Australia. ... 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Telnack in 1937) was the former global Vice President of Design of the Ford Motor Company from 1987 to 1997. ... Latin is an ancient Indo-European language originally spoken in the region around Rome called Latium. ... A mid-size car, frequently referred to as an intermediate, is an automobile with a size between that of a compact and a full-size or standard-size car. ... A small variety of cars, the most popular kind of automobile. ... The Ford Motor Company (often referred to as Ford; sometimes called FoMoCo), NYSE: F is a multinational corporation that manufactures automobiles. ... World map showing North America A satellite composite image of North America. ... Mercury is an automobile brand name of the Ford Motor Company founded in 1939 to market semi-luxury cars slotted between entry-level Ford and luxury Lincoln models. ... Released in December 1985 for the 1986 model year, the Mercury Sable was the upscale version of the Ford Taurus. ... 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This model was a bold new step in US automobile design. For the first time in many decades, an American manufacturer was building a world class car, inspired by successful European designs, which were making huge inroads in the US premium sedan market. Ford took a huge gamble in basing its bread and butter car on the 1984 Audi 5000, which in turn was patterned on the radical 1975 Citroen CX. A small variety of cars, the most popular kind of automobile. ... This article is about the continent. ... Gambling (or betting) is any behavior involving the risk of money or valuables on the outcome of a game, contest, or other event in which the outcome of that activity is partially or totally dependent upon chance. ... Audi 100 in California The Audi 100 was a mid-sized automobile from Audi that was made between 1968 and 1994. ... Radical is derived from the Latin word radix, which means root. In various fields of endeavor, it can mean: Sciences in chemistry, either an atom or molecule with at least one unpaired electron, or a group of atoms, charged or uncharged, that act as a single entity in reaction. ... 1975 (MCMLXXV) was a common year starting on Wednesday (the link is to a full 1975 calendar). ... 1986 Citroen CX Prestige The CX was a model of Citro n automobile manufactured and sold between 1974 and 1988. ...

The car was given a minor facelift in 1992 and a major redesign in 1996, followed by two design updates in 2000 and 2004. Between 1992 and 1996, the Taurus was the best-selling car in the United States, losing the title in 1997. ^[2] During that period, the Ford F-150 remained the country's best selling vehicle—and, several other vehicles not classified as "cars" also ranked higher in sales than the Taurus. The F-Series is a series of full-size pickup trucks from Ford Motor Company sold for over 5 decades. ...

Introduction and competition

In 1985, the Chrysler Corporation issued surveys to predict the success of their upcoming Dodge Dynasty and the redesigned Chrysler New Yorker (both of which wouldn't appear until 1987 for the 1988 model year). According to Chrysler, the surveys predicted that the Taurus and Sable would be hopeless flops, and that the Dynasty and New Yorker would take the sales lead. Not surprisingly, it actually turned out to be the exact opposite, with the Taurus/Sable twins selling very well, while the Dynasty and New Yorker needed rebates right from the start because of slow sales. This is mostly because the Sable/Taurus twins offered sleek, new contemporary designs, while the Dynasty and New Yorker used more boxy, conventional designs. Perhaps due to this, the New Yorker and Dynasty were succeeded by new, more radically styled sedans based on Chrysler's new LH platform in 1993.^[3] The Chrysler Corporation was a United States-based automobile manufacturer that existed independently from 1925–1998. ... The Dodge Dynasty, Dodges first fullsize front wheel drive sedan, was introduced in 1987 as a 1988 model to replace the Dodge Diplomat. ... 1967 Chrysler New Yorker 1970 Chrysler New Yorker 2-door hardtop. ... The LH platform was Chryslers second-most well-known automobile platform after the Chrysler K platform of the 1980s. ...

In fact, Ford executives believed the same thing. They believed that the Taurus' futuristic design (so futuristic they were used as police cars in the movie Robocop) would turn off potential buyers, and even the Taurus' designer, Jack Telnack, expected it to be a modern day Edsel. (in fact, the name Edsel was proposed, with the advertising tagline "Now we are serious", but this was rejected). Ford decided that the Taurus was a risk, but they were willing to put it into production - and it paid off. The Taurus saved Ford from bankruptcy, and what started out as an extreme risk would become Ford's best-selling model, with over 1 million sold by 1989. ^[4] RoboCop is a satirical 1987 science fiction action movie, directed by Paul Verhoeven. ... Jack Telnack (born as John J. Telnack in 1937) was the former global Vice President of Design of the Ford Motor Company from 1987 to 1997. ... 1958 Edsel Pacer The Edsel was a make of automobile manufactured by the Ford Motor Company during the 1958, 1959 and 1960 model years. ...

