Ford Taurus

Ford Taurus - is one of the most popular and best-selling Fords, made its debut in Los Angeles in 1985 year.

The first generation of Ford Taurus was presented in modifications MT-5, L, LX and GL. Equipment of the first two was pretty simple – the 4-cylinder engine with 2.5 liter, which could develop power up to 90 hp. While the modifications LX and GL (only partially) were completed with the six-cylinder V-shaped engine with 3.0 liter volume and 140 hp. These engines were offered with automatic and 4-speed gearbox. Each new generation of Ford Taurus differed in the most up-to-date specifications.

The world premiere of the fourth-generation of Ford Taurus took place in 1999 year. In terms of body, Ford Taurus was presented in sedan and station wagon. Option SEL 2003 is equipped with luxurious satin and wood interior materials and leather seats. Changes have also been made to outline lines of headlights, as well as the forms of the front bumpers. When looking for a car for the whole family it is adviced to look at the model Ford Grand C-Max. In the history of the production Ford Taurus was produced more than 4 million cars.

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Fun Times: How 'Yoopers' Turn Left on a Frozen Road

Those of us who live in the so-called snow-belt regions, where roads often resemble ice-skating rinks during the winter months, have become accustomed to mishaps – so much so, that some people venture out with a camera in hand and just wait for something to happen.

The Upper Peninsula of Michigan, whose residents are frequently referred to Yoopers, which is derived from "U.P.-ers", is one of those regions where winters tend to be long, cold, and snowy – not the best combo for driving around anything on wheels.

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Ford Bolsters Police Interceptor Sedan Range with New 305HP 3.7-Liter V6

Police departments across the States now have one more engine option for a total of three when it comes to Ford's Taurus-based Police Interceptor sedan, as the Blue Oval is introducing a 3.7-liter twin independent variable camshaft timing (Ti-VCT) V6 engine to the car's range. Read more »

Ford Confirms Fuel Economy Figures for 2013 Taurus 2.0 Turbo and V6 Models

With only weeks left before the refreshed 2013 Taurus lands in dealerships across the U.S., Ford has released the official EPA fuel economy ratings for its refreshed full-size sedan.

The Blue Oval notes that all three engine options of the 2013 model have now been certified at 25 mpg or higher in EPA highway estimates.

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Ford Taurus and Dodge Charger Cop Cars Chase Down a 2013 Ford Shelby GT500

With 662 SAE-certified ponies kicking under its hood, the revamped 2013 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 promises to be the meanest pony car on the road offering Ferrari (straight-line) performance for Ford prices (the coupe starts at US$54,200).

When the crew over at Motor Trend magazine got their hands on the new Shelby GT500 in, they wanted to do something out of the ordinary so they assembled the new 2013 Ford Taurus Police Interceptor and 2012 Dodge Charger Police Pursuit, to create a short film of sorts.

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Ford Takes 2013 Taurus with SHO Performance Package to the Track

The newly updated 2013 Taurus with the SHO Performance Package is Ford's answer to those looking for a big-bone sedan with an adequate amount of horses under its hood.

The all-wheel drive model sports a turbocharged, direct-injection Ecoboost 3.5-liter V6, which is good for 365 horsepower and 350 lb-ft of torque, matched to a six-speed automatic transmission. In the U.S., the SHO is priced at $39,995 including destination.

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Design Student Refashions the Ford Taurus Sedan

Having received a mild facelift only a year ago, the current generation of the Ford Taurus sedan that originally debuted at the 2009 Detroit Motor Show isn't due for a redesign for another few years.

Nevertheless, Tyler Bame, a 22-year old automotive design student from Lawrence Tech in Michigan, drew up a couple of sketches that represent his idea for what a next generation of the Taurus sedan could look like.

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NHTSA Expands Stuck Throttle Probe to 1.9 Million Ford and Mercury Vehicles

Having already instigated a preliminary investigation into 360,000 Ford Taurus sedans from the 2005 and 2006 model years over a stuck throttle issue cause by cruise control cable detachment, the National Highway Traffic Safety Association (NHTSA) announced today that many more Ford group vehicles might be affected.

According to the safety agency, the probe will expand to include the 2001-2005MY Taurus and Mercury Sable as well. This increases the total number of cars to 1.92 million units.

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Feds Investigate Ford Taurus after Complaints about Sticky Throttles

Safety regulators at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) have opened a preliminary investigation into an estimated 360,000 Ford Taurus sedans from the 2005 and 2006 model years after receiving 14 complaints from owners alleging incidents of a stuck throttle resulting from cruise control cable detachment.

The agency said that the complaints claimed, "engine speeds as high as approximately 4,000rpm after shifting into Park or Neutral", while some drivers noted that it was difficult to slow down the vehicle and that they had to shut-off the engine and/or shift into neutral in order to stop.

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Ford Plans to Triple Production of EcoBoost Engines in 2012

Downsizing, direct injection and force induction are the way to go for internal combustion gasoline engines to meet the ever-tightening fuel and emissions standards.

Ford has followed this recipe to the letter with its EcoBoost “family of engines and so far it has paid off nicely, recording 127,883 sales in 2011.

The best-selling F-150 pickup truck is the perfect example. In 2010, all units sold in the U.S. were powered by V8 engines. Last year, more than half of F-150 buyers (56 percent, to be precise) downsized to a V6, choosing either the base 305HP 3.7-liter or the 365HP 3.5-liter EcoBoost.

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