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1997 Ford Taurus 4dr Sdn LX
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Ford Taurus 4dr Sdn LX
Vehicle Specifications
Base MSRP:
$21,610
Base Invoice:
$19,673
Destination:
$550
Engine/Fuel:
3.0L/181 Gas/Ethanol V6
Transmission:
4 Speed Automatic w/OD,
Door/Body Style:
4 Door Sedan LX
Drive Type:
Front Wheel Drive
MPG (City / Hwy):
19/28
Specifications
| Vehicle | |
|---|---|
| EPA Classification : | Mid-Size |
| Engine | |
| Engine Order Code : | 99S |
| Engine Type : | Gas/Ethanol V6 |
| Displacement : | 3.0L/181 |
| Fuel System : | SEFI |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM : | 200 @ 5750 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM : | 200 @ 4500 |
| Transmission | |
| Drivetrain : | Front Wheel Drive |
| Trans Order Code : | 44L |
| Trans Type : | 4 |
| Trans Description Cont. : | Automatic w/OD, |
| Trans Description Cont. Again : | Electronic |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) : | 2.77 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) : | 1.54 |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) : | 1.00 |
| Fourth Gear Rato (:1) : | 0.69 |
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) : | |
| Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) : | |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) : | 2.26 |
| Clutch Size (in) : | |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) : | 3.77 |
| Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) : | |
| Mileage | |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) : | 19 |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) : | 28 |
| Electrical | |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) : | 650 |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) : | 130 |
| Cooling System | |
| Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) : | 10.6 |
| Weight Information | |
| Base Curb Weight (lbs) : | 3353 |
| Trailering | |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) : | N/A |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) : | N/A |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) : | 1750 |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) : | 175 |
| Suspension | |
| Suspension Type - Front : | Indep MacPherson |
| Suspension Type - Rear : | Quadralink |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) : | w/Coil Springs |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) : | w/Coil Springs |
| Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) : | 36 |
| Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) : | 36 |
| Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) : | 0.75 |
| Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) : | 0.87 |
| Brakes | |
| Brake Type : | Power |
| Brake ABS System : | 4-Wheel |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) : | Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) : | Yes |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) : | 10.8 x 1.0 |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) : | 10.1 x 0.5 |
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) : | |
| Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) : | |
| Tires | |
| Front Tire Order Code : | 649 |
| Rear Tire Order Code : | 649 |
| Spare Tire Order Code : | 508 |
| Front Tire Size : | P205/65R15 |
| Rear Tire Size : | P205/65R15 |
| Spare Tire Size : | P205/65R15 |
| Wheels | |
| Front Wheel Size (in) : | 15 x 6.0 |
| Rear Wheel Size (in) : | 15 x 6.0 |
| Spare Wheel Size (in) : | 15 x 6.0 |
| Front Wheel Material : | Chrome |
| Rear Wheel Material : | Chrome |
| Spare Wheel Material : | Steel |
| Steering | |
| Steering Type : | Power Rack & Pinion |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall : | 16.0 |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) : | 2.96 |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) : | 38.0 |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) : | - TBD - |
| Fuel Tank | |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) : | 18.0 |
| Exterior Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase (in) : | 108.5 |
| Length, Overall (in) : | 197.5 |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) : | 73.0 |
| Height, Overall (in) : | 55.1 |
| Tread Width, Front (in) : | 61.6 |
| Tread Width, Rear (in) : | 61.4 |
| Min Ground Clearance (in) : | 5.4 |
| Liftover Height (in) : | 24.8 |
| Cargo Area Dimensions | |
| Trunk Volume (ft³) : | 15.8 |
| Interior Dimensions | |
| Passenger Capacity : | 7 |
| Passenger Volume (ft³) : | 101.0 |
| Front Head Room (in) : | 39.2 |
| Front Leg Room (in) : | 42.2 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in) : | 57.4 |
| Front Hip Room (in) : | 55.8 |
| Second Head Room (in) : | 36.2 |
| Second Leg Room (in) : | 38.9 |
| Second Shoulder Room (in) : | 56.6 |
| Second Hip Room (in) : | 56.3 |
