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2007 Ford Taurus SE Fleet

The 2007 Ford Taurus SE Fleet is a 153-hp 3.0-liter V6 with a 4-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $21,060 MSRP and is rated at 20 mpg combined.

It makes 153 horsepower at 4,900 rpm and 185 lb-ft of torque at 3950 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 18 mpg city and 25 mpg highway (20 mpg combined).

The Taurus measures 197.6 inches long on a 108.5-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,322 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSedan
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$21,060 ($33,017 *)
Engine
Engine Type3.0L V6
Displacement3 L
Horsepower153 hp @ 4,900 rpm
Torque185 lb-ft @ 3950 rpm
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFWD
Transmission
Transmission4-speed automatic
Fuel Economy
City18 MPG
Highway25 MPG
Combined20 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular
Tank Capacity18 gal
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front16.0 in
Wheels Rear16.0 in
Tires FrontP215/60R16
Tires RearP215/60R16
Dimensions & Weight
Length197.6 in
Width73 in
Height56.1 in
Wheelbase108.5 in
Curb Weight3,322 lbs
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall Not rated
Frontal crash Not rated
Frontal – driver ★★★★★
Frontal – passenger ★★★★★
Side crash Not rated
Rollover Not rated
Tested variant: 2007 Ford Taurus 4-DR. w/SAB
Other tested variants (1)
  • 2007 Ford Taurus 4-DR.: overall not rated

Recalls

1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 2007 Ford TAURUS. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Apr 1, 2016 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS

Bosch Brake Components LLC (Bosch) is recalling certain aftermarket replacement front brake pads, models Bosch QuietCast BC598 and BP765, Bosch Blue BE598 and BE598H, Prostop PD598 and PD765M, Duralast Gold DG598, Duralast MKD598, Stop Master ST598, UltraStop ULT598, UltraLife MX598 and MX765, BrakeBest MKD765, and Prostop Platinum PGD598. These brake pads, manufactured October 1, 2014, to October 31, 2015 are intended for use on 2001-2007 Ford Taurus, 2001-2005 Mercury Sable, 1995-1999 Ford Taurus SHO, 1995-2002 Lincoln Continental, and 1993-1998 Lincoln Mark VIII vehicles. The brake pad shim may shift out of position causing the shim to contact the brake disc resulting in damage to the disc.

Consequence: A damaged or broken brake disc may reduce a vehicle's braking power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Bosch will instruct the owners how to have the affected brake pads replaced, free of charge. The recall began on May 26, 2016. Owners may contact Bosch customer service at 1-888-715-3616.

NHTSA campaign 16E026000

149 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2007 Ford TAURUS

Owner Complaints

149 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2007 Ford TAURUS (8 mention a crash, 5 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Vehicle Speed Control55
Electrical System29
Engine And Engine Cooling22
Power Train16
Service Brakes8
Structure8
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Jan 3, 2023 · Steering, Electrical System, Exterior Lighting
“I bought a 2007 ford Taurus SEL from a dealership Oct ,2020 3 months after having we pulling up to a stop light and it was like the car wanted to take off by it's self and then when the light turned…”
May 21, 2022 · Service Brakes
“Severely rusted brake line to the driver side real brake ruptured and caused loss of brake function and emptying of the single brake fluid reservoir. I cannot currently find the ruptured line segment…”
May 16, 2022 · Suspension
“The contact owns a 2007 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that while the vehicle was receiving routine service, she was notified that the camber toe adjustment kit, suspension, and steering needed to be…”
Aug 5, 2021 · Electrical System, Unknown Or Other
“Basically I was driving and stopped and my house and while in ideal the wiring under the hood and under the fender into the dash all started to melt together shorting the systems so I tried to repair…”
Jul 17, 2020 · Unknown Or Other Crash 1 injury
“AS I'M DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD MY 2007 FORD TAURUS HAS STARTED TO ACCELERATE ON IT'S OWN. ON JULY 9 THIS INCIDENT OCCURRED AND I WAS INVOLVED IN A CAR ACCIDENT HITTING A TREE. WHEN I START MY CAR IT…”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2007 FORD TAURUS. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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