Body style: Wagon (station wagon, estate, combi, touring)
Segment: Medium
Production years: 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
After just four years on the market, Ford sent the Taurus' third generation into retirement, and its full-oval-shaped wagon version received a new generation.
Ford introduced the fourth generation of the Taurus in late 1999 as a 2000 model-year and claimed that it was more than just a regular facelift. Its design was different. The oval-shaped third-generation looked like someone stole all the rulers and straight edges from Ford's design department.
The new headlights swept-back to the front fenders were the most noticeable difference when compared with the round headlamps from its predecessor, but the elliptic grille shape was similar. At the back, Ford's designers couldn't resist the temptation to leave the same design as on its predecessor but enhanced here and there to deserve their payroll. The main difference between the third and the fourth generation was that there was no big Ford badge on the right lower corner of the tailgate on the latter model.
Inside, the fourth-gen Taurus featured a dashboard with a less controversial look, with the instrument cluster's upper side extended over the center console. A trapezoidal-shaped audio system replaced the previous one, which looked like an egg. It offered plenty of room for five adult passengers and a trunk to match the station wagon status. With all seats in place, the Taurus Wagon provided 38.8 cu-ft (1,100 liters), while with the rear seats folded, it reached up to 81.3 cu-ft (2,300 liters). The carmaker also added a third row of seats in the trunk area, which was only suitable for children.
For the engine compartment, Ford installed a choice of two V6 engines with a similar displacement, with power up to 201 hp. All versions were mated to a standard 4-speed auto, with a floor-mounted shifter.
ENGINE SPECS - 3.0L V6 4AT (155 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 2983 cm3 |
Power: | 114 KW @ 5800 RPM 155 HP @ 5800 RPM 153 BHP @ 5800 RPM |
Torque: | 186 lb-ft @ 3250 RPM 252 Nm @ 3250 RPM |
Fuel System: | Electronic Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 18 gallons (68.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 111.9 mph (180 km/h) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-Speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 215/60R 16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 197.7 in (5022 mm) |
Width: | 73 in (1854 mm) |
Height: | 57.8 in (1468 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.6/62.1 in (1,565/1,577 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 108.5 in (2756 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 80.6 cuFT (2282 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3497.1 lbs (1586 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 19 mpg US (12.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 28 mpg US (8.4 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.0L V6 4AT (201 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 2967 cm3 |
Power: | 148 KW @ 5650 RPM 201 HP @ 5650 RPM 198 BHP @ 5650 RPM |
Torque: | 200 lb-ft @ 4400 RPM 271 Nm @ 4400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection Naturally aspirated |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 18 gallons (68.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 130.5 mph (210 km/h) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-Speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 215/60R 16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 197.7 in (5022 mm) |
Width: | 73 in (1854 mm) |
Height: | 57.8 in (1468 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.6/62.1 in (1,565/1,577 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 108.5 in (2756 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 80.6 cuFT (2282 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3492 lbs (1584 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 19.9 mpg US (11.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 28 mpg US (8.4 L/100Km) |