2019 Ford Taurus AWD SHO
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- Photo: Ford Taurus D3 FL black (1) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Ford Taurus D3 FL black (2) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Ford Taurus (2013-2015) IMG 2509 by Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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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 Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $42,975 |
| MSRP with Destination | $44,070 |
| Destination Charge | $1,095 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 3.5L V6 |
| Displacement | 3.5 L |
| Horsepower | 288 hp |
| Torque | 254 lb-ft |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | AWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 18 MPG |
| Highway | 26 MPG |
| Combined | 21 MPG |
| Tank Capacity | 19 gal |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 18.0 in |
| Wheels Rear | 18.0 in |
| Tires Front | P235/55R18 |
| Tires Rear | P235/55R18 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 202.9 in |
| Width | 85.7 in |
| Height | 60.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.9 in |
| Ground Clearance | 5.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,917 lbs |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (11.3 % risk) |
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
| Back Over Prevention | 9 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 |
| Lane Departure | 2 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
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.