2012 FORD Taurus

SAVE

PRICE ALERT

$9,800
$539
above average
109,835 Miles
16,314
Miles below average

Vehicle Details

Mileage: 109835
Color: Blue
Body Style: Sedan
Transmission: Automatic 6-speed
Engine Type: 3.5L V6
Drive Train: FWD
Fuel: Gasoline
Location: Christiana, PA
Get EPICVIN vehicle history report

To be more confident in your used car purchase and get more information about the auto, including its accident history, insurance records, odometer readings history and other important details, we recommend you get a vehicle history report for the car prior to buying it.


Option & Equipment

Exhaust Tip Color - Chrome
Front Bumper Color - Body-Color
Mirror Color - Black
Rear Bumper Color - Body-Color
Exhaust - Dual Tip
Steering Ratio - 17
Air Filtration
Armrests - Front Center
Floor Mat Material - Carpet
Floor Mats - Front
Front Air Conditioning
Front Air Conditioning Zones - Single
Shift Knob Trim - Chrome
Floor Mats - Rear
Rear Vents - Second Row
Armrests - Rear Center With Cupholders
Capless Fuel Filler System
Center Console - Front Console With Armrest And Storage
Multi-Function Remote - Keyless Entry
Power Outlet(S) - Front And Rear
Retained Accessory Power
Steering Wheel - Tilt And Telescopic
Steering Wheel Mounted Controls - Audio
Storage - Front Seatback
Vanity Mirrors - Dual Illuminating
Overhead Console - Front
Steering Wheel Mounted Controls - Cruise Control
Ambient Lighting
Reading Lights - Front
Reading Lights - Rear
One-Touch Windows - 1
Rearview Mirror - Manual Day/Night
Abs - 4-Wheel
Axle Ratio - 2.77
Front Brake Diameter - 12.8
Front Brake Width - 1.18
Front Stabilizer Bar - Diameter 28 Mm
Front Suspension Classification - Independent
Rear Brake Diameter - 13.0
Rear Brake Width - .43
Rear Suspension Classification - Independent
Rear Suspension Type - Multi-Link
Stability Control
Traction Control
Hill Holder Control
Front Shock Type - Gas
Front Spring Type - Coil
Front Suspension Type - Lower Control Arms
Rear Shock Type - Gas
Rear Spring Type - Coil
Front Struts - Macpherson
Rear Brake Type - Disc
Antenna Type - Mast
Auxiliary Audio Input - Jack
In-Dash Cd - Single Disc
Multi-Function Display
Radio - Am/Fm
Speed Sensitive Volume Control
Trip Odometer
Warnings And Reminders - Low Fuel Level
In-Dash Cd - Mp3 Playback
Total Speakers - 6
Warnings And Reminders - Tire Fill Alert
Warnings And Reminders - Coolant Temperature Warning
Warnings And Reminders - Lamp Failure
Warnings And Reminders - Low Oil Pressure
Headlights - Auto On
Headlights - Halogen
Headlights - Wiper Activated
Exterior Entry Lights - Approach Lamps
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Wheel Spokes - 8
Spare Tire Mount Location - Inside
Spare Tire Size - Temporary
Tire Type - All Season
Wheels - Painted Aluminum
Front Wipers - Intermittent
Power Windows
Solar-Tinted Glass
Window Defogger - Rear
Child Seat Anchors - Latch System
Emergency Interior Trunk Release
Front Airbags - Dual
Impact Sensor - Post-Collision Safety System
Power Door Locks
Side Airbags - Front
Side Curtain Airbags - Front
Side-Curtain Airbag Rollover Sensor
Anti-Theft System - Alarm
Airbag Deactivation - Occupant Sensing Passenger
Programmable Safety Key
Side Mirror Adjustments - Power
Side Mirror Type - Spotter Mirror
Child Safety Door Locks
Front Seat Type - Bucket
Seatbelt Force Limiters - Front
Seatbelt Pretensioners - Front
Upholstery - Cloth
Driver Seat Manual Adjustments - Lumbar
Driver Seat Power Adjustments - 6
Front Headrests - 2
Front Headrests - Adjustable
Passenger Seat Manual Adjustments - 2
Rear Headrests - 3
Rear Headrests - Fixed
Rear Seat Type - 60-40 Split Bench
Rear Seat Folding - Flat
Driver Seat Manual Adjustments - Reclining
Passenger Seat Manual Adjustments - Reclining

Notes

New tires


Recalls & Defects

VIN 1FAHP2DWXCG135903 may have been recalled. Check full report for more information

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

Ford is recalling certain model year 2012 Taurus, Lincoln MKS, and model year 2013 Explorer vehicles manufactured July 19, 2011, through March 15, 2012. In the affected vehicles, the fuel tanks may have a marginally sealed seam in the side of the tank. As a result, the fuel tanks may not provide the expected strength in the event of an impact. The tanks may also leak.



