2002 ford taurus review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. Soccer mom with sex appeal. introductiontaurus is the popular mid-size sedan without the boredom factor. It's a bowl of chocolate-chip mint in a sea of plain vanilla. While most sedans in its class seem designed to blend into the scenery, the taurus stands out like a wildebeest in plaid pajamas. not only does the taurus look like it came from the future, it drives like it came over from europe, and with something double its really quite reasonable price tag. Two engines are available, and both deliver a vigorous response. Taurus rides smoothly enough for family duty, but with crisp and sporty handling that would satisfy an aspiring formula 1 driver. not only that, but the cabin is functional and attractive, with controls that are straightforward and easy to use. The materials, switchgear and interior textures have a high-quality look and feel. lineupin fact, the only serious downside of the taurus is its dauntingly confusing model lineup. Already one of the most complicated we have ever seen, it has been subtly reshuffled for 2002. lx 18,750) is the least changed of the trim levels. Ses deluxe 21,675) adds bucket seats, console, floor-mounted gear selector, leather-wrapped steering wheel, and a rear spoiler. It also comes with 'aero' bumpers and the more powerful engine, automatic headlights, automatic climate control, power adjustable pedals, heater mirrors, a perimeter anti-theft system, machined aluminum road wheels, and both cassette and cd capability. In general, however, taurus wagons are slightly better equipped than their sedan counterparts. Of cargo; or with six passengers aboard, there's still 38. 8 cu. Behind them. as mentioned, two engines power the taurus. Lower-level models use a 3. 0-liter ohv 12-valve v6 ford calls the vulcan (presumably after the god of iron working, not earth's staunchest interplanetary ally). The vulcan produces 155 horsepower and 185 pounds-feet of torque. Although not particularly quick from a standstill, once rolling it delivers more than adequate performance, along with a nicely rorty exhaust note. the more sophisticated duratec v6 displaces the same 3. 0 liters, but has dual overhead cams working 24 valves. This higher-revving power plant produces 200 horsepower and 200 pounds-feet of torque. The grille is broad, aggressive, and unmistakably ford-oval, grinning between the large cat's-eye headlamps. Taurus' flanks undulate handsomely with crisp character lines, and its rear end bears a resemblance to the sexy stern of the jaguar s-type. interiorseating arrangements have been revised for 2002. Lx and se sedans, previously five-seaters, now nominally seat six, thanks to a seating console between their separate front seats. This is the same arrangement used on last year's ses, and that model keeps it for 2002. Leather bucket seats are a no-charge option in every taurus sedan except the lx. all wagons have the seating console, but sel deluxe versions also offer leather buckets as a no-cost option. primary controls and instrumentation are admirably simple, straightforward and easy to use. Ford's well-publicized adjustable pedals (standard on sel, and a $120 option on most other tauri) make a comfortable driving position possible for even very short-legged drivers. The small-diameter, leather-wrapped steering wheel (ses deluxe on up) has a pleasingly thick grip. Buttons for the cruise control are mounted on the steering wheel and are easy to operate. The highly legible white-on-black gauges include an analog speedometer and tachometer. A single stalk on the left of the steering column operates the washer and wipers and the bright/dim control for the headlights. The power-window automatic-down circuit operates on the driver's-side window only, and there is no automatic-up. On the dashboard just below the tachometer is an on/off switch for the optional traction control, useful when driving with chains and/or in snow. on the other hand, the central console containing audio and heating, ventilation and air conditioning (hvac) controls is an intimidating sea of similar-looking push-buttons and toggle switches. While elsewhere the taurus is ergonomically first-rate, operating the controls on this panel requires careful reading of the various closely spaced labels. Among the audio controls, only the volume is a rotary knob. It would be more convenient if the station-tuner were a twist-knob as well. the removable six-cd changer/cassette is cleverly concealed in the center console at the driver's right elbow. With only one touch of the button, it opened automatically. But to close it requires holding the button down, perhaps for safety considerations. The cushions and seatbacks are more firm than soft, but firm is usually best on long drives. the roomy rear compartment seats three, although the seat forms two semi-buckets and has a pull-down central armrest containing two cupholders. An hvac duct at the rear of the center console provides climate control for rear passengers. Dual baby-seat anchors are provided on each side of the rear seat. In the se wagon and ses and sel sedans, the rear seatback is split 60/40 and folds down, providing an enormous pass-through luggage capability for skis and other long items. The trunk is of generous size and contains the taurus' mini-spare tire. driving impressionthe 2002 ford taurus is a genuinely satisfying car to drive. Its duratec v6 is as responsive as a finger snap, delivering crisp acceleration from low revs straight through to the glass-smooth full-throttle shift point. This engine not only provides good thrust, it makes an understated but nicely throaty declaration that it means business. Its shifts are positive, authoritative, and at the same time, almost impossible to feel. Its all-independent suspension provides a smooth, impact-free ride. Unusual in a family sedan, taurus uses gas-pressurized shock absorbers, so that when it is pushed in the corners, it remains stable, nimble and ready for more. Cornered hard, its body roll is moderate, and the nicely tuned variable-ratio power rack-and-pinion steering delivers a steady stream of road information. Climate Control✔ Bucket Seats✔ Power Windows✔ Tachometer✔ Cruise Control✔ CD Changer✔ Sunroof/Moonroof✔ Air Conditioning✔ CD Player✔ Aluminum Wheels

