List of Ford Taurus models

This is a list of models of the Ford Taurus. The Taurus has been in production since 1986; its first run was as a mid-size sedan on the Ford D186 platform, and its second and current production run has been as a full-size sedan on the Ford D3 platform.

First generation

Image Years Engines/Transmissions
Taurus MT5

1986–1988
  • 2.5 L HSC I4
  • 88 hp (66 kW), 130 lb·ft (176 N·m)
  • 5-speed MTX manual
Taurus L

1986–1991
  • 2.5 L HSC I4 (sedans, 1986–1990)
  • 88 hp (66 kW), 130 lb·ft (176 N·m)
  • 3-speed ATX automatic
  • 3.0 L Vulcan V6 (Optional in sedans, standard in wagons, 1986–1990)
  • 140 hp (104 kW), 160 lb·ft (217 N·m)
  • 4-speed AXOD automatic
  • 2.5 L SFI HSC I4 (sedans, 1991)
  • 105 hp (78 kW), 140 lb·ft (190 N·m)
  • 3-speed ATX automatic
  • 3.0 L SFI Vulcan V6 (Optional in sedans, standard in wagons, 1991)
  • 140 hp (104 kW), 160 lb·ft (217 N·m)
  • 4-speed AXOD-E automatic
Taurus GL

1986–1991
  • 2.5 L HSC I4 (sedans, 1986–1990)
  • 88 hp (66 kW), 130 lb·ft (176 N·m)
  • 3-speed ATX automatic
  • 2.5 L SFI HSC I4 (sedans, 1991)
  • 105 hp (78 kW), 140 lb·ft (190 N·m)
  • 3-speed ATX automatic
  • 3.0 L Vulcan V6 (Optional in sedans, standard in wagons, 1986–1990)
  • 140 hp (104 kW), 160 lb·ft (217 N·m)
  • 4-speed AXOD automatic
  • 3.0 L SFI Vulcan V6 (Optional in sedans, standard in wagons, 1991)
  • 140 hp (104 kW), 160 lb·ft (217 N·m)
  • 4-speed AXOD-E automatic
  • 3.8 L Essex V6 (Optional, 1988–1991)
  • 120 hp (89 kW), 205 lb·ft (278 N·m) (1988-1990)
  • 140 hp (104 kW), 215 lb·ft (292 N·m) (1991)
  • 4-speed AXOD automatic (1988–1990)
  • 4-speed AXOD-E automatic (1991)
Taurus LX

1986–1991
  • 3.0 L Vulcan V6 (1986–1987; sedans, 1988–1990)
  • 140 hp (104 kW), 160 lb·ft (217 N·m)
  • 4-speed AXOD automatic
  • 3.8 L Essex V6 (Optional in sedans, standard in wagons, 1988–1991)
  • 120 hp (89 kW), 205 lb·ft (278 N·m) (1988-1990)
  • 140 hp (104 kW), 215 lb·ft (292 N·m) (1991)
  • 4-speed AXOD automatic (1988–1990)
  • 4-speed AXOD-E automatic (1991)
  • 3.0 L SFI Vulcan V6 (sedans, 1991)
  • 140 hp (104 kW), 160 lb·ft (217 N·m)
  • 4-speed AXOD-E automatic
Taurus SHO

1989–1991
  • 3.0 L SHO V6
  • 220 hp (164 kW), 200 lb·ft (271 N·m)
  • 5-speed MTX-IV manual

Second generation

Image Years Engines/Transmissions
Taurus L

1992
  • 3.0 L SFI Vulcan V6
  • 140 hp (104 kW), 160 lb·ft (217 N·m)
  • 4-speed AXOD-E automatic
Taurus GL

1992–1995
  • 3.0 L SFI Vulcan V6
  • 140 hp (104 kW), 160 lb·ft (217 N·m) (1992)
  • 140 hp (104 kW), 165 lb·ft (224 N·m) (1993-1995)
  • 4-speed AXOD-E automatic (1992)
  • 4-speed AX4S automatic (1993–1995)
  • 4-speed AX4N automatic (1994–1995)
  • 3.8 L Essex V6 (Optional)
  • 140 hp (104 kW), 215 lb·ft (292 N·m)
  • 4-speed AXOD-E automatic (1992)
  • 4-speed AX4S automatic (1993–1995)
Taurus LX

