1990 Ford Taurus for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 11.6 to 12.5 L/100 km combined (EPA). 6 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 11.6 to 12.5 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 6
For sale
We do not have a 1990 Ford Taurus for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
1990 Ford Taurus specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3.0L 6-cylinder | 2.5L 4-cylinder | 3.0L 6-cylinder | 3.8L 6-cylinder |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 3-speed automatic | 5-speed manual | 4-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas | Premium gas | Regular gas |
| City | 13.3 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 14.7 L/100 km | 14.3 L/100 km |
| Highway | 9.3 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km | 9.6 L/100 km |
| Combined | 11.6 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km | 12.5 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 272.3 g/km | 276 g/km | 291 g/km | 291.5 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $17.98 | $18.29 | $21.70 | $19.38 |
1990 Ford Taurus: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 3.0 L | 2.5 L | 3.0 L | 3.8 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 4 | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 18 | 18 | 16 | 17 |
| MPG highway (US) | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 |
| MPG combined (US) | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 1303 L (46 cu ft) | 481 L (17 cu ft) | 481 L (17 cu ft) | 1303 L (46 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,317 | US$3,350 | US$4,350 | US$3,525 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,596 | $3,658 | $4,340 | $3,876 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 1990 Ford Taurus
- NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 385 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and engine cooling (91), structure (72) and steering (57). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98V323000 | 1998-12-16 | structure:frame and members | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, KANSAS, KENTUCKY, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEBRASKA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND,... |
| 92V113000 | 1992-08-17 | seat belts:front:buckle assembly | THE RIGID MOUNTED SAFETY BELT BUCKLES ARE DEFECTIVE IN THREE WAYS. FIRST, A FASTENED SAFETY BELT BUCKLE WILL NOT UNLATCH WHEN THE RELEASE BUTTON IS DEPRESSED. THIS RESULTS FROM INTERFERENCE BETWEEN THE BUCKLE EJECTOR FINGER AND THE BUCKLE TONGUE WINDOW. THE SECOND DEFECT IS THE SAFETY BELT BUCKLE MAY NOT LATCH. THE... |
| 92V065000 | 1992-05-11 | wheels | CHILDREN CAN ACCIDENTALLY LOCK THEMSELVES IN THE FOOTWELL AREA OF THE REAR-FACING THIRD SEAT, OR IN THE STORAGE COMPARTMENT IN STATION WAGONS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AN OPTIONAL THIRD SEAT. ONCE THE COMPARTMENT IS CLOSED IT CANNOT BE OPENED FROM THE INSIDE. |
| 91V134000 | 1991-08-06 | service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:rotor | FRONT DISC BRAKE ROTORS OF THE SUBJECT VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE SEVERE CORROSION IF OPERATED IN AREAS WHERE CALCIUM CHLORIDE AND SODIUM CHLORIDE ARE USED EXTENSIVELY. |
| 90V159000 | 1990-08-28 | wheels:hubcap/cover | WHEELS MAY CONTAIN CRACKS THAT COULD PROPOGATE IN RAISED PORTION OF WHEEL CENTER. |
| 89V171000 | 1989-10-13 | exterior lighting:headlights:switch | AN INCORRECT TRANSISTOR MAY CAUSE AUTOLAMP SYSTEM LIGHT SENSOR MODULE MALFUNCTION. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 1990 Ford Taurus for buyers
No 1990 Ford Taurus is for sale by CarmaCars at the moment; this page helps you judge the car before you buy one elsewhere. Before you buy the 1990 Ford Taurus, see the figures and the checks worth doing.
Recalls and complaints
There are 6 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done. NHTSA has 385 owner complaints on file, mostly about engine and engine cooling, structure and steering. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered.
Engine and fuel
The powertrain to know here is the 3.0L 6-cylinder, with front-wheel drive. It runs on regular gas. Front-wheel drive is the usual layout for cars this size, predictable in the rain and the snow.
Rated at 11.6 L/100 km combined, it needs around 35 litres for a 300 km round trip. At our price setting, 1,000 km costs about $179.80. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$3,317 a year for 15,000 miles.
Who the Taurus suits
It suits a stretch of weeks between selling one car and buying the next. It suits a work trip where a reliable car matters more than anything else.
Size and space
It is a straightforward car to drive, park and live with. At 1,303 litres, the trunk fits bulky luggage, a stroller or sports gear.
Rent it for a week first
A test week in the Taurus tells you more than any review. A week with the Taurus answers more than any brochure. Nothing is charged until we confirm the rental and you approve the offer.
Picking a year and a trim
If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person. Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay. Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history.
Running costs
Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $179.80 at our price setting. The EPA estimates US$3,317 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices.
Talk to a person
Send a request to rent the model first, or ask us what we can do.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 1990 Ford Taurus from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 1990 Ford Taurus for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 1990 Ford Taurus
Does CarmaCars sell the 1990 Ford Taurus?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 1990 Ford Taurus before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 1990 Ford Taurus have recalls?
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 1990 Ford Taurus cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$3,317 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $3596.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.