First generation (1986–1991)

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Engine:	2.5 L HSC I4 3.0 L Vulcan V6 3.8 L Essex V6 3.0 L SHO V6
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Length:	188.4 in (4785 mm)
Width:	70.8 in (1798 mm)
Height:	54.1 in (1374 mm)
Curb weight:	3050 lb (1383 kg)
Wheelbase:	106.0 in (2692 mm)
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The 1986 Ford Taurus was a very important and successful midsize sedan that introduced a radical new design philosophy to the US. Replacing the Ford LTD, the front wheel drive Taurus introduced North America to a much rounder and more organic design. Often described as "jelly bean" shaped, the design proved successful and helped to launch Ford into a new era of prosperity. The Taurus ultimately led to a US automobile design revolution that saw the end of the 'boxy' cars of the 1970s and 1980s. Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (1024x768, 182 KB) Summary A modified 1st generation Taurus SHO. Licensing File links The following pages link to this file: Ford Taurus Metadata This file contains additional information, probably added from the digital camera or scanner used to create or digitize... An automobile platform is a shared set of components common to a number of different automobiles. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into Internal combustion engine. ... The HSC was an automobile engine from Ford Motor Company sold from 1984 until 1994. ... The straight-4 or inline-4 is an internal combustion engine with four cylinders aligned in one row. ... The Ford Vulcan V6 was a 3. ... The Ford Essex V6 engine A V6 is an internal combustion piston engine with six cylinders in a V configuration. ... The Canadian Essex (90 Degree V) engine was a V6 engine family built by Ford Motor Company in Windsor, Ontario. ... The Ford Essex V6 engine A V6 is an internal combustion piston engine with six cylinders in a V configuration. ... Ford Motor Company worked with Yamaha Motor Corporation to develop a compact 60° DOHC V6 engine for transverse application. ... The Ford Essex V6 engine A V6 is an internal combustion piston engine with six cylinders in a V configuration. ... In mechanics, a transmission or gearbox is the gear and/or hydraulic system that transmits mechanical power from a prime mover (which can be an engine or electric motor), to some form of useful output device. ... This is an article about manual transmission in general; for guidance on how to drive with a manual transmission, see Manual transmission driving technique. ... The ATX was a 3-speed automatic transaxle produced by Ford Motor Company from 1981 through 1994. ... An automatic transmission is an automobile gearbox that can change gear ratios automatically as the car or truck moves, thus freeing the driver from having to shift gears manually. ... The AXOD was a 4-speed automatic transaxle for transverse front wheel drive automobiles from the Ford Motor Company. ... An automatic transmission is an automobile gearbox that can change gear ratios automatically as the car or truck moves, thus freeing the driver from having to shift gears manually. ... The AXOD was a 4-speed automatic transaxle for transverse front wheel drive automobiles from the Ford Motor Company. ... An automatic transmission is an automobile gearbox that can change gear ratios automatically as the car or truck moves, thus freeing the driver from having to shift gears manually. ... This is an article about manual transmission in general; for guidance on how to drive with a manual transmission, see Manual transmission driving technique. ... Curb weight or kerb weight is the total weight of an automobile with standard equipment, oil, lubricants, coolant, a full tank of fuel and not loaded with either passengers or cargo. ... In both road and rail vehicles, the wheelbase is the distance between the center of the front and rear wheels. ... Fuel efficiency, sometimes also referred to as fuel economy and commonly gas mileage in the United States, is a numeric measure often used to describe the amount of fuel consumed with regard to the distance travelled in a transportation vehicle, such as an automobile. ... The Ford LTD is a car model name that has been used by the Ford Motor Company both in North America and Australia. ... Front wheel drive is the most common form of engine/transmission layout used in modern passenger cars, where the engine drives the front wheels. ... Jelly beans or jelly eggs are a type of confectionery that comes in many different (primarily fruit) flavors. ... A small variety of cars, the most popular kind of automobile. ... Usually considered in the context of the applied arts, engineering, architecture, and other such creative endeavours, design is used as both a noun and a verb. ...

The design was far more aerodynamic than the bluff designs that had gone before. Ever since the 1973 oil crisis, American manufacturers had sought technologies Aerodynamics is a branch of fluid dynamics concerned with the study of gas flows, first analysed by George Cayley in the 1800s. ... At the height of the crisis in the United States, drivers of vehicles with odd numbered license plates were allowed to purchase gasoline only on odd-numbered days of the month, while drivers with even-numbers were limited to even-numbered days. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ...

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For 1986, the engines were a 90 hp (67 kW) 2.5 L 4-cylinder found in the MT-5 and L models or a new 140 hp (104 kW) 3.0 L Vulcan V6, optional on the L and standard on the GL and LX models. The MT-5 was equipped with a 5-speed manual transmission, Vulcan models used a newly-designed 4-speed AXOD automatic, while Essex cars used an older 3-speed ATX automatic. This is an article about manual transmission in general; for guidance on how to drive with a manual transmission, see Manual transmission driving technique. ... The Ford Vulcan V6 was a 3. ... The Ford Essex V6 engine A V6 is an internal combustion piston engine with six cylinders in a V configuration. ... This is an article about manual transmission in general; for guidance on how to drive with a manual transmission, see Manual transmission driving technique. ... The AXOD was a 4-speed automatic transaxle for transverse front wheel drive automobiles from the Ford Motor Company. ... An automatic transmission is an automobile gearbox that can change gear ratios automatically as the car or truck moves, thus freeing the driver from having to shift gears manually. ... The ATX was a 3-speed automatic transaxle produced by Ford Motor Company from 1981 through 1994. ...

