Ford Taurus MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)
EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated Ford Taurus model year from 1986 to 2019 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the Taurus has been offered with 3.5L 6-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.4L 8-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl, 3.2L 6-cyl power plants; the most efficient version is the 2015 (up to 26 MPG combined). Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.
Ford Taurus fuel economy by year
| Year | Combined MPG | Engines | Median used price | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 19–21 | 3.5L 6-cyl | $16,000 | 131 listings |
| 2018 | 19–21 | 3.5L 6-cyl | $14,938 | 228 listings |
| 2017 | 19–23 | 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl | $12,786 | 203 listings |
| 2016 | 19–23 | 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl | $11,795 | 212 listings |
| 2015 | 20–26 | 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl | $9,998 | 295 listings |
| 2014 | 20–26 | 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2013 | 20–25 | 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2012 | 20–22 | 3.5L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2011 | 20–22 | 3.5L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2010 | 20–22 | 3.5L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2009 | 18–21 | 3.5L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2008 | 18–22 | 3.5L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2007 | 20 | 3.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2006 | 20 | 3.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2005 | 19–20 | 3.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2004 | 19–20 | 3.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2003 | 19–21 | 3.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2002 | 19–21 | 3.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2001 | 19–20 | 3.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2000 | 19–20 | 3.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1999 | 18–20 | 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.4L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 1998 | 18–20 | 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.4L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 1997 | 18–21 | 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.4L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 1996 | 18–21 | 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.4L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 1995 | 19–21 | 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl, 3.2L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1994 | 19–21 | 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl, 3.2L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1993 | 18–21 | 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl, 3.2L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1992 | 19–21 | 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1991 | 18–21 | 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1990 | 18–21 | 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 1989 | 18–21 | 3.0L 6-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1988 | 18–24 | 2.5L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1987 | 19–24 | 2.5L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1986 | 19–23 | 2.5L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
2019 Ford Taurus: engines & MPG
The 2019 Taurus was EPA-rated in 5 versions (3.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 21 MPG. Used 2019 models currently list for a median of $16,000 on VehiSales (131 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taurus FWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| Taurus FWD FFV | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| Taurus AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 17 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| Taurus AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 16 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| Taurus AWD FFV | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 17 | 24 | 19 MPG |
2018 Ford Taurus: engines & MPG
The 2018 Taurus was EPA-rated in 5 versions (3.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 21 MPG. Used 2018 models currently list for a median of $14,938 on VehiSales (228 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taurus FWD FFV | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 18 | 27 | 21 MPG |
| Taurus FWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 18 | 27 | 21 MPG |
| Taurus AWD FFV | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 17 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| Taurus AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 17 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| Taurus AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 16 | 24 | 19 MPG |
2017 Ford Taurus: engines & MPG
The 2017 Taurus was EPA-rated in 6 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 23 MPG. Used 2017 models currently list for a median of $12,786 on VehiSales (203 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taurus FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 20 | 29 | 23 MPG |
| Taurus FWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 18 | 27 | 21 MPG |
| Taurus FWD FFV | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 18 | 27 | 21 MPG |
| Taurus AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 17 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| Taurus AWD FFV | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 17 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| Taurus AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 16 | 24 | 19 MPG |
2016 Ford Taurus: engines & MPG
The 2016 Taurus was EPA-rated in 6 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 23 MPG. Used 2016 models currently list for a median of $11,795 on VehiSales (212 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taurus FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 20 | 29 | 23 MPG |
| Taurus FWD FFV | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 18 | 27 | 21 MPG |
| Taurus FWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 18 | 27 | 21 MPG |
| Taurus AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 16 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| Taurus AWD FFV | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 17 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| Taurus AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 17 | 24 | 19 MPG |