| Summary | |
| Vehicle Name : | Taurus |
| Body Style : | 4 Door Sedan LX |
Standard Features
| EPA FUEL ECONOMY RATINGS | |
|---|---|
| City 19/hwy 28 (3.0L engine/4-speed auto trans) | |
| EXTERIOR | |
| Clearcoat paint | |
| Front/rear body-color 5 MPH impact absorbing bumpers | |
| Body-color body-side protection moldings | |
| Color-keyed roof moldings | |
| Flush moldings-inc: black side windows/windshield/backlight | |
| Body-color rocker panel moldings | |
| Full perimeter dual seals w/third seal on door frame | |
| Front/rear splash shields-inc: fender/quarter protection | |
| Body-color fascia | |
| Multi-reflector halogen headlamps w/auto on/off delay | |
| Tri-colored taillamps | |
| Complete solar-tinted glass | |
| Dual electric remote body-color mirrors | |
| 2-speed variable intermittent windshield wipers | |
| Body-color flush-mounted door handles | |
| Red decklid applique | |
| Gas hood assists | |
| INTERIOR | |
| Cloth bucket seats-inc: dual recliners, front/rear armrests, front seat map pockets, 2-way headrests, floor console, (5) passenger seating | |
| Pwr 6-way driver seat | |
| Driver-side pwr lumbar adjustment | |
| 60/40 split fold-down rear seat | |
| 13.5 ounce color-keyed carpet w/integral driver foot rest | |
| Tilt steering column | |
| Color-keyed 4-spoke soft feel steering wheel {Upgraded by base PEP} | |
| Coded key anti-theft system | |
| Gauges-inc: temp, fuel, trip odometer, million mile odometer | |
| Tachometer | |
| 120 MPH elect speedometer | |
| Warning lights-inc: air bags, door ajar, battery, oil pressure, low brake fluid, service engine soon, seat belt reminder | |
| Low fuel warning light | |
| Chimes-inc: safety belt reminder, headlamp-on, door open, key in ignition | |
| Pwr side windows-inc: illum controls, lock-out switch,driver-side express down | |
| Pwr door locks w/illuminated controls, central locking | |
| Remote decklid release | |
| Remote hood release | |
| Manual air conditioning | |
| Rear seat air conditioning outlets | |
| Rear seat floor heat ducts | |
| Side window demisters | |
| Rear window defroster | |
| Positive shut-off climate control registers on instrument panel | |
| Electronic AM/FM stereo radio w/cassette-inc: (6) speakers | |
| Electronic digital clock w/dimming feature | |
| Fixed whip antenna | |
| Integrated control panel-inc: radio, climate/rear defroster/clock controls | |
| Cupholders, coin holder, cassette stowage integral w/center console | |
| Illuminated headlamp switch | |
| Illuminated front/rear ashtray | |
| Locking illuminated glove box w/dampened door | |
| Day/night rearview mirror | |
| Dual illuminated visor mirrors | |
| Front/rear retractable grab handles w/integral rear coat hooks | |
| Light group-inc: dual beam map lights, instrument panel courtesy lights | |
| Delayed off dome lamp w/on/off/auto switch | |
| Courtesy dome light switches located on all doors | |
| Luggage compartment courtesy lights | |
| Soft feel floor shifter | |
| Low liftover fully trimmed luggage compartment-inc: mini-spare tire | |
| Decklid provisions for tie down in latch | |
| MECHANICAL | |
| 3.0L DOHC SEFI 24-valve V6 engine | |
| 4-speed automatic transmission w/OD | |
| Auxiliary transmission oil cooler | |
| 3.77 axle ratio | |
| Front wheel drive | |
| 72 amp/hr low-maintenance battery | |
| Battery saver turns off interior lights after 45 minutes | |
| 130-amp alternator | |
| Electronic engine controls (EEC-V) | |
| Independent MacPherson front suspension w/nitrogen gas-pressurized struts | |
| Independent quadralink rear suspension w/nitrogen gas-pressurized struts | |
| Front/rear stabilizer bar | |
| P205/65R15 all-season SBR BSW tires | |
| Mini spare tire | |
| 15" x 6.0" aluminum wheels | |
| Pwr rack & pinion steering w/variable assist | |
| Pwr front disc/rear drum brakes | |
| Foot operated parking brake | |
| 16 gallon fuel tank w/tethered quick-release gas cap | |
| Fuel shutoff switch deactivates fuel pump upon rear impact | |
| Dual exhaust | |
| SAFETY | |
| Driver & front passenger air bag supplemental restraint system | |
| Manual front/rear outboard lap/shoulder seat belts, center lap belts | |
| Child-safety rear door locks | |
| Dual note horn | |
Options
| NO OPTION KIND | |
|---|---|
| 209A PREFERRED EQUIPMENT SAVINGS *DISCOUNT* | STANDARAD |
| 210A PREFERRED EQUIPMENT SAVINGS *DISCOUNT* | STANDARAD |
| GROUP 1 -inc: speed control, front/rear floor mats, air filtration system, leather-wrapped steering wheel | $380 |
| ELECTRONIC TEMP CONTROL AIR CONDITIONER -inc: outside temp indicator, pwr heated mirrors (REQ: 916 MACH Audio System) | $210 |
| ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM -inc: 4-wheel disc brakes | $600 |
| CARGO NET | $40 |
| CENTER SEATING CONSOLE -inc: (6) passenger seating | STANDARAD |
| REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM -inc: (2) remotes, door pad, perimeter anti-theft | $440 |