The MT-5 and L models were basic and cheap, starting at US$10,500, with the GL offering a few interior upgrades like rear headrests and a folding armrest as well as the standard 3.0 L V6. The LX was loaded with air conditioning, power windows, seats, and door locks, a cassette stereo, and cruise control, though these features were also available as options on the other cars. The top of the line LX station wagon sold for $14,300. The United States dollar is the official currency of the United States. ... Note: in the broadest sense, air conditioning can refer to any form of heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning. ... Cruise control (sometimes known as speed control or Autocruise) is a system to automatically control the speed of an automobile. ... Estate car body style (Saab 95) A station wagon (United States usage), wagon (Australian usage, though station wagon is widely used) or estate car (United Kingdom usage) is a car body style similar to a sedan car but with an extended rear cargo area. ...

Ford's 3.8 L Essex V6 was added to the lineup in 1988. Although the power output was rated at the same 140 hp (104 kW) as the 3.0 L engine, this large V6 produced 215 ft·lbf (291 N·m) of torque, a welcome addition especially in the heavier wagons. However, the 3.8 suffered from many reliability problems which did not plague the smaller engines. Some attribute this to reduced underhood cooling. The Canadian Essex (90 Degree V) engine was a V6 engine family built by Ford Motor Company in Windsor, Ontario. ... The Ford Essex V6 engine A V6 is an internal combustion piston engine with six cylinders in a V configuration. ... In physics, torque can be thought of informally as rotational force. Torque is commonly measured in units of newton metres; although, centiNewton Meters (cNm), Foot Pounds (Lb-Ft), Inch Pounds (Lb-In) and Inch Ounces (Oz-In) are also frequently used expressions of torque. ...

There was no more 5-speed wagon that year, while the L model was upgraded with a split bench in front and exterior power mirrors. The SHO model was added for 1989, and became the only manual transmission Taurus as the MT-5 model was eliminated.

In 1990, the interior was facelifted, incorporating a new steering wheel design in order to fit an airbag, a new column shifter/floor shifter, and a new dashboard with a new instrument panel. The 2.5 L four got SFI, bumping up power by 15 hp (11.2 kW) and torque by 10 ft·lbf (13.6 N·m), as did the 3.0 L V6, though output remained the same for that engine. The 3.8 L continued unchanged. All but the SHO got a 4-speed automatic for 1990 and a new electronic AXOD-E transmission in 1991. LX-package cars also got standard anti-lock brakes that year. A modern road cars steering wheel A modern Formula One cars steering wheel has buttons and knobs to control various functions A steering wheel is a type of steering control used in most modern land vehicles, including all mass-production automobiles. ... An automobile airbag, like this one in a crashed SEAT Ibiza car, deflates after 0. ... Image:Oldtimer-Dashboard. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards and appeal to a wider international audience, this article may require cleanup. ... The AXOD was a 4-speed automatic transaxle for transverse front wheel drive automobiles from the Ford Motor Company. ... An anti-lock braking system (commonly known as ABS, from the German name Antiblockiersystem given to it by its inventors at Bosch) is a system on motor vehicles which prevents the wheels from locking while braking. ...

First generation SHO

The SHO model, which debuted in 1989 with a sticker price of around USD $20,000, changed the dull reputation of the Taurus. Powered by a special "Super-High Output" 24-valve V6 (developed with Yamaha), it featured vastly improved performance. With mid-6-second 0-to-60 mph (97 km/h) times, and a top speed around 145 mph (233 km/h), it could keep up with such performance cars as Ford's own Mustang GT, Camaro Z28s, and the Diamond Star Motors cars (Mitsubishi Eclipse, Plymouth Laser, and Eagle Talon) in turbocharged form. It was said to be the most powerful and quickest front wheel drive car ever made when it was introduced, though fans of the 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado begged to differ (despite the fact that the Toronado ran 0-60 mph (0-97 km/h) in 7.5 seconds, and the 1/4 mile (400 m) in 16.4 seconds @ 93 mph (150 km/h).) The United States dollar is the official currency of the United States. ... Ford Motor Company worked with Yamaha Motor Corporation to develop a compact 60° DOHC V6 engine for transverse application. ... In automotive engineering, an engine is referred to as multi-valve (or multivalve) when each cylinder has more than two valves. ... The Ford Essex V6 engine A V6 is an internal combustion piston engine with six cylinders in a V configuration. ... Yamaha Motor Company Limited (ヤマハ発動機株式会社) TYO: 7272 Japanese motorized vehicle-producing company, initially part of the Yamaha Corporation. ... The Ford Mustang is a popular American automobile. ... Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Chevrolet Camaro The Chevrolet Camaro was introduced in North America by the Chevrolet Motor Division of General Motors at the start of the 1967 model year as competition for the Ford Mustang. ... Diamond Star Motors (commonly abbreviated to DSM) was a vehicle manufacturing division jointly owned by Chrysler Corporation and Mitsubishi Motors Corporation. ... The Mitsubishi Eclipse is a two-door, four seat sports coupe/convertible that has been in production since 1989 and sold as 1990–2006 models. ... 3 Plymouth Lasers, showing an all around view The Plymouth Laser was a sports coupe made by Plymouth. ... The Eagle Talon was one of three model names given to a sports car that was manufactured and sold by Chrysler and Mitsubishi in a collaborative project known as Diamond Star Motors (DSM) between 1990 and 1998. ... This article describes the internal combustion engine component often known as a turbo. ... Front wheel drive is the most common form of engine/transmission layout used in modern passenger cars, where the engine drives the front wheels. ... The Toronado was produced by the Oldsmobile Division of General Motors from 1966 to 1992. ...

