- sedan 121,083
- 3,495 fair
- Philadelphia, PA
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- autoshopper.com
- sedan 121,083 grey automatic
2004 ford taurus review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. Significant improvements for 2004. introductionthe ford taurus just keeps on ticking. The taurus was last redesigned and re-engineered for 2000, but ford has been continuously improving this solid sedan. A new grille and fascia freshen the front, while new taillamps and fascia dress up the rear. The 2004 taurus interior is further improved with an updated steering wheel and instrument cluster and an updated multi-function switch for the wipers, turn signals and flash-to-pass. The 2004 taurus engine and transmission offer improved efficiency and shift quality. the interior was updated for 2003, resulting in a quieter cabin. Cabin noise was reduced through better sealing and sound damping measures. The sedan comes in lx, se, ses, and sel models. The wagon is available in se and sel versions. two different v6 engines are available, the old overhead-valve vulcan v6 and the modern dual overhead-cam all-aluminum duratec v6. Both are 3. 0-liter engines, but the duratec is more sophisticated and much more powerful. Lx 19,660) comes with air conditioning, power windows and mirrors, am/fm stereo, six-passenger seating, tilt steering, and intermittent wipers. Se 20,195) adds cruise control, a cassette player, remote keyless entry with perimeter lighting, and aluminum wheels. ses 21,380) is equipped with front bucket seats with six-way power and a manual lumbar adjustment on the driver's side, and an in-dash single cd player in place of the cassette. Ses comes standard with anti-lock brakes (abs) and the vulcan v6. The duratec v6 695) is optional. sel 23,305) comes standard with the duratec v6 and adds seven-spoke machined aluminum wheels, am/fm/cassette with a six-cd changer, leather-wrapped steering wheel, dark paledo wood-trimmed interior, automatic electronic temperature control, and keyless keypad entry. Power adjustable pedals and side-impact airbags are optional. wagons are better equipped than their sedan counterparts. Wagons come standard with abs and a rear anti-roll bar for better handling. The se wagon 21,630) features a six-way power driver's seat, a cleverly adjustable luggage rack, and a unique bumper shape with step pads at the rear. The sel wagon 23,455) has seven-spoke machined aluminum wheels, a six-cd changer, keypad entry and automatic climate controls. The duratec v6 1,200) is optional. side-impact airbags 390) are available as an option on the taurus sel and we highly recommend them. Taurus continues to earn a double five-star rating from the u. In addition, taurus is rated a 'best pick' by the insurance institute for highway safety in its offset frontal crash test. walkaroundthe ford taurus is a familiar design that has been with us for eight years now. For 2004, there's a new egg-crate grille, new taillamps, and redesigned front and rear fascia. taurus has a muscular, forceful appearance. Its flanks undulate handsomely with crisp character lines, and its rear end bears a resemblance to the sexy stern of the jaguar s-type. the sedan's trunk is of generous size and contains the mini-spare tire. The standard vulcan v6 is rated at 155 horsepower and 185 pounds-feet of torque. It's a 3. 0-liter 12-valve v6 that uses a traditional overhead-valve design. Although not particularly quick from a standstill, once rolling it delivers more than adequate performance, along with a nicely rorty exhaust note. A flexible fuel version of the vulcan engine can run on e-85 ethanol, regular unleaded gasoline or any combination of the two in the same 18-gallon fuel tank. The ffv engine is a no-cost option. the duratec v6 is a more sophisticated engine with double overhead cams working 24 valves, so it breathes more freely and revs higher. The duratec produces 201 hp and 207 lbs.-ft. For 2004, a revised exhaust system helps make the duratec engine levii compliant (as a low-emission vehicle). The duratec is slightly more efficient as well, with an epa-estimated 20/28 mpg city/highway for the duratec and 20/27 for the vulcan. equipped with the duratec, the ford taurus is a genuinely satisfying car to drive. It's as responsive as a finger snap, delivering crisp acceleration from low revs straight through to the glass-smooth full-throttle shift point. This engine not only provides good thrust, it makes an understated, but throaty declaration that it means business. Its shifts are positive, authoritative, and at the same time, almost impossible to feel. Powerful front-wheel-drive cars like the taurus sel need traction control to reduce wheel spin and provide better control of the car. the fully independent suspension provides a smooth, impact-free ride. Gas-pressurized shock absorbers improve its cornering responsive. When pushed in the corners, it remains stable, nimble and ready for more. Cornered hard, its body roll is moderate, and the nicely tuned variable-ratio power rack-and-pinion steering delivers a steady stream of road information. Since it was introduced in 1985, taurus sales have averaged more than 350,000 units every year, and the car line recently surpassed 6 million units in total sales. An all-new ford five hundred sedan is on the horizon, but we expect to see the taurus sell on a price basis for several years to come. the taurus soldiers into 2004 offering value in the form of cash rebates and other incentives. Plus it's bigger than most mid-size cars. We recommend the newer duratec engine for its responsiveness and efficiency, and we highly recommend opting for abs and side airbags. model lineuptaurus lx sedan 19,660); se 20,195); ses 21,380); sel 23,305); se wagon 21,630); sel wagon 23,455). assembled inchicago; atlanta. options as testedside-impact air bags 390); traction control 175); power adjustable pedals 120); power moonroof 895); luxury and convenience package 185) includes auto-dim rearview mirror w/compass and heated side mirrors; power passenger seat 350); leather seating surfaces 945); mach premium audio 345). model testedford taurus sel 23,305). AM/FM✔ Bucket Seats✔ Power Windows✔ Anti-lock Brakes✔ Cruise Control✔ CD Changer✔ Sunroof/Moonroof✔ Air Conditioning✔ CD Player✔ Aluminum Wheels
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