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2019 Ford Taurus AWD SHO

The 2019 Ford Taurus AWD SHO is a 288-hp 3.5-liter V6 with a 6-speed automatic and all-wheel drive. It starts at $42,975 MSRP and is rated at 21 mpg combined.

It makes 288 horsepower and 254 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 18 mpg city and 26 mpg highway (21 mpg combined).

The Taurus measures 202.9 inches long on a 112.9-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,917 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSedan
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$42,975
MSRP with Destination$44,070
Destination Charge$1,095
Engine
Engine Type3.5L V6
Displacement3.5 L
Horsepower288 hp
Torque254 lb-ft
Drivetrain
Drive TypeAWD
Transmission
Transmission6-speed automatic
Fuel Economy
City18 MPG
Highway26 MPG
Combined21 MPG
Tank Capacity19 gal
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front18.0 in
Wheels Rear18.0 in
Tires FrontP235/55R18
Tires RearP235/55R18
Dimensions & Weight
Length202.9 in
Width85.7 in
Height60.7 in
Wheelbase112.9 in
Ground Clearance5.1 in
Curb Weight3,917 lbs

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall ★★★★★
Frontal crash ★★★★★
Side crash ★★★★★
Rollover ★★★★★ (11.3 % risk)
Tested variant: 2019 Ford Taurus 4 DR AWD
Other tested variants (1)
  • 2019 Ford Taurus 4 DR FWD: 5 ★ overall

Recalls

2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2019 Ford TAURUS. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Oct 13, 2025 · BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Flex, 2015 Explorer, Lincoln MKT, Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 C-Max, Escape, Taurus, 2016 Fusion, 2018-2019 Taurus, 2019 Lincoln MKT, Fiesta, and 2020 Mustang vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, intermittent, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.

Consequence: A rearview camera that fails to properly display an image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on October 25, 2025. Additional letters will be mailed once the final remedy is available on each phase. Mustang owner notification letters were mailed January 2, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SA9. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 14, 2025.

NHTSA campaign 25V695000

Sep 12, 2025 · STRUCTURE:EXTERIOR TRIM

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Taurus vehicles. The driver and front passenger B-Pillar door trim may detach while driving.

Consequence: Door trim that detaches while driving can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will repair or replace the B-pillar trim as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 20, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S91.

NHTSA campaign 25V611000

18 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2019 Ford TAURUS

Owner Complaints

18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2019 Ford TAURUS (2 mention a crash, 1 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Back Over Prevention9
Engine And Engine Cooling2
Lane Departure2
Unknown Or Other2
Air Bags1
Electrical System1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Oct 14, 2026 · Back Over Prevention
“The contact owns a 2019 Ford Taurus. The contact received a notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available…”
Oct 7, 2026 · Back Over Prevention Crash
“The contact owns a 2019 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that the camera was blank, causing the contact to reverse into a pole in a parking lot. The contact stated that the trunk was bent and there was…”
Sep 25, 2026 · Back Over Prevention
“The contact owns a 2019 Ford Taurus. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The…”
Aug 28, 2026 · Engine
“The water pump failed on this engine. Prior to failure, there were no warning signs or alarms. . The only warning we received was a low oil level warning and once received, the engine was immediately…”
Aug 27, 2026 · Unknown Or Other
“Manufacturer Recall Number25SA9 NHTSA Recall Number25v695 This recall still has not been remedied by Ford.”

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 2019 FORD TAURUS. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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