Ford Taurus 6 Sedan (2009-2012)

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Product Overview

Ford Taurus 6 is full-size sedan in production from 2009 to 2012, whereupon it received a facelift. It is available with two Duratec V6 engines that displaced 3.5 liters.
The standard model paired the naturally-aspirated variant of the V6 with a 6F50 6-speed automatic transmission, sending power to either front wheels only or to all four wheels.
The SHO model added two turbochargers and an uprated 6F55 automatic transmission to power all four wheels.
Ford clearly meant the Taurus to go upmarket, giving it finer appointments and more tech than ever. However, it still used MacPherson strut suspensions.
It should be noted that the Cyclone engines fitted in this vehicle had an internal water pump driven by the timing chain. This made maintenance difficult, and any coolant leak can result in catastrophic engine failure without warning.

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What we found**

Neofiliac score 21% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Increased power output
  • Better interior appointments
  • More imposing exterior design
Cons
  • Limited by its basic suspension setup
  • Uninspiring handling
  • Unreliable engines (internal water pump)

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Specifications

AWDFWDSHO

Capacity

Cargo Capacity569 L / 20.1 cu-ft
Engine Oil Capacity5.2 L / 5.5 qt
Fuel Capacity72.0 L / 19.0 gal76.0 L / 20.1 gal72.0 L / 19.0 gal
Passengers5

Chassis

Brakes | FrontVentilated discs
Brakes | RearDisc
Tire Size255/45 R19
Turning Circle12.1 m / 39.5 ft

Construction

Body Style4-door Sedan

Dimensions

Size | Height1542 mm / 60.7 in
Size | Length5154 mm / 202.9 in
Size | Width1935 mm / 76.2 in | 2177 mm / 85.7 in (mirror unfolded)
Track Width | Front1659.0 mm / 65.3 in
Track Width | Rear1664.0 mm / 65.5 in
Weight1916.0 kg / 4224.1 lbs1821.0 kg / 4014.6 lbs1981.0 kg / 4367.4 lbs
Wheel Size19 in
Wheelbase2868 mm / 112.9 in

Performance

Coefficient Of Drag0.3
Fuel Economy13.8 L/100km / 17.0 MPG (urban) | 9.4 L/100km / 25.0 MPG (highway)13.0 L/100km / 18.1 MPG (urban) | 8.4 L/100km / 28.0 MPG (highway)13.8 L/100km / 17.0 MPG (urban) | 9.4 L/100km / 25.0 MPG (highway)

Powertrain

Drivetrain LayoutAll-wheel driveFront-wheel driveAll-wheel drive
EngineDuratec 35 (Cyclone)
Engine | Bore92.5 mm / 3.6 in
Engine | Compression Ratio10.3:110.3:110.0:1
Engine | Displacement3.5 L / 213.3 cu-in / 3496.0 cc
Engine | Power263.0 hp / 196.1 kW @ 6250 rpm263.0 hp / 196.1 kW @ 6250 rpm365.0 hp / 272.2 kW @ 5500 rpm
Engine | Redline6700 rpm6700 rpm6200 rpm
Engine | Specific Output75.2 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in75.2 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in104.4 hp/L / 1.7 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke86.7 mm / 3.4 in
Engine | Torque338 Nm / 249.3 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm338 Nm / 249.3 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm475 Nm / 350.3 lb-ft @ 1500-5250 rpm
Engine | TypeNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderBi-turbocharged direct-injected petrol V6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears6-speed
Transmission | TypeAutomatic 6F50

Production

Availability2009 ~ 2012

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