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2012 Ford Taurus review

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Mileage (EPA estimate)

17 city, 25 highway, 20 combined

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RepairPal reliability rating

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RepairPal gave the Ford Taurus an overall reliability rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks Ford Taurus 10th out of 13 among Fullsize Cars.

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Ford Taurus features and specs

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Limited 2WD 4D Sedan

Standard Features

  • ABS Brakes
  • Air Conditioning
  • Alloy Wheels
  • AM/FM Stereo
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Auxiliary Audio Input
  • CD Audio
  • Cruise Control
  • Heated Mirrors
  • Leather Seats
  • Memory Seat(s)
  • Navigation System
  • Overhead Airbags
  • Parking Sensors
  • Power Locks
  • Power Mirrors
  • Power Seat(s)
  • Power Windows
  • Rear Defroster
  • Rear View Camera
  • Satellite Radio Ready
  • Side Airbags
  • Sync System
  • Traction Control

Optional Features

  • A/C Seat(s)
  • Automated Cruise Control
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • Cruise Control
  • Front Seat Heaters
  • Navigation System
  • Rear Seat Heaters
  • Rear Sunshade
  • Sony Sound System
  • Sunroof(s)

Drive Wheels

Front Wheel Drive (2WD)

Engine size

3.5L

Horsepower

263

Torque (ft-lbs)

249

Engine type

Gas

Fuel capacity

19

Wheelbase

112.9"

Overall length

202.9"

Width

76.2"

Height

60.7"

Leg room

F 41.9"/R 38.1"

Head room

F 39"/R 37.8"

Front tires

P255/45VR19

Rear tires

P255/45VR19

Seating capacity

5

Max towing capacity

150/1000 lbs.

Transmission

Automatic

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