Ford Taurus DN101
Fourth generation · 2000–2007 · 8 model years · 9 trims
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Photo: Ford Taurus SE, Front Left, 09-06-2021 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Ford Taurus on 9th Street NW (50970241461) by Ben Schumin from Montgomery Village, Maryland, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 2001 Ford Taurus SE, rear 2.18.20 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 2005 Ford Taurus SE interior by Morn, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
All photo credits
- Photo: Ford Taurus SE, Front Left, 09-06-2021 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Ford Taurus on 9th Street NW (50970241461) by Ben Schumin from Montgomery Village, Maryland, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2001 Ford Taurus SE, rear 2.18.20 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2005 Ford Taurus SE interior by Morn, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Trims by model year
| Trim | Engine | HP | Torque | Transmission | Drive | MPG city/hwy (comb) | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | |||||||
| SE Fleet · Sedan | 3.0L V6 | 153 | 185 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 18/25 (20) | $21,060 |
| 2006 | |||||||
| SE · Sedan | 3.0L V6 | 153 | 186 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 18/25 (20) | $21,515 |
| SEL · Sedan | 3.0L V6 | 153 | 186 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 18/25 (20) | $23,665 |
| 2005 | |||||||
| SE · Sedan | 3.0L V6 | 153 | 185 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 18/25 (20) | $21,885 |
| SEL · Sedan | 3.0L V6 | 153 | 185 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 18/25 (20) | $23,815 |
| Wagon 2V · Wagon | 3.0L 6-cylinder | — | — | Automatic 4-spd | FWD | 17/23 (19) | — |
| Wagon 4V · Wagon | 3.0L 6-cylinder | — | — | Automatic 4-spd | FWD | 17/24 (19) | — |
| Wagon FFV · Wagon | 3.0L 6-cylinder | — | — | Automatic 4-spd | FWD | 17/24 (19) | — |
| 2004 | |||||||
| LX · Sedan | 3.0L V6 | 155 | 185 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 18/25 (20) | $20,605 |
| SE · Sedan | 3.0L V6 | 155 | 185 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 18/25 (20) | $20,995 |
| SES · Sedan | 3.0L V6 | 155 | 185 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 18/25 (20) | $22,465 |
| SEL · Sedan | 3.0L V6 | 155 | 185 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 18/25 (20) | $24,400 |
| Wagon · Wagon | 3.0L 6-cylinder | — | — | Automatic 4-spd | FWD | 17/24 (20) | — |
| Wagon 2V · Wagon | 3.0L 6-cylinder | — | — | Automatic 4-spd | FWD | 16/23 (19) | — |
| Wagon FFV · Wagon | 3.0L 6-cylinder | — | — | Automatic 4-spd | FWD | 17/24 (19) | — |
| 2003 | |||||||
| LX · Sedan | 3.0L V6 | 155 | 185 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 18/26 (21) | $20,175 |
| SE · Sedan | 3.0L V6 | 155 | 185 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 18/26 (21) | $20,700 |
| SES · Sedan | 3.0L V6 | 155 | 185 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 18/26 (21) | $22,025 |
| SEL · Sedan | 3.0L V6 | 155 | 185 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 18/26 (21) | $23,925 |
| Wagon 2V · Wagon | 3.0L 6-cylinder | — | — | Automatic 4-spd | FWD | 17/24 (19) | — |
| Wagon 4V · Wagon | 3.0L 6-cylinder | — | — | Automatic 4-spd | FWD | 17/24 (19) | — |
| Wagon FFV · Wagon | 3.0L 6-cylinder | — | — | Automatic 4-spd | FWD | 17/24 (19) | — |
| 2002 | |||||||
| LX · Sedan | 3.0L V6 | 155 | 185 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 18/25 (21) | $19,685 |
| SE · Sedan | 3.0L V6 | 155 | 185 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 18/25 (21) | $20,495 |
| SES · Sedan | 3.0L V6 | 155 | 185 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 18/25 (21) | $21,510 |
| SEL · Sedan | 3.0L V6 | 155 | 185 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 18/25 (21) | $23,380 |
| Wagon 2V · Wagon | 3.0L 6-cylinder | — | — | Automatic 4-spd | FWD | 17/24 (20) | — |
| Wagon 4V · Wagon | 3.0L 6-cylinder | — | — | Automatic 4-spd | FWD | 17/24 (19) | — |
| Wagon FFV · Wagon | 3.0L 6-cylinder | — | — | Automatic 4-spd | FWD | 17/24 (19) | — |
| 2001 | |||||||
| LX · Sedan | 3.0L V6 | 155 | 185 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 16/25 (19) | $19,075 |
| SE · Sedan | 3.0L V6 | 155 | 185 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 16/25 (19) | $19,850 |
| SES · Sedan | 3.0L V6 | 155 | 185 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 16/25 (19) | $20,865 |
| SEL · Sedan | 3.0L V6 | 155 | 185 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 16/25 (19) | $22,350 |
| Wagon · Wagon | 3.0L 6-cylinder | — | — | Automatic 4-spd | FWD | 16/24 (19) | — |
| Wagon 4V · Wagon | 3.0L 6-cylinder | — | — | Automatic 4-spd | FWD | 17/24 (19) | — |
| Wagon FFV · Wagon | 3.0L 6-cylinder | — | — | Automatic 4-spd | FWD | 16/24 (19) | — |
| 2000 | |||||||
| LX · Sedan | 3.0L V6 | 155 | 185 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 17/26 (20) | $18,245 |
| SE · Sedan | 3.0L V6 | 155 | 185 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 17/26 (20) | $19,440 |
| SES · Sedan | 3.0L V6 | 155 | 185 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 17/26 (20) | $20,410 |
| Wagon 2V · Wagon | 3.0L 6-cylinder | — | — | Automatic 4-spd | FWD | 17/24 (19) | — |
| Wagon FFV · Wagon | 3.0L 6-cylinder | — | — | Automatic 4-spd | FWD | 17/25 (20) | — |
Safety & recalls by model year
| Year | Recalls | NHTSA overall rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 1 | Not rated |
| 2006 | 3 | Not rated |
| 2005 | 1 | Not rated |
| 2004 | 2 | Not rated |
| 2003 | 4 | Not rated |
| 2002 | 4 | Not rated |
| 2001 | 10 | Not rated |
| 2000 | 8 | Not rated |
US-market data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), matched by model year, make and model; the year link opens the full recall list and star ratings.