2015 Ford Taurus: engines & MPG
The 2015 Taurus was EPA-rated in 6 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 26 MPG. Used 2015 models currently list for a median of $9,998 on VehiSales (295 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taurus FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 22 | 32 | 26 MPG |
| Taurus FWD FFV | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 19 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| Taurus FWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 19 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| Taurus AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| Taurus AWD FFV | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| Taurus AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 17 | 25 | 20 MPG |
2014 Ford Taurus: engines & MPG
The 2014 Taurus was EPA-rated in 6 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 26 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taurus FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 22 | 32 | 26 MPG |
| Taurus FWD FFV | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 19 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| Taurus FWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 19 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| Taurus AWD FFV | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| Taurus AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| Taurus AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 17 | 25 | 20 MPG |
2013 Ford Taurus: engines & MPG
The 2013 Taurus was EPA-rated in 6 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 25 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taurus FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 22 | 31 | 25 MPG |
| Taurus FWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 19 | 28 | 22 MPG |
| Taurus FWD FFV | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 19 | 28 | 22 MPG |
| Taurus AWD FFV | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| Taurus AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| Taurus AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 17 | 25 | 20 MPG |
2012 Ford Taurus: engines & MPG
The 2012 Taurus was EPA-rated in 4 versions (3.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 22 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taurus FWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 18 | 28 | 22 MPG |
| Taurus FWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 18 | 27 | 21 MPG |
| Taurus AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 17 | 24 | 20 MPG |
| Taurus AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 17 | 25 | 20 MPG |
2011 Ford Taurus: engines & MPG
The 2011 Taurus was EPA-rated in 4 versions (3.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 22 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taurus FWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 18 | 28 | 22 MPG |
| Taurus FWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| Taurus AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 17 | 25 | 20 MPG |
| Taurus AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 17 | 25 | 20 MPG |
2010 Ford Taurus: engines & MPG
The 2010 Taurus was EPA-rated in 4 versions (3.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 22 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taurus FWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 18 | 28 | 22 MPG |
| Taurus FWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 18 | 27 | 21 MPG |
| Taurus AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 17 | 25 | 20 MPG |
| Taurus AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 17 | 25 | 20 MPG |
2009 Ford Taurus: engines & MPG
The 2009 Taurus was EPA-rated in 4 versions (3.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taurus FWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 18 | 28 | 21 MPG |
| Taurus X FWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 17 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| Taurus AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 17 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| Taurus X AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 15 | 22 | 18 MPG |
2008 Ford Taurus: engines & MPG
The 2008 Taurus was EPA-rated in 4 versions (3.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 22 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taurus FWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 18 | 28 | 22 MPG |
| Taurus AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 17 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| Taurus X FWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 16 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| Taurus X AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 15 | 22 | 18 MPG |
2007 Ford Taurus: engines & MPG
The 2007 Taurus was EPA-rated in 1 version (3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 20 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taurus | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 25 | 20 MPG |
2006 Ford Taurus: engines & MPG
The 2006 Taurus was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 20 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taurus | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 25 | 20 MPG |
| Taurus | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 25 | 20 MPG |
2005 Ford Taurus: engines & MPG
The 2005 Taurus was EPA-rated in 6 versions (3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 20 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taurus | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 25 | 20 MPG |
| Taurus | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 25 | 20 MPG |
| Taurus | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 25 | 20 MPG |
| Taurus Wagon | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| Taurus Wagon | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| Taurus Wagon | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 23 | 19 MPG |
2004 Ford Taurus: engines & MPG
The 2004 Taurus was EPA-rated in 6 versions (3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 20 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taurus | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 25 | 20 MPG |
| Taurus | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 25 | 20 MPG |
| Taurus Wagon | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 24 | 20 MPG |
| Taurus | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 24 | 20 MPG |
