Car financing: 2011 Ford Taurus
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 11.1 to 12.0 L/100 km combined (EPA). 4 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
- 11.1 to 12.0 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 4
For sale
We do not have a 2011 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.
2011 Ford Taurus specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3.5L 6-cylinder | 3.5L 6-cylinder | 3.5L 6-cylinder turbo |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 13.0 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km | 13.9 L/100 km |
| Highway | 8.7 L/100 km | 9.4 L/100 km | 9.6 L/100 km |
| Combined | 11.1 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km | 12.0 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 257 g/km | 276 g/km | 276 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $17.21 | $18.29 | $18.60 |
2011 Ford Taurus: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 3.5 L | 3.5 L | 3.5 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 18 | 17 | 17 |
| MPG highway (US) | 27 | 25 | 25 |
| MPG combined (US) | 22 | 20 | 20 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 26 | 24 | 24 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 566 L (20 cu ft) | 566 L (20 cu ft) | 566 L (20 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,125 | US$3,350 | US$3,350 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,442 | $3,658 | $3,720 |
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 2011 Ford Taurus
- NHTSA lists 4 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 187 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system (48), engine (40) and steering (25). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16V247000 | 2016-04-26 | air bags:frontal | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 Ford Flex, 2008 and 2010-2012 Ford Taurus, 2008-2009 Ford Taurus X, 2008 Mercury Sable, 2009 and 2011 Lincoln MKS vehicles. The driver frontal air bag may improperly inflate during second-stage deployment in the event of a high speed crash. As... |
| 15V340000 | 2015-06-02 | steering:electric power assist system | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Ford Fusion vehicles without a 3.5L engine and Lincoln MKZ hybrid electric vehicles, 2011 Mercury Milan vehicles, 2011-2012 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS, and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with a 3.5L GTDI engine and 2013 Ford Taurus, Ford... |
| 15V040000 | 2015-01-28 | structure:body:door | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Ford Taurus vehicles manufactured December 1, 2009, to July 31, 2010, and 2011-2013 Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured June 1, 2011, to October 31, 2011. In the affected vehicles, the interior door handle return spring may unseat, resulting in... |
| 14V285000 | 2014-05-29 | exterior lighting | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Taurus vehicles manufactured November 24, 2008, through February 28, 2014, originally sold in, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire,... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2011 Ford Taurus for buyers
CarmaCars rents cars and does not sell the 2011 Ford Taurus; this page helps you judge it before you buy one elsewhere. We are not a lender and do not arrange loans. A monthly rental can cover the time while you arrange financing with your bank. This page helps you judge the 2011 Ford Taurus before you buy one anywhere.
Recalls and complaints
Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent. There are 4 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace.
What the specs mean
The 3.5L 6-cylinder with front-wheel drive is the powertrain to look at. It runs on regular gas. Front-wheel drive is the usual layout for cars this size, predictable in the rain and the snow.
The combined figure, 11.1 L/100 km, means roughly 33 litres for 300 km. That works out to about $17.21 per 100 km at our price setting. The EPA estimates US$3,125 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.
Space, size and seats
Its car body is low and settled, with a separate trunk. Luggage space is rated at 566 litres: bulky luggage, a stroller or sports gear.
Best uses
It uses more fuel than most, so it suits shorter trips or people who need its size. It suits a stretch of weeks between selling one car and buying the next.
Rent it for a week first
If it is in our fleet, rent it; if not, a similar car gives you a feel for the class. Nothing is charged until we confirm the rental and you approve the offer. Rent it, live with it for a week, and decide with real experience.
The cost of driving it
Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. The EPA estimates US$3,125 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $17.21 in fuel.
Picking a year and a trim
Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay. Within the 2011 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which. If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first.
Next step
Tell us the car you are considering, and we will help where we can.
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 2011 Ford Taurus from us first.
Ask us about the 2011 Ford Taurus
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2011 Ford Taurus for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2011 Ford Taurus
Does CarmaCars sell the 2011 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 2011 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 2011 Ford Taurus have recalls?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2011 Ford Taurus cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$3,125 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $3442.00.
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.