The 2010 model year brought the sixth and final generation of the Ford Taurus, a complete exterior and interior redesign on the D3 platform that the fifth generation also used. The standard engine at launch was the 3.5 Cyclone V6 rated at 263 horsepower; for the 2013 facelift it was revised to 288 horsepower and a 2.0 EcoBoost turbocharged four-cylinder rated at 240 horsepower was added for the 2013 through 2017 model years. The Police Interceptor Sedan, the Taurus-based police vehicle, used a 3.7 V6 with all-wheel drive. Ford revived the SHO badge for 2010 on this generation, fitting a twin-turbocharged 3.5 EcoBoost V6 rated at 365 horsepower and 350 lb-ft of torque, with a six-speed automatic and standard all-wheel drive; the EcoBoost SHO ran through 2019 and is the only Taurus offered with the twin-turbo EcoBoost V6. The Taurus was discontinued after the 2019 model year as Ford shifted toward SUVs and crossovers, and the final North American Taurus was built on March 1, 2019, ending 34 years of the nameplate.
The 2010-2019 Ford Taurus at a glance
- Generation: sixth and final generation Ford Taurus, a full redesign on the D3 platform
- Years: model years 2010 through 2019, with a facelift for 2013
- Engines: 3.5 Cyclone V6 (263 hp 2010-2012, 288 hp 2013-2019); 2.0 EcoBoost I4 (240 hp, 2013-2017); 3.7 V6 (Police Interceptor); 3.5 EcoBoost V6 (365 hp, SHO)
- Transmission: six-speed automatic
- Drive: front-wheel drive standard; all-wheel drive available and standard on the SHO and Police Interceptor
- Performance variant: Taurus SHO with the twin-turbo 3.5 EcoBoost V6 at 365 horsepower, 2010-2019
- Police variant: Police Interceptor Sedan with the 3.7 V6 and all-wheel drive
- End of line: discontinued after 2019; the last North American Taurus was built March 1, 2019
Ford Taurus 2010-2019 year by year
| Year | Ford Taurus changes | Engines offered |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Sixth-generation Ford Taurus arrives as a full redesign on the D3 platform; the SHO returns with a twin-turbo 3.5 EcoBoost V6 at 365 horsepower and standard all-wheel drive | 3.5 Cyclone V6 (263 hp); 3.5 EcoBoost V6 (365 hp, SHO) |
| 2011 | The 2011 Ford Taurus continues with the 3.5 Cyclone V6 and the EcoBoost SHO | 3.5 Cyclone V6 (263 hp); 3.5 EcoBoost V6 (365 hp, SHO) |
| 2012 | The 2012 Ford Taurus carries the sedan and SHO lineup forward ahead of the 2013 facelift | 3.5 Cyclone V6 (263 hp); 3.5 EcoBoost V6 (365 hp, SHO) |
| 2013 | A mid-cycle facelift revises the Ford Taurus; the 3.5 Cyclone V6 rises to 288 horsepower, a 2.0 EcoBoost four-cylinder (240 hp) is added, and the Police Interceptor uses a 3.7 V6 | 3.5 Cyclone V6 (288 hp); 2.0 EcoBoost I4 (240 hp); 3.7 V6 (Police Interceptor); 3.5 EcoBoost V6 (365 hp, SHO) |
| 2014 | The 2014 Ford Taurus continues the post-facelift engine lineup | 3.5 Cyclone V6 (288 hp); 2.0 EcoBoost I4 (240 hp); 3.7 V6 (Police Interceptor); 3.5 EcoBoost V6 (365 hp, SHO) |
| 2015 | The 2015 Ford Taurus carries the V6, EcoBoost four, and SHO lineup forward | 3.5 Cyclone V6 (288 hp); 2.0 EcoBoost I4 (240 hp); 3.7 V6 (Police Interceptor); 3.5 EcoBoost V6 (365 hp, SHO) |
| 2016 | The 2016 Ford Taurus continues the sedan, EcoBoost four, and SHO lineup | 3.5 Cyclone V6 (288 hp); 2.0 EcoBoost I4 (240 hp); 3.7 V6 (Police Interceptor); 3.5 EcoBoost V6 (365 hp, SHO) |
| 2017 | The 2017 Ford Taurus continues with the 3.5 V6, the 2.0 EcoBoost four, and the EcoBoost SHO | 3.5 Cyclone V6 (288 hp); 2.0 EcoBoost I4 (240 hp); 3.7 V6 (Police Interceptor); 3.5 EcoBoost V6 (365 hp, SHO) |
| 2018 | The 2018 Ford Taurus continues the sedan and SHO lineup as Ford prepares to end the nameplate | 3.5 Cyclone V6 (288 hp); 3.7 V6 (Police Interceptor); 3.5 EcoBoost V6 (365 hp, SHO) |
| 2019 | Final model year of the Ford Taurus; the last North American Taurus is built March 1, 2019, ending the nameplate after 34 years | 3.5 Cyclone V6 (288 hp); 3.7 V6 (Police Interceptor); 3.5 EcoBoost V6 (365 hp, SHO) |
The 2010 redesign
The 2010 Ford Taurus was a full redesign that kept the D3 platform of the fifth generation but replaced the exterior and interior, moving the styling to Ford's Kinetic Design language. The car remained a full-size sedan, and the standard engine at launch was the 3.5 Cyclone V6 rated at 263 horsepower with a six-speed automatic, front-wheel drive standard and all-wheel drive available. A mid-cycle facelift for 2013 updated the appearance, raised the 3.5 Cyclone V6 to 288 horsepower, and added a 2.0 EcoBoost turbocharged four-cylinder rated at 240 horsepower.
