2019 Ford Taurus Review
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Pros & Cons
- Rides comfortably and quietly on the highway
- The giant trunk is one of the roomiest in the large sedan class
- Available all-wheel drive for enhanced wet-weather traction
- Performance SHO model handles reasonably well
- The interior doesn't seem as airy or spacious as it should
- Most models feel slow and ponderous when driving around turns
- SHO is not as quick as big-engine rivals
- Seats sit unusually high and offer a poor view out front
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Which Taurus does Edmunds recommend?
The Taurus is reasonably priced, with trim levels and features more or less matching up with the Chevrolet Impala, and it costs thousands less than a Toyota Avalon or Kia Cadenza. However, the Taurus' full-size competitors generally have nicer interiors, don't feel as heavy and are roomier. The range-topping Taurus SHO is the only standout in the lineup, with a sport-tuned suspension and powerful engine that overcomes the Taurus' otherwise wallowy, sluggish driving experience. For the same money, however, enthusiasts can choose between two V8s in the Dodge Charger.
Edmunds' Expert Review
Driving
7.0If Ford hadn't called it the SHO, this Taurus would have acquitted itself nicely with a good balance of power, braking and solid drivability. But as a SHO, and a sport sedan, it comes up a bit flat with uninvolved steering and handling and much too tall gearing.
Comfort
6.5If you happen to be the right height, the Taurus will impress you with a well-controlled ride and almost zero wind and road noise. But should you be above-average height, the wacky seating position will override most of its strengths.
Interior
6.0It's difficult to put our fingers on what makes this interior so unsatisfying, but it might be because we don't have enough fingers. The inside of the Taurus is an automotive anomaly, from the downright weird front seats to the inexplicably high rear seats and the time warp control interfaces.
Utility
7.5The Taurus SHO makes good use of its size, for the most part. There's certainly a big enough trunk for four golf bags, but the cabin is a mish-mash of oddly shaped bins and wasted space.
Technology
7.5Ford's Sync 3 might well be the saving grace of a dated interior. Impressive connectivity and usability make it flexible enough for most any buyer. Be careful with option packages, as the Driver Assistance package cannot be ordered in conjunction with the Performance package.
Scorecard
Overall | 6.8 / 10 |
Driving | 7.0 |
Comfort | 6.5 |
Interior | 6.0 |
Utility | 7.5 |
Technology | 7.5 |
Consumer reviews
Read what other owners think about the Used 2019 Ford Taurus.
Most helpful consumer reviews
Dave Schultz,12/22/2019
Limited 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
They are not making them any more Big mistake, I'll have to go to another make
Robin flannery ,11/10/2019
SHO 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl Turbo 6A)
Just baught my 2nd taurus i had a 2015 taurus limited that i never had as problem with,86,560 miles traded her in for the 2019 SHO AND I AM IN LOVE WITHE THE LADY. RIDES LIKE A LUXURY CAR BUT has all the power you will ever need fast fun comfortable car. I LOVE THIS CAR!!!! PEARL WHITE BLACK LEATHER INTERIOR AND TRIM and the rims sexy!!!!!
Denis Vandale,07/21/2020
Limited 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
Love this car. I traded a 2015 Mustang GT 50 Anniversary on this as I wanted a car that could actually carry more than 2 people. It's quiet, has more than enough power, gets decent gas mileage and looks great. With heated and adjustable steering wheel and pedal, seat memory, heated and cooled seats and Sync 3, it has all I need and want. (SHO would have been nice but hard to find).
Jeff,03/19/2020
Limited 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
Solid, smooth and quiet. Only concern I have is fuel economy is a bit subpar
Safety
Our experts like the Taurus models:
- Active Park Assist
- Guides the Taurus into an adjacent parallel parking spot using proximity sensors and automated steering.
- Collision Warning with Brake Support
- Warns the driver and automatically applies the brakes if advanced safety systems determine a front collision is imminent.
- Blind-Spot Information System
- Illuminates a light on the side mirrors when a vehicle enters the Taurus' blind spot. Sounds an alert if the turn signal is activated.
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