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Then a hot-selling favourite in the US market, the 3.0-litre FWD Ford Taurus sedan was sold in Australia from 1996 to 1998.
Ford HQ in Detroit was convinced the car was a better option than the locally designed and built Falcon, but it lacked the local car’s space and lazy performance and its looks weren’t a hit with Aussie buyers.
The line-up currently starts at $3,190 for the Taurus Ghia and ranges through to $4,950 for the range-topping Taurus Ghia.
The dimensions of the Ford Taurus Sedan vary according to year of manufacture and spec level.
| Year | Body Type | Height x Width x Length | Ground Clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Sedan | 1445x1854x5030 mm | 140 mm | |
| 1997 | Sedan | 1445x1854x5030 mm | 140 mm | |
| 1996 | Sedan | 1445x1855x5030 mm | 140 mm | |
The price range for the Ford Taurus varies based on the trim level you choose. Starting at $3,190 and going to $4,950 for the latest year the model was manufactured. The model range is available in the following body types starting from the engine/transmission specs shown below.
| Year | Body Type | Specs | Price from | Price to | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Sedan | 3.0L, ULP, 4 SP AUTO | $3,190 | $4,950 | |
| 1997 | Sedan | 3.0L, ULP, 4 SP AUTO | $3,190 | $4,950 | |
| 1996 | Sedan | 3.0L, ULP, 4 SP AUTO | $2,750 | $4,290 | |
The Ford Taurus has a number of different wheel and tyre options. When it comes to wheel size, these range from 15x6 inches for Sedan in 1998.
| Year | Body Type | Front Tyre Size | Front Rim | Rear Tyre Size | Rear Rim | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Sedan | — | 15x6 inches | — | 15x6 inches | |
| 1997 | Sedan | — | 15x6 inches | — | 15x6 inches | |
| 1996 | Sedan | — | 15x6 inches | — | 15x6 inches | |
The Ford Taurus is available in a number of variants and body types that are powered by ULP fuel type(s). It has an estimated fuel consumption starting from 9L/100km for Sedan /ULP for the latest year the model was manufactured.
| Year | Body Type | Fuel Consumption* | Engine | Fuel Type | Transmission | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Sedan | 9L/100km | 3.0L | ULP | 4 SP AUTO | |
| 1997 | Sedan | 9L/100km | 3.0L | ULP | 4 SP AUTO | |
| 1996 | Sedan | 9L/100km | 3.0L | ULP | 4 SP AUTO | |
The Ford Taurus has maximum towing capacity of 1200kg for the latest model available.
| Year | Body Type | Braked Capacity from | Braked Capacity to | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Sedan | 1200kg | 1200kg | |
| 1997 | Sedan | 1200kg | 1200kg | |
| 1996 | Sedan | 1200kg | 1200kg | |
