2013 Ford Taurus SEL

• 18 painted aluminum wheels
• Automatic wiper-activated halogen headlamps
• Body-color door handles
• Body-color heated pwr mirrors -inc: puddle lamps, integrated spotter mirror
• LED tail lamps
• P235/55R18 all-season BSW tires
• Remote perimeter lighting
• Solar tinted glass
• Supplemental park lamps

• (2) aux pwr points
• 60/40 split fold-flat rear seat -inc: fold down armrest w/cupholders, adjustable center head restraint
• AM/FM stereo w/CD/MP3 player -inc: (6) speakers, aux audio input
• Cruise control
• Delayed accessory lighting
• Dual-zone air conditioning w/automatic temp control -inc: particulate air filter
• Electrochromic rearview mirror
• Front dome/map lamp
• Front seatback map pockets
• Front unique cloth bucket seats -inc: 6-way pwr driver/front passenger seats w/manual lumbar/recline, 4-way adjustable headrests
• Front/rear carpeted floor mats
• Instrument cluster -inc: message center w/trip computer, outside temp display
• Leather-wrapped shift knob
• Leather-wrapped tilt/telescoping steering wheel -inc: cruise controls, audio controls
• Lockable glove box w/damped door
• MyFord w/4.2 display
• Painted interior trim
• Perimeter anti-theft alarm
• Pwr door locks
• Pwr windows w/driver one-touch up/down
• Rear seat heat ducts
• Rear seat reading lamps
• Rear window defroster
• Remote keyless entry w/SecuriCode entry keypad -inc: integrated key-head transmitter, remote start
• Satellite radio (subscription required)
• SecuriLock passive anti-theft system
• Sliding front sunvisors w/illuminated visor vanity mirrors
• SYNC voice-activated communications & entertainment system -inc: Bluetooth capability, steering wheel audio controls, USB port, audio input jack, 911 assist, vehicle health report *Additional SYNC services available w/annual subscription fee*
• Vinyl-wrapped front center console -inc: armrest, front covered cupholders/storage bin, removable trinket tray, painted appliques

• 2.77 final drive ratio
• 3.5L Ti-VCT V6 FFV engine
• 4-wheel anti-lock disc brakes
• 6-speed SelectShift automatic transmission -inc: sport mode, shifter button activation
• Battery management system
• Easy Fuel capless refueling
• Electronic pwr assist steering (EPAS)
• Front wheel drive
• Quasi-dual exhaust w/dual chrome tips
• Torque vectoring control

• AdvanceTrac w/electronic stability control
• Brake & engine actuated traction control
• Child safety rear door locks
• Curve control
• Dual-stage front airbags w/front passenger sensing system
• Front side-impact airbags
• MyKey system -inc: top speed limiter, audio volume limiter, early low fuel warning, programmable speed alert chimes, BeltMinder w/audio mute
• Safety Canopy front/rear curtain airbags -inc: rollover sensor
• SOS post-crash alert system

Model Highlights

Most Taurus models are front-wheel drive; all-wheel drive is optional. Standard power comes from Ford's 288-horsepower, 3.5L V6, coupled with a 6-speed automatic transmission. A new 2.0L turbocharged 4-cylinder is optional that makes 240hp and 270 lb-ft of torque. With this engine the Taurus is capable of 31 mpg on the highway. The Taurus is offered in four trim levels: SE, SEL, Limited and SHO. SEL models get painted aluminum wheels and chrome exhaust tips; they also get supplemental parking lamps and heated exterior mirrors. The Limited adds power leather seats, a reverse sensing system and a premium sound system that includes the Sync voice-driven interface for phones and portable music devices. Limited models also get showy 19-inch chromed aluminum wheels. The high-performance Taurus SHO is powered by a 3.5L, turbocharged and direct-injected "EcoBoost" V6, which makes 365 horsepower and 350 ft-lb of torque. The engine's two small turbos permit it to make peak torque just above idle, and direct injection technology claims to deliver "the power of a V8 with the efficiency of a V6," according to Ford. The SHO's powerful engine is coupled to a 6-speed automatic "SelectShift" transmission with paddle shifters, which allow the driver to shift manually to suit the driving conditions. Torque-sensing all-wheel-drive is standard on the SHO and it employs electromechanical clutches to send torque to the wheels with the most grip. Electronic power steering works with the sport-tuned suspension to handle the power and bring an agile feel. The SHO rides on Eagle F1 summer performance tires on unique painted wheels. Inside, the SHO gets "Miko Suede" seat inserts made from recycled materials, plus aluminum-trimmed pedals and aluminum trim throughout. Multi-contour heated-and-cooled seats are available, and there's also a 12-speaker Sony surround sound audio system. The Taurus is one of the top-rated vehicles in its class in crash tests and comes with a long list of safety features, including stability control, anti-lock brakes, front side airbags, side-curtain airbags, a Post-Crash Alert System and crash severity sensing. Across the Taurus line, Ford's emphasis is on technology. Several systems utilize front and rear sensors and cameras to improve safety. Cross Traffic Alert warns the driver of vehicles to the rear that may be obscured when backing out of a driveway or parking spot. Collision Warning will warn a distracted driver of impending contact with another car and even employ the brakes if necessary. Adaptive cruise control, a system that monitors traffic ahead and will follow at a predetermined distance is also available. Intelligent Access and a MyKey entry system give parents control over who has access to the car and what happens when they give young drivers the keys. SIRIUS Travel Link, a set of features for the navigation system that brings live traffic information, weather forecasts, gas prices and other info, is also available.