The 2010 Ford Taurus has Everything a Modern Driver Could WantTaurus The 2010 Ford Taurus offers drivers a unique blend of comfort, refinement, and power in a stylish Ford package. It's everything a sedan should be--safe, inviting, and easy to drive and handle. In 2010 it's offered in a wide variety of trims to better suit your tastes. These included the upscale Limited trim, the road dominating SHO trim, the middle of the road SEL trim, and the base SE. All trims come with a a 263 hp 3.5L V6 Duratec engine except for the SHO trim which comes with a a 365 hp GTDI V6 EcoBoost engine. The 2010 Taurus seats five and comes with a fuel economy rating of 17-18 MPG city to 24-28 MPG highway (fuel econonomy depends on the trim). The mechanical standard equipment on the 2010 Taurus includes 4-wheel anti-locking disc brakes and 6-speed automatic transmission. The exterior is bold and yet playful, with accents that draw the eye in, like the front grille. Standard exterior features on every Taurus include solar tinted glass and body color exterior handles. You'll also enjoy the Easy Fuel™ capless fuel-filler system which incorporates a flapper door and no hard to manipulate screw on fuel-cap. You simply insert the fuel nozzle into the tank to fill up and when you're done the flapper door seals itself without any fuss.
The interior of every 2010 Taurus includes convenient features like delayed accessory lighting, second row reading lights, a 1st row dome lamp, three power points for plugging in electronics, sliding driver and passenger sunvisors, and a fold down armrest with cupholders for the rear seats. Drivers and passengers will also appreciate a front center console with cupholders, a particulate air filter, and a fold flat 60/40 rear bench. Technological features that make driving more of a pleasure than a chore include an audio input jack, and an instrument cluster with a message center and trip computer for calculating your fuel economy, miles since start, and miles till your next fill-up. MyKey is a Ford feature that helps teens drive safer. It allows parents to program a top speed and audio volume into the key so that when a teenager drives they will be less distracted by the radio. Each Taurus also comes equipped with a rear window defroster.
The safety features on the 2010 Taurus were designed to help you before, during, and after an accident with features like SOS Post Crash Alert System, which is activated when the air bags are deployed. This system unlocks the doors, activates the horn, and turns on the emergency flashers. Advance Trac with Electronic Stability Control (ESC) helps drivers to prevent accidents by monitoring various vehicle systems as well as tire skid and slip. If the system senses excessive wheel slip, it intervenes by braking the wheels and reducing engine torque, thus helping you stay on the road. Other notable safety features include brake and engine actuated traction control, anti-theft SecuriLock, keyless entry with an integrated key-head transmitter, and side impact and safety canopy airbags with a rollover sensor. If you're interested in the 2010 Ford Taurus, call North County Ford today for more details! | | | The 2010 Limited Taurus FWD Comes with Loads of Comfort and Convenience Features | Base Price: $31,770 | Research Price Quote |
The 2010 Taurus Limited FWD achieves 18/28 MPG city/highway and comes with front wheel drive, and select shift automatic with paddle activation. The exterior is accented with dual chrome exhaust tips, auto lamp halogen projector headlights with wiper activation, supplemental parking lamps, outside, heated, chrome accent mirrors with memory feature and puddle lamps, and chrome clad aluminum wheels.
The Limited interior is stuffed with convenience and luxury like a Thanksgiving turkey. You'll enjoy features like dual zone climate control, compass display, an outside temperature display, a leather-wrapped shift knob, an electrochromic mirror with a microphone, a 10-way power driver's seat, a 10-way power passenger seat, driver seat memory, leather seats, and a leather wrapped steering wheel with speed and audio controls. You'll really get the most bang for your buck with the SYNC Voice Activated Communications and Entertainment System which allows you to operate almost any mobile phone or audio device (iPod, Zune) through voice commands, radio controls, or your steering wheel. The Limited Taurus also includes driver and passenger global open controls for the windows.