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2014 Ford Taurus SEL

sedan 49,082
591 below average
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591 below average sedan 49,082 flex fuel black automatic

Alloy Rims, High Performance Tires, Traction Control System, Tachometer, Air Conditioning, Multi-Function Steering Wheel, Cruise Control, Power Windows, Power Door Locks, Power Mirrors, AM/FM Stereo & CD Player, Backup Monitor, Side Air Bag System, Curtain Air Bags, Front Bucket Seats, Leather Seating, Heated Front Seat(s), Center Storage Console, Beverage Holders, Rear Defroster. Power Windows✔ Power Mirrors✔ Tachometer✔ Power Locks✔ Bucket Seats✔ CD Player✔ Cruise Control✔ AM/FM✔ Air Conditioning

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2013 Ford Taurus SEL

sedan 80,530
652 below average
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13,475 2013 Ford Taurus SEL

652 below average sedan 80,530 gasoline grey automatic

2013 ford taurus review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. Significant revisions make for a satisfying large sedan. introductionthe 2013 ford taurus is new, though it isn't all-new. It's not a new generation, just the current generation at its peak. This latest taurus has many significant changes for the 2013 model year, all good so far as we can see, from powertrain to interior to exterior, in that order. Three engines are available for the 2013 taurus. the standard 3. 5-liter v6 engine has been updated for 2013 for improved fuel economy, increased power and lower emissions. It's called ti-vct, for twin independent variable camshaft timing, a system that precisely times the valve openings to increase power, throttle response and fuel mileage, while reducing emissions. As a result, the 2013 taurus gets an epa-estimated 19/29 miles per gallon city/highway with front-wheel drive, 18/26 mpg with all-wheel drive. The 3. 5-liter v6 with ti-vct now makes 288 horsepower, a boost of 25 horsepower over the previous model. a new ecoboost 2. 0-liter engine expected to get 31 miles per gallon on the highway is an option, though not initially. Keeping in mind that the taurus is a full-sized car, these numbers make a statement about ford's commitment to improved fuel mileage with increased power. the twin-turbo ecoboost 3. 5-liter v6 that comes in the 2013 taurus sho has been pumped up to 365 horsepower and 350 foot-pounds of torque beginning at a super-low 1500 rpm. Sho stands for super high output and this engine lives up to the moniker. The 2013 taurus sho engine delivers 17/25 mpg, according to the epa. Premium fuel is recommended. We got 19. 4 mpg running it fairly casually in the city, on a freeway, and on two-lanes; and 17. 6 mpg running it hard on a twisty two-lane. the 2013 taurus also gets a styling makeover, with a new hood, wider grille, cleaner front bumper and fascia, new wheels, new halogen projector beam headlamps, new deck lid, and led taillamps. Unlike the new 2013 ford flex that wiped out the traditional ford blue oval with chrome, the grille remains ford's signature three-bar with a blue oval (cool black mesh on the sho). A new trick is active grille shutters, that reduce aerodynamic drag at highway speeds. the 2013 taurus has presence: smooth, cool and muscular. Body-colored door handles and mirrors, with graceful headlamps; long horizontal slits for headlamps, that seem like they are as much on the corners and fenders of the car as on its face. Horizontal character lines travel under the door handles and streak rearward at the same level as the headlamps, as if they're an extension of speed. Taurus is a big car, larger than the midsize ford fusion and comparing with the chrysler 300, chevrolet impala, toyota avalon, and buick lacrosse. the interior gets a makeover for 2013 as well, a clean and stylish instrument panel, center stack, and console. There are rich materials on the graceful dash, and padding on the sides of the center console, where the driver's leg rests and is sometimes braced during cornering. the taurus is sweetly silent on the highway, thanks to work on sound insulation, namely behind the dash to keep engine noises at bay, in the wheelwells for road noise, and the a-pillars for wind noise. It's quiet also because the engine is so smooth, whether the ti-vct or ecoboost. as with other 2013 fords, the myfordtouch system of electronic control gets revamped, after being introduced just two years ago. It's standard on 2013 taurus limited and 2013 taurus sho models, using a terrific 8-inch touch screen on the center stack. Ford owners liked the idea but hated the execution on the 2011 models, so myfordtouch has been redesigned for 2013 to be simpler. What's more, the new myfordtouch can be downloaded by dealers into any ford vehicle that has the prior program. For daily driving the taurus with the 3. 