Target Audience:
Full-size sedan buyers, fleets, and families seeking a spacious, comfortable cruiser
Competitive Advantage:
Available 365 hp twin-turbo V6, all-wheel drive, and one of the largest trunks in the segment
SHO Performance Model:
3.5L EcoBoost V6 with standard AWD
Interior Space:
Large rear seat and 20.1 cu ft trunk
Available Technology:
SYNC 3 infotainment, adaptive cruise control, lane keeping system
Engine:
Complete mechanical repair, timing, cylinder head, lubrication
Transmission / Transaxle:
Automatic transmission service, removal, overhaul procedures
Driveline:
Front and rear drive axles, differentials, AWD coupling
Suspension:
Front struts, rear multilink suspension, wheel alignment
Brakes:
Hydraulic system, disc brakes, parking brake, ABS
Steering:
Electric power steering (EPAS) diagnosis and repair
HVAC:
Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning service
Electrical:
Wiring, lighting, instrument cluster, body control modules
Restraints:
Airbag and seatbelt system diagnosis and service
Body and Paint:
Panels, doors, glass, trim, and body repair procedures
Diagnostics:
Symptom-based troubleshooting, DTC charts, pinpoint tests
Scheduled Maintenance:
Service intervals and fluid specifications
Removal and Installation:
Step-by-step component R&I for all major systems
Specifications:
Torque specs, tolerances, and adjustment values
Wiring Diagrams:
Complete schematic coverage for electrical diagnosis
Special Tools:
Required tool listings where applicable
Level:
Professional technician depth, usable by experienced DIY owners
Detail Level:
Every service and repair procedure for the vehicle
File Format:
PDF (searchable, bookmarked, zoomable)
Compatibility:
Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android — any device with a PDF reader
Requirements:
A PDF reader application (e.g. Adobe Acrobat Reader, free)
Searchability:
Fully text searchable for fast lookup of any topic
Print Quality:
High-resolution digital pages, printable at full clarity
Binding Type:
N/A — digital download, no physical binding
Paper Type:
N/A — digital download, no physical paper
Base Engine:
3.5L Ti-VCT V6
Optional Engine:
2.0L EcoBoost I4
Performance Engine (SHO):
3.5L EcoBoost twin-turbo V6
SHO Output:
365 hp @ 5,500 rpm, 350 lb-ft torque
Fuel Delivery:
Direct injection (EcoBoost), sequential multi-port (3.5L V6)
Recommended Fuel:
Regular unleaded; premium recommended for SHO
3.5L V6 Output:
Approximately 288 hp
Standard Transmission:
6-speed automatic (6F50)
SHO / Optional:
6-speed automatic (6F55) with SelectShift
Features:
Paddle-activated manual shift mode on equipped models
Drivetrain:
Front-wheel drive standard; all-wheel drive available (standard on SHO)
Manual Transmission:
N/A - automatic only for this model
NHTSA Overall Rating:
5-star overall rating (2017 model year)
IIHS Rating:
Good scores in most crashworthiness tests
ABS:
Four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes
Stability Control:
AdvanceTrac electronic stability control
Available Adaptive Cruise:
Radar-based cruise control with collision warning
Lane Keeping:
Available lane keeping system
Airbags:
Front, side, and side-curtain airbags
Rearview Camera:
Standard
System:
SYNC with available SYNC 3 touchscreen
Audio:
AM/FM/CD with available Sony premium audio system
Connectivity:
Bluetooth, USB, available navigation
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available BLIS with cross-traffic alert
Parking Assist:
Available front and rear parking sensors
Adaptive Cruise:
Available radar cruise control
Oil Change:
Per Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor, typically up to 10,000 mi / 12 months
Tire Rotation:
Every oil change interval, typically 7,500-10,000 mi
Air Filter:
Inspect per schedule; replace approximately every 30,000 mi
Engine Oil:
5W-20 synthetic blend (verify grade per engine in manual)
Automatic Transmission Fluid:
Motorcraft Mercon LV
Coolant:
Motorcraft Orange long-life coolant
Known Issue:
Occasional EPAS steering warning faults; water pump failures on 3.5L V6 (internal pump)
Brakes:
Front pads and rotors are routine wear items
Manufacturer:
Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, Michigan, USA
Nameplate Origin:
Taurus introduced in 1986 as a groundbreaking front-wheel-drive sedan
Sixth Generation:
Introduced 2010; 2013 brought the SHO performance flagship; 2017 received a facelift with revised front end and SYNC 3
2017 Updates:
Refreshed styling, available SYNC 3, expanded driver assistance features
Production Location:
Chicago Assembly Plant, Chicago, Illinois, USA
