The table below shows all 1997 Ford Taurus specs by style, including MPG (fuel economy), transmission details, and interior and exterior dimensions. Additionally, find 1997 Ford Taurus warranty and reliability information, such as limits on bumper-to-bumper coverage and major components.
Engine
3.4L V-8 235 HP 230.0 ft.lbs. @ 4,800 rpm
Transmission
4-spd auto w/OD
Fuel Economy City
17.0 mpg
Bumper to Bumper Months/Miles
36/36,000
Engine
3.0L V-6 200 HP 200.0 ft.lbs. @ 4,500 rpm
Transmission
4-spd auto w/OD
Fuel Economy City
19.0 mpg
Bumper to Bumper Months/Miles
36/36,000
Engine
3.0L V-6 145 HP 170.0 ft.lbs. @ 3,250 rpm
Transmission
4-spd auto w/OD
Fuel Economy City
20.0 mpg
Bumper to Bumper Months/Miles
36/36,000
Engine
3.0L V-6 200 HP 200.0 ft.lbs. @ 4,500 rpm
Transmission
4-spd auto w/OD
Fuel Economy City
18.0 mpg
Bumper to Bumper Months/Miles
36/36,000
Engine
3.0L V-6 145 HP 170.0 ft.lbs. @ 3,250 rpm
Transmission
4-spd auto w/OD
Fuel Economy City
20.0 mpg
Bumper to Bumper Months/Miles
36/36,000
Engine
3.0L V-6 145 HP 170.0 ft.lbs. @ 3,250 rpm
Transmission
4-spd auto w/OD
Fuel Economy City
19.0 mpg
Bumper to Bumper Months/Miles
36/36,000
Engine
3.4L V-8 235 HP 230.0 ft.lbs. @ 4,800 rpm
Transmission
4-spd auto w/OD
Battery
72 amp with run down protection
Recommended Fuel Type
premium unleaded
Exhaust
dual stainless steel with chrome tailpipe finish
Engine
3.0L V-6 200 HP 200.0 ft.lbs. @ 4,500 rpm
Transmission
4-spd auto w/OD
Battery
72 amp with run down protection
Recommended Fuel Type
regular unleaded
Exhaust
dual stainless steel
Engine
3.0L V-6 145 HP 170.0 ft.lbs. @ 3,250 rpm
Transmission
4-spd auto w/OD
Battery
58 amp with run down protection / 72 amp with run down protection
Recommended Fuel Type
regular unleaded / flexible
Engine
3.0L V-6 200 HP 200.0 ft.lbs. @ 4,500 rpm
Transmission
4-spd auto w/OD
Battery
72 amp with run down protection
Recommended Fuel Type
regular unleaded
Engine
3.0L V-6 145 HP 170.0 ft.lbs. @ 3,250 rpm
Transmission
4-spd auto w/OD
Battery
58 amp with run down protection / 72 amp with run down protection
Recommended Fuel Type
regular unleaded
Engine
3.0L V-6 145 HP 170.0 ft.lbs. @ 3,250 rpm
Transmission
4-spd auto w/OD
Battery
58 amp with run down protection / 72 amp with run down protection
Recommended Fuel Type
regular unleaded
Front Anti-Roll Bar
front anti-roll bar
Rear Suspension
independent multi-link
Rear Anti-Roll Bar
rear anti-roll bar
Wheels
16.0 " painted aluminum
Front Tires
P225/55ZR16.0BSW performance AS / P225/55VR16.0BSW performance AS
Spare Tire and Wheel
compact steel
Front Anti-Roll Bar
front anti-roll bar
Rear Suspension
independent multi-link
Rear Anti-Roll Bar
rear anti-roll bar
Brakes
front disc/rear drum / 4-wheel disc
Wheels
15.0 " silver aluminum
Front Tires
P205/65TR15.0BSW AS
Spare Tire and Wheel
compact steel / full-size
Front Anti-Roll Bar
front anti-roll bar
Rear Suspension
independent multi-link
Rear Anti-Roll Bar
rear anti-roll bar
Brakes
front disc/rear drum / 4-wheel disc
Front Tires
P205/65TR15.0BSW AS
Spare Tire and Wheel
compact steel / full-size
Front Anti-Roll Bar
front anti-roll bar
Rear Anti-Roll Bar
rear anti-roll bar / heavy duty
Rear Springs
coil / heavy duty coil
Wheels
15.0 " silver aluminum
Front Tires
P205/65TR15.0BSW AS
Spare Tire and Wheel
compact steel / full-size
Front Anti-Roll Bar
front anti-roll bar
Rear Suspension
independent multi-link
Rear Anti-Roll Bar
rear anti-roll bar
Brakes
front disc/rear drum / 4-wheel disc
Front Tires
P205/65TR15.0BSW AS
Spare Tire and Wheel
compact steel
Front Anti-Roll Bar
front anti-roll bar
Rear Anti-Roll Bar
rear anti-roll bar / heavy duty
Rear Springs
coil / heavy duty coil
Front Tires
P205/65TR15.0BSW AS
Spare Tire and Wheel
compact steel / full-size
Front Headrests
adjustable
Front Armrests
center w/storage
Front Driver Seat Direction Controls
8-way (4-way power)
Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls
