2006 Ford Taurus Consumer Discussions

Taurus/Sable Transmission Problems

• 2006 Taurus - loose part & missing bolts

  Written by: jpg90 on Feb 20, 2010 2:04:35 PM

  Hello Everyone, I am new to this forum and just started to work on my 2006 Ford Taurus SE. I am not an expert mechanic, and don't have much experience fixing cars - but I do enjoy it and have the patience to persevere. The car is leaking transmission fluid. I believe this is because the transmission pan is no longer sealed well, due to an impact on it while driving. ... Read More

Ford Taurus Fuel Pump

• Ford Taurus stalls when car is hot and idles roughly

  Written by: kim771 on Mar 23, 2009 2:04:19 PM

  Hi! I have a Ford Taurus SES 2002 88,000mi. For the past several months I have had a strange problem but now sometimes the car does not start at all. I drive to work and the car is fine - starts up no problem. I go home for lunch and after about 1/2 hour I start the car again and it idles VERY roughly and has stalled a few times. When ... Read More

2008 Ford Taurus New Owner Reports

• 2008 Taurus SEL New Purchase

  Written by: thegraduate on Jun 28, 2008 8:27:05 PM

  Hi all. My folks purchased their new Ford Taurus SEL today. It is equipped with leather, the convenience package (Auto Headlamps, Power Driver's Seat, Dual Climate Control, 6CD/MP3), SYNC, and Sirius Radio. MSRP - $26,615. First, the pricing. Was given an initial offer of $22,000 Out the Door, and after passing it on to my folks, they were happy with that. No negotiating necessary. The breakdown on pricing looks like this: ... Read More

Mainstream Large Sedans Comparison

• 2008 Taurus SEL New Purchase

  Written by: thegraduate on Jun 28, 2008 8:23:49 PM

  Hi all. My folks purchased their new Ford Taurus SEL today. It is equipped with leather, the convenience package (Auto Headlamps, Power Driver's Seat, Dual Climate Control, 6CD/MP3), SYNC, and Sirius Radio. MSRP - $26,615. See it here. First, the pricing. Was given an initial offer of $22,000 Out the Door, and after passing it on to my folks, they were happy with that. No negotiating necessary. The breakdown on pricing ... Read More

What Are Your Thoughts on the Return of the Taurus/Sable?

• Re: Let's compare markets.

  Written by: jmn1 on Nov 26, 2007 1:21:45 PM

  Ok, but it has the same lines as a Town Car and the chrome (I think...). Also, I choose to clarify something. By the term Super Duty Superiority, it has been the best-selling truck for the last, what, 30 years? I also read somewhere that the F-150 outsells the Tundra by about 8 to 1. It also outsells the Ridgeline by about 13 to 1 (I don't remember where I read ... Read More

Mainstream Large Sedans Comparison

• Re: 2006 Azera Limited vs. 2006 Charger SE [allmet33]

  Written by: thegraduate on Nov 9, 2007 2:32:49 PM

  Nobody said you were thinking about the Azera when you put your exhaust system on. Again, YOU are the one that made the statment that putting the Borla exhaust system on made your Charger equal to the Azera. You said it, nobody else did. So don't get upset when folks jump on that piece of information and point out your Charger's shortcoming when directly compared to a stock Azera. This was ... Read More

What Are Your Thoughts on the Return of the Taurus/Sable?

• And the sale keep going down

  Written by: gregg_vw on Nov 3, 2007 12:51:45 PM

  October 2006 sales were bad for Ford. They had by then fully dumped the 2006-07 last run Taurus fleet machines. The Edge was being sold and the "new" Expedition was out as well. The Fusion had a yeer under its belt already. And sales for this October? Down another 16.4%. Nice going, guys. At least Mercury went up for a change, but that poor little division (with less than half the ... Read More

• Re: Dealers Dumping Ford [jeyhoe]

