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Ford Taurus: MPG and fuel economy by year

The EPA has rated the Ford Taurus across 22 model years, from the 1986 Ford Taurus through the 2007 Ford Taurus. The most recent 2007 Ford Taurus returns 20 combined MPG. The most efficient model year was the 1988 Ford Taurus at 24 MPG. The nameplate has been in continuous production long enough to span multiple generations of EPA testing methodology.

Pick a year below to open the full Ford Taurus page for that model year. Each year page covers combined, city, and highway MPG, the trim variants the EPA rates separately, the annual fuel cost across three driving patterns, and a year-over-year comparison so you can see whether the car has improved.

Fuel economy by model year

Combined MPG, city MPG, highway MPG, and the EPA's estimated annual fuel cost for every model year of the Ford Taurus. Click any year to see the full breakdown for that model year, including trim variants, the drivetrain, and a comparison against other vehicles in its segment.

Year Model Combined MPG City Highway Annual fuel cost
2007 2007 Ford Taurus 20 MPG 18 MPG 25 MPG $3,000
2006 2006 Ford Taurus 20 MPG 18 MPG 25 MPG $3,000
2005 2005 Ford Taurus 20 MPG 18 MPG 25 MPG $3,000
2004 2004 Ford Taurus 20 MPG 18 MPG 25 MPG $3,000
2003 2003 Ford Taurus 21 MPG 18 MPG 26 MPG $2,850
2002 2002 Ford Taurus 21 MPG 18 MPG 25 MPG $2,850
2001 2001 Ford Taurus 20 MPG 17 MPG 25 MPG $3,000
2000 2000 Ford Taurus 20 MPG 17 MPG 26 MPG $3,000
1999 1999 Ford Taurus 20 MPG 17 MPG 26 MPG $3,000
1998 1998 Ford Taurus 20 MPG 17 MPG 24 MPG $3,000
1997 1997 Ford Taurus 21 MPG 18 MPG 26 MPG $2,850
1996 1996 Ford Taurus 21 MPG 18 MPG 26 MPG $2,850
1995 1995 Ford Taurus 21 MPG 18 MPG 27 MPG $2,850
1994 1994 Ford Taurus 21 MPG 18 MPG 27 MPG $2,850
1993 1993 Ford Taurus 21 MPG 18 MPG 27 MPG $2,850
1992 1992 Ford Taurus 21 MPG 18 MPG 26 MPG $2,850
1991 1991 Ford Taurus 21 MPG 18 MPG 26 MPG $2,850
1990 1990 Ford Taurus 21 MPG 18 MPG 26 MPG $2,850
1989 1989 Ford Taurus 21 MPG 19 MPG 24 MPG $2,850
1988 1988 Ford Taurus 24 MPG 21 MPG 29 MPG $2,500
1987 1987 Ford Taurus 24 MPG 21 MPG 29 MPG $2,500
1986 1986 Ford Taurus 23 MPG 19 MPG 29 MPG $2,600

How the Ford Taurus compares against the Large Cars class

Buyers usually compare the Ford Taurus against other cars in the same EPA class. The list below shows the most efficient cars in the Large Cars class for the 2007 model year, the latest year on this page. Each link opens the full page for that car.

2007 Hyundai Sonata
25 MPG 2007 Toyota Avalon
23 MPG 2007 Chevrolet Impala
22 MPG 2007 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx
21 MPG 2007 Chrysler 300/SRT-8
21 MPG 2007 Dodge Charger
21 MPG
2007 Ford Taurus
20 MPG

Source: U.S. EPA fuel economy dataset. Annual fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles of driving per year and a 55% city, 45% highway split.