2000 Ford Taurus

2000 Ford Taurus Rebates and Incentives

Prices and Incentives

Dealer Price:
$17,885 - $21,085

Original MSRP:
$16,477 - $19,146

NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS
Overall Safety Rating

Frontal crash ratings:
Driver: *  *  *  *  *  Passenger: *  *  *  *  * 

Side crash ratings:
Driver: *  *  *  Rear Passenger: *  *  * 

Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags.
See all Safety Rating Results
2000 Ford Taurus Review

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Warranty Information
Basic: 3 Years/36,000 Miles
Recalls Issued
US NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID 01V048
Number of Units Affected 28000
Summary On those passenger vehicles with factory or dealer-installed deck lid spoilers with LED center high-mounted stop lamps (CHMSL), with the ignition switch in the START or RUN positions and the hazard warning lights operating, the CHMSL can illuminate (at reduced intensity) even though the service brakes have not been applied. This does not meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108, ALamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment.@ Also, in some cases the vehicle brake-shift interlock would not function properly allowing the shift lever to be moved from PARK without applying the brake. Vehicles produced with spoilers were manufactured from March 1 through Oct. 31, 2000; and vehicles with spoilers installed by dealers were manufactured from Jan. 1 through Dec. 30, 2000.
Remedy Dealers will install a jumper/resistor assembly at the spoiler that provides an electrical resistor to ground and corrects the CHMSL and brake-shift interlock conditions. The manufacturer has reported that owner notification was to begin on March 19, 2001. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.
Dates of Manufacture March - December 2000
Manufacturer Recall Number 01S06

2000 Ford Taurus Models & Prices

2000 Ford Taurus LX
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr Sdn LX $17,885 $16,477 $269 / Month*

2000 Ford Taurus SE
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr Sdn SE $18,935 $17,232 $281 / Month*
4dr Wgn SE $20,090 $18,260 $298 / Month*