4-way
Seat Trim
premium cloth / leather
Floor Mats
carpeted front & rear
Front Seat Type
bucket / 40-20-40 split-bench
Front Headrests
adjustable
Front Armrests
center w/storage
Front Driver Seat Direction Controls
8-way (4-way power) / 4-way
Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls
4-way
Seat Trim
premium cloth / leather
Floor Mats
carpeted front & rear
Front Seat Type
40-20-40 split-bench
Front Headrests
adjustable
Front Armrests
center w/storage
Front Driver Seat Direction Controls
4-way / 8-way (4-way power)
Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls
4-way
Floor Mats
carpeted front & rear
Seating Capacity
5 / 6 / 7
Front Seat Type
bucket / 40-20-40 split-bench
Front Headrests
adjustable
Front Armrests
center w/storage
Front Driver Seat Direction Controls
8-way (4-way power) / 4-way
Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls
4-way
Seat Trim
premium cloth / leather
Floor Mats
carpeted front & rear
Front Seat Type
40-20-40 split-bench
Front Headrests
adjustable
Front Armrests
center w/storage
Front Driver Seat Direction Controls
4-way
Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls
4-way
Floor Mats
carpeted front & rear
Front Seat Type
40-20-40 split-bench
Front Headrests
adjustable
Front Armrests
center w/storage
Front Driver Seat Direction Controls
4-way / 8-way (4-way power)
Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls
4-way
Floor Mats
carpeted front & rear
Vanity Mirrors
dual illuminated
Cargo Tie Downs
cargo tie downs
Front Air Conditioning
manual
Climate Control
automatic air conditioning
Rear Heat Ducts
underseat ducts
Radio
AM/FM stereo, seek-scan / premium AM/FM stereo, seek-scan
CD
trunk/cargo area mounted 6-disc
Speakers
6 / 6 performance
Cruise Control
with steering wheel controls
Remote Keyless Entry
keyfob (all doors)
Trunk/Hatch/Door Release
mechanical / keyfob
Rear Child Safety Door Locks
rear child safety door locks
Cell Phone
voice activated
Driver Foot Rest
driver foot rest
Retained Accessory Power
retained accessory power
Water Temp Gauge
engine temperature gauge
Exterior Temperature
exterior temperature
Trip Odometer
trip odometer
Steering Wheel Material
leather
1-Touch Open Window
driver
Front Windshield Wipers
variable intermittent
Rear Defroster
rear defroster
Vanity Mirrors
dual illuminated
Cargo Tie Downs
cargo tie downs
Front Air Conditioning
manual
Climate Control
automatic air conditioning
Rear Heat Ducts
underseat ducts
Radio
AM/FM stereo, seek-scan / premium AM/FM stereo, seek-scan
CD
trunk/cargo area mounted 6-disc
Speakers
6 / 6 performance
Antenna
fixed / power retractable
Cruise Control
with steering wheel controls
Remote Keyless Entry
keyfob (all doors)
Trunk/Hatch/Door Release
mechanical / keyfob
Rear Child Safety Door Locks
rear child safety door locks
Cell Phone
voice activated
Driver Foot Rest
driver foot rest
Retained Accessory Power
retained accessory power
Water Temp Gauge
engine temperature gauge
Exterior Temperature
exterior temperature
Trip Odometer
trip odometer
Steering Wheel Material
leather
1-Touch Open Window
driver
Front Windshield Wipers
variable intermittent
Rear Defroster
rear defroster
Cargo Tie Downs
cargo tie downs
Front Air Conditioning
manual
Rear Heat Ducts
underseat ducts
Radio
AM/FM stereo, seek-scan
CD
trunk/cargo area mounted 6-disc
Cruise Control
with steering wheel controls
Remote Keyless Entry
keyfob (all doors)
Trunk/Hatch/Door Release
mechanical
Rear Child Safety Door Locks
rear child safety door locks
Cell Phone
voice activated
Driver Foot Rest
driver foot rest
Retained Accessory Power
retained accessory power
Water Temp Gauge
engine temperature gauge
Trip Odometer
trip odometer
1-Touch Open Window
driver
Front Windshield Wipers
variable intermittent
Rear Defroster
rear defroster
Vanity Mirrors
dual illuminated
Cargo Concealed Storage
locking
Cargo Tie Downs
cargo tie downs
Front Air Conditioning
manual