The SHO, however, wasn't the sales success that Ford had hoped. It had little exterior differentiation from other Taurus models, displaying understated ground effects and plain colors. The interior was very different, giving very comfortable and supportive sports seats, and an 8000 rpm tachometer. The SHO became the only Taurus to feature a manual transmission since the MT5 was discontinued in that year. A tachometer is a device used for measuring the speed of a moving body or substance (from Greek: tachos = speed, metron = measure). ... This is an article about manual transmission in general; for guidance on how to drive with a manual transmission, see Manual transmission driving technique. ...

Awards

The first-generation Taurus LX was Motor Trend magazine's Car of the Year for 1986. It was also on Car and Driver magazine's annual Ten Best list each year it was produced, from 1986 through 1991. Cover of Motor Trend magazine Motor Trend is one of the oldest automotive magazines still publishing. ... Motor Trend magazine Car of the Year and Import Car of the Year winners: // Car of the Year 2006 Honda Civic 2005 Chrysler 300C 2004 Toyota Prius 2003 Infiniti G35 2002 Ford Thunderbird 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser 2000 Lincoln LS 1999 Chrysler 300M 1998 Chevrolet Corvette 1997 Chevrolet Malibu 1996... Cover of Car and Driver from age of psychedelic lettering Car and Driver is an American automotive enthusiast magazine. ... Car and Driver magazine nominates an annual list of Ten Best cars and Five Best trucks. ...

Models

The HSC was an automobile engine from Ford Motor Company sold from 1984 until 1994. ... The straight-4 or inline-4 is an internal combustion engine with four cylinders aligned in one row. ... This is an article about manual transmission in general; for guidance on how to drive with a manual transmission, see Manual transmission driving technique. ... The ATX was a 3-speed automatic transaxle produced by Ford Motor Company from 1981 through 1994. ... An automatic transmission is an automobile gearbox that can change gear ratios automatically as the car or truck moves, thus freeing the driver from having to shift gears manually. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards and appeal to a wider international audience, this article may require cleanup. ... The HSC was an automobile engine from Ford Motor Company sold from 1984 until 1994. ... The straight-4 or inline-4 is an internal combustion engine with four cylinders aligned in one row. ... The Ford Vulcan V6 was a 3. ... The Ford Essex V6 engine A V6 is an internal combustion piston engine with six cylinders in a V configuration. ... The AXOD was a 4-speed automatic transaxle for transverse front wheel drive automobiles from the Ford Motor Company. ... An automatic transmission is an automobile gearbox that can change gear ratios automatically as the car or truck moves, thus freeing the driver from having to shift gears manually. ... The Canadian Essex (90 Degree V) engine was a V6 engine family built by Ford Motor Company in Windsor, Ontario. ... The Ford Essex V6 engine A V6 is an internal combustion piston engine with six cylinders in a V configuration. ... The ATX was a 3-speed automatic transaxle produced by Ford Motor Company from 1981 through 1994. ... An automatic transmission is an automobile gearbox that can change gear ratios automatically as the car or truck moves, thus freeing the driver from having to shift gears manually. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards and appeal to a wider international audience, this article may require cleanup. ... The Ford Vulcan V6 was a 3. ... The Ford Essex V6 engine A V6 is an internal combustion piston engine with six cylinders in a V configuration. ... The AXOD was a 4-speed automatic transaxle for transverse front wheel drive automobiles from the Ford Motor Company. ... An automatic transmission is an automobile gearbox that can change gear ratios automatically as the car or truck moves, thus freeing the driver from having to shift gears manually. ... The Canadian Essex (90 Degree V) engine was a V6 engine family built by Ford Motor Company in Windsor, Ontario. ... The Ford Essex V6 engine A V6 is an internal combustion piston engine with six cylinders in a V configuration. ... Ford Motor Company worked with Yamaha Motor Corporation to develop a compact 60° DOHC V6 engine for transverse application. ... The Ford Essex V6 engine A V6 is an internal combustion piston engine with six cylinders in a V configuration. ... This is an article about manual transmission in general; for guidance on how to drive with a manual transmission, see Manual transmission driving technique. ...

First Generation Cosmetic Update (1992–1995)