2000 Ford Taurus SES
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr Sdn SES $19,810 $18,011 $294 / Month*

2000 Ford Taurus SEL
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr Sdn SEL $21,085 $19,146 $312 / Month*

2000 Ford Taurus Features and Standard Equipment

EPA FUEL ECONOMY RATINGS Features
LX SE SES SEL
City 14/hwy 21 (3.0L FFV engine/4-speed auto trans) *E85 Ethanol*  
City 19/hwy 27 (3.0L engine/4-speed auto trans)      
City 19/hwy 28 (3.0L engine/4-speed auto trans)  
City 19/hwy 29 (3.0L FFV engine/4-speed auto trans) *Gasoline*  
City 20/hwy 27 (3.0L DOHC engine/4-speed auto trans)      
City 20/hwy 28 (3.0L DOHC engine/4-speed auto trans)    
EXTERIOR Features
LX SE SES SEL
Aerodynamic luggage rack w/adjustable crossbar & tie-downs      
Automatic halogen headlamps      
Black pwr outside mirrors      
Black rocker panel moldings
Chrome-finish flush-mounted door handles
Clearcoat paint
Color-keyed body-side protection moldings  
Color-keyed fascia
Color-keyed pwr outside mirrors    
Color-keyed pwr/heated outside mirrors      
Complete solar-tinted glass
Flip-up glass backlight w/gas cylinders      
Front/rear color-keyed 5 MPH impact absorbing bumpers  
Front/rear color-keyed 5 MPH impact absorbing bumpers w/rear step pad      
Front/rear unique aerodynamic color-keyed 5 MPH impact absorbing bumpers      
Rear window wiper/washer      
Variable intermittent windshield wipers
INTERIOR Features
LX SE SES SEL
110 MPH elect speedometer
13.5 ounce color-keyed carpet w/integral driver foot rest
60/40 split fold-down rear seat  
Air conditioning  
Air conditioning w/electronic automatic temperature control      
Ashtray/luggage compartment courtesy lights
Center console-inc: cupholders, cassette stowage
Chimes-inc: safety belt reminder, headlamp-on, door open, key in ignition
Cloth bucket seats-inc: dual recliners, front armrest, front seat map pockets, 2-way headrests, storage console, 5-passenger seating    
Cloth bucket seats-inc: dual recliners, front armrest, front seat map pockets, 2-way headrests, storage console, 6-passenger seating  
Cloth-covered sun visors w/covered vanity mirrors    
Color-keyed 4-spoke soft feel steering wheel  
Column shifter w/soft feel handle
Day/night rearview mirror
Decklid provisions for tie down in latch  
Delayed automatic on/off dome lamp
Digital clock w/dimming feature
Dual auxiliary pwr points
Dual illuminated vanity mirrors w/secondary visor    
Electronic AM/FM stereo w/(4) speakers      
Electronic AM/FM stereo w/full logic cassette, (4) speakers  
Fixed rear seatback      
Fixed whip antenna
Front ashtray
Gauges-inc: temp, fuel, trip odometer, million mile odometer, tachometer
Integrated control panel w/radio/climate/clock controls
Leather-wrapped 4-spoke steering wheel      
Liftgate-activated cargo courtesy light w/on/off/automatic settings      
Light group-inc: map, dual-beam reading & dome  
Load floor tie downs      
Low liftover fully trimmed luggage compartment
Pwr 6-way driver seat    
Pwr locks w/illuminated controls  
Pwr mast antenna      
Pwr side windows-inc: illum controls, lock out switch,driver-side express down
Rear seat floor heat ducts
Rear window defroster
Remote decklid release
Remote entry keypad w/perimeter anti-theft      
Remote keyless entry  
SecuriLock passive anti-theft system (coded key)
Speed control  
Tilt steering column
Trunk grocery bag hooks
Under-floor/right-rear quarter storage compartment      
Warning lights-inc: airbags, door ajar, battery, oil pressure, low brake fluid, service engine soon, seat belt reminder, low fuel
MECHANICAL Features
LX SE SES SEL
(LEV) Low Emissions Vehicle certification      
130-amp alternator
16 gallon fuel tank w/tethered quick-release gas cap  
16" 5-spoke machined aluminum wheels      
16" 5-spoke painted aluminum wheels    
18 gallon extended range fuel tank      
3.0L DOHC SMPI 24-valve V6 Duratec engine      
3.0L SOHC SMPI 12-valve V6 Vulcan engine  
4-speed automatic transmission w/OD
4-wheel anti-lock braking system    
58 amp/hr low-maintenance battery
Battery saver (turns off interior lights after 30 minutes)
Front stabilizer bar
Front wheel drive
Fuel shutoff switch deactivates fuel pump upon rear impact
Gas hood assists
Independent MacPherson strut front suspension
Independent quadralink rear suspension w/struts
Independent short/long arm rear suspension-inc: gas shocks, progressive-rate springs, rear stabilizer bar      
Locking wheel covers      
Mini spare tire
P215/60R16 all-season SBR tires
Pwr 4-wheel disc brakes      
Pwr front disc/rear drum brakes
Pwr rack & pinion steering w/variable assist
Transmission oil cooler
SAFETY Features
LX SE SES SEL
Child-safety rear door locks
Child-seat tether anchors on rear seating position
Driver & front passenger Second Generation dual stage airbags
Emergency inside trunk release
Front/rear outboard manual lap/shoulder seat belts w/adjustable D-ring
Rear center lap/shoulder seat belts
Seat belt pretensioners

