Ford Taurus

19862007 · 61 configurations

Lowest
19
Average
20
Best
24

The Ford Taurus has been tested by the EPA across 61 different configurations spanning model years 1986 through 2007. Over this period, the Taurus has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 19 MPG to 24 MPG, with an overall average of 20 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
2007
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,000182520MPG
2006
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,000182520MPG
2006
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdGasoline or E85
$3,000172520MPG
2005
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,000182520MPG
2005
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,000182520MPG
2005
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdGasoline or E85
$3,000172520MPG
2004
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,000182520MPG
2004
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,000172420MPG
2004
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdGasoline or E85
$3,000172520MPG
2003
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,850182621MPG
2003
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,850182521MPG
2003
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdGasoline or E85
$3,000172520MPG
2002
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,850182521MPG
2002
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,000182520MPG
2002
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdGasoline or E85
$2,850182521MPG
2001
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,000172520MPG
2001
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,150162519MPG
2000
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,000172620MPG
2000
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,000172620MPG
2000
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdGasoline or E85
$3,000172620MPG
1999
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,000172620MPG
1999
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,150162419MPG
1999
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,000172520MPG
1998
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,150162519MPG
1998
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,150172319MPG
1998
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,000172420MPG
1998
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,000172620MPG
1997
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,000172620MPG
1997
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,850182621MPG
1996
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,850182621MPG
1996
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,850182621MPG
1996
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,000172420MPG
1995
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,850182721MPG
1995
3.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,000172620MPG
1994
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,000172620MPG
1994
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,850182721MPG
1994
3.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,000172620MPG
1993
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,850182721MPG
1993
3.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,000172520MPG
1993
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,000172620MPG
1992
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,850182621MPG
1992
3.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,150162619MPG
1991
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,850182621MPG
1991
3.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,150162619MPG
1990
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$3,000182420MPG
1990
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,850182621MPG
1990
3.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,000172620MPG
1989
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,850192421MPG
1989
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,850182721MPG
1989
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$3,650162419MPG
1989
3.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,000172620MPG
1988
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$3,000182420MPG
1988
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,500212924MPG
1988
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,850182721MPG
1988
3.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,150162419MPG
1987
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$3,000182420MPG
1987
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,500212924MPG
1987
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,000172620MPG
1986
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$3,000182420MPG
1986
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,600192923MPG
1986
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,000182620MPG

Historical Efficiency

2007
20
2006
20
2005
20
2004
20
2003
21
2002
21
2001
20
2000
20
1999
20
1998
20
1997
21
1996
21
1995
21
1994
21
1993
21
1992
21
1991
21
1990
21
1989
21
1988
24

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (Taurus) 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. 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
4,550
Total Deaths
3,516

Incident Risk Profile

Rollover Rate
11.2%
Fire Occurrence
3.4%
Speeding Involved
14.7%
DUI Involved
14.9%
Primary Impact Zone

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

65%
Front
27%
Side
8%
Rear

Year-by-Year Trend & Severity

2023
Fatal Crashes172
Fatalities
138
Deaths/Crash
0.80
2022
Fatal Crashes226
Fatalities
180
Deaths/Crash
0.80
2021
Fatal Crashes324
Fatalities
256
Deaths/Crash
0.79
2020
Fatal Crashes324
Fatalities
264
Deaths/Crash
0.81
2019
Fatal Crashes390
Fatalities
300
Deaths/Crash
0.77
2018
Fatal Crashes480
Fatalities
374
Deaths/Crash
0.78
2017
Fatal Crashes588
Fatalities
428
Deaths/Crash
0.73
2016
Fatal Crashes666
Fatalities
530
Deaths/Crash
0.80
2015
Fatal Crashes596
Fatalities
482
Deaths/Crash
0.81
2014
Fatal Crashes784
Fatalities
564
Deaths/Crash
0.72

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

Tip: Click any component bar to view detailed recall narratives.

Historical Severity Timeline

2006
2
2004
1
2003
1
2002
1
2001
3
2000
7
1999
4
1998
1
1997
2
1996
8
1995
4
1993
6
1992
2
1991
1
1990
3
1989
2
1988
1
1987
2
1986
9
Critical
Moderate
Advisory