  Written by: jmn1 on Oct 7, 2007 2:44:43 PM

  I disagree. You said the Accord is fabulous. How? And how does the Subaru beat it? Before he got a 2008 Taurus (a remarkable car), my brother had a Legacy (2006) that wouldn't stop blowing chunks. I think that the new Camry, the Chrysler, and the new/dead GM vans (to get the drift, but the Pontiac SV6 especially) look like hot dogs with bites taken out of them. I wonder how ... Read More

Mainstream Large Sedans Comparison

• 2008 TAURUS

  Written by: newcarforme on Sep 13, 2007 11:01:31 AM

  For those of you who are obviously clueless as to what the new Taurus is really about. I'll give you a little insight. Despite the fact that I'm technically challenged in discussing comparable specs, engine displacement,etc. I will give you my 2 cents. I started y car search in Dec. 2006 originally researching every square inch of the Impala SS. At the time, the SS was the large sedan I was ... Read More

What Are Your Thoughts on the Return of the Taurus/Sable?

• Taurus/Sable - BLAH

  Written by: jimmerz on Jul 12, 2007 9:27:45 PM

  Personally, I am very GLAD I have the Ford Five Hundred. (2006 SEL, new owner) I Can not STAND those 2 names, Taurus and Sable. It blows my mind that people would rather have a Taurus instead of Five Hundred? (I mean the name of course, same car!) I would have never bought my car if it was still called the Taurus. JMHO!

Article Comments - 2008 Ford Taurus First Drive

• My Ford wish.

  Written by: mschmal on Jul 3, 2007 5:37:55 AM

  I have a 2007 Mustang V6 and a 2006 Fusion I4 SE. I wish that Ford would put the round hvac vents that are in the Mustang, the MKZ, and all of the Pick-ups into every car/suv/cuv/truck that Ford makes. I really hate trying to adjust the little square vents on the Fusion, which are basically the same as the ones on the new Taurus. The Edge and MKX can be ... Read More

• Re: a rose by any other name.. [exalteddragon1]

  Written by: slider7 on Jun 26, 2007 6:40:39 PM

  I agree with your findings as a 2006 500 owner. And all the things you folks are hearing/reading about the New 2008 Taurus, quietness, room, safety, comfort are ALREADY in the 2005-07 500's. Except for some visual changes the only real differences are 5.9% interest and $500 cash back vs. 0.0% and $1000 cash back and the 3.0 Duratec that has been bored out to 3.5 with vvt for 57 hp ... Read More

Ford Taurus/Mercury Sable Sedans Pre-2008

• Re: 2007 Taurus [geffen]

  Written by: jaxs1 on Jun 10, 2007 4:19:10 PM

  Yes, the Hertz warranty works at Ford dealerships with no problem. You just call Hertz before you take the car to the dealer and then show the dealer the Hertz warranty paperwork. They bill directly to Hertz. I have used it. The program I had gave you 5 additional years and 75,000 additional miles on top of whatever mileage the car has at on your purchase date. For instance if you ... Read More

Hyundai Azera vs Toyota Avalon vs Ford Taurus vs Chevrolet Impala

• Re: Montego or 500 [barnstormer64]

  Written by: captain2 on Mar 2, 2007 11:28:27 AM

  yeah right - the 500 already is having a great deal of trouble holding its value, can you imagine what will happen to that value when the model is discontinued and replaced by something called the Taurus that happens to have a real engine in it. You won't be able to give away a used 2005-07 500/Montego. Going one step further - given that the old style 2006 Tauri can be ... Read More

What Are Your Thoughts on the Return of the Taurus/Sable?