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Transmission:	4-speed AXOD-E automatic 4-speed AX4N automatic 5-speed MTX-IV manual 4-speed AX4S automatic
Length:	192.0 in (4877 mm)
Width:	71.2 in (1808 mm)
Height:	54.1 in (1374 mm)
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The Taurus received its first cosmetic update in 1992, which modernized the interior and the front and rear fascias. With the older Taurus facing slumping sales, this new model brought sales back up again, with 400,000 ^[5] units sold during 1992. While the design was basically the same, every body panel except for the roof was changed. This also gave the Taurus what Ford called a "smarter appointed interior", which offered such luxuries as automatic climate control, and a center console was made available for people who didn't want the Taurus' front bench seat. The Taurus was the best-selling car in the United States for every year of this cosmetic update. Ford Taurus. ... An automobile platform is a shared set of components common to a number of different automobiles. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into Internal combustion engine. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards and appeal to a wider international audience, this article may require cleanup. ... The Ford Vulcan V6 was a 3. ... The Ford Essex V6 engine A V6 is an internal combustion piston engine with six cylinders in a V configuration. ... The Canadian Essex (90 Degree V) engine was a V6 engine family built by Ford Motor Company in Windsor, Ontario. ... The Ford Essex V6 engine A V6 is an internal combustion piston engine with six cylinders in a V configuration. ... Ford Motor Company worked with Yamaha Motor Corporation to develop a compact 60° DOHC V6 engine for transverse application. ... The Ford Essex V6 engine A V6 is an internal combustion piston engine with six cylinders in a V configuration. ... Ford Motor Company worked with Yamaha Motor Corporation to develop a compact 60° DOHC V6 engine for transverse application. ... The Ford Essex V6 engine A V6 is an internal combustion piston engine with six cylinders in a V configuration. ... In mechanics, a transmission or gearbox is the gear and/or hydraulic system that transmits mechanical power from a prime mover (which can be an engine or electric motor), to some form of useful output device. ... The AXOD was a 4-speed automatic transaxle for transverse front wheel drive automobiles from the Ford Motor Company. ... An automatic transmission is an automobile gearbox that can change gear ratios automatically as the car or truck moves, thus freeing the driver from having to shift gears manually. ... The AXOD was a 4-speed automatic transaxle for transverse front wheel drive automobiles from the Ford Motor Company. ... An automatic transmission is an automobile gearbox that can change gear ratios automatically as the car or truck moves, thus freeing the driver from having to shift gears manually. ... This is an article about manual transmission in general; for guidance on how to drive with a manual transmission, see Manual transmission driving technique. ... The AXOD was a 4-speed automatic transaxle for transverse front wheel drive automobiles from the Ford Motor Company. ... An automatic transmission is an automobile gearbox that can change gear ratios automatically as the car or truck moves, thus freeing the driver from having to shift gears manually. ... Curb weight or kerb weight is the total weight of an automobile with standard equipment, oil, lubricants, coolant, a full tank of fuel and not loaded with either passengers or cargo. ... In both road and rail vehicles, the wheelbase is the distance between the center of the front and rear wheels. ... Fuel efficiency, sometimes also referred to as fuel economy and commonly gas mileage in the United States, is a numeric measure often used to describe the amount of fuel consumed with regard to the distance travelled in a transportation vehicle, such as an automobile. ...

The four-cylinder engine was eliminated, and the SHO got an automatic transmission as an option. The cheaper L base model was dropped for 1993. A passenger-side airbag was standard for 1994.

The last year of this updated first-generation Taurus was 1995. A sportier SE model was added. It featured alloy wheels and the designers dumped the front bench in favor of bucket seats separated by a console. The other models gained standard air conditioning and rear window defroster.

First Generation Updated SHO

The SHO model continued with the same powertrain as before — the 5-speed manual transmission remained unique in the Taurus lineup. This is an article about manual transmission in general; for guidance on how to drive with a manual transmission, see Manual transmission driving technique. ...

The lack of an automatic transmission had hurt sales--a situation Ford rectified in 1993. A 3.2 L version of the Ford SHO V6 engine was introduced for automatic-equipped SHOs, which still had 220 hp (164 kW), but now boasted 215 ft·lb (292 Nm), a 15 ft·lbf (20.3 N·m) increase over the 3.0 L version. An automatic transmission is an automobile gearbox that can change gear ratios automatically as the car or truck moves, thus freeing the driver from having to shift gears manually. ... Ford Motor Company worked with Yamaha Motor Corporation to develop a compact 60° DOHC V6 engine for transverse application. ...

A "special" edition of the SHO was offered that had some different styling cues from the "normal" SHO, such as a new hood, painted wheels, and other cosmetic details ^[6]

Awards

The updated Taurus earned a seventh spot for the car on Car and Driver magazine's annual Ten Best list for 1992. Cover of Car and Driver from age of psychedelic lettering Car and Driver is an American automotive enthusiast magazine. ... Car and Driver magazine nominates an annual list of Ten Best cars and Five Best trucks. ...

Models

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Second generation (1996–1999)

