With 263 horsepower and 249 poundfeet of torque from a 3. Ford is updating the taurus for 20 with a new engine, more power for the old engine, and a few other mechanical tweaks. Used 2012 ford taurus sho awd for sale with photos. A sixspeed automatic transmission and frontwheel drive are standard, and allwheel drive is available. A more powerful twinturbo v6 and standard allwheel drive come with the 2012 taurus sho.
Its interior looks and feels older than what youll find with rivals. Cost to own data is not currently available for the 2012 ford taurusv6 4dr sdn sho awd. The taurus sho offers 102 more horsepower than the standard taurus v6, thanks to the use of directinjection technology and twin turbochargers. Sep 29, 2009 sounds great, but the truth is the standard awd taurus is no frugal sipper, and at 17 mpg city and 25 mpg highway the sho maintains a steadfast addiction to fossil fuels. Ford motor company ford is recalling certain model year 2009 2012 ford flex, 2008 and 2010 2012 ford taurus, 20082009 ford taurus x, 2008 mercury sable, 2009 and 2011 lincoln mks vehicles.
Save time and money by replacing only the outer caseinstead of the entire electronic assembly. The updated taurus is one of those rare cars in which the center rear seat is actually adulthabitable for more than five blocks. A comprehensive dose of refinements for fords flagship sedan. Used 2012 ford taurus for sale with photos cargurus. My 2012 ford taurus sho was brought into jones west ford in reno, nevada. Summary ford motor company ford is recalling certain model year 20092012 ford flex, 2008 and 20102012 ford taurus, 20082009 ford taurus x, 2008 mercury sable, 2009 and 2011 lincoln mks vehicles. While driving approximately 70 mph, the engine stalled without warning. Ford motor company ford is recalling certain model year 20092012 ford flex, 2008 and 20102012 ford taurus, 20082009 ford taurus x, 2008 mercury sable, 2009 and 2011 lincoln mks vehicles. Search over 6,800 listings to find the best local deals. Car and driver reported in their december 1989 issue a top speed of 143 mph 230 kmh a special edition of the sho called the. The ford taurus sho returns for 2012, delivering on the premise that high performance and responsible fuel economy need not be mutually exclusive. The driver frontal air bag may improperly inflate during secondstage deployment in the event of a high speed crash. Oct 15, 2012 2012 ford taurus sho track test drive and quick take. The vehicle was coasted to the side of the road and then towed to an authorized dealer.
Zipping along route 89a, a cliffhugging highway carved into the weaver mountains of arizona, fords powerful taurus sho sedan charts a noskid track around every hard corner. Torquesensing allwheeldrive is standard on the sho and it employs electromechanical clutches to send torque to the wheels with the most grip. Get the most useful specifications data and other technical specs for the 2012 ford taurus 4door sedan limited awd. Midway ford company 2777 n snelling 651 6368200 roseville, mn 551. Select colors, packages and other vehicle options to get the msrp, book value and invoice price for the 2012 taurus sho 4dr allwheel drive sedan.
Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 103 2012 taurus models nationwide. Transmission issues taurus 2012 sho ford taurus forum. The ford taurus was reengineered and restyled for the 2010 model year. Search new and used cars, research vehicle models, and compare cars, all online at. A sixspeed automatic transmission and frontwheel drive are standard, while allwheel drive.
The 2012 ford taurus and sho are rapid and refined, though often a bit too stoic. Side ratings are assigned by the institute based on a test conducted by ford as part of side crash test verification. Ford leverages many model years of success with large cars in making the 2012 taurus. Learn more about price, engine type, mpg, and complete safety and warranty. Car and driver reported in their december 1989 issue a top speed of 143 mph 230 kmh. Get the best deals on seats for ford taurus when you shop the largest online selection at. Find the engine specs, mpg, transmission, wheels, weight, performance and more for the 2012 ford taurus sedan 4d sho awd. Ford taurus 2012, keyless remote case with 4 buttons by dorman. The taurus checks in with a massive trunk and a footprint to match, and adds highend luxuries and a performancefocused powertrain. Allwheel drive is standard with the sho and optional with the naturally aspirated v6.
This 2012 taurus is for ford enthusiasts looking everywhere for that perfect car. The taurus sho with which the police interceptor shares its turbo powertrain already demonstrates a surprising balance for its weight, so we. Jan 23, 2012 this 2012 taurus is for ford enthusiasts looking everywhere for that perfect car. Reviewers find that the interior of the 2012 ford taurus is welldesigned, with logicallyplaced controls and easytouse electronics that outclass most of its competition. Ford taurus sho stocks ecoboost twinturbo v6 with v8 muscle bob plunkett, mon, 02 jan 2012 02.
A special edition of the sho called the plus package became available in late 1990. Sounds great, but the truth is the standard awd taurus is no frugal sipper, and at 17 mpg city and 25 mpg highway the sho maintains a steadfast addiction to fossil fuels. It is nicely equipped with features such as sho performance package 3. We have 6 2012 ford taurus sho vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 0 1owner cars, and 7 personal use cars. Learn more about price, engine type, mpg, and complete safety and warranty information. May 10, 2012 awd is standard on the sho, which earns fuel economy figures of 17 mpg city and 25 mpg highway.
Everything works well and is easily accessible by the driver. Search over 6,900 listings to find the best local deals. The highperformance taurus sho is a sport sedan that doesnt ask its driver to compromise, said bill gubing, chief program engineer. Available front multicontour seats with active motion provide a therapeutic massage to reduce fatigue. The shos powerful engine is coupled to a 6speed automatic selectshift transmission with paddle shifters, which allow the driver to shift manually to suit the driving conditions. The 2012 ford taurus sedan is available with front or allwheel drive, and with two v6 engine options. Ford taurus sho 2012, sport front and rear lowering coil springs with 1. At last, an affordable and convenient solution to a cracked key fob case. The worst complaints are engine, vehicle speed control, and engine and engine cooling. In addition to the standard front sideimpact and fulllength side curtain airbags, the 2012 ford taurus also features fords advancetrac electronic traction and stability control. Mirror heated driver side, with blind spot corner glass, chrome.
Apr 11, 2012 the 2012 taurus sho was far from raucous, but its successor boasts a noticeable reduction in ambient noise levels, thanks to a number of sounddeadening measures such as fabricwrapped roof. A highperformance taurus sho, with a twinturbo v6 engine, is also available. Getting out on the open road, i was interested in trying the adaptable cruise control as it is far more sophisticated than the cable. The first generation taurus sho can accelerate from 060 mph in 6. It has a large trunk and a cushy ride, and the available sync 3 infotainment system is userfriendly. However, it hasnt been redesigned in nearly a decade, and that shows. The 2012 ford taurus, a fullsize sedan, seats five people. Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report. The center stack flows into the center console at a perfectly driver oriented 38. It is fairly reliable and serves well as better than. Has the features i like and almost none of what i dislike. Contributing editor sam smith gets behind the wheel of the refreshed 20 ford taurus sho to see if ford has improved the sedan.
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