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2012 Ford Taurus review

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RepairPal reliability rating

Mileage (EPA estimate)

17 city, 25 highway, 20 combined

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Ratings & reliability

Customer ratings

4 out of 5

9 customer reviews
The 2012 Ford Taurus stands out for its spacious interior, smooth handling, and powerful performance, making it well-suited for comfortable drives. While reliability and styling earn high marks, concerns about visibility and fuel economy are noted. Recurring issues with braking and technology placement may frustrate some owners.

RepairPal reliability rating

4
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RepairPal gave the Ford Taurus an overall reliability rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks Ford Taurus 10th out of 13 among Fullsize Cars.

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Ford Taurus features and specs

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SEL 4D Sedan 2WD

Standard Features

  • Cloth Seats
  • ABS Brakes
  • Air Conditioning
  • Cruise Control
  • Overhead Airbags
  • Power Locks
  • Power Mirrors
  • Power Seat(s)
  • Power Windows
  • Rear Defroster
  • Side Airbags
  • Traction Control
  • Alloy Wheels
  • Automatic Transmission
  • AM/FM Stereo
  • Auxiliary Audio Input
  • CD Audio
  • Satellite Radio Ready

Optional Features

  • Cloth Seats
  • Front Seat Heaters
  • Leather Seats
  • Parking Sensors
  • Rear View Camera
  • Sunroof(s)
  • Rear Spoiler
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • Sony Sound System
  • Sync System

Drive Wheels

Front Wheel Drive (2WD)

Engine size

3.5L

Horsepower

263

Torque (ft-lbs)

249

Engine type

Gas

Fuel capacity

19

Wheelbase

112.9"

Overall length

202.9"

Width

76.2"

Height

60.7"

Leg room

F 41.9"/R 38.1"

Head room

F 39"/R 37.8"

Front tires

P235/55R18

Rear tires

P235/55R18

Seating capacity

5

Max towing capacity

150/1000 lbs.

Transmission

Automatic

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