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Length:	197.5 in (5016 mm)
Width:	73.0 in (1854 mm)
Height:	55.1 in (1400 mm)
Curb weight:	3329 lb (1510 kg)
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The 1996 model year saw the first complete redesign for the Taurus. Ford hoped the radical redesign would lead to the same success it had had with the 1986 Taurus. The controversial oval theme was not well received by the press and the public, and is ultimately blamed as the reason it lost its bestseller status to the Toyota Camry in 1997. ^[7] 1996 Ford Taurus SHO File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... An automobile platform is a shared set of components common to a number of different automobiles. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into Internal combustion engine. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards and appeal to a wider international audience, this article may require cleanup. ... The Ford Vulcan V6 was a 3. ... The Ford Essex V6 engine A V6 is an internal combustion piston engine with six cylinders in a V configuration. ... A double overhead cam (also called a dual overhead cam, DOHC, or twincam) engine is a type of internal combustion engine where the camshafts that operate the intake and exhaust valves are mounted above the cylinders, and where there are separate camshafts for inlet and exhaust valves. ... The Ford Essex V6 engine A V6 is an internal combustion piston engine with six cylinders in a V configuration. ... Ford Motor Company had worked with Yamaha Motor Corporation to develop the compact DOHC V6 Ford SHO V6 engine for the 1989 Ford Taurus SHO. When the time came to replace that engine, the company again worked with Yamaha to build a new V8 based on their successful Duratec V6. ... The Liberty V8 aircraft engine clearly shows the configuration A V8 engine is a V engine with eight cylinders. ... In mechanics, a transmission or gearbox is the gear and/or hydraulic system that transmits mechanical power from a prime mover (which can be an engine or electric motor), to some form of useful output device. ... The AXOD was a 4-speed automatic transaxle for transverse front wheel drive automobiles from the Ford Motor Company. ... An automatic transmission is an automobile gearbox that can change gear ratios automatically as the car or truck moves, thus freeing the driver from having to shift gears manually. ... The AXOD was a 4-speed automatic transaxle for transverse front wheel drive automobiles from the Ford Motor Company. ... An automatic transmission is an automobile gearbox that can change gear ratios automatically as the car or truck moves, thus freeing the driver from having to shift gears manually. ... Curb weight or kerb weight is the total weight of an automobile with standard equipment, oil, lubricants, coolant, a full tank of fuel and not loaded with either passengers or cargo. ... In both road and rail vehicles, the wheelbase is the distance between the center of the front and rear wheels. ... Fuel efficiency, sometimes also referred to as fuel economy and commonly gas mileage in the United States, is a numeric measure often used to describe the amount of fuel consumed with regard to the distance travelled in a transportation vehicle, such as an automobile. ... Late-model Toyota Camry (left) and Ford Excursion (right) The Toyota Camry is a midsize car manufactured by Toyota in Georgetown, Kentucky, USA; as well as Australia; and Japan. ...

Another factor that is largely to blame for the sales decline of the Taurus was the substantial price increase from the previous model. The MSRP for the 1996 model increased US$2,500 over the 1995 Taurus. The 1996 Taurus attempted to move upscale, and the result was a car with more standard and optional features. The 1996 model could be equipped with the powerful 200 hp (149 kW) 3.0 L DOHC Duratec 30 V6 as an option. The Suggested Retail Price (SRP) of a product is the price the manufacturer recommends that the retailer sell it for. ... A cylinder head sliced in half shows two overhead camshafts—one above each of the two valves. ... Ford Motor Companys modern 2. ... The Ford Essex V6 engine A V6 is an internal combustion piston engine with six cylinders in a V configuration. ...

Trim lines were now known as G at the bottom, with GL in the middle and LX as the most-luxurious. The SHO continued with a new 3.4 L V8 engine. The Taurus was a flexible-fuel vehicle for 1997, and earned LEV status in California, but sales were faltering. The Liberty V8 aircraft engine clearly shows the configuration A V8 engine is a V engine with eight cylinders. ... A flexible-fuel vehicle or dual-fuel vehicle is an automobile or truck (lorry) that can typically alternate between two sources of fuel. ... The Lev (lv) (Bulgarian: лев, plural - leva) is the currency of Bulgaria, and it has been used since 1881. ... Official language(s) English Capital Sacramento Largest city Los Angeles Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 3rd 410,000 km² 402. ...

In an effort to reverse the flagging sales of the Taurus, Ford tried to increase the appeal by making some cosmetic changes for the 1998 and 1999 model years. These changes included redesigning the grille openings in the front, changing the design from two oval openings to a more SHO-like full width opening for the air dam (minus the bar running through the center), and moving the Ford logo down into an enlarged opening between the lights mounted onto a Jaguar-esque "motif bar". These years also got more attractive headlight lenses, featuring completely clear lenses and a multi-reflector surface in the rear of the housing around the bulb; these were known as the "disco ball" headlights. The rear turn signal lenses were also changed from orange to red to match the rest of the lightbar assembly, presumably to present a more "sleek" appearance. Ford also eliminated the two downmarket trim levels, G and GL, and introduced an upscale SE model which featured a harder suspension and four-wheel disc brakes. Jaguar Cars is a British based subsidiary of the American Ford Motor Company famous for luxury saloon and sports cars. ...

Although all 1998 models had the option of the DOHC Duratec engine, it was only available on the SE for 1999. This same year, the front buckets, reintroduced with the SE, became optional on the LX.

Second Generation SHO

A 235 hp (175 kW) 3.4 L DOHC V8 was specified for the SHO model, but the 5-speed manual transmission was gone. The V8 in the SHO model (produced from 1996 to 1999), was very impressive, but lacked the acceleration and power of the previous DOHC 3.0 L V6 SHO. These engines were assembled by Yamaha in Japan but more parts were made by Ford than in the earlier Yamaha-built V6. Ford Motor Company had worked with Yamaha Motor Corporation to develop the compact DOHC V6 Ford SHO V6 engine for the 1989 Ford Taurus SHO. When the time came to replace that engine, the company again worked with Yamaha to build a new V8 based on their successful Duratec V6. ...

