2004 Ford Taurus: Overview

Vehicle Highlights

Slight revisions to front and rear styling are the only 2004 changes of note for Ford's best-selling line of sedans and wagons. Taurus comes in LX, SE, SES, and SEL model groupings. The wagons are available in only SE and SEL trim. All have automatic transmission and a 3.0-liter V6. The engine makes 201 hp in SE/SES Duratec models and the SEL sedan, 155 hp elsewhere, though the 201-hp version is optional on the SEL wagon. Antilock brakes are standard on SEL and SES models, optional on other models. Wagons have rear disc brakes vs. drums for sedans. Depending on model, Taurus sedans offer a 3-passenger front bench seat for 6-passenger capacity or two front buckets for 5-passenger capacity. Wagons do the same, but also offer an optional 2-passenger rear-facing 3rd-row seat for up to 8-passenger capacity. Traction control, head-and-torso front side airbags, and power-adjustable pedals are optional on all but the LX sedan. Mercury sells a retrimmed Taurus as the Sable.