| PWR MOONROOF -inc: unique map lamps, overhead console | $740 |
| REMOTE COMPACT DISC CHANGER -inc: (6)-disc changer mounted in trunk (REQ: 916 MACH Audio System) | $595 |
| COMPACT DISC CHANGER SAVINGS *DISCOUNT* | STANDARAD |
| MACH AUDIO SYSTEM -inc: pwr antenna (REQ: 573 Elect Air Cond) | $400 |
| CELLULAR PHONE -inc: voice activation | $650 |
| CHROME ALUMINUM WHEELS | $580 |
| DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS (LPO) | $40 |
| ENGINE BLOCK IMMERSION HEATER (LPO) | $35 |
| PRICED DORA | STANDARAD |
| Emission System | |
| STANDARD EMISSIONS | STANDARAD |
| HIGH ALTITUDE EMISSIONS | STANDARAD |
| CALIFORNIA/MASSACHUSETTS/NEW YORK EMISSIONS | $170 |
| CALIFORNIA/MASSACHUSETTS/NEW YORK EMISSIONS SYSTEM NOT REQUIRED *for units shipped/sold to California/Massachusetts/New York dealers for registration out of state* (REQ:Standard or 428 Emissions) | STANDARAD |
| CALIFORNIA/MASSACHUSETTS/NEW YORK PUBLIC SERVICE/EMERGENCY VEHICLE EXEMPTION *only available on units sold to authorized governmental units & privately-owned ambulance companies* (REQ: 423 Emissions) | STANDARAD |
| NON-HIGH ALTITUDE EMISSIONS *for units shipped/sold to dealers in high altitude areas for registration in standard emissions areas* (REQ: Standard Emissions) | STANDARAD |
| NON-CALIFORNIA/MASSACHUSETTS/NEW YORK DEALER ORDER FOR CALIFORNIA/MASSACHUSETTS/NEW YORK REGISTRATION *req on all units ordered by dealers for California/Massachusetts/New York registration when vehicle is being delivered to non-California/Massachusetts/New York location* (REQ: 422 Emissions) | STANDARAD |
| Engine | |
| 3.0L DOHC SEFI 24-VALVE V6 ENGINE (STD) | STANDARAD |
| Transmission | |
| 4-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION W/OD (STD) | STANDARAD |
| Spare Tires | |
| COMPACT SPARE TIRE (STD) | STANDARAD |
| CONVENTIONAL SPARE TIRE (LPO) | $125 |
| Tires | |
| P205/65R15 ALL-SEASON SBR BSW TIRES (STD) | STANDARAD |
| P.E.P. | |
| PREFERRED EQUIPMENT PKG -inc: speed control, front/rear floor mats, air filtration system, leather-wrapped steering wheel, anti-lock braking system, remote keyless entry system *GROSS* | $1,420 |
| PREFERRED EQUIPMENT PKG -inc: speed control, front/rear floor mats, air filtration system, leather-wrapped steering wheel, anti-lock braking system, remote keyless entry system, elect temp control air cond w/heated mirrors, Ford MACH audio system, chrome wheels *GROSS* | $2,610 |
| Seat Type | |
| CLOTH BUCKET SEATS W/FLOOR CONSOLE (STD) | STANDARAD |
| LEATHER BUCKET SEATS W/FLOOR CONSOLE | $990 |
| Paint Type | |
| SOLID CLEARCOAT PAINT (STD) | STANDARAD |
| Deletion | |
| ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM DELETE (REQ: 209A Preferred Equipment Pkg) *CREDIT* | STANDARAD |
Warranty and Incentives
| Warranty | |
|---|---|
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Basic: New vehicle Bumper-to-Bumper - 3 Years/36,000 Miles all components except tires, wear items, maintenance. Safety Restraint Coverage - 5 years/50,000 miles Corrosion: 5 Years/Unlimited Miles perforation of sheet metal panels - 3 years/36,000 miles for corrosion that does not cause holes in sheetmetal. Emissions: Emissions Performance - Federal Emissions Emissions Defect - 3 years/36,000 miles or 8 years/80,000 miles on selected parts Performance - 2 years/24,000 miles Audio Systems - 3 years/36,000 miles audio systems related defects on specific parts. Roadside Assistance: Roadside Assistance Program 1-800-241-FORD (3673) - includes - towing, changing a flat tire, jump starting a dead battery, lockout service, fuel delivery. |
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| Recall | |
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NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID: 96V166000 Potential Number Of Units Affected: 40,000 Summary: The park pawl abutment bracket has a sharp edge which can cause the parking pawl to hang up and not engage the park gear. This can allow the vehicle to move even though the gear shift indicator shows that the vehicle is in park. Consequence: Unintended and unexpected vehicle movement can result in personal injury and property damage. Remedy: Dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the park pawl abutment bracket. Notes: Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Ford at 1-800-999-1009. Dates of Manufacture: August 1996 Manufacturer Recall Number: 96S50 |
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| News - Crash Test Results | |
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NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS: Frontal crash ratings: Driver: * * * * Passenger: * * * * Side crash ratings: Driver: * * * Rear Passenger: * * * Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and air bags. |
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