Separation of the camshaft from its sprocket (components shared with at least one other Ford engine with significantly lower output) has been implicated in a growing number of catastrophic failures of this engine around the 50,000 mile mark. The standard warranty on this model was 36,000 miles. ^[8] [9]

Models

To meet Wikipedias quality standards and appeal to a wider international audience, this article may require cleanup. ... The Ford Vulcan V6 was a 3. ... The Ford Essex V6 engine A V6 is an internal combustion piston engine with six cylinders in a V configuration. ... The AXOD was a 4-speed automatic transaxle for transverse front wheel drive automobiles from the Ford Motor Company. ... An automatic transmission is an automobile gearbox that can change gear ratios automatically as the car or truck moves, thus freeing the driver from having to shift gears manually. ... A double overhead cam (also called a dual overhead cam, DOHC, or twincam) engine is a type of internal combustion engine where the camshafts that operate the intake and exhaust valves are mounted above the cylinders, and where there are separate camshafts for inlet and exhaust valves. ... The Ford Essex V6 engine A V6 is an internal combustion piston engine with six cylinders in a V configuration. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards and appeal to a wider international audience, this article may require cleanup. ... The Ford Vulcan V6 was a 3. ... The Ford Essex V6 engine A V6 is an internal combustion piston engine with six cylinders in a V configuration. ... A double overhead cam (also called a dual overhead cam, DOHC, or twincam) engine is a type of internal combustion engine where the camshafts that operate the intake and exhaust valves are mounted above the cylinders, and where there are separate camshafts for inlet and exhaust valves. ... The Ford Essex V6 engine A V6 is an internal combustion piston engine with six cylinders in a V configuration. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards and appeal to a wider international audience, this article may require cleanup. ... The Ford Vulcan V6 was a 3. ... The Ford Essex V6 engine A V6 is an internal combustion piston engine with six cylinders in a V configuration. ... A double overhead cam (also called a dual overhead cam, DOHC, or twincam) engine is a type of internal combustion engine where the camshafts that operate the intake and exhaust valves are mounted above the cylinders, and where there are separate camshafts for inlet and exhaust valves. ... The Ford Essex V6 engine A V6 is an internal combustion piston engine with six cylinders in a V configuration. ... Ford Motor Company had worked with Yamaha Motor Corporation to develop the compact DOHC V6 Ford SHO V6 engine for the 1989 Ford Taurus SHO. When the time came to replace that engine, the company again worked with Yamaha to build a new V8 based on their successful Duratec V6. ... The Liberty V8 aircraft engine clearly shows the configuration A V8 engine is a V engine with eight cylinders. ... The AXOD was a 4-speed automatic transaxle for transverse front wheel drive automobiles from the Ford Motor Company. ... An automatic transmission is an automobile gearbox that can change gear ratios automatically as the car or truck moves, thus freeing the driver from having to shift gears manually. ...

Third generation (2000–2007)

The Taurus received another redesign in 2000. It minimized some of the oval design elements from the 1996 model. The redesign also featured a taller roof over the rear-passenger space to increase passenger headroom sacrificed by the tapered 1996 design. The taller and roomier trunk also served to make the vehicle more functional. The interior was also completely swapped out for a much more conservative design. Certain elements of the interior were retained from the 1996 model, such as the integrated control console which combined the sound system and climate controls into one panel. The suspension was also softened to appeal to a broader, non-sporting audience. To reduce the price and increase profitability, many features such as such as four-wheel disc brakes were eliminated. The Taurus SHO was dropped. Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (1792x1200, 711 KB) Summary Take Me Higher 21:08, 6 March 2006 (UTC) Licensing I, the creator of this work, hereby release it into the public domain. ... An automobile platform is a shared set of components common to a number of different automobiles. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into Internal combustion engine. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards and appeal to a wider international audience, this article may require cleanup. ... The Ford Vulcan V6 was a 3. ... The Ford Essex V6 engine A V6 is an internal combustion piston engine with six cylinders in a V configuration. ... A double overhead cam (also called a dual overhead cam, DOHC, or twincam) engine is a type of internal combustion engine where the camshafts that operate the intake and exhaust valves are mounted above the cylinders, and where there are separate camshafts for inlet and exhaust valves. ... The Ford Essex V6 engine A V6 is an internal combustion piston engine with six cylinders in a V configuration. ... In mechanics, a transmission or gearbox is the gear and/or hydraulic system that transmits mechanical power from a prime mover (which can be an engine or electric motor), to some form of useful output device. ... The AXOD was a 4-speed automatic transaxle for transverse front wheel drive automobiles from the Ford Motor Company. ... An automatic transmission is an automobile gearbox that can change gear ratios automatically as the car or truck moves, thus freeing the driver from having to shift gears manually. ... Curb weight or kerb weight is the total weight of an automobile with standard equipment, oil, lubricants, coolant, a full tank of fuel and not loaded with either passengers or cargo. ... In both road and rail vehicles, the wheelbase is the distance between the center of the front and rear wheels. ... Fuel efficiency, sometimes also referred to as fuel economy and commonly gas mileage in the United States, is a numeric measure often used to describe the amount of fuel consumed with regard to the distance travelled in a transportation vehicle, such as an automobile. ... The front suspension components of a Ford Model T. Suspension is the term given to the system of springs, shock absorbers and linkages that connects a vehicle to its wheels. ... Close-up of a disc brake on a car On automobiles, disc brakes are often located within the wheel The disc brake is a device for slowing or stopping the rotation of a wheel. ...

2002 Tauruses included extra equipment on every trim level, including a CD player and power driver's seat on the SE, a power moonroof or leather interior on the SES, and both of these luxury options on the SEL. Side airbags and traction control were added as options on all models. A sunroof is a cutout in a cars (or trucks) roof that can be opened to provide fresh air and sun to the people inside. ... Traction control and Vehicle Stability Control systems, on current production vehicles, are typically (but not necessarily) electro-hydraulic systems designed to prevent loss of control when excessive throttle or steering is applied by the driver. ...