1992–1995
  • 3.0 L SFI Vulcan V6 (Not available on Wagon)
  • 140 hp (104 kW), 160 lb·ft (217 N·m) (1992)
  • 140 hp (104 kW), 165 lb·ft (224 N·m) (1993-1995)
  • 4-speed AXOD-E automatic (1992)
  • 4-speed AX4S automatic (1993–1995)
  • 3.8 L Essex V6 (Optional on sedan, standard on Wagon)
  • 140 hp (104 kW), 215 lb·ft (292 N·m)
  • 4-speed AXOD-E automatic (1992)
  • 4-speed AX4S automatic (1993–1995)
Taurus SE

1995
  • 3.0 L SFI Vulcan V6
  • 140 hp (104 kW), 165 lb·ft (224 N·m)
  • 4-speed AX4S automatic
  • 3.8 L Essex V6 (optional)
  • 140 hp (104 kW), 215 lb·ft (292 N·m)
  • 4-speed AX4S automatic
Taurus SHO

1992–1995
  • 3.0 L SHO V6 (Only available with manual, 1992–1995)
  • 220 hp (164 kW), 200 lb·ft (271 N·m)
  • 5-speed MTX-IV manual (1992–1995)
  • 3.2 L SHO V6 (Only available with automatic, 1993–1995)
  • 220 hp (164 kW), 215 lb·ft (292 N·m)
  • 4-speed AX4S automatic (1993–1995)

Third generation

1996–1997

Image Years Engines/Transmissions
Taurus G

1996–1997
  • 3.0 L SFI Vulcan V6
  • 145 hp (108 kW), 170 lb·ft (230 N·m)
  • 4-speed AX4S automatic
Taurus GL

1996–1997
  • 3.0 L SFI Vulcan V6
  • 145 hp (108 kW), 170 lb·ft (230 N·m)
  • 4-speed AX4S automatic
  • 4 speed AX4N automatic
Taurus LX

1996–1997
Taurus SHO

1996–1997
  • 3.4 L SHO V8
  • 235 hp (175 kW), 230 lb·ft (312 N·m)
  • 4-speed AX4N automatic

1998–1999

Image Years Engines/Transmissions
Taurus LX

1998–1999
  • 3.0 L SFI Vulcan V6
  • 145 hp (108 kW), 170 lb·ft (230 N·m)
  • 4-speed AX4S automatic
Taurus SE

1998–1999
  • 3.0 L SFI Vulcan V6
  • 145 hp (108 kW), 170 lb·ft (230 N·m)
  • 4-speed AX4S automatic
  • 3.0 L DOHC Duratec 30 V6 (optional)
  • 200 hp (149 kW), 200 lb·ft (271 N·m)
  • 4-speed AX4N automatic
Taurus SHO

1998–1999
  • 3.4 L SHO V8
  • 235 hp (175 kW), 230 lb·ft (312 N·m)
  • 4-speed AX4N automatic

Fourth generation

Image Years Engines/Transmissions
Taurus LX

2000–2004
  • 3.0 L SFI Vulcan V6
  • 155 hp (116 kW), 185 lb·ft (251 N·m)
  • 4-speed AX4N automatic
Taurus SE

2000–2007
  • 3.0 L SFI Vulcan V6
  • 155 hp (116 kW), 185 lb·ft (251 N·m)
  • 4-speed AX4N automatic
Taurus SES

2000–2004
  • 3.0 L SFI Vulcan V6
  • 155 hp (116 kW), 185 lb·ft (251 N·m)
  • 4-speed AX4N automatic
  • 3.0 L DOHC Duratec 30 V6 (Optional)
  • 200 hp (149 kW), 200 lb·ft (271 N·m)
  • 4-speed AX4N automatic
Taurus SEL

2000–2007
  • 3.0 L SFI Vulcan V6 (2006–2007)
  • 155 hp (116 kW), 185 lb·ft (251 N·m)
  • 4-speed AX4N automatic
  • 3.0 L DOHC Duratec 30 V6 (2000–2005)
  • 200 hp (149 kW), 200 lb·ft (271 N·m)
  • 4-speed AX4N automatic

Fifth generation

Image Years Engines/Transmissions
Taurus SEL

2008–2009
Taurus Limited

2008–2009

Sixth generation

Image Years Engines/Transmissions
Taurus SE, SEL, Limited

2010–present
Taurus SHO

2010–present