2000 Ford Taurus Options and Addition Equipment

ADDITIONAL OPTIONS Options
LX SE SES SEL
6-WAY PWR DRIVER SEAT      
6-WAY PWR DRIVER SEAT (REQ: CA, HI, ORLA Region, 53C LX Plus Group)      
60/40 SPLIT-FOLD REAR SEAT      
ALL-SPEED TRACTION CONTROL      
ALL-SPEED TRACTION CONTROL (REQ: 552 Anti-Lock Brakes, 99U Engine) (N/A w/992 Engine)      
ALL-SPEED TRACTION CONTROL (REQ: 85A Special Value Group, 99U or 99S Engine)      
ALL-SPEED TRACTION CONTROL (REQ: 99U or 99S Engine)      
ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM    
AUDIO GROUP -inc: Mach audio system, 6-disc CD changer (REQ: 85A SES Group, 96W Wagon Group) *NET*      
AUDIO GROUP -inc: Mach audio system, 6-disc CD changer *NET*    
FRONT FLOOR MATS
HEATED MIRRORS      
HEATED MIRRORS (REQ: 85A SES Group)      
LEATHER WRAPPED STEERING WHEEL (REQ: NE Region, J_ Leather Seating)    
LOCKING WHEELCOVERS (REQ: 21A Pwr Seat)      
LOCKING WHEELCOVERS (REQ: 21A Pwr Seat) (N/A w/85A SES Group)      
LX PLUS GROUP -inc: 5-spoke painted aluminum wheels, AM/FM stereo w/cassette, pwr door locks, remote keyless entry, speed control (REQ: CA, HI, ORLA Region, B3C Regional Order Code) *NET*      
PWR ADJUSTABLE PEDALS    
PWR ADJUSTABLE PEDALS (REQ: 21A Pwr Seat)      
PWR DOOR LOCKS (REQ: 61B Side Airbags)      
PWR MOONROOF    
REAR FLOOR MATS
REAR SPOILER (REQ: 186 5-Passenger Seating)    
REGIONAL ORDER CODE (REQ: 53C LX Plus Group)      
REGIONAL ORDER CODE (REQ: 53D SES Plus Group)      
REGIONAL ORDER CODE (REQ: 53E SEL Group)      
REGIONAL ORDER CODE (REQ: 53F SES Wagon Plus Group)      
SEL GROUP -inc: 5-passenger seating w/floor console/shifter, adjustable pedals, audio group (REQ: CA, HI, ORLA Region, B3B Regional Order Code) *NET*      
SES GROUP -inc: 4-wheel anti-lock braking system, dual illuminated vanity mirrors w/secondary visors, pwr driver seat (REQ: 96W Wagon Group) *NET*      
SES PLUS GROUP -inc: 3.0L 24-valve V6 engine, adjustable pedals,5-passenger seating w/floor console/shifter (REQ: CA, HI, ORLA Region, B3A Regional Order Code) *NET*      
SES WAGON PLUS GROUP -inc: 3.0L 24-valve V6 engine, adjustable pedals (REQ: CA, HI, ORLA Region, B3D Regional Order Code, 85A SES Group) *NET*      
SIDE-IMPACT AIRBAGS  
SIDE-IMPACT AIRBAGS (REQ: K_ SE Cloth Seats, 902 Pwr Locks)      
WAGON GROUP -inc: cargo area cover, rear facing seat *NET*      
EMISSIONS Options
LX SE SES SEL
CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS *Required on units for California or Northeast States registration. Optional for Cross-Border States*
CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS NOT REQUIRED *For units shipped/sold to California or Northeast States dealers for registration out of state* (REQ: Standard or 428 Emissions)
CALIFORNIA/NORTHEAST STATES PUBLIC SERVICE/ EMERGENCY VEHICLE EXEMPTION *Only available on units sold to authorized government units & privately-owned ambulance companies* (REQ: 423 Emissions)
HIGH ALTITUDE EMISSIONS
NON-CALIFORNIA/NON-NORTHEAST STATES/NON-CROSS BORDER STATES DEALER ORDER FOR CALIFORNIA OR NORTHEAST STATES REGISTRATION *Required on all units ordered by dealers for California or Northeast States registration when vehicle is being delivered to non-California/ non-Northeast/non-Cross-Border States location. Vehicles must be registered or primarily used in California or Northeast States* (REQ: 422 Emissions)
NON-HIGH ALTITUDE EMISSIONS *For units shipped/sold to dealers in high altitude areas for registration in standard emissions areas* (REQ: Standard Emissions)
STANDARD EMISSIONS
ENGINE Options
LX SE SES SEL
3.0L DOHC SMPI 24-VALVE V6 DURATEC ENGINE (STD)      
3.0L DOHC SMPI 24-VALVE V6 DURATEC ENGINE -inc: 3.98 axle ratio    
3.0L SOHC SMPI 12-VALVE V6 VULCAN ENGINE (STD)  
3.0L SOHC SMPI 12-VALVE V6 VULCAN FLEXIBLE FUEL ENGINE -inc: stainless steel fuel lines, composite fuel rail, alcohol-compatible 25lb/hr fuel injectors *GROSS*  
FLEXIBLE FUEL ENGINE DISCOUNT *DISCOUNT*  
LIMITED PRODUCTION OPTIONS Options
LX SE SES SEL
ENGINE BLOCK IMMERSION HEATER (LPO)
PRICED DORA
PAINT Options
LX SE SES SEL
CLEARCOAT PAINT (STD)
REGION Options
LX SE SES SEL
CALIFORNIA, HAWAII, ORLANDO REGION
NATIONAL REGION
NORTHEAST REGION  
SEAT TYPE Options
LX SE SES SEL
CLOTH FRONT BUCKET SEATS (STD)      
LEATHER SEATING CREDIT (REQ: J_ Leather Seating) *DISCOUNT*      
LEATHER SEATING CREDIT (REQ: NE Region, J_ Leather Seating) *DISCOUNT*    
LEATHER SEATING SURFACES      
LEATHER SEATING SURFACES (REQ: 85A SES Group) (w/NE Region-inc: 524 leather-wrapped steering wheel)      
LEATHER SEATING SURFACES -inc: leather-wrapped steering wheel (REQ: NE Region, B3N Regional Order Code) *GROSS*      
REGIONAL ORDER CODE  
SE CLOTH FRONT BUCKET SEATS (REQ: 61B Side Airbags)      
SE CLOTH FRONT BUCKET SEATS (STD)  
SEATING ARRANGEMENT Options
LX SE SES SEL
5-PASSENGER SEATING -inc: floor console, floor shifter *Deletes STD center seating console & column shifter*    
5-PASSENGER SEATING -inc: storage console, column shifter (STD)    
6-PASSENGER SEATING -inc: flip-fold center console, column shifter    
6-PASSENGER SEATING -inc: flip-fold center console, column shifter (STD)  
TIRES Options
LX SE SES SEL
P215/60R16 ALL-SEASON SBR TIRES (STD)
TRANSMISSION Options
LX SE SES SEL
4-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION W/OD (STD)