Vehicle Rating & Owner Reviews

Overall Rating
4
  Based on 16 reviews

Overall Great Car

4
Mark Herman on 10/31/2016

Performance: 0 Comfort: 0 Fuel Economy: 0 Fun To Drive: 0 Interior Design: 0 Exterior Design: 0 Build Quality: 0 Reliability: 0 Comfort Rating: 4 Performance Rating: 5 Interior Rating: 4 Reliability Rating: 5 Safety Rating: 5 Technology Rating: 4 Value Rating: 4

The car is great but does not hold it's value on trade in. Ford does not promote this car so it is a sleeper. It is a little bit like sitting in a cockpit when you drive. A little hard to get out of if you are big or have police equipment on like a police officer. Great ride and very nice looking car.

Sure beats the Impala

5
jverhoef on 09/17/2013

Performance: 5 Comfort: 5 Fuel Economy: 5 Fun To Drive: 5 Interior Design: 5 Exterior Design: 5 Build Quality: 5 Reliability: 5 Comfort Rating: 5 Performance Rating: 5 Interior Rating: 5 Reliability Rating: 5

I have had Chevy's for the past 21 years. Absolutely Love this Taurus. Comfort, dual air, great sound, good mph. Love it

2012 Taurus

5
larryk0202 on 07/14/2013

Performance: 4 Comfort: 5 Fuel Economy: 5 Fun To Drive: 4 Interior Design: 4 Exterior Design: 5 Build Quality: 4 Reliability: 5 Comfort Rating: 5 Performance Rating: 4 Interior Rating: 4 Reliability Rating: 5 Safety Rating: 4 Technology Rating: 4 Value Rating: 4

I purchased this car in May 2013, had 35K miles on it. Great on mpg and comfortable. No problems yet. Still have the Taurus in 2016, only 55K miles now, great mileage and ride.

Great Car so far

4.1
snow1069 on 02/17/2013

Performance: 4 Comfort: 4 Fuel Economy: 4 Fun To Drive: 4 Interior Design: 4 Exterior Design: 4 Build Quality: 4 Reliability: 5 Comfort Rating: 4 Performance Rating: 4 Interior Rating: 4 Reliability Rating: 5

I purchased this with 19k in November 12'. So far no issues. Get's decent fuel mileage on hwy avg 24.8 mpg. Like the size of the car and compared to several other models prior to purchase (toyota, lexus, maxima, bmw). Each has they're advantages, but just didn't feel the bang for the buck was equivilant. Really liked the bmw 5 series. Looks great on the outside, but kind of bland on the interior. Toyota was a little small. Lexus, I really liked, but can't bring myself to spend that type of money. Maxima was a good car, but was comparable to toyota.

2012 sho

4
keybd29 on 10/14/2012

Performance: 3 Comfort: 5 Fuel Economy: 4 Fun To Drive: 3 Interior Design: 4 Exterior Design: 3 Build Quality: 5 Reliability: 5 Comfort Rating: 5 Performance Rating: 3 Interior Rating: 4 Reliability Rating: 5

With about 6k on my sho I like this ride. However I do not love this ride. Steering is tight and communicates with the road. Steering ratio is fair with a slightly heavy feel. The build quality is always way up there with ford, I've had a bunch! The main caveat I offer is this sedan is simply too heavy. Too heavy for fun. It feels it when braking or turning. It's skid pad numbers are poor. It has good styling and the cabin is quiet. Stereo is good. Ford SYNC is a poor interface IMO. MPG for me is for me invariably 20-21. My '12 is basically a fleet land yacht. She doesn't much like turning nor braking and I have the performance package.

Another disappoinment.

3.3
beeryan78 on 08/30/2012

Performance: 4 Comfort: 4 Fuel Economy: 1 Fun To Drive: 3 Interior Design: 4 Exterior Design: 4 Build Quality: 1 Reliability: 5 Comfort Rating: 4 Performance Rating: 4 Interior Rating: 4 Reliability Rating: 5

I have been a Ford man my whole life. However, the last 3 Fords I have owned have been severely problematic. The older Fords we have are excellent and have been a great value(00 Taurus, 02 F150), however, this new Taurus has been a disaster. First, the clearcoat is cracking and the paint on the trunk was poorly executed. Ford has offered to repaint, but I am afraid they will make it worse. Next, the interior materials could be better. I barely rubbed my finger on the faux wood and scratches galore! Ridiculous! Now, and apparently this is a know issue, the trunk(when closed), rubs on the bumper and the paint is rubbing away. Also tearing up the tailight. Unacceptable! My last Ford.

My Limited saga continues

3.4
jan56 on 07/24/2012

Performance: 2 Comfort: 5 Fuel Economy: 3 Fun To Drive: 4 Interior Design: 4 Exterior Design: 4 Build Quality: 3 Reliability: 2 Comfort Rating: 5 Performance Rating: 2 Interior Rating: 4 Reliability Rating: 2

First of all let me say that I love the car itself and were it problem free, I would love it that much more. I picked up my vehicle on March 17, 2012, as of 7/18 it is at the dealer for the 3rd time with the same problem and a new one. All the warning bells go off and I have no tachometer, no speedometer, no air, and all the warning lights are rotating and flashing, then the blind spot fault light and front end collision lights stay on. Replaced computer, fixed a lose connection, still happening. Now on 7/18 it also wouldn't start for a while. Not really sure how to gauge the value or the performance cause as of right now, been without it for a total of 4 weeks.Not a happy consumer.

Transmission Issues

2.8
skykid702 on 05/18/2012

Performance: 2 Comfort: 5 Fuel Economy: 2 Fun To Drive: 2 Interior Design: 3 Exterior Design: 3 Build Quality: 4 Reliability: 1 Comfort Rating: 5 Performance Rating: 2 Interior Rating: 3 Reliability Rating: 1

I recently got a 2012 SHO edition and it was a demo model with just over 5k on it. Once I got it on the road, it drove nice but a few days later, it started to act up with the transmission - When I would let it coast to a stop light, it downshifts really hard - to the point where I am lunged forward. When I do a soft accelerate, it shifts hard. I am not sure what to think any more about this car - I really wish I stuck with my gut and went with a Fusion or a Edge!

Windows stick, really???

3.9
fordguy20 on 01/02/2012

Performance: 4 Comfort: 5 Fuel Economy: 4 Fun To Drive: 5 Interior Design: 3 Exterior Design: 4 Build Quality: 3 Reliability: 3 Comfort Rating: 5 Performance Rating: 4 Interior Rating: 3 Reliability Rating: 3

Only had my Taurus since October 2011. Seemed to be a pretty good car and was looking forward to winter driving now that I have AWD. Only problem is that the first cold morning after I had the car outside all night, the windows were stuck and I couldn't get them open! Finally, one window in the rear opened, but the other three were still stuck. Is this a feature I glossed over and it's actually designed to keep the cold out??? Really Ford - what genius team of engineers is responsible for this flaw??? I can't wait to see what it takes to get this fixed. Also, the cup holders are so tiny I can't find a cup small enough for these crazy things, except maybe a dixie cup. Strike tw

almost luxury , beware of goodyears

3.9
kyle26 on 12/21/2011

Performance: 4 Comfort: 5 Fuel Economy: 2 Fun To Drive: 4 Interior Design: 5 Exterior Design: 4 Build Quality: 3 Reliability: 4 Comfort Rating: 5 Performance Rating: 4 Interior Rating: 5 Reliability Rating: 4

I have put 2,000 miles on this car and still don't know what to think. From the beginning the goodyear eagles 19" have been a joke, it took 10 tires to get 4 that would balance, huge disapointment however dealer was great and made it right. The ride seems to be quiet at times and real noisy at others, road, wind, tires?? i don't know. however the ride is soft the seats real comfy and all the amenities top notch which leaves me to wonder why the crappy tires. anywho a gtreat car to short lease but that maybe it, still its better tan a cadillac cts.

Still have quality issue...

