2014 Ford Taurus

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Rating7.5

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Fullsize Sedan
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$26,780 - $39,980
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Nathan Dyer 

Senior Editor,

Updated on November 3, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Huge cabin as well as trunk space

A bit hard to maneuver inside the city

Minor changes to the equipment levels

Decent fuel efficiency

The ride quality is a bit harsh

Low noise levels inside the car

Higher trim levels can be very expensive

Specs & Features

$26,780

price

288 hp @ 6500 rpm

horsepower

254 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

torque

6-Speed Shiftable Automatic

transmission

3.5L 6cyl FWD 6A

engine

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basic warranty

Overview

The fullsize sedan segment is packed with the most capable options in terms of luxury as well as driving dynamics and we can see that there is a steady crowd that is attracted to this kind of car. The Ford Taurus has been a fan favorite and with powerful variants like the Taurus SHO, the power this car commands is incredible. The 2014 model year is mostly unchanged and the sedan starts at an MSRP of $26,780, which makes it incredible value for the base trim.

Ford offers a very powerful 3.5 L V-6 engine that makes 288 hp, while the SHO trim comes with the 3.5 L V-6 engine twin-turbocharged form. This power is delivered to the front wheels through a six-speed automatic, while there is also the option of a 2 L turbocharged four-cylinder engine. As mentioned already, the competition is intense due to cars like the Chevrolet Impala, the Dodge Charger, and the Chrysler 300. The category filled with brute American power and plush interiors is surely very exciting.

Buying Advice

The 2014 Ford Taurus gives you the option of three trim levels with the higher trim being very expensive for not much in terms of equipment. Our pick in the line-up would be the SEL trim level, which brings you dual-zone automatic front air conditioning, heated mirrors, premium cloth seat trim, as well as several infotainment features that are very much necessary. We feel that the American sedan is a great one in terms of interior quality, the strength of the powertrain, the sheer space offered, as well as the value for money. Although the competitors are great, we would still find reasons to buy the Taurus.

Trims

    SE
    $26,780 onwards
    • 17-inch painted aluminum Wheels
    • 2 - 1st row LCD monitor
    • A-Spec Sport Seats
    • AM/FM stereo
    • Cloth Seat trim
    • Front manual air conditioning
    • Front passenger Lumbar support
    • Remote keyless entry
    • Seek-Scan Radio
    SEL
    $29,080 onwards
    • 18-inch painted aluminum Wheels
    • Dual zone automatic front air conditioning
    • Heated mirrors
    • Premium cloth Seat trim
    • Seek-Scan Radio
    • Siriusxm AM/FM/Satellite
    Limited
    $34,280 onwards
    • 19-inch painted aluminum Wheels
    • 3 - 1st row LCD monitor
    • Front passengers heated-cushion
    • Leather Seat trim
    • Parking assist
    SHO
    $39,980 onwards
    • Engine: 3.5L 6cyl AWD 6A
    • Horsepower: 365 hp @ 5500 rpm hp
    • Torque: 350 lb.-ft. @ 1500 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 5.5 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 20 mpg

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Price

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Engine

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Torque

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Capacity

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2014 Ford Taurus vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    6.5 sec15.1 sec-
    4.8 sec--
    5.7 sec--
    6.2 sec14.5 sec-
    6.2 sec14.7 sec154 mph
    6.4 sec14.9 sec-

    2014 Ford Taurus vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      22 mpg29 mpg23 mpg19 gal.361/551 mi.
      24 mpg35 mpg28 mpg18.5 gal.444/647.5 mi.
      21 mpg31 mpg25 mpg17 gal.357/527 mi.
      19 mpg30 mpg23 mpg19.5 gal.362.9/592.1 mi.
      18 mpg30 mpg22 mpg17 gal.306/510 mi.
      19 mpg26 mpg22 mpg20 gal.380/520 mi.

      2014 Ford Taurus vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
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        202.9 in.76.2 in.60.7 in.5.1 in.112.9 in.
        203.1 in.74.4 in.58.7 in.5.1 in.119.9 in.
        200.4 in.72.9 in.58.7 in.7 in.110.5 in.
        199.9 in.75 in.58.4 in.5 in.120.2 in.
        198.6 in.75 in.58.4 in.4.7 in.120.2 in.
        196.9 in.73.1 in.59.2 in.7 in.111.7 in.

        2014 Ford Taurus vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
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          20.1 cu.ft.102.2 cu.ft.40.9 cu.ft.
          13.3 cu.ft.145.7 cu.ft.95.4 cu.ft.
          14.2 cu.ft.95.8 cu.ft.85.4 cu.ft.
          16.3 cu.ft.106.3 cu.ft.59.6 cu.ft.
          18.6 cu.ft.105 cu.ft.18.6 cu.ft.
          16.5 cu.ft.104.7 cu.ft.39.6 cu.ft.

          2014 Ford Taurus vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            83.1 cu.ft.20.1 cu.ft.40.9 cu.ft.97 ft.
            15.9 cu.ft.15.9 cu.ft.15.9 cu.ft.-
            19.8 cu.ft.16.5 cu.ft.39.6 cu.ft.-
            85.4 cu.ft.14.2 cu.ft.85.4 cu.ft.-
            16.7 cu.ft.16.7 cu.ft.16.7 cu.ft.-
            16 cu.ft.16 cu.ft.16 cu.ft.-

            2014 Ford Taurus vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              1000 lbs.-4035 lbs.
              1000 lbs.-3961 lbs.
              1000 lbs.-4162 lbs.
              1000 lbs.-3555 lbs.
              1000 lbs.-3461 lbs.
              1000 lbs.1101 lbs.3961 lbs.

              2014 Ford Taurus Sedan Problems, Issues, Complaints, Recalls, and which year to avoid?

              5

              Recalls

              0

              Investigations

              230

              Complaints
              Overall Safety Rating
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