Climate Control
automatic air conditioning
Rear Heat Ducts
underseat ducts
Radio
AM/FM stereo, seek-scan / premium AM/FM stereo, seek-scan
CD
trunk/cargo area mounted 6-disc
Speakers
6 / 6 performance
Cruise Control
with steering wheel controls
Remote Keyless Entry
keyfob (all doors)
Trunk/Hatch/Door Release
mechanical / keyfob
Rear Window Release
mechanical
Rear Child Safety Door Locks
rear child safety door locks
Cell Phone
voice activated
Driver Foot Rest
driver foot rest
Retained Accessory Power
retained accessory power
Water Temp Gauge
engine temperature gauge
Exterior Temperature
exterior temperature
Trip Odometer
trip odometer
Steering Wheel Material
leather
Quarter Vent Rear Windows
power
1-Touch Open Window
driver
Front Windshield Wipers
variable intermittent
Rear Windshield Wiper
rear windshield wiper
Rear Defroster
rear defroster
Rear Windshield Type
flip-up
Cargo Tie Downs
cargo tie downs
Front Air Conditioning
manual
Rear Heat Ducts
underseat ducts
Radio
AM/FM stereo, seek-scan
Rear Child Safety Door Locks
rear child safety door locks
Driver Foot Rest
driver foot rest
Retained Accessory Power
retained accessory power
Water Temp Gauge
engine temperature gauge
Trip Odometer
trip odometer
1-Touch Open Window
driver
Front Windshield Wipers
variable intermittent
Rear Defroster
rear defroster
Cargo Concealed Storage
locking
Cargo Tie Downs
cargo tie downs
Front Air Conditioning
manual
Rear Heat Ducts
underseat ducts
Radio
AM/FM stereo, seek-scan
CD
trunk/cargo area mounted 6-disc
Cruise Control
with steering wheel controls
Remote Keyless Entry
keyfob (all doors)
Trunk/Hatch/Door Release
mechanical / keyfob
Rear Window Release
mechanical
Rear Child Safety Door Locks
rear child safety door locks
Cell Phone
voice activated
Driver Foot Rest
driver foot rest
Retained Accessory Power
retained accessory power
Water Temp Gauge
engine temperature gauge
Trip Odometer
trip odometer
Quarter Vent Rear Windows
power
1-Touch Open Window
driver
Front Windshield Wipers
variable intermittent
Rear Windshield Wiper
rear windshield wiper
Rear Defroster
rear defroster
Rear Windshield Type
flip-up
Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)
4-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS)
Daytime Running Lights
daytime running lights
Center High Mounted Stop Light
center high mounted stop light
Front Impact Airbags
driver and passenger
Ignition Disable
immobilizer
Security System
security system
Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)
4-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS)
Daytime Running Lights
daytime running lights
Center High Mounted Stop Light
center high mounted stop light
Front Impact Airbags
driver and passenger
Ignition Disable
immobilizer
Security System
security system
Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)
4-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS)
Daytime Running Lights
daytime running lights
Center High Mounted Stop Light
center high mounted stop light
Front Impact Airbags
driver and passenger
Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)
4-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS)
Daytime Running Lights
daytime running lights
Center High Mounted Stop Light
center high mounted stop light
Front Impact Airbags
driver and passenger
Ignition Disable
immobilizer
Security System
security system
Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)
4-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS)
Daytime Running Lights
daytime running lights
Center High Mounted Stop Light
center high mounted stop light
Front Impact Airbags
driver and passenger
Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)
4-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS)
Daytime Running Lights
daytime running lights
Center High Mounted Stop Light
center high mounted stop light
Front Impact Airbags
driver and passenger
Max Trailer Weight
1,750 lbs.