2000 Ford Taurus Technical Specifications

Brakes
LX SE SES SEL
Brake ABS System 4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes Yes Yes Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 10.9 x 1.0 10.9 x 1.0 10.9 x 1.0 10.9 x 1.0
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
Cargo Area Dimensions
LX SE SES SEL
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in) N/A 38.3 N/A N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft) N/A 81.3 N/A N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft) N/A 38.8 N/A N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft) N/A N/A N/A
Trunk Volume (ft) 17.0 17.0 17.0 17.0
Engine
LX SE SES SEL
Displacement 3.0L/181 3.0L/181 3.0L/181 3.0L/182
Engine Type Gas V6 Gas V6 Gas V6 Gas V6
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 155 @ 4900 155 @ 4900 155 @ 4900 200 @ 5650
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 185 @ 3950 185 @ 3950 185 @ 3950 200 @ 4400
Exterior Dimensions
LX SE SES SEL
Height, Overall (in) 57.8 57.8 57.8 57.8
Length, Overall (in) 197.6 197.6 197.6 197.6
Min Ground Clearance (in) 5.4 5.4 5.4 5.4
Wheelbase (in) 108.5 108.5 108.5 108.5
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 73.0 73.0 73.0 73.0
Fuel Tank
LX SE SES SEL
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 18.0 16.0 16.0 16.0
Steering
LX SE SES SEL
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 2.68 2.68 2.68 2.68
Steering Type Power Rack & Pinion Power Rack & Pinion Power Rack & Pinion Power Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 39.7 39.7 39.7 39.7
Suspension
LX SE SES SEL
Suspension Type - Front MacPherson Strut MacPherson Strut MacPherson Strut MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Rear Quadralink Quadralink Quadralink Quadralink
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) w/Coil Springs w/Coil Springs w/Coil Springs w/Coil Springs
Tires
LX SE SES SEL
Front Tire Size P215/60R16 P215/60R16 P215/60R16 P215/60R16
Rear Tire Size P215/60R16 P215/60R16 P215/60R16 P215/60R16
Transmission
LX SE SES SEL
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Trans Description Cont. Automatic w/OD, Automatic w/OD, Automatic w/OD, Automatic w/OD,
Trans Type 4 4 4 4
Vehicle
LX SE SES SEL
Front Head Room (in) 40.0 40.0 40.0 40.0
Front Leg Room (in) 42.2 42.2 42.2 42.2
Front Shoulder Room (in) 57.3 57.3 57.3 57.3
Passenger Capacity 5 5 5 5
Passenger Volume (ft) 104.7 104.7 104.7 104.7
Second Head Room (in) 38.1 38.1 38.1 38.1
Second Leg Room (in) 38.9 38.9 38.9 38.9
Second Shoulder Room (in) 56.6 56.6 56.6 56.6
Weight Information
LX SE SES SEL
Base Curb Weight (lbs) 3326 3355 3392 3408

2000 Ford Taurus Safety Features

Safety Features
Driver & front passenger Second Generation dual stage airbags
Front/rear outboard manual lap/shoulder seat belts w/adjustable D-ring
Rear center lap/shoulder seat belts
Seat belt pretensioners
Child-seat tether anchors on rear seating position
Child-safety rear door locks
Emergency inside trunk release
4-wheel anti-lock braking system
News Reports & Reviews
NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS
NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS

Frontal crash ratings:
Driver: *  *  *  *  *  Passenger: *  *  *  *  * 

Side crash ratings:
Driver: *  *  *  Rear Passenger: *  *  * 

Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags.