2012 Ford Taurus - Features & Specs

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SEL Sedan (3.5L V6 AWD 6-speed Automatic)

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Highlights

FUEL ECONOMY (CTY/HWY) 17/26 mpg
CAR TYPE Sedan
TRANSMISSION 6-speed Shiftable Automatic
BASIC WARRANTY 3 Yr./ 36000 Mi.

ENGINE TYPE Gas
TOTAL SEATING 5
CYLINDERS V6
CONSUMER RATING

Colors

Exterior Colors

Cinnamon Metallic Clearcoat

Dark Blue Pearl Metallic Clearcoat

Ebony Black

Info N/A

Ginger Ale Metallic

Ingot Silver Metallic

Red Candy Metallic Tinted Clearcoat

Sterling Gray Metallic

Tuxedo Black Metallic

White Platinum Metallic Tri-Coat

White Suede

Interior Colors

Charcoal Black, leather

Charcoal Black, premium cloth

Light Stone, leather

Light Stone, premium cloth

Specifications

LENGTH 16ft 10.9in

WIDTH 6ft 4.2in

HEIGHT
5ft 0.7in

Body style illustration may not reflect the actual shape of this vehicle.

Exterior Measurements

WIDTH 6 ft. 4.2 in. (76.2 in.)	HEIGHT 5 ft. 0.7 in. (60.7 in.)
LENGTH 16 ft. 10.9 in. (202.9 in.)	FRONT TRACK 5 ft. 5.3 in. (65.3 in.)
REAR TRACK 5 ft. 5.5 in. (65.5 in.)	WHEEL BASE 9 ft. 4.9 in. (112.9 in.)

Interior Measurements

FRONT HEAD ROOM 39.0 in.	FRONT HIP ROOM 56.3 in.
FRONT LEG ROOM 41.9 in.	FRONT SHOULDER ROOM 57.9 in.
REAR HIP ROOM 55.8 in.	REAR HEAD ROOM 37.8 in.
REAR LEG ROOM 38.1 in.	REAR SHOULDER ROOM 56.9 in.

Fuel

ENGINE TYPE Gas	FUEL TYPE Regular unleaded
FUEL TANK CAPACITY 19 gal.	RANGE IN MILES (CTY/HWY) 323/494 mi.
EPA MILEAGE EST. (CTY/HWY) 17/26 mpg

Weights and Capacities

MAXIMUM TOWING CAPACITY** 1000 lbs.	EPA INTERIOR VOLUME 122.4 cu.ft.
CURB WEIGHT 4224 lbs.	CARGO CAPACITY, ALL SEATS IN PLACE 20.1 cu.ft.
** When adequately equipped, which may require engine and/or other drivetrain upgrades.

DriveTrain

DRIVE TYPE All wheel drive

TRANSMISSION 6-speed shiftable automatic

Engine & Performance

BASE ENGINE SIZE 3.5 L	CAM TYPE Double overhead cam (DOHC)
CYLINDERS V6	VALVES 24
VALVE TIMING Variable	TORQUE 249 ft-lbs. @ 4500 rpm
HORSEPOWER 263 hp @ 6250 rpm	TURNING CIRCLE 39.7 ft.

Suspension

MacPherson strut front suspension	Multi-link rear suspension
Four-wheel independent suspension	Front and rear stabilizer bar

Warranty

BASIC 3 yr./ 36000 mi.	DRIVETRAIN 5 yr./ 60000 mi.
ROADSIDE 5 yr./ 60000 mi.

Features

Interior Features

Front Seats

6 -way power driver seat	Driver seat with manual adjustable lumbar support
Height adjustable driver seat	Premium cloth
Bucket front seats

Rear Seats

Split-folding rear seatback	Folding with storage center armrest
Rear ventilation ducts

Power Features

Digital keypad power door locks	Power mirrors
Heated mirrors	1 one-touch power windows

Instrumentation

Clock	Tachometer
Trip computer	External temperature display
Low fuel level warning	Compass

Convenience

Cruise control	Front console with storage
Front and rear cupholders	Front and rear door pockets
Overhead console with storage	Remote trunk release
Retained accessory power	Front seatback storage
Power steering	12V front and 12V rear power outlet(s)
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel	Transmission, cruise and audio controls on steering wheel

Comfort

Interior air filtration	Dual zone climate controls - driver and passenger
Trunk light	Simulated wood trim on dash
Front and rear reading lights	Leather and chrome trim on shift knob
Leather steering wheel	Front and rear floor mats
Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror	Dual illuminating vanity mirrors

In Car Entertainment

6 total speakers	AM/FM in-dash single CD player with CD MP3 Playback stereo
Sirius satellite radio	Adjustable speed sensitive volume control
Auxiliary MP3 audio input	6 Months of provided satellite radio service
Radio data system

Telematics

Pre-wired for phone

Exterior Features

Roof and Glass

Variable intermittent wipers

Rear defogger

Tires and Wheels

Painted alloy wheels	18 in. wheels
Steel spare wheel	P235/55R H tires
All season tires	Inside mounted spare tire
Temporary spare tire

Safety Features

4-wheel ABS	Front and rear head airbags
Dual front side-mounted airbags	Child seat anchors
Remote anti-theft alarm system	Ventilated front disc / solid rear disc brakes
Rear door child safety locks	Engine immobilizer
Auto delay off headlamps	Dusk sensing headlamps
2 front headrests	3 rear headrests
Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation	Rear center 3-point belt
Front seatbelt pretensioners	Stability control
Traction control	Electronic brakeforce distribution
Emergency interior trunk release	Front height adjustable headrests
Rear fixed headrests	Post-collision safety system
Tire pressure monitoring

Options

Packages

Rapid Spec 202A	Rapid Spec 201A
Rapid Spec 200A

Exterior Options

Front License Plate Bracket

Power Moonroof

Interior Options

Smoker's Pack	Leather Trim
Cargo Organizer	All Weather Floor Mats
Multi-Contour Seats w/Active Motion

Mechanical Options

PowerCode Remote Start System