Insight Into the Ford Taurus for 2003
Buyers of the Ford Taurus are aware of the reputation of the car they are purchasing. The Taurus has been one of the premier vehicles of the Ford line for years. It is considered an institution of a car and the 2003 model is no exception. The Ford Taurus falls into the sedan for the family category. People who purchase the Taurus have been doing so for the last few generations in a family. It is a constant that only gets better with age.
Performance
The Taurus SE 2-Valve is equipped with a Ford 3.0 liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 12 valves. The Vulcan engine is mated to a Ford 4-speed Transaxle. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Ford.
Steering control is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The Taurus has power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are drum. The car uses coil front springs and coil in the rear.
Fuel is handled for the Taurus is a SFI design, running on FLEX fuel. The FLEX is handled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 18.00 gallons.
Taurus SE 2-Valve Statistics
The Taurus is 197.60 inches long, 73.00 inches wide, and 56.10 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 108.50 inches. It is able to seat 6 comfortably.
The standard warranty period for the Taurus is 36 months, or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the sedan market.
The listed retail price in 2003 (MSRP) was $21,480, with an invoice cost of $19,667. This price is slightly higher than the industry average price for a four-door Sedan.
Fuel Efficiency
The Taurus SE 2-Valve received a miles-per-gallon rating of nineteen in-city driving and twenty seven when it came to long-distance. Being a flex-powered hybrid car, this was subpar.
The vehicle is available in Arizona Beige Metallic, Black, Dark Shadow Gray Metallic, Gold Ash Metallic, Matador Red, Patriot Blue, Silver Frost Metallic, Spruce Green Metallic, and Vibrant White.
Conclusion
The 2002 model began the promise of the Ford Taurus. The 2003 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Ford hopes that the Taurus SE 2-Valve will continue to be a profitable vehicle.
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