A decade ago, the Ford Taurus was a controversial car and a big gamble for its builder. Its aerodynamic exterior was a total departure from anything else being built in Detroit at the time. By today's standards, that same shape looks conservative and familiar. And so once again, Ford is taking a big chance in a high-stakes game with the 1996 Taurus, which is generating every bit as much controversy as its 1986 forebear. Though similar in concept and packaging to other current midsize sedans, it has once again been sent down a new and radical styling path. Will competitors--and customers--follow once again? Whatever the outcome, Ford gets high marks for taking design risks in an arena filled with ho-hum shapes that are frequently hard to tell apart.
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1996
1996 Ford Taurus
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1996 GL 4dr Sedan
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Specs & Features
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Overall Crash Safety Rating
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Engine - Cylinders/Horsepower/Torque
3.0L V-6 / 145 HP / 170 ft.lbs.
Transmission
4-spd auto w/OD
Drive Type
Front-wheel
Fuel Economy - City/Highway/Combined
20 / 29 / 24 Mpg
Passenger Capacity
6
Bumper to Bumper Warranty
36 Months / 36,000 Miles
Mechanical Specs
Engine - Cylinders/Horsepower/Torque | 3.0L V-6 / 145 HP / 170 ft.lbs. |
Drive Type | Front-wheel |
Fuel Economy - City/Hwy/Combined | 20 / 29 / 24 Mpg |
Brakes | Front Disc/rear Drum / 4-wheel Disc |
Front Suspension | |
Rear Suspension | |
Spare Tire And Wheel | |
Fuel Tank | 16.0 Gal. |
Recommended Fuel Type | Regular Unleaded |
Average Cost To Fill Tank | $61 |
Dimensions & Capabilities
Maximum Cargo Volume | |
Passenger Volume | |
Exterior Length | 197.5 " |
Exterior Width | 73.0 " |
Exterior Height | 55.1 " |
Front Headroom | |
Rear Headroom | |
Front Legroom | |
Rear Legroom | |
Front Shoulder Room | |
Rear Shoulder Room | |
Front Hip Room | |
Rear Hip Room | |
Curb Weight | 3,326 Lbs. |
Wheel Base | 109 " |
Turning Radius |
Exterior Features
Door Count | 4 Doors |
Wheels | |
Paint | |
Exterior Mirrors | Dual Power Remote |
Bumpers | |
Grille Moldings | |
Rear Spoiler | |
Exhaust |
Interior Features
Safety Features
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Rollover Crash Safety Rating |
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Front Impact Airbags | Driver Front-impact |
Driver Side Impact Airbags | |
Knee Airbag | |
Passenger Side Impact Airbag | |
Rear Side Airbag | |
Seatbelt Pretensioners | |
Anti-Lock Brakes | 4-wheel Anti-lock Brakes (abs) |
Forward Collision Warning | |
Blind Spot Sensor | |
Lane Departure Warning | |
Autonomous Cruise Control | |
Pedestrian Detection | |
Driver Attention Alert | |
Daytime Running Lights | |
Auto High Beams | |
Adaptive Headlights | |
Parking Sensors | |
Security Systems | |
Panic Alarm | |
Ignition Disable |
Warranty
Bumper To Bumper Months Miles | 36 Months / 36,000 Miles |
Major Components Months | |
Included Maintenance Months | |
Roadside Assistance Months | 36 Months / 36,000 Miles |
Corrosion Perforation | 60 Months / Unlimited Miles |
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Color: Magnetic Metallic
Price
$21,200
Mileage
64,762 mi
