When you think of the "Ford Taurus" what will usually come to mind for Ford enthusiasts is quality, stability and lots of history. The Taurus has been one of the premier vehicles of the Ford line for over ten years. It is an important car and the 1999 model is no exception. The Ford Taurus falls into the sedan for the family category.

1999 Ford Taurus LX Specs

Standard equipment in the Taurus for 1998 and 1999 includes the 3.0 liter engine by Ford, weighing in at 6 cylinders and twelve valves. A 4-speed Automatic Transaxle puts the power of the Vulcan engine to the pavement. The has proven to be a popular configuration for the Taurus.

The fuel system for the 1999 Taurus is a traditional SFI, running on FLEX fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 16.00 gallons.

The Taurus uses power-assisted brakes, with Non-ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are drum. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The car uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.

Statistics

The Taurus is 197.50 inches long, 73.00 inches wide, and 55.10 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 108.50 inches. It is able to seat 5 comfortably.

The listed retail price in 1999 (MSRP) was $17,560, with a dealer invoice cost of $16,214. This price is on target the industry average price for a four-door Sedan.

The standard warranty period for the Taurus is 36 months, or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. There is also a warranty on the powertrain for 36 months or 36,000 miles respectively. This is standard in the sedan market.

Fuel Efficiency

The 1999 Taurus gets 20 - 27 miles/gallon on the highway and only 14 - 19 in the city. This is subpar for a sedan car.

What We Think of the Ford Taurus

The 1999 model year was very successful for the Ford Taurus. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the LX version) meant that buyers could find the version that best suited their needs.

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