Ford Taurus FWD

20082019 · 20 configurations

Lowest
21
Average
22
Best
26

The Ford Taurus FWD has been tested by the EPA across 20 different configurations spanning model years 2008 through 2019. Over this period, the Taurus FWD has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 21 MPG to 26 MPG, with an overall average of 22 MPG across all engine, transmission, and drivetrain combinations. Below you will find a comprehensive breakdown of every tested configuration, organized by model year. Click any row to view detailed specifications, emissions data, and annual fuel cost estimates for that specific vehicle.

All Configurations

Year Powertrain Annual Cost City Hwy Comb MPGCompare
2019
3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$2,850182621MPG
2018
3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$2,850182721MPG
2017
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$2,600202923MPG
2017
3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$2,850182721MPG
2016
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$2,600202923MPG
2016
3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$2,850182721MPG
2015
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$2,300223226MPG
2015
3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$2,600192823MPG
2014
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$2,300223226MPG
2014
3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$2,600192823MPG
2013
3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$2,700192822MPG
2013
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$2,400223125MPG
2012
3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$2,850182721MPG
2012
3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spdRegular
$2,700182822MPG
2011
3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spdRegular
$2,700182822MPG
2011
3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$2,850182621MPG
2010
3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spdRegular
$2,700182822MPG
2010
3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$2,850182721MPG
2009
3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spdRegular
$2,850182821MPG
2008
3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spdRegular
$2,700182822MPG

Historical Efficiency

2019
21
2018
21
2017
23
2016
23
2015
26
2014
26
2013
25
2012
22
2011
22
2010
22
2009
21
2008
22

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (Taurus FWD) has not been independently rated.

Complaint & Incident History

The data below represents all official consumer complaints reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the Ford Taurus FWD. Click on any year to drill down and read the unedited, raw problem narratives submitted directly by vehicle owners.

Fatal Crash History (FARS)

The Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) is a nationwide census providing NHTSA, Congress and the American public yearly data regarding fatal injuries suffered in motor vehicle traffic crashes. The data below represents historical totals for the Ford Ford Taurus/Taurus X grouping as reported by the NHTSA.

Total Fatal Crashes
1,004
Total Deaths
458

Incident Risk Profile

Rollover Rate
6.8%
Fire Occurrence
3.5%
Speeding Involved
13.0%
DUI Involved
11.8%
Primary Impact Zone

Breakdown of the initial point of impact across all fatal collisions involving this model.

83%
Front
11%
Side
6%
Rear

Year-by-Year Trend & Severity

2023
Fatal Crashes122
Fatalities
69
Deaths/Crash
0.57
2022
Fatal Crashes133
Fatalities
60
Deaths/Crash
0.45
2021
Fatal Crashes131
Fatalities
56
Deaths/Crash
0.43
2020
Fatal Crashes121
Fatalities
48
Deaths/Crash
0.40
2019
Fatal Crashes96
Fatalities
54
Deaths/Crash
0.56
2018
Fatal Crashes101
Fatalities
46
Deaths/Crash
0.46
2017
Fatal Crashes85
Fatalities
39
Deaths/Crash
0.46
2016
Fatal Crashes85
Fatalities
33
Deaths/Crash
0.39
2015
Fatal Crashes70
Fatalities
26
Deaths/Crash
0.37
2014
Fatal Crashes60
Fatalities
27
Deaths/Crash
0.45

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

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Historical Severity Timeline

2017
2
2016
2
2015
3
2014
1
2013
6
2012
1
2011
1
2010
2
2008
1
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