These are standard specifications for the 2017 Ford Taurus, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
6 Automatic SelectShif
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Front Wheel (standard), AWD |
| Body / Chassis : | Steel unibody |
| Production Years for Series : | 2010 - |
| Price : | MSRP: $27,345-42,520 |
| Weight : | 3969 lbs | 1800.308 kg |
| MPG City : | 18 |
| MPG Highway : | 27 |
| Combined MPG : | 21.00 |
| Introduced At : | 2009 Detroit Auto Show |
Engine & Transmission
| V 6 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 3490 cc | 213.0 cu in. | 3.5 L. |
| Power : | 287 BHP (211.232 KW) @ 6500 RPM |
| Torque : | 254 Ft-Lbs (344 NM) @ 4000 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.6 in | 91 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.4 in | 86 mm. |
| Compression : | 10.8:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 24 (4 valves per cylinder) |
| Turbocharged Inline 4 | EcoBoost | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 1983 cc | 121.0 cu in. | 2.0 L. |
| Power : | 245 HP (180.32 KW) @ 5500 RPM |
| Torque : | 275 Ft-Lbs (373 NM) @ 3000 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.4 in | 87 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.3 in | 83 mm. |
| Compression : | 9.3:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder) |
| Construction : | Aluminum block and head |
| Direct Fuel Injection | |
| Twin-turbocharged V 6 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 3490 cc | 213.0 cu in. | 3.5 L. |
| Power : | 365 BHP (268.64 KW) @ 5500 RPM |
| Torque : | 350 Ft-Lbs (475 NM) @ 3500 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.6 in | 91 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.4 in | 86 mm. |
| Compression : | 10:0:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 24 (4 valves per cylinder) |
6 Automatic SelectShif
Production Figures
| Total Ford Production for 2017 : | 2,475,556 |
| 2017 Ford Taurus | |
Handling
Recall
| Component | SUSPENSION:REAR |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Mfr Report Date | 20110825 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 20V072000 |
| Summary | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Lincoln MKT and Ford Flex and Taurus vehicles with the Police Interceptor or SHO Performance Pack. The rear suspension toe links may fracture due to stress on the rear suspension. |
| Consequence | A fractured rear toe link will cause a sudden change in vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links, free of charge. Remedy parts are not currently available. Owners were notified about the recall on March 3, 2020. A second notice will be mailed when remedy parts become available, which is currently expected to be the end of September 2020. The recall began October 28, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or Lincoln customer service at 1-800-521-4140. Ford's number for this recall is 20S04. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | STEERING |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Mfr Report Date | 20170507 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 17V530000 |
| Summary | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Explorer, Taurus and Police Interceptor Utility and Sedan vehicles. The steering gear heat shield fasteners may corrode, allowing the heat shield to detach. |
| Consequence | If the heat shield detaches, the steering gear may overheat, increasing the steering effort required by the driver, especially at lower speeds, and increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Ford will notify owners, and dealers to inspect and replace the heat shield fasteners as needed, free of charge. The recall began on September 13, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S23. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Mfr Report Date | 20170731 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 18V141000 |
| Summary | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford Taurus vehicles equipped with mechanical key ignition systems. The keys for these vehicles may be able to be removed from the ignition when transmission is not in the PARK position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, 'Theft Protection.' |
| Consequence | If the key is removed from the ignition while the vehicle is not in the PARK position and the parking brake is not applied, the vehicle may roll away, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shifter assembly, free of charge. The recall began May 11, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18C02. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
Data updated January 2023
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 2017 Ford Taurus?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2017 Ford Taurus? A: The 2017 Ford Taurus has a wheelbase size of 112.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2017 Ford Taurus? A: The 2017 Ford Taurus has a length of 202.90 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2017 Ford Taurus? A: The 2017 Ford Taurus has a width of 76.20 inches.Q: How much headroom does the 2017 Ford Taurus have?A: The 2017 Ford Taurus has 39.00 inches of headroom.Q: How much legroom does the 2017 Ford Taurus have?A: The 2017 Ford Taurus has legroom of 41.90 inches.Q: What is the 2017 Ford Taurus's towing capacity?A: The 2017 Ford Taurus has a towing capaicty of 1000.00 lbs.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2017 Ford Taurus? A: The 2017 Ford Taurus was a Sedan.Q: How much did the 2017 Ford Taurus cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2017 Ford Taurus had an MSRP of $27,345 - $$42,520 (USD).Q: How many vehicles did Ford produce in 2017? A: Ford produced 2,475,556 automobiles in 2017.Q: What engines did the 2017 Ford Taurus have? A: The 2017 Ford Taurus had the following engine options: V 6 (3490 cc | 213.0 cu in. | 3.5 L.) with 287 BHP (211.232 KW) @ 6500 RPM and 254 Ft-Lbs (344 NM) @ 4000 RPM Turbocharged Inline 4 (1983 cc | 121.0 cu in. | 2.0 L.) with 245 HP (180.32 KW) @ 5500 RPM and 275 Ft-Lbs (373 NM) @ 3000 RPM Twin-turbocharged V 6 (3490 cc | 213.0 cu in. | 3.5 L.) with 365 BHP (268.64 KW) @ 5500 RPM and 350 Ft-Lbs (475 NM) @ 3500 RPM Q: What transmission did the 2017 Ford Taurus have? A: The 2017 Ford Taurus had a 6 speed Automatic SelectShif gearbox.