The 2010 Limited Taurus also includes state-of-the-art technology like Satellite Radio which includes a 6-month pre-paid subscription available in the 48 contiguous states. The premium audio system incorporates a six CD player that is MP3 capable and six speakers. The Reverse Sensing System uses ultrasonic sensors to detect objects up to six feet away from your rear bumper when reversing. It can warn you before you crash into objects. The Limited trim also comes with a convenient Universal Garage Door Opener.
| | | | The 2010 Taurus Limited AWD is Full of Techno-Goodies | Base Price: $33,620 | Research Price Quote |
The 2010 Taurus Limited AWD gets 17/24 MPG city/highway and comes with select shift automatic with paddle activation. The exterior is bedecked with dual chrome exhaust tips, auto lamp halogen projector headlights with wiper activation, supplemental parking lamps, outside, heated, chrome accent mirrors with memory feature and puddle lamps, and chrome clad aluminum wheels.
The Limited interior is stuffed with luxury and convenience like a Christmas turkey. You'll appreciate features like a compass display, an outside temperature display, dual zone climate control, an electrochromic mirror with a microphone, driver and passenger global open controls for the windows, a leather-wrapped shift knob, leather seats, driver seat memory, a 10-way power passenger seat, a 10-way power driver's seat, and a leather wrapped steering wheel with audio and speed controls. The Feature to get really excited about is the SYNC Voice Activated Communications and Entertainment System which allows you to operate almost any mobile phone or audio device (iPod, Zune) through voice commands, radio controls, or your steering wheel.
The 2010 Limited Taurus also includes state-of-the-art technology like Satellite Radio which includes a 6-month pre-paid subscription available in the 48 contiguous states. The premium audio system incorporates a six CD player that is MP3 capable and six speakers. The Reverse Sensing System uses ultrasonic sensors to detect objects up to six feet away from your rear bumper when reversing. It can warn you before you crash into objects. The Limited trim also comes with a convenient Universal Garage Door Opener.
| | | | The 2010 Taurus SE is Affordable, Fuel Efficient, and Includes a Few Nice Perks | Base Price: $25,170 | Research Price Quote |
The 2010 Taurus SE is the base trim but it still has plenty of luxury and refinement to offer. It gets 18/28 MPG city/highway and comes with a few nice exterior details, like incandescent taillamps with red surround, 17" painted aluminum wheels, auto lamp projector halogen headlights with wiper activation, supplemental parking lamps, and black outside power mirrors.
The interior of the SE trim treats you to climate control with rear seat heat ducts, a day/night interior mirror, a 6-way power driver seat, a 2-way manual passenger's seat, a shift knob with a hill mode button, driver one-touch up/down control of the windows, and a tilt/telescopic steering wheel with speed and audio controls.
You can listen to all of your favorite tunes on the audio system which includes six speakers, an AM/FM stereo, and a single CD player with MP3 capability. | | | | The 2010 Taurus SEL FWD | Base Price: $27,370 | Research Price Quote |
As a full-size sedan that easily seats five adults comfortably, the 2010 Ford Taurus SEL FWD provides plenty of space to suit all your transportation needs.
In addition to the great features of the Taurus SE trim below it, such as keyless entry and SecuriCode entry pad, full power accessories, cruise control, a six-way power driver seat, a 60/40 split-folding rear seat, a tilt-and-telescoping steering column, steering wheel audio controls and a six-speaker stereo with CD/MP3 player and auxiliary audio jack, the 2010 Taurus SEL FWD goes above and beyond with even more great upgrades. 18-inch wheels, automatic transmission paddle shifters, heated side mirrors, dual-zone automatic climate control, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, upgraded cloth upholstery and satellite radio are added with the Taurus SEL FWD trim in order to deliver greater performance, style, and comfort.
19-inch wheels, rear parking sensors, a power passenger seat, ambient lighting, leather upholstery and the Sync electronics interface system (which includes Bluetooth and an iPod interface), a sunroof, remote ignition, power-adjustable pedals, heated front seats, multicontour massaging seats and a 12-speaker Sony-branded premium audio system are all further options available with the Ford Taurus SEL FWD trim as well. | | | | The 2010 Taurus SEL Features a 6-Month Pre-Paid Subscription to Satellite Radio | Base Price: $29,220 | Research Price Quote |
The comfortable and stylish 2010 Taurus SEL AWD achieves 17/24 MPG city/highway and comes with Select Shift Automatic with Paddle Activation, and of course all wheel drive.
The exterior of the SEL has a few nice touches which include body color, heated, power mirrors with puddle lamps, attractive 18" sparkle silver aluminum wheels, auto lamp projector halogen headlights with wiper activation, supplemental park lamps, and incandescent taillamps with red surround.
The interior of the 2010 SEL has a few nice perks that include a 6-way power driver seat, a 2-way manual passenger seat, driver one touch up/down control of the windows, an electrochromic mirror, a leather wrapped steering wheel with speed and audio controls, dual zone climate control, front cupholders, a compass display, and an outside temperature display.
The audio system treats you to a 6-month pre-paid subscription to satellite radio available in the 48 contiguous states, an AM/FM stereo, a single CD player with MP3 capability, and six speakers. | | | | The 2010 Ford Taurus SHO Trim | Base Price: $37,770 | Research Price Quote |
For the greatest value and comfort that any daily driver could ask for, be sure to check out the top-of-the-line, high-performance, luxurious, full-sized sedan: the 2010 Ford Taurus SHO trim. The Taurus SHO includes many of the great features of the trims below it, such as automatic transmission paddle shifters, heated side mirrors, dual-zone automatic climate control, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, satellite radio, 19-inch wheels, rear parking sensors, a power passenger seat, ambient lighting, and the Sync electronics interface system (which includes Bluetooth and an iPod interface). In addition, it also offers a more powerful engine, a sport-tuned suspension, xenon headlamps, an auto-dimming exterior driver mirror (optional on Limited), a rear spoiler, keyless ignition/entry (optional on SEL and Limited), upgraded leather trim and faux-suede upholstery inserts.
And, to take your 2010 Ford Taurus SHO to its maximum level, check out the many options and upgrades available, such as a sunroof, power-adjustable pedals, heated front seats, multicontour massaging seats, adaptive cruise control with a collision warning system, a blind-spot warning system, automatic high beams, an auto-dimming exterior driver mirror, rain-sensing wipers, cooled front seats, heated rear seats, a rear window power sunshade and a navigation system with in-dash single-CD/DVD player, hard drive with 10GB of digital music storage, a Sirius Travel Link (real-time traffic, weather and other information), a 12-speaker Sony-branded premium audio system, 20-inch wheels, a rearview camera and an SHO Performance package that includes performance brake pads, recalibrated steering, a different final-drive ratio, stability control defeat, summer tires and 20-inch wheels. |
| Specifications |
| Horsepower: | 263 - 365 | | MPG City/Highway: | 17 - 18 / 25 - 28 |
| Torque: | 249 - 350 | | Seating: | 5 |
| Base Standard Equipment |
| Mechanical Standard Equipment |
| Brakes - 4-wheel Disc with Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission | | Exterior Standard Equipment |
| Door Handles - Body Color Exterior | | Glass - Solar Tinted | | Interior Standard Equipment |
| Console - Front Center Console - With armrest, storage bin and removable trinket tray (vinyl wrapped with stitching) | | Floor Mats - Front and Rear | | Storage - Glovebox - Damped, Locking | | Lighting - Delayed Accessory Lighting | | Lighting - 1st Row Dome/Map Lamp in Overhead Console | | Lighting - 2nd Row Reading Lights | | Lighting - Remote Perimeter Lighting - Interior lights, headlamps, taillamps | | Storage - Map Pockets - Front seat rear | | Particulate Air Filter | | Power Points - 2 in Front/ 1 Accessible to Both Front/Rear | | Power Points - 2nd Row | | Seats - Rear Seat, Fixed Outboard Head Restraints - With center adjustable headrest | | Seats - 60/40 Split Fold Flat Rear Seat | | Seats - Rear Fold Down Armrest with Cupholders | | Sunvisors - Sliding Driver and Passenger - With illuminated mirrors | | Safety & Security Standard Features |
| Airbags - Side Impact and Safety Canopy - With rollover sensor | | Anti-Theft - SecuriLock | | Keyless Entry - With integrated key-head transmitter and SecuriCode - keyless entry (keypad) | | SOS Post Crash Alert System - Activated when air bags are deployed | | Traction Control - Brake and engine actuated | | AdvanceTrac with Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | | Functional Standard Equipment |
| Audio Input Jack | | Easy Fuel (Capless Refueling) | | Instrument Cluster - Message Center with Trip Computer | | MyKey | | Windows - Rear Defroster | | Warranty Standard Features |
| New Vehicle Limited Warranty - 3 years/36,000 miles | | Powertrain Limited Warranty - 5 years/60,000 miles | | Roadside Assistance - 5 years/60,000 miles | | Corrosion Coverage - 5 years/Unlimited |
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