| Taurus Wagon | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 23 | 19 MPG |
| Taurus Wagon | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 24 | 19 MPG |
2003 Ford Taurus: engines & MPG
The 2003 Taurus was EPA-rated in 6 versions (3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taurus | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| Taurus | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 25 | 21 MPG |
| Taurus | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 25 | 20 MPG |
| Taurus Wagon | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| Taurus Wagon | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| Taurus Wagon | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 24 | 19 MPG |
2002 Ford Taurus: engines & MPG
The 2002 Taurus was EPA-rated in 6 versions (3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taurus | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 25 | 21 MPG |
| Taurus | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 25 | 21 MPG |
| Taurus | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 25 | 20 MPG |
| Taurus Wagon | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 24 | 20 MPG |
| Taurus Wagon | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| Taurus Wagon | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 24 | 19 MPG |
2001 Ford Taurus: engines & MPG
The 2001 Taurus was EPA-rated in 6 versions (3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 20 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taurus | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 25 | 20 MPG |
| Taurus | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 25 | 19 MPG |
| Taurus Wagon | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| Taurus FFV | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 25 | 19 MPG |
| Taurus Wagon FFV | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| Taurus Wagon | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 24 | 19 MPG |
2000 Ford Taurus: engines & MPG
The 2000 Taurus was EPA-rated in 6 versions (3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 20 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taurus Wagon | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 25 | 20 MPG |
| Taurus Wagon | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 25 | 20 MPG |
| Taurus | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 26 | 20 MPG |
| Taurus | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 26 | 20 MPG |
| Taurus | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 26 | 20 MPG |
| Taurus Wagon | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 24 | 19 MPG |
1999 Ford Taurus: engines & MPG
The 1999 Taurus was EPA-rated in 6 versions (3.0L 6-cyl, 3.4L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 20 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taurus | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 25 | 20 MPG |
| Taurus | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 26 | 20 MPG |
| Taurus Wagon | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| Taurus | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| Taurus Wagon | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 25 | 19 MPG |
| Taurus SHO | 3.4L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 15 | 23 | 18 MPG |
1998 Ford Taurus: engines & MPG
The 1998 Taurus was EPA-rated in 7 versions (3.0L 6-cyl, 3.4L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 20 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taurus | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 24 | 20 MPG |
| Taurus | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 26 | 20 MPG |
| Taurus | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 23 | 19 MPG |
| Taurus | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 25 | 19 MPG |
| Taurus Wagon | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| Taurus Wagon | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 23 | 18 MPG |
| Taurus SHO | 3.4L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 15 | 23 | 18 MPG |
1997 Ford Taurus: engines & MPG
The 1997 Taurus was EPA-rated in 5 versions (3.0L 6-cyl, 3.4L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taurus | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| Taurus | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 26 | 20 MPG |
| Taurus Wagon | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 24 | 20 MPG |
| Taurus Wagon | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| Taurus SHO | 3.4L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 15 | 24 | 18 MPG |
1996 Ford Taurus: engines & MPG
The 1996 Taurus was EPA-rated in 6 versions (3.0L 6-cyl, 3.4L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taurus | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| Taurus | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| Taurus Wagon | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 26 | 20 MPG |
| Taurus Wagon | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 25 | 20 MPG |
| Taurus | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 24 | 20 MPG |
| Taurus SHO | 3.4L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 15 | 24 | 18 MPG |
1995 Ford Taurus: engines & MPG
The 1995 Taurus was EPA-rated in 7 versions (3.0L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl, 3.2L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taurus | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 27 | 21 MPG |
| Taurus Wagon | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 27 | 21 MPG |
| Taurus FFV | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 26 | 20 MPG |
| Taurus | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 26 | 20 MPG |
| Taurus SHO | 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 16 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| Taurus Wagon | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| Taurus SHO | 3.2L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 16 | 24 | 19 MPG |
1994 Ford Taurus: engines & MPG
The 1994 Taurus was EPA-rated in 7 versions (3.0L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl, 3.2L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taurus Wagon | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 27 | 21 MPG |
| Taurus | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 27 | 21 MPG |
| Taurus Wagon | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 26 | 20 MPG |
| Taurus | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 26 | 20 MPG |
| Taurus | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 26 | 20 MPG |
