Car leasing: 2012 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). 5 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
- 5
For sale
We do not have a 2012 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.
2012 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 | 13.7 L/100 km | 13.9 L/100 km |
| Highway | 8.6 L/100 km | 9.3 L/100 km | 9.6 L/100 km |
| Combined | 11.1 L/100 km | 11.7 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 | $18.14 | $18.60 |
2012 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) | 28 | 25 | 24 |
| 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 | $3,628 | $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 2012 Ford Taurus
- NHTSA lists 5 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 79 complaints with NHTSA, most often about steering (17), electrical system (16) and structure (16). 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,... |
| 13V109000 | 2013-03-27 | fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly | Ford is recalling certain model year 2012 Taurus, Lincoln MKS, and model year 2013 Explorer vehicles manufactured July 19, 2011, through March 15, 2012. In the affected vehicles, the fuel tanks may have a marginally sealed seam in the side of the tank. As a result, the fuel tanks may not provide the expected... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2012 Ford Taurus: before you buy
CarmaCars rents cars and does not sell the 2012 Ford Taurus; this page helps you judge it before you buy one elsewhere. We do not lease cars. A monthly rental has no long contract: each booking runs up to 365 days. This page helps you judge the 2012 Ford Taurus before you buy one anywhere.
Before you sign for the Taurus
In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. NHTSA has 79 owner complaints on file, mostly about steering, electrical system and structure. A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent. Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN.
Under the hood
Power comes from the 3.5L 6-cylinder, driving through a 6-speed automatic. It runs on regular gas. Front-wheel drive is the usual layout for cars this size, predictable in the rain and the snow.
Its combined rating is 11.1 L/100 km, which means roughly 33 litres for 300 km. Driving 300 km costs roughly $51.63 at our price setting. The EPA estimates US$3,125 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.
The Taurus in everyday use
Its car body is low and settled, with a separate trunk. The EPA lists 566 litres for luggage, roughly bulky luggage, a stroller or sports gear.
Best uses
It suits someone whose own car is in the shop for a while. It suits a work trip where a reliable car matters more than anything else.
Rent it for a week first
If the Taurus is in our fleet, its page shows the rates; if not, a similar car helps you judge. Renting first costs a fraction of the price of buying the wrong car. Rent the Taurus first, and buy only if it fits your life.
The cost of driving it
Tires, brakes and batteries are the regular costs to budget for beyond fuel. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $172.10 at our price setting.
Picking a year and a trim
Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires. If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person. If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first.
Over to you
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 2012 Ford Taurus from us first.
Ask us about the 2012 Ford Taurus
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2012 Ford Taurus for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2012 Ford Taurus
Does CarmaCars sell the 2012 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 2012 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 2012 Ford Taurus have recalls?
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2012 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.