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. This is a long-standing favorite for buyers in the Sedan arena.

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

Vehicle 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 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.

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.

Fuel Efficiency

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 SE received a miles-per-gallon rating of 14 - 19 in-city driving and 20 - 27 when it came to highway driving. Being a flex-powered green car, this was exceptional.

We Think...

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

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