For 2004, the Taurus received minor cosmetic changes to the front and rear fascias, including an eggcrate grille. Inside were a new instrument cluster and steering wheel. 2005 saw few changes, as the Taurus's days were numbered.

Models

To meet Wikipedias quality standards and appeal to a wider international audience, this article may require cleanup. ... The Ford Vulcan V6 was a 3. ... The Ford Essex V6 engine A V6 is an internal combustion piston engine with six cylinders in a V configuration. ... The AXOD was a 4-speed automatic transaxle for transverse front wheel drive automobiles from the Ford Motor Company. ... An automatic transmission is an automobile gearbox that can change gear ratios automatically as the car or truck moves, thus freeing the driver from having to shift gears manually. ... A double overhead cam (also called a dual overhead cam, DOHC, or twincam) engine is a type of internal combustion engine where the camshafts that operate the intake and exhaust valves are mounted above the cylinders, and where there are separate camshafts for inlet and exhaust valves. ... The Ford Essex V6 engine A V6 is an internal combustion piston engine with six cylinders in a V configuration. ...

Future

Facing slumping sales, Ford replaced the Taurus in commercial markets with the 2005 Ford Five Hundred, which is based on the Ford D3 platform, and the 2006 Ford Fusion, based on the Ford CD3 platform. The Ford Five Hundred (code name D258) is a large fullsize sedan produced by the Ford Motor Company. ... The D3 (or Volvo P2) is Fords global full size car automobile platform. ... The American Ford Fusion (code name CD338) is a midsize car based on the Ford CD3 platform. ... The CD3 is Fords global midsize car automobile platform. ...

Production of the Taurus wagon was discontinued in January 2005, replaced in the lineup by the crossover Ford Freestyle. 2003 Ford Freestyle FX concept car 2006 Ford Freestyle See also the Ford Freestar minivan The Ford Freestyle (code name D219) is a crossover SUV, introduced in late 2004 as a 2005 model. ...

In 2005, Ford stopped selling the Taurus to the public. The model year 2006 Taurus is sold exclusively to rental fleets, such as The Hertz Corporation, but is still sold to the Canadian market. The vehicle is slated to cease production in August 2006, as a 2007 model year vehicle, because Ford is closing the Atlanta plant. ^[10] The Hertz Corporation (also known as Hertz Rent A Car or simply Hertz) is the worlds largest car rental company, with 1,900 locations in the United States and 5,100 worldwide. ...

Export models

The 1996-2000 model was exported outside North America to Japan, Australia, and New Zealand, in right hand drive, but this proved unsuccessful. In these right hand drive markets, the Taurus possessed an unusual Mercury Sable grille but a Taurus-style rear, due to those countries' regulations regarding headlights. Australians and New Zealanders tended to stay away from the cars due to their high price; a well equipped, larger-engined rear wheel drive Ford Fairmont cost around the same amount. While Japan got the station wagon, Australian buyers could only opt for a high-spec sedan with the Taurus Ghia badge. World map showing North America A satellite composite image of North America. ... This article concerns rules of the road regarding land vehicles; for sea-going vehicles, see International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea. ... This article concerns rules of the road regarding land vehicles; for sea-going vehicles, see International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea. ... Released in December 1985 for the 1986 model year, the Mercury Sable was the upscale version of the Ford Taurus. ... Grille is the name of a German self-propelled artillery vehicle. ... Rear wheel drive was a common form of engine/transmission layout used in automobiles throughout the 20th century. ... Ford Fairmont is a name that has been used for two unrelated models of automobile; one in Australia and one in North America. ...

References

• [http://www.edmunds.com/reviews/generations/articles/46007/article.html Generations: Ford Taurus/Mercury

Sable]. Edmunds.com. URL accessed on January 26, 2006. January 26 is the 26th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2006 (MMVI) is a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

• Ford Taurus. Consumer Guide. URL accessed on January 26, 2006.
• Ford Taurus official website. Ford.com. URL accessed on January 26, 2006.
• homepage. Taurus Car Club. URL accessed on January 26, 2006.
• Tony Beadle (2000). The American Automobile.
• The Standerd Catalog of Ford, 1903-2003.

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Notes

• ^  Eric Taub (1991). Taurus: The Making of the Car That Saved Ford.
• ^  Mary Watson (1997). Car: A Drama of The American Workplace.
• ^  End of Ford Taurus closes era. Detroit News. URL accessed on January 26, 2006.
• ^  homepage. SHO times. URL accessed on January 26, 2006.
• ^  homepage. V8SHO.com. URL accessed on January 26, 2006.

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External links

• Taurus SHO Article
• Ford Taurus official website
• Ford Taurus Smart Guide
• Taurus Car Club of America
• Taurus Car Club of America-Taurus/Sable Encyclopedia
• Ford Taurus history
• SHOTimes: The Original Taurus SHO Information Site
• V8SHO - Site Dedicated to the 1996-1999 V8 Ford Taurus SHO
• SHO Model Information
• Ford Taurus.NET Pictures/Information.
• Ford Taurus pics (CarDomain)