The Taurus has been in production since the 1980's and is a very solid and reliable vehicle. The engine has not changed much since the first-generation Taurus, and the option of a 200hp DOHC V6 is available as an upgrade for the stock 155hp OHV V6. The transmission is a 4 speed automatic transmission with overdrive. The SE edition of both the sedan and wagon have 16" aluminium rims and 4 wheel anti-lock disc brakes. On the inside, a 6 speaker Mach audio system come standard and a 6 CD changer is available. There are also 2 12 Volt cigarette lighter/power outlets for other accessories. It also comes standard with cruise control, power windows, locks, power 8-way adjustable driver’s seat, limited slip differential, and other features commonly seen with other vehicles in its class.

The Taurus was my first car, a little over a year after I started driving I was in an accident in which another person pushed me off the road up an embankment airborne into a tree. As you can see from the pictures the car was an utter mess, the officer and paramedics said that if I had been in any other car other than a Taurus they don't know if I would have lived. My accident proves that the Ford Taurus is one hell of a safe car. Performance --> I can't complain, it wasn't going to set any land speed records, or impress anyone but it got the job done. Build Quality --> The car was as solid as a rock, it could take anything thrown at it and it would have no issues. Appearance --> What can I say, it was pretty bland but that is okay it could have been hideous like a Cavalier or something, but it wasn't. Cost of Ownership --> It got about 33 mpg Hwy and about 25 mpg city. Maintenance wise there was no issues what so ever. Fun Factor --> What fun factor? Overall --> I was pleased with my first car as it was a safe and reliable ride.

Amazing 2 crashes and still going strong, top quality, performance could use some work a little slow to pick up speed, gas millage isnt as great as i would like but insuranse is extremely cheap so it evens out, extremely recomended

Solid, dependable car, just very bland and unexciting. Car is comfortable, quiet and rides smooth. Seems to be well made for an American car. Mine is the 24 valve V6 with 203 horsepower, and it runs well. Mileage has ranged from 18 to 29 MPG, with normal mixed driving around 21.

I loved this car. I had no problems with it ever until I totaled it. It was very roomy and had great gas mileage. I would recommend this car to everyone. Great with the cruise control. Gas was great as well. Get far for your money. Brakes were good too.