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Taurus
Vehicle Model

A car produced by Ford.  It has been available in sedan and station wagon versions.

Awards and acknowledgements include:

  • The 1986 Taurus was #6 on USA Today's "25 cars that made a difference" list (Cars, trucks with impact, 2007)
  • A Complete Guide to Used Cars (1995 Edition) Best Late-Model Bet in the Mid-size Car category (model years 1986-1995)
  • A Luxury Car Book 2000 (by Jack Gillis) Best Bet in the Intermediate category
  • A Value Car Book 2000 (by Jack Gillis) Best Bet in the Intermediate category

    The Taurus was Ford's entry in stock car racing, including NASCAR, from 1998 to 2005.  It replaced the Thunderbird, and was replaced for the 2006 season by the Fusion.


    Photographs

    1989 Ford Taurus SHO 1989 SHO
    Photo ©2006 Bill Crittenden
    Morris Lions Fall Classic Car Show
    October 8, 2006
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    1989 Ford Taurus SHO 1989 SHO
    Photo ©2006 Bill Crittenden
    Morris Lions Fall Classic Car Show
    October 8, 2006
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    1989 Ford Taurus SHO 1989 SHO
    Photo ©2006 Bill Crittenden
    Morris Lions Fall Classic Car Show
    October 8, 2006
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    1989 Ford Taurus SHO 1989 SHO
    Photo ©2006 Bill Crittenden
    Morris Lions Fall Classic Car Show
    October 8, 2006
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    1989 Ford Taurus SHO 1989 SHO
    Photo ©2006 Bill Crittenden
    Morris Lions Fall Classic Car Show
    October 8, 2006
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    1989 Ford Taurus SHO 1989 SHO
    Photo ©2006 Bill Crittenden
    Morris Lions Fall Classic Car Show
    October 8, 2006
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    Roselle Police Ford Taurus Roselle Police Department
    Photo ©2009 Bill Crittenden
    August 4, 2009
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    Ford Taurus NASCAR Engine 2004 Checker Auto Parts 500
    Photo by Brian Cantoni
    Engine compartment, Ricky Rudd #21
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    Model Kits and Collectibles

    TypeManufacturerItem #SeriesNameScaleNotes
    Model KitAMT/Ertl6075Ford Taurus SHO1:25


    Article Index

    DateOriginal PublisherArticleAuthor
    February 9, 2007WikinewsFord Taurus to be revivedWikinews
    May 21, 2007Amazines.com2008 Ford Taurus, Mercury Sable Receive Highest Safety RatingsAnthony Fontanelle
    December 2, 2009autoMedia.com2010 Ford Taurus: Return of the Value LeaderWayne Scraba


    Last edited August 2, 2008



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