• Re: Good Move [nvbanker]

  Written by: w9cw on Feb 22, 2007 7:02:54 AM

  Let's face it, image, and overinflated egos, are what sell many of the high line makes, and many SUVs here in the good old USA. Manufacturers love it, as they make substantially larger profits supplying what egocentrics "think" they need. That being said I just bought a 2001 Sable LS Premium with 36,000 miles on the clock for my daughter who's in graduate school for $6,000. The car was never a ... Read More

• Re: The part that makes no sense... [gregg_vw]

  Written by: kcram on Feb 10, 2007 10:20:20 PM

  I thoroughly disagree, my good host, that Ford is pulling in an old name. Up to last fall, Taurus was their best seller by far, even with total neglect. Problem is, the 2006 was Ford's best seller, but they all went to Hertz, Enterprise, and Dollar. Ford admitted they artificially inflated sales by dumping these cars on the rental market, and finally realized it was a bad idea. Their January sales ... Read More

• Re: Ford Taurus [charts2]

  Written by: gregg_vw on Feb 9, 2007 9:04:39 AM

  Well of course you are right. Still, if I were Ford and thought a name change might net even 10,000 more sales, I'd do it. It is not meant to resurrect Ford...it is a small thing easily done, that might not make things worse, and combined with other small things, may or may not make a significant difference...but bottom line, it won't hurt. Too many people seem to be seeing this ... Read More

Taurus/Sable Maintenance & Repair

• Re: 2001 Sable squeaking front end [moerod]

  Written by: rmncoknme on Jan 17, 2007 5:56:28 PM

  Do NOT use heat on your front end. You will destroy the balljoint, and even if you do intend to replace it you could also damage the wheel bearing, CV joint and anything else in the neighborhood whether by burning the rubber, making the grease run away, or softening the parts by annealing out any heat treatment done to them. Torches are for people with the wrong tools. Period. I posted ... Read More

Should I buy this used Taurus or Sable?

• Re: Should I purchase a 2006 Ford Taurus! Help [eastcoasta]

  Written by: dgcowner on Dec 11, 2006 10:35:15 AM

  Not sure if you have already acted. I copied the following from NADA used car prices. It includes prices with options. I would have the car looked at by a trusted mechanic (or diagnostic check of the car). It sounds like a good deal. Good luck. Prices are average trade and retail sale. Use the second prices to determine what is the price. Also, does the car have Anti-Lock brakes (if ... Read More

• Should I purchase a 2006 Ford Taurus! Help

  Written by: eastcoasta on Oct 3, 2006 8:41:25 AM

  Hi Folks, I have been driving a 1996 Ford Taurus since 1998 and really enjoyed the car. It is now too expensive to repair and I was offered a 2006 SEL Taurus with 18,000 miles for $14,000, it is fully loaded. Can anyone offer any advise on what I should pay for this vehicle? I would appreciate it. Oh, I am a female buyer and not good at negotiating car deals. ... Read More

Ford Taurus/Mercury Sable Wagons

• Re: SABLE/TAURUS [ford_boy_1984]

  Written by: zuma27 on Aug 25, 2006 8:28:26 AM

  I would have to say the Ford Taurus is still one of the most reliable American cars on the road. My dad owns a 2000 Ford Taurus, has driven in Atlanta,(difficult driving) and has rarely had trouble with it. We've driven to many different places and have been find handling the large size of the Taurus. It's now 2006, 4 years have passed since he bought it (2002), and his Ford ... Read More

Taurus/Sable Maintenance & Repair

• 2006 Taurus SEL

  Written by: gmhellman on Aug 8, 2006 7:07:52 PM

  My mother in law just bought a 2006 Ford Taurus SEL for 12,700 on the road (ttl included honestly). When we were test driving it I noticed a rubbing sound and vibration in the steering wheel. The dealer replaced the passenger wheel bearing. We have now purchased the vehicle and I am noticing that the drivers wheel bearing is acting up now. I am not worried being that we have the ... Read More

• Re: 2004 Ford Taurus SEL Keypad Code Location [NurseMBH]

  Written by: azu on May 8, 2006 4:01:10 PM

  I recently bought a 2006 Taurus and dealer has no code. They said they can retrieve it but I have to bring the car in. The keyless entry code can be found marked on the computer module. I have yet to look for mine as I really have no use for it yet.

