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Ford Taurus

Third generation1996–2003

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taurus ↗4-speed automatic · 1996–2001Gasoline · 3.0 L · 145 hp145 hpFront-Wheel Drive
taurus wagon ↗4-speed automatic · 1996–2001Gasoline · 3.0 L · 145 hp145 hpFront-Wheel Drive
taurus wagon ffv ↗4-speed automatic · 1996–2001Gasoline · 3.0 L · 145 hp145 hpFront-Wheel Drive
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The third-generation Taurus arrived for 1996 with a more oval design and a major mechanical and styling update. Ford continued to offer it as a sedan and wagon in the U.S. market. This generation ended after the 1999 model year.

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