Vehicle Profile: 2014 Ford Taurus

The five-passenger 2014 Ford Taurus full-size sedan starts with all the elements that have made the Taurus so successful for so long––quality, roominess, performance, fuel efficiency and safety at a price that fits within the budget of most American families––and adds refinement, improved fuel efficiency, better handling and sharper, more sophisticated styling. The result is a truly world-class sedan perfect for growing families and it's on sale now here at Antelope Valley Ford Lincoln Mazda in Lancaster, California.

Available in four well-equipped trims (SE, SEL, Limited and SHO), there’s a 2014 Ford Taurus
In the performance-tuned Taurus SHO, a twin-turbocharged and direct-injected EcoBoost® V6 produces up to 365 hp and 350 lb/ft of torque. All-wheel drive is standard, and the Taurus four-wheel independent suspension features sport-tuned struts in the SHO. This powerful EcoBoost is also efficient, with fuel economy EPA-estimated at 25 mpg highway.

For the ultimate balance of power and fuel efficiency, choose the innovative 2.0-liter EcoBoost® four-cylinder engine, available in SE, SEL and Limited trims. Delivering the power of a V6 with the fuel efficiency of a four-cylinder, the turbocharged direct injection 2.0-liter EcoBoost® delivers 240 hp and 270 lb/ft of torque while still returning an impressive, EPA-estimated 32 mpg highway. Regardless of which engine you choose, the 2014 Ford Taurus features a smooth-shifting six-speed SelectShift automatic™ transmission with “Sport” mode; in the Taurus SHO, the six-speed also comes with paddle shifters.

The 2014 Ford Taurus is an ideal road-trip machine thanks to its refined and comfortable suspension and quiet interior loaded with ergonomic features. The Taurus boasts segment-exclusive multi-contour front seats in the fully-loaded Limited trim, which are designed to keep the driver’s muscles moving with adequate blood flow using gentle, ActiveMotion massage.

The Taurus is an exceptionally roomy sedan, easily accommodating five passengers inside and 20.1 cubic feet of cargo in the trunk. Second-row legroom of 38.1 inches is among the most in the segment, ensuring that even the tallest rear-seat passengers are comfortable on long trips.

Another part of what makes the Taurus such an outstanding value is the long list of standard features, including full power accessories, cruise control, air conditioning, six-way power seats, LED taillamps, 17-inch alloy wheels, exterior-access keypad, tilt/telescope steering wheel, 60/40-split/folding rear seat and a six-speaker audio system.

Innovation is core to the Taurus, which features a host of class-leading technologies like the available SYNC® with MyFord Touch®. This intuitive system replaces most traditional buttons, gauges and knobs with colorful and clear LCD screens and five-way toggle buttons on the steering wheel. The LCD screens on the instrument cluster and center stack can be personalized using voice commands, ensuring the driver’s eyes stay on the road and hands stay on the steering wheel. Bluetooth HandsFree capability enables voice control of cell phones, vehicle controls and Bluetooth-enabled devices like MP3 players and other external media sources.

For drivers who seek luxury, the Taurus Limited offers standard features like SYNC® with MyFord Touch®, a rearview camera, leather upholstery, heated and ventilated front seats, a power tilt/telescope steering wheel with wood trim, and keyless Intelligent Access with push-button starting. Available options for the Taurus Limited include navigation, a heated steering wheel, 12-speaker Sony surround-sound system, a rear sunshade and heated rear seats.

The 2014 Ford Taurus comes standard with advanced safety features typically found on more expensive luxury sedans. Highlights include Torque Vectoring Control and Curve Control, which are part of the standard AdvanceTrac® with electronic stability control system.  Torque Vectoring Control automatically directs torque to the wheels with the most traction and uses the brakes to control the speed between the front wheels when you accelerate through a curve. This maximizes grip and improves cornering performance. Curve Control uses the throttle and four-wheel braking to slow the vehicle when it senses a curve being entered too quickly.

Available features include Adaptive Cruise Control and Collision Warning with Brake Support system that monitors traffic in front and will automatically slow the Taurus down to maintain a driver-selected cruising distance, then resume the preset speed when appropriate. If the system detects a possible collision, it will flash a “heads-up” display on the windshield as an alert and will pre-charge the brakes if the driver does not respond in time. The available Lane-Keeping System gives drivers visual and audible alerts if the vehicle drifts outside of lane markings without using a turn signal. The electric power-assisted steering (EPAS) system helps redirect the Taurus, keeping it safely in its lane.

Power, fuel efficiency, roominess, smart technology and value; they are all present in one of the best-selling American sedans of all time – the Ford Taurus. There’s quite a bit more to the new 2014 Ford Taurus, so stop in today and get to know the best Taurus ever.


(MSRP starting at $26,700) to fit a wide range of needs and budgets. Standard on all 2014 Taurus trims except the SHO is a powerful and fuel efficient 3.5-liter V6 engine with Twin independent Variable Camshaft Timing (Ti-VCT) that puts out 288 hp and 254 lb/ft of torque and returns and EPA-estimated 29 mpg highway. The Ti-VCT V6 was engineered for superior quality and refinement, with reduced noise, vibration and harshness achieved through tuned upper and lower manifolds, a silent-chain camshaft and an acoustic engine cover. The Ti-VCT V6-equipped Taurus is standard with front-wheel drive and offers the added traction and control of available all-wheel drive.