Ford Taurus/Mercury Sable Sedans Pre-2008

• press request

  Written by: kirstie_h on Feb 6, 2006 10:57:01 AM

  A reporter from a large daily newspaper seeks to interview owners of the Ford Taurus, Buick Terraza and Chevy Uplander. Please respond to ctalati@edmunds.com before Wednesday, February 8, 2006 with your daytime contact info and city/state of residence.

• Re: Should this be "Tauri" [L8_Apex]

  Written by: alek_medic on Dec 23, 2005 7:49:16 PM

  stumbled upon this one : Ford Taurus owner manuals 1996-2006

• Good-Bye Taurus

  Written by: jh1977 on Dec 19, 2005 12:26:44 PM

  Ford says 2006 will be the last model year of the Taurus. I once owned a Taurus. Its a shame Ford did not invest more into the Taurus to keep it competitive with the Camry and Accord. At one time years ago, The Taurus was the best selling car in the U.S., outselling the Camry and Accord. Good-Bye Taurus.

• Re: What happened to the Taurus [vanbuyer2]

  Written by: juswheels on Aug 20, 2005 6:24:31 AM

  I tend to agree with "badgerfan". However with all respect I will add the following. In June I purchased a new 2005 car. My previous car was a 2001 Taurus. I looked at the 2005 Taurus and within minutes came to the conclusion that the 2005 was a virtual twin to my 2001. It was painfully apparent that Ford hasn't bothered to develope the Taurus. I couldn't see the advantage to ... Read More

• Re: End of the line for the Sable [badgerfan]

  Written by: chuck1 on Mar 8, 2005 4:12:57 PM

  "It states there that Taurus will disappear sometime before 2008. Primarily being sold to Fleet/rental car companies between now and when Ford eventually stops production" There seems to be conflicting information. Everything I have read states that the Taurus will end by the end of the 2006 model year. AND, that the Fusion is the DIRECT REPLACEMENT for the Taurus. It is all really a mute point I would think. Since ... Read More

Ford Taurus/Mercury Sable Wagons

• Re: Taurus Discontinued ??? [stephen3]

  Written by: badgerfan on Nov 17, 2004 6:00:26 AM

  Yes, Taurus likely will be discontinued completely in the next 1-3 years. It is still around for 2005 model year, though with less models available, only SE and SEL. May still be around for 2006. Ford is being vague. Replaced by Five Hundred sedan and Freestyle wagon/suv which are on the market now and are bigger than Taurus. Also in 2006 model year Ford Fusion will be introduced which likely will ... Read More

Ford Taurus/Mercury Sable Sedans Pre-2008

• so I'm a few days late with this

  Written by: iusecad on Mar 13, 2004 8:39:30 AM

  In an evident about-face, Ford has decided to keep Taurus and the Mercury Sable in showrooms through 2009. Earlier reports had these cars moving to fleet-only status at mid-decade to make room for the 2006-model Ford Futura and similar Mercury and Lincoln sedans based on the midsize Mazda 6 platform. Ford is also about to launch the Five Hundred and Mercury Montego sedans, which are Volvo-based and slightly larger than Taurus/Sable. ... Read More

• no title

  Written by: ehaase on Aug 3, 2003 4:20:26 PM

  Taurus will remain in production through 2009, primarily for fleet and budget minded buyers. Ford Five Hundred debuts for 2005 model year, and Futura debuts for 2006 model year, but Taurus will still be around for a long time.

• no title

  Written by: upsetter1 on Jan 16, 2003 2:36:03 PM

  Motor Trend: 2004 Mercury Sable: Recent indications are that the Sable will separate from its Taurus fraternal twin, instead evolving from the new Mondeo or the Mazda 6. Either choice offers a more dynamic vehicle available in multiple body styles. 2005 Ford Taurus: Taurus goes its own way without sibling Mercury Sable. Next-generation platform may also spawn other vehicle types, such as sport wagon and sport/ute. And the well-regarded Volvo S80 ... Read More