2018
Ford Taurus

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Available trims

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  • SE FWD
    Starts at
    $27,690
    18 City / 27 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-6
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • SEL FWD
    Starts at
    $30,120
    18 City / 27 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-6
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • SEL AWD
    Starts at
    $31,970
    17 City / 24 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-6
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Limited FWD
    Starts at
    $37,200
    18 City / 27 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-6
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Limited AWD
    Starts at
    $39,050
    17 City / 24 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-6
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • SHO AWD
    Starts at
    $42,865
    16 City / 24 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-6
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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Notable features

Sony premium stereo available
Five-seat full-size sedan
Front- or all-wheel drive
Sync 3 multimedia system available
Lane departure prevention available
High-performance Taurus SHO available

The good & the bad

The good

Steering feedback
Massive trunk
Seating comfort
Child-safety seat usability

The bad

Unresponsive transmission with non-turbo V-6
Undersized cabin for a full-size car
Visibility
Interior build quality
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Expert 2018 Ford Taurus review

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What it is: The Taurus is Ford's full-size five-seat sedan that's available in SE, SEL and Limited trim levels. Front- and all-wheel-drive versions are available, and the Taurus is powered by a standard 3.5-liter V-6 engine. It competes with the Chevrolet Impala and Toyota Avalon. Ford also offers a high-performance, all-wheel-drive Taurus SHO.


There are no significant changes.

Taurus SHO

SHO stands for Super High Output, and this model is the luxury and performance leader of the Taurus lineup. The SHO swaps the Taurus’ standard drivetrain for a twin-turbo 3.5-liter V-6 engine.

What’s Special

  • Twin-turbo V-6 makes 365 horsepower and 350 pounds-feet of torque
  • Six-speed automatic transmission with steering-wheel shift paddles
  • All-wheel drive
  • 20-inch aluminum wheels
  • Sport suspension
  • SHO design cues include a unique grille, SHO badges and a rear spoiler
  • Available SHO Performance Package includes beefier brakes, unique shocks and springs, different steering calibration, a shorter final drive ratio, summer tires and a Track mode for the stability system

2018 Ford Taurus review: Our expert's take


What it is: The Taurus is Ford's full-size five-seat sedan that's available in SE, SEL and Limited trim levels. Front- and all-wheel-drive versions are available, and the Taurus is powered by a standard 3.5-liter V-6 engine. It competes with the Chevrolet Impala and Toyota Avalon. Ford also offers a high-performance, all-wheel-drive Taurus SHO.


There are no significant changes.

Taurus SHO

SHO stands for Super High Output, and this model is the luxury and performance leader of the Taurus lineup. The SHO swaps the Taurus’ standard drivetrain for a twin-turbo 3.5-liter V-6 engine.

What’s Special

  • Twin-turbo V-6 makes 365 horsepower and 350 pounds-feet of torque
  • Six-speed automatic transmission with steering-wheel shift paddles
  • All-wheel drive
  • 20-inch aluminum wheels
  • Sport suspension
  • SHO design cues include a unique grille, SHO badges and a rear spoiler
  • Available SHO Performance Package includes beefier brakes, unique shocks and springs, different steering calibration, a shorter final drive ratio, summer tires and a Track mode for the stability system

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Safety review

Based on the 2018 Ford Taurus base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Overall rating
5/5
Combined side rating front seat
5/5
Combined side rating rear seat
5/5
Frontal barrier crash rating driver
5/5
Frontal barrier crash rating passenger
5/5
Overall frontal barrier crash rating
5/5
Overall side crash rating
5/5
Rollover rating
4/5
Side barrier rating
5/5
Side barrier rating driver
5/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5/5
11.3%
Risk of rollover
Side barrier rating driver
5/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5/5
11.3%
Risk of rollover

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
3 years / 36,000 miles
Corrosion
5 years
Powertrain
5 years / 60,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
5 years / 60,000 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

92% of drivers recommend this car
4.7 / 5
Based on 68 reviews
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Comfort 4.8
Interior 4.6
Performance 4.8
Value 4.6
Exterior 4.8
Reliability 4.7

Most recent

By Lee from New City, NY
Owns this car
May 2, 2023

SHO is the Total Package!

The SHO is so good that I bought a second one! This car is the total package. The heart of a Raptor. The durability of a police cruiser. The interior of a luxury sedan. All wrapped in a sporty but sensible exterior.
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 5.0
Interior 4.0
Performance 5.0
Value 5.0
Exterior 5.0
Reliability 5.0
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By Edward from Nescopeck pa
Owns this car
May 16, 2022

Unexpected surprise

I own a 2018 ford Taurus se..3.5 lite engine...very comfortable and roomy...this car had more power then I expected..never had it given me a problem...gas mileage is better then expected...I purchased this car brand new with 6 miles on the odometer.....I wish ford never discontinued this car ...
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 4.0
Interior 4.0
Performance 5.0
Value 5.0
Exterior 5.0
Reliability 5.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2018 Ford Taurus?

The 2018 Ford Taurus is available in 4 trim levels:

  • Limited (2 styles)
  • SE (1 style)
  • SEL (2 styles)
  • SHO (1 style)

What is the MPG of the 2018 Ford Taurus?

The 2018 Ford Taurus offers up to 18 MPG in city driving and 27 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 2018 Ford Taurus?

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Is the 2018 Ford Taurus reliable?

The 2018 Ford Taurus has an average reliability rating of 4.7 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2018 Ford Taurus owners.

Is the 2018 Ford Taurus a good Sedan?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2018 Ford Taurus. 92.6% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.7 / 5
Based on 68 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.8
  • Interior: 4.6
  • Performance: 4.8
  • Value: 4.6
  • Exterior: 4.8
  • Reliability: 4.7

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