2000-2006 Ford Taurus: Technical Specifications
Updated: 11/23/08
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Specs for this generation Ford Taurus include everything from fuel mileage to seating capacity to options availability.
Vehicle Dimensions
| Specification | 4-door sedan | 4-door wagon |
| Wheelbase, in. | 108.5 | 108.5 |
| Overall Length, in. | 197.6 | 197.6 |
| Overall Width, in. | 73.0 | 73.0 |
| Overall Height, in. | 56.1 | 58.0 |
| Curb Weight, lbs. | 3328 | 3486 |
| Cargo Volume, cu. ft. | 17.0 | 81.3 |
| Standard Payload, lbs. | -- | -- |
| Fuel Capacity, gals. | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Seating Capacity | 6 | 8 |
| Front Head Room, in. | 40.0 | 39.3 |
| Max. Front Leg Room, in. | 42.2 | 42.2 |
| Rear Head Room, in. | 38.1 | 38.7 |
| Max. Rear Leg Room, in. | 38.9 | 38.5 |
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Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist. |
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Powertrain Options and Availability
Two different 3.0-liter V6 engines have been available in Taurus models: an overhead-valve version rated at 155 horsepower, and another with dual overhead cams that makes 200 horsepower. Standard in the top Taurus model, the stronger V6 was an option for midrange versions. Both engines worked with a four-speed automatic transmission.
| Engines | cu. in |
Horse- power | Torque | Transmission: |
Consumer Guide Observed |
| ohv V6 | 3.0 / 182 | 155 | 185 | 4-speed automatic: 19/28 | 4-speed automatic: -- |
| dohc V61 | 3.0 / 181 | 201 | 200 | 4-speed automatic: 20/28 | 4-speed automatic: 18.4 |
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1. 201-hp V6 engine dropped for 2006. Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist. |
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Built In: USA
Drive Wheels: transverse front-engine/front-wheel drive
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