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Free Ford Taurus VIN Decoder

Decode your Ford Taurus VIN number free for full specifications, engine, power, transmission and body, plus recalls and safety ratings. Covers 10 variants (1995–2019). No registration.

1995–2019 10 variants Sedan Petrol
Ford Taurus
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Ford Taurus specs by variant

Engine, power, transmission and emissions for each Taurus variant in our database.

VariantYearsFuelEnginePowerGearboxDriveCO₂
3.5L V6 6AT AWD (288 HP) 2012–2019 Petrol 3.5 L 288 bhp AUTOMATIC 6sp — —
3.5L V6 6AT FWD (288 HP) 2012–2019 Petrol 3.5 L 288 bhp AUTOMATIC 6sp FWD —
2.0L EcoBoost 6AT FWD (240 HP) 2012–2019 Petrol 2.0 L 240 bhp AUTOMATIC 6sp FWD —
3.5L V6 Duratec 6AT (264 HP) 2007–2009 Petrol 3.5 L 260 bhp AUTOMATIC 6sp FWD —
3.5L V6 Duratec 6AT AWD (264 HP) 2007–2009 Petrol 3.5 L 260 bhp AUTOMATIC 6sp — —
3.0L V6 4AT (201 HP) 1999–2007 Petrol 3.0 L 198 bhp AUTOMATIC 4sp FWD —
3.0L V6 4AT (154 HP) 1999–2007 Petrol 3.0 L 152 bhp AUTOMATIC 4sp FWD —
SHO 3.4L V8 4AT (238 HP) 1995–1999 Petrol 3.4 L 235 bhp AUTOMATIC 4sp FWD —
3.0L V6 4AT (200 HP) 1995–1999 Petrol 3.0 L 197 bhp AUTOMATIC 4sp FWD —
3.0L V6 4AT (145 HP) 1995–1999 Petrol 3.0 L 143 bhp AUTOMATIC 4sp FWD —

Specifications are indicative, from open data (cardata.wiki). Decode your VIN above to confirm the exact build.

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Other Taurus generations and versions

The same nameplate across body styles and chassis generations.

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Ford Taurus VIN FAQ

What does a Ford Taurus VIN tell you?+
A Ford Taurus VIN decodes to the exact variant, engine, transmission, body type, model year and factory options. Our free decoder also checks recalls and available safety ratings.
Where is the VIN on a Ford Taurus?+
Look at the base of the windscreen on the driver's side, on the driver's door-jamb sticker, and on the vehicle registration document (V5C / title).
What years was the Ford Taurus made?+
Our database covers the Ford Taurus for model years 1995–2019, across 10 variants.
Is the Ford Taurus VIN check free?+
Yes, decoding specifications, recalls and safety ratings is completely free and needs no registration. A paid full-history report (mileage, theft, accidents) is optional.

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