Ford Taurus X MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)
EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated Ford Taurus X model year from 1986 to 2009 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the Taurus X has been offered with 3.5L 6-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl engines; the most efficient version is the 1988 (up to 24 MPG combined). Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.
Ford Taurus X fuel economy by year
| Year | Combined | Engines | Median used price | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 18–19 MPG | 3.5L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2008 | 18–19 MPG | 3.5L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2007 | 20 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2006 | 20 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2005 | 20 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2004 | 20 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2003 | 20–21 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2002 | 20–21 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2001 | 19–20 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2000 | 20 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1999 | 19–20 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1998 | 19–20 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1997 | 20–21 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1996 | 20–21 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1995 | 20–21 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1994 | 20–21 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1993 | 20–21 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1992 | 19–21 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1991 | 19–21 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1990 | 20–21 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 1989 | 19–21 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1988 | 19–24 MPG | 2.5L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1987 | 20–24 MPG | 2.5L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1986 | 20–23 MPG | 2.5L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
2009 Ford Taurus X: engines & MPG
The 2009 Taurus X was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 19 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taurus X FWD | 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 X: engines & MPG
The 2008 Taurus X was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 19 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 X: engines & MPG
The 2007 Taurus X 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 X: engines & MPG
The 2006 Taurus X 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 X: engines & MPG
The 2005 Taurus X 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 | 17 | 25 | 20 MPG |
| Taurus | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 25 | 20 MPG |
2004 Ford Taurus X: engines & MPG
The 2004 Taurus X was EPA-rated in 3 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 |
| Taurus | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 24 | 20 MPG |
2003 Ford Taurus X: engines & MPG
The 2003 Taurus X was EPA-rated in 3 versions (3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 20 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 |
2002 Ford Taurus X: engines & MPG
The 2002 Taurus X was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 20 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 | 20 MPG |
2001 Ford Taurus X: engines & MPG
The 2001 Taurus X was EPA-rated in 2 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 |
2000 Ford Taurus X: engines & MPG
The 2000 Taurus X 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 | 17 | 26 | 20 MPG |
1999 Ford Taurus X: engines & MPG
The 1999 Taurus X was EPA-rated in 3 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 | 17 | 26 | 20 MPG |
| Taurus | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 24 | 19 MPG |
1998 Ford Taurus X: engines & MPG
The 1998 Taurus X was EPA-rated in 4 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 | 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 |
1997 Ford Taurus X: engines & MPG
The 1997 Taurus X was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 20 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 |
1996 Ford Taurus X: engines & MPG
The 1996 Taurus X was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 20 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 | 24 | 20 MPG |
1995 Ford Taurus X: engines & MPG
The 1995 Taurus X was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.0L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taurus | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 27 | 21 MPG |
| Taurus | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 26 | 20 MPG |
1994 Ford Taurus X: engines & MPG
The 1994 Taurus X was EPA-rated in 3 versions (3.0L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taurus | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 27 | 21 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 |
1993 Ford Taurus X: engines & MPG
The 1993 Taurus X was EPA-rated in 3 versions (3.0L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taurus | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 27 | 21 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 |
1992 Ford Taurus X: engines & MPG
The 1992 Taurus X was EPA-rated in 2 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 | 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 |
1991 Ford Taurus X: engines & MPG
The 1991 Taurus X was EPA-rated in 2 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 | 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 |
1990 Ford Taurus X: engines & MPG
The 1990 Taurus X was EPA-rated in 3 versions (3.0L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taurus | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| Taurus | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 26 | 20 MPG |
| Taurus | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 18 | 24 | 20 MPG |
1989 Ford Taurus X: engines & MPG
The 1989 Taurus X was EPA-rated in 4 versions (3.0L 6-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl, 3.8L 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 | 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 | 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 16 | 24 | 19 MPG |
1988 Ford Taurus X: engines & MPG
The 1988 Taurus X was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.5L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.8L 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 | 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 |
1987 Ford Taurus X: engines & MPG
The 1987 Taurus X was EPA-rated in 3 versions (2.5L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 24 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taurus | 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 29 | 24 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 |
1986 Ford Taurus X: engines & MPG
The 1986 Taurus X was EPA-rated in 3 versions (2.5L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 23 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taurus | 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 19 | 29 | 23 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 |
Frequently asked questions
What MPG does a Ford Taurus X get?
Depending on year and engine, EPA combined ratings for the Taurus X range from 19 to 24 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 1988 model year.
What engines does the 2009 Ford Taurus X have?
The 2009 Taurus X was EPA-rated with 3.5L 6-cyl engines — see the 2009 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.
Does the Ford Taurus X require premium gas?
Some versions do: EPA lists regular gasoline and premium gasoline depending on year and engine — check your year's table above.
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