The Lowdown: 2004 Ford Taurus
By Thomas Brillstein
The 2004 Ford Taurus
Made in UNITED STATES for Ford, the Taurus for 2004 is a leader in the 6-seat SEDAN 4-DR segment. It retailed for $19,945 USD with a dealer cost of $18,480 USD.
Taurus Dimensions
The 2004 Taurus has standard length of 197.60 inches and a width of 73.00 inches. The Taurus rides 55.50 inches off the ground, with a clearance of 5.40 inches. Front headroom is 40.00 inches.
The Ind front suspension gives the Taurus a radius of 39.70 inches. It uses 215/60R16 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 lbs. The Non-ABS or 4-Wheel ABS front brakes are Disc and the rear brakes are Drum.
Fuel Economy
The Taurus's standard 3.0L V6 OHV 12V FFV engine has been measured to get 20 miles/gallon city driving using a 18.00 gallon tank. This is average for its class.
Pricing
The Taurus retails for $19,945 USD with a invoice price of $18,480 USD for the base model with no options. A normal delivery charge of $660 USD is also applicable. Additional options and trim levels can raise the price significantly.
Specs & Equipment
Normal equipment usually includes Child Safety Door Locks, Power Door Locks, Vehicle Anti-Theft, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag. Taurus optional equipment may include ABS Brakes, Front Side Airbag, Front Side Airbag with Head Protection, First Aid Kit, Keyless Entry.
Exterior color choices include Arizona Beige Metallic, Black, Dark Shadow Gray Metallic, Gold Ash Metallic, Merlot Metallic, Silver Frost Metallic, Spruce Green Metallic, True Blue Metallic, Vibrant White with interior choices of Medium Graphite Cloth Interior, Medium Parchment Cloth Interior. The Taurus seats 6 people with 42.20 inches front leg room.
Warranty
The basic warranty period is 36 months or 36,000 miles. It also comes with a 36 month/36,000 mile drivetrain warranty. Extended warranties are available through the manufacturer. It is necessary to refer to the dealer to confirm all warranties.
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