The 1999 Ford Taurus
Introduction
The 1999 Taurus is manufactured in UNITED STATES for Ford. It is Ford's entry into the SEDAN 4-DR market. It has a retail price of $17,560 USD in 1999.
Taurus Dimensions
In 1999 the Taurus has an overall length of 197.50 inches and a width of 73.00 inches. It sits a total of 55.10 inches off the ground, with a ground clearance of 5.40 inches. Front headroom is 39.20 inches.
The Ind front suspension gives the Taurus a turning radius of 38.00 inches. It uses 205/65R15 tires with a wheelbase of 108.50 inches.
Drivetrain
The Taurus comes standard with a 4-Speed Automatic Overdrive transmission and is a front-wheel drive vehicle. It has a curb weight of approximately 3237 lbs. The Non-ABS or 4-Wheel ABS front brakes are Disc and the rear brakes are Drum.
Fuel Economy
The 3.0L V6 OHV 12V FFV engine is rated at 14 - 19 miles/gallon city and 20 - 27 miles/gallon highway out of a 16.00 gallon tank. This is average for its class. Flexible Fuel versions are available.
Pricing
The Taurus retails for $17,560 USD with a invoice price of $16,214 USD for the base model with no options. A standard delivery charge of USD is also applicable. Additional options and trim levels can raise the price significantly.
Specs & Equipment
Standard equipment includes Child Safety Door Locks, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Air Conditioning, Tachometer. While it varies per trim level optional equipment lists Power Door Locks, ABS Brakes, Keyless Entry, Cruise Control, Steering Wheel Mounted Controls.
Exterior color choices include Black Clearcoat, Dark Green Satin Clearcoat Metallic, Deep Navy Blue Clearcoat Metallic, Graphite Blue Clearcoat Metallic, Light Prairie Tan Clearcoat Metallic, Silver Frost Clearcoat Metallic, Toreador Red Clearcoat Metallic, Tropic Green Clearcoat Metallic, Vibrant White Clearcoat with interior choices of Dark Denim Blue Cloth, Medium Graphite Cloth, Medium Prairie Tan Cloth. The Taurus seats 5 people with 42.20 inches front leg room.
Standard Warranty
The normal warranty period is 36 months or 36,000 miles. It also has a 36 month/36,000 mile powertrain warranty. Extended warranties are available through the manufacturer or third-party vendors. It's important to check with your dealer to verify all warranties.
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