NEW
USED
1997 Ford Taurus 4dr Sdn SHO
The new Ford Taurus 4dr Sdn SHO, check prices, standard and optional features, pictures, specifications, safety, warranty and options. You can also get a great price with a free quote online from your local Ford dealer.
Ford Taurus 4dr Sdn SHO
Vehicle Specifications
Base MSRP:
$26,460
Base Invoice:
$23,990
Destination:
$550
Engine/Fuel:
3.4L/207 Gas V8
Transmission:
4 Speed Automatic w/OD,
Door/Body Style:
4 Door Sedan SHO
Drive Type:
Front Wheel Drive
MPG (City / Hwy):
17/26
Specifications
| Vehicle | |
|---|---|
| EPA Classification : | Mid-Size |
| Engine | |
| Engine Order Code : | 99N |
| Engine Type : | Gas V8 |
| Displacement : | 3.4L/207 |
| Fuel System : | SEFI |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM : | 235 @ 6100 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM : | 230 @ 4800 |
| 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) : | 17 |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) : | 26 |
| 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) : | 3440 |
| 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) : | 0.87 |
| 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) : | 11.57 x 1.02 |
| 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 : | 64V |
| Rear Tire Order Code : | 64V |
| Spare Tire Order Code : | 508 |
| Front Tire Size : | P225/55ZR16 |
| Rear Tire Size : | P225/55ZR16 |
| Spare Tire Size : | P225/55ZR16 |
| Wheels | |
| Front Wheel Size (in) : | 16 x 6.5 |
| Rear Wheel Size (in) : | 16 x 6.5 |
| Spare Wheel Size (in) : | 16 x 6.5 |
| 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) : | 2.66 |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) : | 42.4 |
| 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) : | 198.4 |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) : | 73.0 |
| Height, Overall (in) : | 55.8 |
| Tread Width, Front (in) : | 61.6 |
| Tread Width, Rear (in) : | 61.4 |
| Min Ground Clearance (in) : | 5.5 |
| Liftover Height (in) : | 25.8 |
| Cargo Area Dimensions | |
| Trunk Volume (ft³) : | 15.8 |
| Interior Dimensions | |
| Passenger Capacity : | 7 |
| Passenger Volume (ft³) : | 101.5 |
| 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 SHO |
Standard Features
| EPA FUEL ECONOMY RATINGS | |
|---|---|
| City 17/hwy 26 (3.4L engine/4-speed auto trans) | |
| EXTERIOR | |
| Clearcoat paint | |
| Front/rear unique aerodynamic body-color 5 MPH impact absorbing bumpers | |
| Decklid spoiler | |
| 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 w/floating Ford oval | |
| Multi-reflector halogen headlamps w/auto on/off delay | |
| Tri-colored taillamps | |
| Complete solar-tinted glass | |
| Dual electric remote body-color mirrors | |
| Aerodynamic autobahn windshield wipers | |
| Body-color flush-mounted door handles | |
| Body-color decklid applique | |
| Gas hood assists | |
| INTERIOR | |
| Cloth sport bucket seats-inc: 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 | |
| Front/rear floor mats w/SHO embrodiery | |
| Tilt steering column | |
| Leather-wrapped 4-spoke steering wheel w/center horn engagement | |
| Coded key anti-theft system | |
| Gauges-inc: temp, fuel, trip odometer, million mile odometer | |
| Tachometer | |
| 150 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 | |
| Speed control | |
| Remote decklid release | |
| Remote hood release | |
| Manual air conditioning | |
| Rear seat air conditioning outlets | |
| Rear seat floor heat ducts | |
| Side window demisters | |
| Air filtration system | |
| 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 | |
| Pwr 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 | |
| 3.4L DOHC SEFI 32-valve V8 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 | |
| Semi-active handling suspension | |
| P225/55ZR16 all-season low-profile sport handling SBR BSW tires | |
| Mini spare tire | |
| 16" x 6.5" 5-spoke aluminum wheels | |
| Pwr rack & pinion ZF steering w/variable assist | |
| Pwr 4-wheel disc brakes | |
| 4-wheel anti-lock braking system | |
| Foot operated parking brake | |
| 16 gallon fuel tank w/tethered quick-release gas cap | |
| Fuel shutoff switch deactivates fuel pump upon rear impact | |
| Unique-styled oval dual exhaust | |
| SAFETY | |
| 4-wheel anti-lock braking system | |
| 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 | |
|---|---|
| 211A PREFERRED EQUIPMENT SAVINGS *DISCOUNT* | STANDARAD |
| ELECTRONIC TEMP CONTROL AIR CONDITIONER -inc: outside temp indicator, pwr heated mirrors | $210 |
| CARGO NET | $40 |
| 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 | $595 |
| COMPACT DISC CHANGER SAVINGS *DISCOUNT* | STANDARAD |
| MACH AUDIO SYSTEM | $320 |
| CELLULAR PHONE -inc: voice activation | $650 |
| CHROME ALUMINUM WHEELS | $580 |
| FRONT LICENSE PLATE BRACKET (LPO) | STANDARAD |
| 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 | |
| 3.4L DOHC SEFI 32-VALVE V8 ENGINE (STD) | STANDARAD |
| Transmission | |
| 4-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION W/OD (STD) | STANDARAD |
| Tires | |
| P225/55ZR16 SPORT SBR BSW TIRES (STD) | STANDARAD |
| P.E.P. | |
| PREFERRED EQUIPMENT PKG -inc: remote keyless entry system, elect temp control air cond w/ heated mirrors, Ford MACH audio system, pwr moonroof *GROSS* | $1,740 |
| Seat Type | |
| CLOTH BUCKET SEATS W/FLOOR CONSOLE (STD) | STANDARAD |
| LEATHER SPORT BUCKET SEATS W/FLOOR CONSOLE | $1,190 |
| Paint Type | |
| SOLID CLEARCOAT PAINT (STD) | STANDARAD |
Warranty and Incentives
| Warranty | |
|---|---|
|
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. |
|
| Recall | |
|
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 |
|
| News - Crash Test Results | |
|
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. |
|