2011 Ford Taurus SEL FWD Automatic

• 18 painted sparkle silver aluminum wheels
• Automatic wiper-activated halogen headlamps
• Body-color door handles
• Body-color heated pwr mirrors -inc: puddle lamps
• Compact spare tire
• Fixed interval intermittent windshield wipers
• Incandescent tail lamps -inc: red surround
• P235/55R18 all-season BSW tires
• Remote perimeter lighting
• Solar tinted glass
• Supplemental park lamps

• (3) auxiliary pwr points
• 60/40 split fold-flat rear seat w/adjustable head restraints -inc: fold down armrest w/cupholders
• AM/FM stereo w/CD/MP3 player -inc: (6) speakers, audio input jack
• Cruise Control
• Delayed accessory lighting
• Dual-zone air conditioning w/automatic temp control, particulate air filter
• Electrochromic rearview mirror
• Front dome/map lamp
• Front seatback map pockets
• Front unique cloth bucket seats -inc: 6-way pwr driver seat w/manual lumbar, 2-way manual passenger seat
• Front/rear carpeted floor mats -inc: LIMITED branded front floor mats
• Instrumentation cluster -inc: message center w/trip computer, compass, outside temp
• Leather-wrapped shift knob w/chrome insert
• Leather-wrapped tilt/telescoping steering wheel -inc: cruise & audio controls
• Lockable glove box w/damped door
• Perimeter anti-theft alarm
• Pwr door locks
• Pwr windows w/driver one-touch up/down
• Rear seat heat ducts
• Rear seat reading lamps
• Rear window defroster
• Remote keyless entry w/SecuriCode entry keypad -inc: integrated key-head transmitter
• Satellite radio (subscription required)
• SecuriLock passive anti-theft system
• Sliding front sunvisors w/illuminated visor vanity mirrors
• Vinyl-wrapped front center console -inc: armrest, front covered cupholders/storage bin, removable trinket tray

• 3.5L V6 Duratec engine
• 4-wheel anti-lock disc brakes w/brake assist
• 6-speed SelectShift automatic transmission -inc: paddle activation
• Dual chrome exhaust tips
• Easy Fuel capless refueling
• Front wheel drive
• Pwr steering

• AdvanceTrac w/electronic stability control
• BeltMinder for driver/front passenger safety belts
• Brake & engine actuated traction control
• Child safety rear door locks
• Dual-stage front air bags w/front passenger sensing system
• Front side-impact air bags
• Lower anchors & tethers for children (LATCH) system on rear outboard seat locations
• MyKey system -inc: top speed limiter, audio volume limiter, early low fuel warning, programmable speed alert chimes, Beltminder w/audio mute
• Personal safety system -inc: safety belt pretensioners, load-limiting retractors, driver seat position sensing, crash severity sensing
• Safety Canopy front/rear curtain airbags w/rollover sensor
• SOS post-crash alert system

Model Highlights

Most Taurus models are front-wheel drive standard, with all-wheel drive optional. Standard power comes from Ford's 263-horsepower, 3.5L V6, coupled with a 6-speed automatic transmission. The high-performance variant that powers the Taurus SHO is a 3.5L, twin-turbocharged "EcoBoost" V6, which makes 365 horsepower and 350 ft-lb of torque. The engine's two small turbos permit it to make peak torque just above idle. The engine also has direct injection, which Ford claims delivers "the power of a V8 and the efficiency of a V6." Taurus SHO includes SelectShift paddle shifters, which allow the driver to command the 6-speed automatic transmission's shifts for curves or mountain roads. Torque-sensing all-wheel-drive is standard on the SHO and it employs electromechanical clutches to send torque to the wheels with the most grip. Electronic power steering works with the sport-tuned suspension to handle the power and bring an agile feel. The SHO gets a number of other performance features designed to help drivers get the most out of the driving experience. The electronic stability control comes with a "Sport Mode," and the SHO rides on Eagle F1 summer performance tires on painted wheels. Inside, the SHO gets "Miko Suede" seat inserts made from recycled materials, plus aluminum-trimmed pedals and aluminum trim throughout. Multi-contour heated-and-cooled seats are available, and there's also a 12-speaker Sony surround sound audio system. The regular Taurus is offered in three trim levels: SE, SEL and Limited. SEL models get painted aluminum wheels and chrome exhaust tips; they also get supplemental parking lamps and heated exterior mirrors. The top-of-the-line Limited adds power leather seats, a reverse sensing system and a premium sound system that includes the Sync voice-driven interface for phones and portable music devices. Limited models also get showy 19-inch chromed aluminum wheels. The Taurus is one of the top-rated vehicles in its class in crash tests and comes with a long list of safety features, including stability control, anti-lock brakes, front side airbags, side-curtain airbags, a Post-Crash Alert System and crash severity sensing. Across the Taurus line, technology features are emphasized, with several features showcased. The Cross Traffic Alert and a Collision Warning system promise to aid safety, while Intelligent Access and a MyKey entry system allow parental control programmability. Sirius Travel Link, a set of features for the navigation system that brings live traffic information, weather forecasts, gas prices, and other info, is also available, as are adaptive cruise control and rain-sensing wipers.