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Ford Taurus

Years1996–2003
Generations3
Total variants7
Body stylesSedan · Wagon
PlatformFord CD4 platform · Ford D3 platform · Ford DN5 platform · Ford D186 platform · Ford DN101 platform
DesignerBogusław Paruch, Berk Keskin, Andrea di Buduo, Dillon Blanski, Ernesto Rupar · J Mays · Jack Telnack · Ray Everts
AssemblyHangzhou, Zhejiang, China · United States: Chicago, Illinois · Atlanta Assembly, Hapeville, Georgia, United States · Chicago Assembly, Chicago, Illinois, United States · Chicago, Illinois, U.S. · Atlanta Assembly, Hapeville, Georgia, U.S. · Chicago Assembly, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
PredecessorFord LTD
SuccessorFord Five Hundred
Also known asFive Hundred (Mena) · Police Interceptor Sedan (2013–2019) · Special Service Police Sedan
Related modelsMercury Sable

The Ford Taurus is a sedan and wagon model, produced 1996–2003, spanning 3 generations with 7 variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Generations covered include the Taurus (2000-2003), Taurus (1996-2000) and Taurus Estate (1996-1998). Body styles across the Taurus lineage span sedan and wagon, reflecting different market positions throughout production. The Taurus (1996-2000) generation is the most extensively documented, with 4 variants across engine options, transmissions, and trim levels. Each variant page provides engine displacement, power in HP and kW, 0–100 km/h acceleration, top speed, fuel consumption, CO₂ emissions, dimensions, and list price at launch.

Generations · 3

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Quick answers
How many generations does the Ford Taurus have?

The Ford Taurus has 3 generations with 7 total variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Each generation has its own page listing all variants with engine specs, performance figures, and consumption data.

What years was the Ford Taurus produced?

The Ford Taurus has been produced 1996–2003. Throughout this period the model evolved across multiple generations, each introducing new engine options, body styles, and technology upgrades.

What body type is the Ford Taurus?

The Ford Taurus is available as Sedan, Wagon. These body styles reflect the different market positions and use cases the model has served across its production history.

GenerationSedan

Taurus (2000-2003)

2000–2003·Sedan
1 variants
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Ford Taurus 1996 sedan front view
GenerationSedan

Taurus (1996-2000)

1996–2000·Sedan
4 variants
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Ford Taurus 1996 wagon front view
GenerationWagon

Taurus Estate (1996-1998)

1996–1998·Wagon
2 variants
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Cost calculator

What would this actually cost you?

€34,165Estimated total · €6,833 per year
  • Depreciation€15,315
  • Fuel / energy€10,500
  • Insurance€3,750
  • Maintenance€3,000
  • Road tax€1,600

Estimate only — insurance, maintenance and road tax are generic figures, not a quote for your car or country. Fuel/energy uses EU-average prices.

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Regional names · 3

Ford Taurus: names by market

This model has been sold under different names across markets — same car, different badge or nameplate.

  • Five Hundred
    Mena
  • Police Interceptor Sedan
    2013–2019
  • Special Service Police Sedan
Across · Sedan

How performance changed across generations

GenerationPower0–100 km/hVariantsPriceScore
Taurus (1996-2000)1996–2000153 hp—4€31k–€39k★ 2.4
Taurus (2000-2003)2000–2003203 hp8.6 s1€34k★ 3.3