Ford Taurus 2009–2019 car dimensions: 5154 mm long, 1935 mm wide and 1542 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,821 kg. Braked towing is 454 kg.
The cabin seats five with power front seats standard and 60/40 split-folding rears. Base models use single-zone manual climate and a small display with SYNC voice controls plus cruise. Higher trims add dual-zone automatic climate, an 8-inch touchscreen with SYNC 3, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, leather with heated and cooled seats, and ambient lighting. A rearview camera is standard. Blind-spot monitoring with cross-traffic alert is standard on Limited and SHO. Adaptive cruise, forward collision warning with brake support, lane-keeping and active park assist come in a package on top trims. Rear parking sensors appear from SEL up. The interior feels roomy for daily drives with solid basic aids that expand on upper grades.
Trunk volume is 20.1 cubic feet with seats up. The 60/40 split-folding rear seats open the space for longer items. It handles multiple large suitcases or golf bags easily for a full-size sedan.
Maximum towing capacity is 1000 lb or 454 kg across the range. No heavy-duty cooling package is listed. The SHO offers a sport-tuned suspension. Payload figures appear only on the vehicle tire label and vary by build. The car suits light trailer use or family hauling more than heavy work.
The cabin feels quiet and spacious with roomy front and rear legroom plus a soft ride suited to long trips. Higher grades add leather seats that heat and cool along with multi-contour versions that massage to cut fatigue. A power moonroof opens the space while acoustic glass and sound deadening keep road noise low. Heated steering and rear seats warm up cold drives.
EPA fuel economy 18 city/26 hwy mpg FWD V6
NHTSA overall 5-star crash rating
Standard dual-stage front airbags side airbags and Safety Canopy curtains
Standard AdvanceTrac stability control with Curve Control
Standard tire pressure monitoring system
Standard rearview camera
The 3.5L V6 delivers EPA estimates of 18 city and 26 highway mpg in front-drive form with lower numbers on all-wheel-drive and SHO models. A 19-gallon tank supports decent range for highway cruising. Capless Easy Fuel filling simplifies refueling stops.
Oil changes follow the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor rather than a fixed schedule. Routine checks cover fluids filters and brakes as outlined in the owner's guide. Parts and service stay straightforward at dealers.
Crash tests yield a full 5-star NHTSA score. IIHS rates most categories Good with Acceptable small-overlap results on later years. Standard kit includes multiple airbags stability control and a rear camera. higher grades add blind-spot monitoring and optional adaptive cruise with lane keeping.
The 20.1-cubic-foot trunk handles family gear easily with 60/40 split rear seats for longer items. Quiet cabin and available all-wheel drive make daily driving and road trips low-stress.
Length 5154 mm, Width 1935 mm, Height 1542 mm, Wheelbase 2868 mm (Taurus 2009–2019)
Sources: manufacturer data, Ford US Taurus 2010/2019 brochures, Wikipedia sixth-generation page, cararac.com and autoevolution.