3.1
chad_sh on 12/07/2011

Performance: 5 Comfort: 4 Fuel Economy: 4 Fun To Drive: 3 Interior Design: 2 Exterior Design: 4 Build Quality: 1 Reliability: 2 Comfort Rating: 4 Performance Rating: 5 Interior Rating: 2 Reliability Rating: 2

The car drive well when it's new. We had it about 5 months now. And some issues started to appear. raddled sound from inside the car leake gas when pumping gas. Dealer have no idea why. they are keeping the car for a day.

Amazing car

5
famof3kids on 11/22/2011

Performance: 5 Comfort: 5 Fuel Economy: 5 Fun To Drive: 5 Interior Design: 5 Exterior Design: 5 Build Quality: 5 Reliability: 5 Comfort Rating: 5 Performance Rating: 5 Interior Rating: 5 Reliability Rating: 5

Definitely a hidden gem. Rides great, good full size car, very reliable, great MPG. Amazing tech for the price, massaging seats, heated/cooled seats, rear heated seats, USB, ipod connectivity, active cruise control is cool, auto windshield wipers and headlights.

2012 Tuxedo Black SHO

4.8
jim920 on 10/12/2011

Performance: 5 Comfort: 5 Fuel Economy: 5 Fun To Drive: 5 Interior Design: 4 Exterior Design: 4 Build Quality: 5 Reliability: 5 Comfort Rating: 5 Performance Rating: 5 Interior Rating: 4 Reliability Rating: 5

The new SHO is a replacement vehicle for a '08 Lexus ES350. This car is a kick to drive. The car is lightning fast, with no turbo lag. The SHO is much more fun to drive than the Lexus ES series sedan. The steering is quicker and the car handles like a true sports sedan. I took delivery of the car three weeks ago and have logged 1700 miles on the odometer. The car averaged 27 MPG on a road trip from Denver to Albuquerque, NM. In town milage has been around 17 MPG.

Just picked up my new 2012 Taurus SE today!

4
macmovieman on 09/22/2011

Performance: 4 Comfort: 4 Fuel Economy: 4 Fun To Drive: 4 Interior Design: 4 Exterior Design: 4 Build Quality: 4 Reliability: 4 Comfort Rating: 4 Performance Rating: 4 Interior Rating: 4 Reliability Rating: 4

I just got out of a 2010 Taurus with about 71,000 miles and into this 2012 and there is very little noticeable change. I even have it in the same color? The good news is there was little wrong with the 2010 model and I am hoping to have the same luck with this car. The position of the power outlets allow me to use the rear one for my inverter that powers my laptop, the one in the center console powers my iPhone so I can listen to my music, and the one up front powers my Zumo 660 GPS unit so I do not gt lost during the day. The car rides great, the music system sounds great, plenty of room in the trunk, and excellent power. I will be back in 2014 or 2015 if they continue to be this nice.

Nice ride but interior need redesign

3.9
chad_s on 08/10/2011

Performance: 4 Comfort: 5 Fuel Economy: 4 Fun To Drive: 4 Interior Design: 2 Exterior Design: 5 Build Quality: 4 Reliability: 3 Comfort Rating: 5 Performance Rating: 4 Interior Rating: 2 Reliability Rating: 3

Bought this car a month now. Price close to what we got from Edmunds. Overall the car rides good (especially long drive) but the front view is limited. My wife is 5'4" and she has a hard time seeing due to the dashboard being too high. Steering abit stiff for local driving with a lot of turn. Console is hard to understand. Too confusing. We seem to get slight better milage than report on highway.

Great car with one exception

4.8
indianaguy on 07/14/2011

Performance: 4 Comfort: 4 Fuel Economy: 5 Fun To Drive: 5 Interior Design: 5 Exterior Design: 5 Build Quality: 5 Reliability: 5 Comfort Rating: 4 Performance Rating: 4 Interior Rating: 5 Reliability Rating: 5

Car is very comfortable and quiet. We live in a rural area and average 26 to 27 mph in every day driving and over 30 on the highway. We are surprised with both for such a large car. It is very comfortable with one major exception. The flat floor space on the passenger side is too small for an individual with larger feet. On a long trip it can become quite annoying. We have the limited and I believe that it is because of all the hardware needed to accommodate all the bells and whistles in the seat itself.


Is this Vehicle Safe? See this Vehicle’s Safety Report

Check safety scores, crash test results and safety equipment to make sure you're shopping smart. Click below to get full details

Overall Rating
9.6 / 10


® 2024 CARSDESK. All Rights Reserved.