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Ford Taurus

What is ford taurus?

· James MacDonald

Key facts

Manufacturer Ford Motor Company[1]
Production October 1985 – October 2006; May 2007 – March 2019[1]
Model years 1986–2019[1]
Class Mid-size car (1985–2007); Full-size car (2007–2019)[1]
Debut model year 1986[3]
Final model year 2019[4]

The Ford Taurus is an automobile model made and sold by Ford in the United States from 1985 to 2019, debuting as a 1986 model year car. It was offered as a midsize car, then a full-size car, and had six generations of production.

Context

The Ford Taurus is an automobile model made and sold by Ford in the United States from 1985 to 2019 [1]. It debuted as a 1986 model year car and was later offered as a midsize car, then a full-size car [1]. The Taurus was introduced with aerodynamic styling that departed from boxy family-sedan design [3]. It had six generations of production [4]. The 2019 Taurus was the last year on sale [4]. Ford’s Taurus name has referred to different versions in different regions and model years [2].

Documented claims

  • The Taurus was introduced with aerodynamic styling that departed from boxy family-sedan design. [3]
  • The Taurus had six generations of production. [4]
  • The 2019 Taurus was the last year on sale. [4]
  • Ford’s Taurus name has referred to different versions in different regions and model years. [2]

Questions and answers

Why did Ford discontinue Taurus?

The Taurus was discontinued after the 2019 model year, which was its final year on sale [4].

Is Ford making the Taurus in 2026?

Ford has described a Taurus sold in some markets with hybrid and EcoBoost engines, but the answer depends on the market and year [2].

What cars replaced the Ford Taurus?

The Taurus had six generations of production, and the 2019 model was the last year on sale [4].

Is Ford still making Taurus cars?

The Taurus was made and sold by Ford in the United States from 1985 to 2019, with the final model year being 2019 [1].

Sources

  1. Ford Taurus - CarGurus — cargurus.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. FORD Taurus Models/Series Timeline, Specifications & Photos — autoevolution.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. Ford Taurus - Model Years, Generations & News — cars.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  4. Ford Taurus Through the Years — carsforsale.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in Places