Front Shoulder Room
57.4 "
Passenger Volume
101 cu.ft.
Interior Cargo Volume
15.8 cu.ft.
Max Trailer Weight
1,750 lbs.
Front Shoulder Room
57.4 "
Passenger Volume
101 cu.ft.
Interior Cargo Volume
15.8 cu.ft.
Max Trailer Weight
1,250 lbs.
Front Shoulder Room
57.4 "
Passenger Volume
101 cu.ft.
Interior Cargo Volume
15.8 cu.ft.
Maximum Cargo Volume
81.3 cu.ft.
Max Trailer Weight
1,748 lbs.
Front Shoulder Room
57.4 "
Passenger Volume
104 cu.ft.
Interior Cargo Volume
38.4 cu.ft.
Interior Cargo Volume w/Seats Folded
81.3 cu.ft.
Max Trailer Weight
1,250 lbs.
Front Shoulder Room
57.4 "
Passenger Volume
101 cu.ft.
Interior Cargo Volume
15.8 cu.ft.
Maximum Cargo Volume
81.3 cu.ft.
Max Trailer Weight
1,748 lbs.
Front Shoulder Room
57.4 "
Passenger Volume
104 cu.ft.
Interior Cargo Volume
38.4 cu.ft.
Interior Cargo Volume w/Seats Folded
81.3 cu.ft.
Bodyside Moldings
body-colored
Rocker Panel Extensions
rocker panel extensions
Exterior Mirrors
dual power remote / dual power remote heated
Bodyside Moldings
body-colored
Rocker Panel Extensions
rocker panel extensions
Exterior Mirrors
dual power remote / dual power remote heated
Bodyside Moldings
body-colored
Rocker Panel Extensions
rocker panel extensions
Exterior Mirrors
dual power remote
Rear Step Bumper
rear step bumper
Bodyside Moldings
body-colored
Rocker Panel Extensions
rocker panel extensions
Exterior Mirrors
dual power remote / dual power remote heated
Bodyside Moldings
body-colored
Rocker Panel Extensions
rocker panel extensions
Exterior Mirrors
dual power remote
Rear Step Bumper
rear step bumper
Bodyside Moldings
body-colored
Rocker Panel Extensions
rocker panel extensions
Exterior Mirrors
dual power remote
Bumper to Bumper Months/Miles
36/36,000
Major Components Months/Miles
36/36,000
Corrosion Perforation Months/Miles
60/unlimited
Roadside Assistance Months/Miles
36/36,000
Accessories Months/Miles
36/36,000
Bumper to Bumper Months/Miles
36/36,000
Major Components Months/Miles
36/36,000
Corrosion Perforation Months/Miles
60/unlimited
Roadside Assistance Months/Miles
36/36,000
Accessories Months/Miles
36/36,000
Bumper to Bumper Months/Miles
36/36,000
Major Components Months/Miles
36/36,000
Corrosion Perforation Months/Miles
60/unlimited
Roadside Assistance Months/Miles
36/36,000
Accessories Months/Miles
36/36,000
Bumper to Bumper Months/Miles
36/36,000
Major Components Months/Miles
36/36,000
Corrosion Perforation Months/Miles
60/unlimited
Roadside Assistance Months/Miles
36/36,000
Accessories Months/Miles
36/36,000
Bumper to Bumper Months/Miles
36/36,000
Major Components Months/Miles
36/36,000
Corrosion Perforation Months/Miles
60/unlimited
Roadside Assistance Months/Miles
36/36,000
Accessories Months/Miles
36/36,000
Bumper to Bumper Months/Miles
36/36,000
Major Components Months/Miles
36/36,000
Corrosion Perforation Months/Miles
60/unlimited
Roadside Assistance Months/Miles
36/36,000
Accessories Months/Miles
36/36,000