5-liter v6 more than holds its own, including out where the roads weave and wind, which it handles with alertness and stability. The taurus is not a sports sedan. The ride is comfortable, as the suspension skillfully soaks up bumps. Power from the 3. 5-liter v6 is smooth and progressive, with no awkward gas pedal tip-in that many cars with electronic throttles have nowadays. The ti-vct v6 is even exhaust-tuned to deliver a satisfying little growl under acceleration. the 6-speed automatic selectshift transmission is seamless and well-programmed. Even in the se, there's a sport mode, with manual control using a thumb button on the side of the shift lever. lineup2013 ford taurus se, sel, and limited come standard with a 3. 5-liter v6 and 6-speed automatic. All-wheel drive is available. Taurus sel awd 30,650) adds all-wheel drive. taurus limited 33,000) upgrades with perforated leather upholstery, leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, rearview camera, heated memory mirrors, puddle lamps, 19-inch premium painted aluminum wheels, ambient lighting, cargo net, myfordtouch with 8-inch center stack screen, color 4. 2' lcd instrument cluster screen, and power passenger seat. Taurus limited awd 34,850) adds all-wheel drive. taurus sho 39,200) comes standard with all-wheel drive and the twin-turbo 3. 5-liter v6 making 365 horsepower. Sho uses a beefier 6-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters, a sport-tuned suspension, bigger brakes, and 19-inch wheels. The taurus sho comes with unique sho interior trim, pushbutton start, and top-grain leather-wrapped power tilt/telescope steering wheel, aluminum pedals, sync voice-activated communications and entertainment, hid headlamps, black mesh grille, black rear spoiler. Optional safety equipment includes adaptive cruise control, cross-traffic alert, blind spot information system, and collision warning with brake support. Optional all-wheel drive can enhance handling stability in slippery conditions. walkaroundfor 2013, taurus gets a makeover with a new hood, wider grille, cleaner front bumper and fascia, new wheels, new halogen projector beam headlamps, new deck lid, and led taillamps. Thankfully the grille remains ford. S signature three-bar with a blue oval (cool black mesh on the sho), unlike the new flex that wiped out the oval with chrome. taurus has a presence now: muscular, smooth and cool. Body-colored doorhandles and mirrors, with graceful headlamps; long horizontal slits that seem like they. Re as much on the corners and fenders of the car, as on its face. Horizontal character lines under the door handles streak rearward at the same level as the headlamps, as if they. Re an extension of speed. from the side, following these lines, the rear deck looks like it was sliced off by a guillotine. With a chrome strip between the taillamps and across the vertical trunk lid, the tail does not look as good from the rear as it does from the side. It looks a bit like a chrysler. The sho carries a tidy black spoiler back there. the roofline is distinguished; we'd probably like it more without the chrome trim around the side windows. somehow, even with a 5-inch shorter wheelbase than the ford flex, the taurus body is as long as that seven-passenger people-hauler. The taurus isn't the midsize. 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2001 Ford Taurus SES - SES 4dr Sedan

sedan 117,384
2,988 high price
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sedan 117,384 gasoline brown automatic

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sedan 24,429 gasoline black automatic

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