The restyled Taurus LX is equipped with a Ford 3.0-liter 6-cylinder engine that utilizes a total of 12 valves. The Vulcan engine is paired with a Ford 4-speed transaxle. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Ford.

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.

Statistics

The dimensions of the Taurus LX are 73.00 inches wide by 197.60 inches long. It sits 56.10 inches off the ground. It seats a standard six passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 108.50 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.

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 2003 (MSRP) was $21,480, with a dealer invoice cost of $19,667. This price is on target the industry average price for a four-door Sedan.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 2003 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 Taurus LX received a miles-per-gallon rating of nineteen in-city driving and twenty seven when it came to highway driving. Being a flex-powered hybrid car, this was within normal parameters.

What We Think of the Ford Taurus

The 2003 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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