Engines and transmissions of the 2010-2019 Ford Taurus
The 2010-2019 Ford Taurus used several engines across its run. The 3.5 Cyclone V6 was the standard engine, rated at 263 horsepower from 2010 to 2012 and at 288 horsepower from 2013 to 2019. A 2.0 EcoBoost turbocharged four-cylinder rated at 240 horsepower was offered from 2013 through 2017. The Police Interceptor Sedan used a 3.7 V6 with all-wheel drive. The performance SHO used a twin-turbocharged 3.5 EcoBoost V6 rated at 365 horsepower. All sixth-generation engines used a six-speed automatic. Front-wheel drive was standard on most versions, while the SHO and the Police Interceptor used all-wheel drive.
The EcoBoost Taurus SHO (2010-2019)
Ford revived the SHO badge for 2010 on the sixth-generation Taurus. The SHO used a twin-turbocharged 3.5 EcoBoost V6 rated at 365 horsepower and 350 lb-ft of torque, paired with a six-speed automatic and standard all-wheel drive. This was a different approach from the earlier Yamaha-built naturally aspirated SHO engines: the 2010-2019 SHO is the only Taurus offered with the twin-turbo EcoBoost V6. The EcoBoost SHO ran through the 2019 model year, ending with the discontinuation of the Taurus.
Police Interceptor and the end of the Taurus
The sixth-generation Ford Taurus served as the basis for the Police Interceptor Sedan, a purpose-built police vehicle that used a 3.7 V6 with all-wheel drive and replaced the body-on-frame Crown Victoria in many fleets. Ford discontinued the Taurus after the 2019 model year as it shifted its lineup toward SUVs and crossovers. The final North American Taurus was built on March 1, 2019, ending 34 years of the nameplate. A separate, longer Taurus continued to be produced for the Chinese market on a different platform after the North American car ended.
Frequently asked questions
What generation is the 2010-2019 Ford Taurus?
The 2010-2019 Ford Taurus is the sixth and final generation. It was a full redesign on the D3 platform with new exterior and interior styling, and it ran from 2010 through 2019 with a facelift for 2013.
What engines did the 2010-2019 Ford Taurus use?
The 2010-2019 Ford Taurus used the 3.5 Cyclone V6 (263 horsepower 2010-2012, 288 horsepower 2013-2019), a 2.0 EcoBoost four-cylinder (240 horsepower, 2013-2017), a 3.7 V6 in the Police Interceptor, and a twin-turbocharged 3.5 EcoBoost V6 (365 horsepower) in the SHO.
What engine did the 2010-2019 Taurus SHO use?
The 2010-2019 Ford Taurus SHO used a twin-turbocharged 3.5 EcoBoost V6 rated at 365 horsepower and 350 lb-ft of torque, paired with a six-speed automatic and standard all-wheel drive. It is the only Taurus ever offered with the twin-turbo EcoBoost V6.
When was the Ford Taurus discontinued?
Ford discontinued the North American Taurus after the 2019 model year as it shifted toward SUVs and crossovers. The final North American Taurus was built on March 1, 2019, ending the nameplate after 34 years.
What was the Police Interceptor version of this Taurus?
The Police Interceptor Sedan was the police version of the sixth-generation Ford Taurus, using a 3.7 V6 with all-wheel drive. It was one of the vehicles Ford offered to replace the body-on-frame Crown Victoria in police fleets.
Sources
- Wikipedia, Ford Taurus (sixth generation)
- Wikipedia, Ford Taurus SHO
- Ford Authority, Ford D3 platform reference
- Manufacturer specification figures and contemporary reporting on the Taurus discontinuation
Asked all the time
What generation is the 2010-2019 Ford Taurus?
The 2010-2019 Ford Taurus is the sixth and final generation. It was a full redesign on the D3 platform with new exterior and interior styling, and it ran from 2010 through 2019 with a facelift for 2013.
What engines did the 2010-2019 Ford Taurus use?
The 2010-2019 Ford Taurus used the 3.5 Cyclone V6 (263 horsepower 2010-2012, 288 horsepower 2013-2019), a 2.0 EcoBoost four-cylinder (240 horsepower, 2013-2017), a 3.7 V6 in the Police Interceptor, and a twin-turbocharged 3.5 EcoBoost V6 (365 horsepower) in the SHO.
What engine did the 2010-2019 Taurus SHO use?
The 2010-2019 Ford Taurus SHO used a twin-turbocharged 3.5 EcoBoost V6 rated at 365 horsepower and 350 lb-ft of torque, paired with a six-speed automatic and standard all-wheel drive. It is the only Taurus ever offered with the twin-turbo EcoBoost V6.
When was the Ford Taurus discontinued?
Ford discontinued the North American Taurus after the 2019 model year as it shifted toward SUVs and crossovers. The final North American Taurus was built on March 1, 2019, ending the nameplate after 34 years.
What was the Police Interceptor version of this Taurus?
The Police Interceptor Sedan was the police version of the sixth-generation Ford Taurus, using a 3.7 V6 with all-wheel drive. It was one of the vehicles Ford offered to replace the body-on-frame Crown Victoria in police fleets.
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