No longer a top contender in the midsize car segment, the Taurus is still a decent buy if a low initial price is more important to you than overall refinement and resale value.

2004 Highlights

New front and rear fascias give the Taurus a slightly updated look. Minor interior enhancements include a revised instrument cluster, new steering wheel design and a passenger seat weight sensor for determining airbag deployment.

Consumer reviews

Read what other owners think about the 2004 Ford Taurus.

Overall Consumer Rating

4.4146 reviews

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5(56%)

4(32%)

3(10%)

2(2%)

1(0%)

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Best Station Wagon Ever

Alex,10/28/2010

This is by far the best vehicle I've ever owned. It is very practical, comfortable, and smooth running. This car really shines on road trips because there is a lot of room for people and baggage. The roof rack is adjustable and comes in handy. A 6'2" tall person can sleep comfortably in the back when the seats are folded down

Excellent value.

khc410,10/14/2011

I bought my 2004 Taurus wagon used 2 years ago . I get 28mpg on highway. No major problem over the past 2 years. In addition to trip odometer, the dash also shows mpg and miles to empty fuel. I found those very useful. Traction control and ABS added peace of mind. Overall, I am very happy with this purchase.

Super Car

Photopros,06/16/2010

This car has been the best car I have ever owned. Cold Air, Safe comfortable ride, good gas mileage. At 100,000 miles I had to put a new serpentine belt on it, along with a starter, but that is all so far. We use it every day for whatever we need. We are still happy with this car. So stable it saved us from a rollover on a rainy night, when we missed a turn, and had to make a sharp

Good Car - Wish they still made wagon

D,01/07/2009

We really enjoy this car. Bought it used 18 months ago, the transmission did need rebuilt after we owned it for 1 year with only 66,000 miles on it, but we got a great initial price on the vehicle. Runs great on the road and handles much better than the MiniVan it replaced. Good gas mileage 23 on highway with family of 5 and car topper.

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Features & Specs

MPG

16 city / 23 hwy

Seats 6

4-speed automatic

Gas

155 hp @ 4900 rpm

MPG

17 city / 24 hwy

Seats 6

4-speed automatic

Gas

201 hp @ 5500 rpm

MPG

16 city / 23 hwy

Seats 6

4-speed automatic

Gas

155 hp @ 4900 rpm

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Safety

NHTSA Overall Rating

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
OverallNot Rated
Driver4 / 5
Passenger5 / 5
Side Crash Rating
OverallNot Rated
Side Barrier Rating
OverallNot Rated
Driver3 / 5
Passenger3 / 5
Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings
Front SeatNot Rated
Back SeatNot Rated
Rollover
Rollover4 / 5
Dynamic Test ResultNo Tip
Risk Of RolloverNot Rated

IIHS Rating

The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.

Side Impact Test
Not Tested
Roof Strength Test
Not Tested
Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint
Marginal
IIHS Small Overlap Front Test
Not Tested
Moderate Overlap Front Test
Good

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Used 2004 Ford Taurus Overview

The Used 2004 Ford Taurus is offered in the following submodels: Taurus Sedan, Taurus Wagon. Available styles include SE 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A), SES 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A), SEL 4dr Sedan w/Duratec (3.0L 6cyl 4A), SES 4dr Sedan w/Duratec (3.0L 6cyl 4A), SE 4dr Wagon (3.0L 6cyl 4A), LX 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A), SE 4dr Wagon w/Duratec (3.0L 6cyl 4A), and SEL 4dr Wagon (3.0L 6cyl 4A).

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Should I lease or buy a 2004 Ford Taurus?

Is it better to lease or buy a car? Ask most people and they'll probably tell you that car buying is the way to go. And from a financial perspective, it's true, provided you're willing to make higher monthly payments, pay off the loan in full and keep the car for a few years. Leasing, on the other hand, can be a less expensive option on a month-to-month basis. It's also good if you're someone who likes to drive a new car every three years or so.

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