2004
Ford Taurus

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$23,890
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Available trims

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  • 4dr Sdn LX
    Starts at
    $19,945
    19 City / 26 Hwy
    MPG
    6
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Sdn SE
    Starts at
    $20,335
    19 City / 26 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Wgn SE
    Starts at
    $21,765
    19 City / 26 Hwy
    MPG
    8
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Sdn SES
    Starts at
    $21,805
    19 City / 26 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Wgn SE Duratec
    Starts at
    $22,460
    20 City / 27 Hwy
    MPG
    8
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Sdn SES Duratec
    Starts at
    $22,500
    20 City / 27 Hwy
    MPG
    6
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Sdn SEL
    Starts at
    $23,740
    20 City / 27 Hwy
    MPG
    6
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Wgn SEL
    Starts at
    $23,890
    20 City / 27 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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Notable features

155-hp or 200-hp V-6 engine
Sedan and wagon body styles
Four-speed automatic
Optional side-impact airbags

The good & the bad

The good

Performance with the 200-hp engine
Interior space
Seat comfort

The bad

Handling
Visibility
Resale value
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Safety review

Based on the 2004 Ford Taurus base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Frontal driver
4/5
Frontal passenger
5/5
Nhtsa rollover rating
4/5
Side driver
3/5
Side rear passenger
3/5

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
3 years / 36,000 miles
Corrosion
5 years
Powertrain
3 years / 36,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
3 years / 36,000 miles

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
Fords and many non-Ford vehicles up to 10 years old with less than 150,000 miles
Basic
90-Day / 4,000-Mile (whichever comes first) Comprehensive Limited Warranty
Dealer certification
139-point inspection
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Consumer reviews

97% of drivers recommend this car
4.4 / 5
Based on 40 reviews
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Comfort 4.4
Interior 4.0
Performance 4.3
Value 4.7
Exterior 3.8
Reliability 4.8

Most recent

By Kevin Salgado from Ponce, Puerto Rico
Owns this car
July 29, 2020

As reliable as a family van

I had a ford windstar family van before getting this car and i gotta say its as reliable (or even better) than what i had and its almost from the same year
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 5.0
Interior 5.0
Performance 4.0
Value 5.0
Exterior 3.0
Reliability 5.0
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By sam from Bloomington, IN
Owns this car
July 13, 2020

economical car

has many wear & tear issues, but value for money. would recommend if you get for under 3K. rusting is a problem. avg fuel efficiency.
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 4.0
Interior 2.0
Performance 1.0
Value 4.0
Exterior 2.0
Reliability 3.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2004 Ford Taurus?

The 2004 Ford Taurus is available in 4 trim levels:

  • LX (1 style)
  • SE (3 styles)
  • SEL (2 styles)
  • SES (2 styles)

What is the MPG of the 2004 Ford Taurus?

The 2004 Ford Taurus offers up to 19 MPG in city driving and 26 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

What are some similar vehicles and competitors of the 2004 Ford Taurus?

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Is the 2004 Ford Taurus reliable?

The 2004 Ford Taurus has an average reliability rating of 4.8 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2004 Ford Taurus owners.

Is the 2004 Ford Taurus a good Sedan?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2004 Ford Taurus. 97.5% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.4 / 5
Based on 40 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.4
  • Interior: 4.0
  • Performance: 4.3
  • Value: 4.7
  • Exterior: 3.8
  • Reliability: 4.8

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