Ford Taurus
Third generation · 1996–1999 · 4 model years · 4 trims
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Photo: 1997 Ford Taurus GL in Toreador Red, Front Right, 08-04-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1999 Ford Taurus SE, front by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: '98-'99 Ford Taurus Sedan by Bull-Doser, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1999 Ford Taurus SE Comfort Group Sedan in Graphite Blue Clearcoat Metallic, Rear Left, 06-28-2023 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1999 Ford Taurus SE, rear by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
All photo credits
- Photo: 1997 Ford Taurus GL in Toreador Red, Front Right, 08-04-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1999 Ford Taurus SE, front by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: '98-'99 Ford Taurus Sedan by Bull-Doser, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1999 Ford Taurus SE Comfort Group Sedan in Graphite Blue Clearcoat Metallic, Rear Left, 06-28-2023 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1999 Ford Taurus SE, rear by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Trims by model year
| Trim | Engine | HP | Torque | Transmission | Drive | MPG city/hwy (comb) | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | |||||||
| LX · Sedan | 3.0L V6 | 145 | 170 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 17/26 (20) | $17,995 |
| SE · Sedan | 3.0L V6 | 145 | 170 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 17/26 (20) | $18,995 |
| SHO · Sedan | 3.0L V6 | 145 | 170 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 17/26 (20) | $29,550 |
| 1998 | |||||||
| LX · Sedan | 3.0L V6 | 145 | 170 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 17/26 (20) | $18,995 |
| SE · Sedan | 3.0L V6 | 145 | 170 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 17/26 (20) | $20,075 |
| SHO · Sedan | 3.0L V6 | 145 | 170 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 17/26 (20) | $29,550 |
| 1997 | |||||||
| GL · Sedan | 3.0L V6 | 145 | 170 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 18/26 (21) | $18,545 |
| LX · Sedan | 3.0L V6 | 145 | 170 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 18/26 (21) | $22,160 |
| SHO · Sedan | 3.0L V6 | 145 | 170 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 18/26 (21) | $27,010 |
| 1996 | |||||||
| GL · Sedan | 3.0L V6 | 145 | 170 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 18/26 (21) | $19,150 |
| LX · Sedan | 3.0L V6 | 145 | 170 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 18/26 (21) | $21,530 |
| SHO · Sedan | 3.0L V6 | 145 | 170 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 18/26 (21) | $26,480 |
Safety & recalls by model year
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