Car financing: 1996 Ford Taurus
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 11.6 to 13.1 L/100 km combined (EPA). 6 NHTSA recall campaigns. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 11.6 to 13.1 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 6
For sale
We do not have a 1996 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.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
1996 Ford Taurus specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3.0L 6-cylinder | 3.4L 8-cylinder |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Premium gas |
| City | 13.5 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km |
| Highway | 9.2 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km |
| Combined | 11.6 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 270.8 g/km | 307 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $17.98 | $22.93 |
1996 Ford Taurus: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 3.0 L | 3.4 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 8 |
| MPG city (US) | 17 | 15 |
| MPG highway (US) | 25 | 24 |
| MPG combined (US) | 20 | 18 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 24 | 22 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 1076 L (38 cu ft) | 453 L (16 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,290 | US$4,550 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,596 | $4,586 |
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 1996 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 849 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and engine cooling (260), power train (192) and steering (114). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98V067000 | 1998-03-25 | fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES PREVIOUSLY SERVICED UNDER FORD SERVICE BULLETIN 97-17-9 FROM AUGUST 1997 THROUGH DECEMBER 1997. THESE VEHICLES WERE INADVERTENLY EQUIPPED WITH AN 18-GALLON FUEL TANK RATHER THAN THE 16-GALLON AS SPECIFIED. THE 18-GALLON TANK HAS A SECOND VALVE LOCATION WHERE A SHIPPING PLUG... |
| 96V176000 | 1996-09-18 | power train:automatic transmission | THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PARK PAWL SHAFT MAY NOT BE FREE TO ROTATE AS INTENDED. IF THE PARK PAWL SHAFT DOES NOT ROTATE, IT WOULD PREVENT THE PARK PAWL FROM ENGAGING THE PARK GEAR WHEN THE SHIFT LEVER IS IN THE PARK POSITION. |
| 96V166000 | 1996-09-05 | power train:automatic transmission:gear position indication (prndl) | THE PARK PAWL ABUTMENT BRACKET HAS A SHARP EDGE WHICH CAN CAUSE THE PARKING PAWL TO HANG UP AND NOT ENGAGE THE PARK GEAR. THIS WOULD ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO MOVE EVEN THOUGH THE GEAR SHIFT INDICATOR SHOWS THAT THE VEHICLE IS IN PARK. |
| 96V151000 | 1996-08-12 | fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system | THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR LOCATED ON THE FUEL RAIL IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT HAS A VACUUM DIAPHRAGM THAT WAS DAMAGED DURING MANUFACTURE OF THE REGULATOR. |
| 96V086000 | 1996-05-14 | power train:automatic transmission | THE PARK PAWL SHAFT WAS IMPROPERLY POSITIONED WHEN THE ROLL PIN THAT RETAINS IT WAS INSTALLED DURING TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY. IF THE SHAFT WAS NOT PROPERLY POSITIONED, THE ROLL PIN MAY NOT HAVE LINED UP WITH THE GROOVE IN THE SHAFT AND HAVE BEEN CRUSHED AT ASSEMBLY. ALSO, A BURR COULD HAVE BEEN RAISED ON THE SHAFT. |
| 96V016000 | 1996-01-25 | service brakes, hydraulic:brake fluid low warning: lamp | THE BRAKE SYSTEM FLUID LEVEL INDICATOR LAMP SWITCH CAN MALFUNCTION. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS." |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 1996 Ford Taurus for buyers
CarmaCars rents cars and does not sell the 1996 Ford Taurus; this page helps you judge it before you buy one elsewhere. CarmaCars does not finance cars. Renting is not a loan, so there is no credit check to rent. Before buying the 1996 Ford Taurus, read what the figures say and how to try one first.
Recalls and complaints
NHTSA has 849 owner complaints on file, mostly about engine and engine cooling, power train and steering. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. Ask the seller for the service records of this exact car. A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent.
What the figures tell you
The 3.0L 6-cylinder, paired with a 4-speed automatic, drives it. It runs on regular gas. Front-wheel drive is the usual layout for cars this size, predictable in the rain and the snow.
The EPA rates it at 11.6 L/100 km combined, so a 300 km weekend uses about 35 litres. Per 100 km, plan on roughly $17.98. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$3,290 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.
Is it right for your trip?
It suits commuters, couples and business trips. It suits someone whose own car is in the shop for a while.
Practical details
As a mid-size car, it is easy to drive and park in the city. The EPA lists 1,076 litres for luggage, roughly bulky luggage, a stroller or sports gear.
Try before you buy
A test week in the Taurus tells you more than any review. Rent the Taurus first, and buy only if it fits your life. Rent the Taurus for a week and see how it fits your life.
Which one to look for
Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary. If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first. If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person.
Money matters
At our price setting, 100 km costs about $17.98 in fuel. The EPA estimates US$3,290 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. Tires, brakes and batteries are the regular costs to budget for beyond fuel.
Let us know
A rental request is free; the offer shows the full price.
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 1996 Ford Taurus from us first.
Ask us about the 1996 Ford Taurus
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 1996 Ford Taurus for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 1996 Ford Taurus
Does CarmaCars sell the 1996 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 1996 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 1996 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 1996 Ford Taurus cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$3,290 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.