The Taurus SE Comfort 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.

The Taurus uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel 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.

Taurus SE Comfort Statistics

The dimensions of the Taurus SE Comfort are 73.00 inches wide by 197.60 inches long. It sits a comfortable 56.10 inches off the ground. It seats a standard five passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 108.50 allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.

There is a 36,000 mile, 36 month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 36,000/36 miles/months. This is normal for this price range.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $18,935 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $17,232. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Sedan.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 2000 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 18.00 gallons.

The 2000 Taurus gets 28 miles/gallon on the highway and only 19 in the city. This is average for a sedan car.

In Summary

The 2000 model year was unsuccessful for the Ford Taurus. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the SE Comfort version) meant that buyers had several options to choose from..

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