| Taurus SHO | 3.2L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 16 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| Taurus SHO | 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 16 | 24 | 19 MPG |
1993 Ford Taurus: engines & MPG
The 1993 Taurus was EPA-rated in 7 versions (3.0L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl, 3.2L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taurus Wagon | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 27 | 21 MPG |
| Taurus | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 27 | 21 MPG |
| Taurus Wagon | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 25 | 20 MPG |
| Taurus | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 26 | 20 MPG |
| Taurus | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 25 | 20 MPG |
| Taurus SHO | 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 16 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| Taurus SHO | 3.2L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 16 | 24 | 18 MPG |
1992 Ford Taurus: engines & MPG
The 1992 Taurus was EPA-rated in 5 versions (3.0L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taurus Wagon | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| Taurus | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| Taurus | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 26 | 19 MPG |
| Taurus Wagon | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 26 | 19 MPG |
| Taurus SHO | 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 16 | 24 | 19 MPG |
1991 Ford Taurus: engines & MPG
The 1991 Taurus was EPA-rated in 5 versions (3.0L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taurus Wagon | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| Taurus | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| Taurus | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 26 | 19 MPG |
| Taurus SHO | 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 16 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| Taurus Wagon | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 23 | 18 MPG |
1990 Ford Taurus: engines & MPG
The 1990 Taurus was EPA-rated in 7 versions (3.0L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taurus | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| Taurus Wagon | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| Taurus | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 26 | 20 MPG |
| Taurus | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 18 | 24 | 20 MPG |
| Taurus Wagon V6 A/C | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| Taurus SHO | 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 16 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| Taurus Wagon | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 23 | 18 MPG |
1989 Ford Taurus: engines & MPG
The 1989 Taurus was EPA-rated in 8 versions (3.0L 6-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taurus Wagon | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 27 | 21 MPG |
| Taurus | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 27 | 21 MPG |
| Taurus | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 19 | 24 | 21 MPG |
| Taurus | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 26 | 20 MPG |
| Taurus Wagon | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 26 | 20 MPG |
| Taurus Wagon V6 A/C | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| Taurus | 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 16 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| Taurus Wagon V6 A/C | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 23 | 18 MPG |
1988 Ford Taurus: engines & MPG
The 1988 Taurus was EPA-rated in 9 versions (2.5L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 24 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taurus | 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| Taurus Wagon | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 27 | 21 MPG |
| Taurus | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 27 | 21 MPG |
| Taurus | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 18 | 24 | 20 MPG |
| Taurus | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| Taurus Wagon | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| Taurus Wagon V6 A/C | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| Taurus Wagon V6 A/C | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 23 | 18 MPG |
| Taurus Wagon V6 A/C | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 22 | 18 MPG |
1987 Ford Taurus: engines & MPG
The 1987 Taurus was EPA-rated in 6 versions (2.5L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 24 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taurus | 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| Taurus Wagon | 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 19 | 27 | 21 MPG |
| Taurus Wagon | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 26 | 20 MPG |
| Taurus | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 26 | 20 MPG |
| Taurus | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 18 | 24 | 20 MPG |
| Taurus Wagon 3.0 A/C | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 24 | 19 MPG |
1986 Ford Taurus: engines & MPG
The 1986 Taurus was EPA-rated in 6 versions (2.5L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 23 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taurus | 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 19 | 29 | 23 MPG |
| Taurus Wagon | 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 19 | 28 | 22 MPG |
| Taurus Wagon | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 26 | 20 MPG |
| Taurus | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 26 | 20 MPG |
| Taurus | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 18 | 24 | 20 MPG |
| Taurus Wagon | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 23 | 19 MPG |
Frequently asked questions
What MPG does a Ford Taurus get?
Depending on year and engine, EPA combined economy for the Taurus ranges from 18 to 26 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 2015 model year.
What engines does the 2019 Ford Taurus have?
The 2019 Taurus was EPA-rated with 3.5L 6-cyl — see the 2019 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.
Does the Ford Taurus require premium gas?
Some versions do: EPA lists regular and premium depending on year and engine — check your year's table above.
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Underlying ratings are public-domain EPA/DOE data from fueleconomy.gov.
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