The 2009 Ford Taurus is a large sedan that is available in either front- or all-wheel drive. Three trim levels are offered: base SE, midlevel SEL and top-of-the-line Limited. The well-equipped SE comes with 17-inch wheels, full power accessories, power seats, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, faux wood-grain interior trim, air-conditioning, a CD player with an auxiliary input jack and cruise control. Move up to the SEL and you'll be treated to power-folding heated exterior mirrors, automatic climate control, a six-CD changer and satellite radio. The upscale Limited rolls on 18-inch wheels and adds chrome exterior accents, leather upholstery, front seat heaters, Sync, an analog clock and memory settings for the driver seat and exterior mirrors.
Options include reverse parking sensors, power-adjustable pedals, a sunroof, a navigation system, a rear-seat DVD entertainment system, satellite radio (on base SE models) and the Sync multimedia integration system (on the SEL).
Specs...
Dimensions
Exterior
- Length: 201.8 in. Width: 74.5 in.
- Height: 61.5 in. Wheel Base: 112.9 in.
- Curb Weight: 3741 lbs.
- Front Head Room: 39.6 in. Front Hip Room: 53.7 in.
- Front Shoulder Room: 57.8 in. Rear Head Room: 38.8 in.
- Rear Shoulder Room: 57.6 in. Rear Hip Room: 53.6 in.
- Front Leg Room: 41.3 in. Rear Leg Room: 41.2 in.
- Luggage Capacity: 21.2 cu. ft. Maximum Seating: 5
Performance Data
Performance
- Base Number of Cylinders: 6 Base Engine Size: 3.5 liters
- Base Engine Type: V6 Horsepower: 263 hp
- Max Horsepower: 6251 rpm Torque: 249 ft-lbs.
- Max Torque: 4501 rpm Maximum Towing Capacity: 1000 lbs.
- Drive Type: FWD Turning Circle: 39.5 ft.
Fuel
- Fuel Tank Capacity: 20 gal.
- EPA Mileage Estimates: (City/Highway/Combined)
- Automatic: 18 mpg / 28 mpg / 21 mpg
- Range in Miles:
- Automatic: 360 mi. / 560 mi. / 420 mi.
