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2012 Ford Taurus
Get Pricing$25,555 - $38,155 Starting MSRP
Model Highlights
Fuel Economy
20 MPG Comb.
Body Type
Sedan
Transmission
Automatic w/manual shift
Seatings
5 Seats
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Overview
Most Taurus models are front-wheel drive standard; all-wheel drive is optional. Standard power comes from Ford's 263-horsepower, 3.5L V6, coupled with a 6-speed automatic transmission.
The Taurus is offered in three trim levels: SE, SEL,...
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Mileage
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG): 20
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG): 17
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG): 25
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary): - TBD -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps): - TBD -
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts): - TBD -
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs): 4368
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs): 1000
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs): 100
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs): 1000
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs): 150
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front: MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Rear: Multi-link
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.): w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.): w/Coil Springs
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm): - TBD -
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm): - TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in): 1.1
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in): 0.9
Brakes
Brake Type: Pwr
Brake ABS System: 4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ): Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ): Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 12.4 x - TBD -
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 13.0 x - TBD -
Drum - Rear (Yes or ):
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in):
Tires
Front Tire Order Code: TBQ
Rear Tire Order Code: TBQ
Spare Tire Order Code:
Front Tire Size: P255/45VR19
Rear Tire Size: P255/45VR19
Spare Tire Size: Compact
Wheels
Front Wheel Size (in): 19 x - TBD -
Rear Wheel Size (in): 19 x - TBD -
Spare Wheel Size (in): Compact
Front Wheel Material: Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material: Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material: Steel
Steering
Steering Type: Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall: 17.0
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering): - TBD -
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft): 39.7
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft): - TBD -
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal): 19.0
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase (in): 112.9
Length, Overall (in): 202.9
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in): 76.2
Height, Overall (in): 60.7
Track Width, Front (in): 65.3
Track Width, Rear (in): 65.5
Min Ground Clearance (in): - TBD -
Liftover Height (in): 30.4
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³): 20.1
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Capacity: 5
Passenger Volume (ft³): 102.2
Front Head Room (in): 39.0
Front Leg Room (in): 41.9
Front Shoulder Room (in): 57.9
Front Hip Room (in): 56.3
Second Head Room (in): 37.8
Second Leg Room (in): 38.1
Second Shoulder Room (in): 56.9
Second Hip Room (in): 55.8
Summary
Vehicle Name: Ford Taurus
Body Style: Sedan
Emissions
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year: 9.1
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score: 4
Pricing
This model has 6 different trims.
| MSRP | $38,155 |
|---|---|
| Invoice | $35,025 |
| Description | 3.5L/213, 365 @ 5500, Automatic w/manual shift |
Fuel Economy
This model has 6 different trims.
| City | 17 MPG |
|---|---|
| Hwy | 25 MPG |
| Combined | 20 MPG |
| Description | 3.5L/213, 365 @ 5500, Automatic w/manual shift |
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