All 2013 Ford Taurus Experts' Reviews
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Base MSRP
Brand new
$ 28,799 - 49,199
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Avg Price
Used
$ 27,735
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Review details
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2013 Ford Taurus SHO AWD
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By Lesley Wimbush
Tuesday, August 07, 2012
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| Summary Rating: |
Complete Rating |
| Styling (77%) |
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| Accessories (80%) |
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| Space and Access (78%) |
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| Comfort (80%) |
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| Performance (77%) |
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| Driving Dynamics (72%) |
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| Safety (75%) |
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| General Appreciation (70%) |
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| Styling |
| Exterior (80%) |
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| Interior (80%) |
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| Exterior fit and finish (80%) |
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| Interior Fit and Finish (80%) |
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| Accessories |
| Convenience and equipment (90%) |
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| Instrumentation and controls (80%) |
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| General ergonomics (80%) |
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| Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (80%) |
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| Sound system (90%) |
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| Space and Access |
| Front space and access (80%) |
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| Rear space and access (80%) |
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| Cargo space and access (90%) |
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| Storage capacity (80%) |
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| Access to mechanical components (80%) |
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| Comfort |
| Seats (60%) |
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| Driving position (80%) |
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| Suspension and ride (90%) |
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| Noise level (80%) |
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| Performance |
| Acceleration (80%) |
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| Engine output (80%) |
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| Transmission (90%) |
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| Fuel consumption (70%) |
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| Driving Dynamics |
| Steering (90%) |
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| Handling (80%) |
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| Braking (90%) |
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| Manoeuvrability (80%) |
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| Safety |
| Traction and stability control (90%) |
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| Mirrors (80%) |
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| Visibility (80%) |
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| General safety (90%) |
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| General Appreciation |
| General Appreciation (80%) |
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No red lights
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Poor fuel economy
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Impressive Acceleration
Lots of technology
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| Summary Rating: |
Complete Rating |
| Styling (77%) |
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| Accessories (74%) |
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| Space and Access (72%) |
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| Comfort (72%) |
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| Performance (75%) |
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| Driving Dynamics (75%) |
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| Safety (77%) |
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| General Appreciation (80%) |
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| Styling |
| Exterior (80%) |
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| Interior (80%) |
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| Exterior fit and finish (80%) |
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| Interior Fit and Finish (80%) |
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| Accessories |
| Convenience and equipment (90%) |
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| Instrumentation and controls (80%) |
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| General ergonomics (80%) |
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| Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (80%) |
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| Sound system (90%) |
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| Space and Access |
| Front space and access (80%) |
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| Rear space and access (80%) |
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| Cargo space and access (90%) |
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| Storage capacity (80%) |
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| Access to mechanical components (80%) |
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| Comfort |
| Seats (60%) |
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| Driving position (80%) |
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| Suspension and ride (90%) |
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| Noise level (80%) |
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| Performance |
| Acceleration (80%) |
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| Engine output (80%) |
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| Transmission (90%) |
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| Fuel consumption (70%) |
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| Driving Dynamics |
| Steering (90%) |
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| Handling (80%) |
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| Braking (90%) |
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| Manoeuvrability (80%) |
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| Safety |
| Traction and stability control (90%) |
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| Mirrors (80%) |
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| Visibility (80%) |
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| General safety (90%) |
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| General Appreciation |
| General Appreciation (80%) |
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No red lights
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Excessively firm ride
Not achieving posted fuel economy
At $52K it's becoming an expensive ride
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Discreet SHO styling
Outstanding performance and handling
Packed with hi-tech content
Exceptionally spacious
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| Summary Rating: |
Complete Rating |
| Styling (70%) |
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| Accessories (80%) |
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| Space and Access (80%) |
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| Comfort (77%) |
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| Performance (75%) |
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| Driving Dynamics (70%) |
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| Safety (75%) |
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| General Appreciation (80%) |
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| Styling |
| Exterior (80%) |
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| Interior (80%) |
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| Exterior fit and finish (80%) |
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| Interior Fit and Finish (80%) |
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| Accessories |
| Convenience and equipment (90%) |
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| Instrumentation and controls (80%) |
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| General ergonomics (80%) |
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| Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (80%) |
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| Sound system (90%) |
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| Space and Access |
| Front space and access (80%) |
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| Rear space and access (80%) |
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| Cargo space and access (90%) |
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| Storage capacity (80%) |
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| Access to mechanical components (80%) |
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| Comfort |
| Seats (60%) |
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| Driving position (80%) |
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| Suspension and ride (90%) |
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| Noise level (80%) |
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| Performance |
| Acceleration (80%) |
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| Engine output (80%) |
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| Transmission (90%) |
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| Fuel consumption (70%) |
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| Driving Dynamics |
| Steering (90%) |
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| Handling (80%) |
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| Braking (90%) |
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| Manoeuvrability (80%) |
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| Safety |
| Traction and stability control (90%) |
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| Mirrors (80%) |
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| Visibility (80%) |
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| General safety (90%) |
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| General Appreciation |
| General Appreciation (80%) |
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No red lights
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More expensive than V6
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Terrific fuel economy
Decent handling
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| Summary Rating: |
Complete Rating |
| Styling (80%) |
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| Accessories (84%) |
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| Space and Access (82%) |
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| Comfort (77%) |
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| Performance (80%) |
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| Driving Dynamics (85%) |
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| Safety (85%) |
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| General Appreciation (80%) |
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| Styling |
| Exterior (80%) |
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| Interior (80%) |
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| Exterior fit and finish (80%) |
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| Interior Fit and Finish (80%) |
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| Accessories |
| Convenience and equipment (90%) |
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| Instrumentation and controls (80%) |
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| General ergonomics (80%) |
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| Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (80%) |
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| Sound system (90%) |
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| Space and Access |
| Front space and access (80%) |
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| Rear space and access (80%) |
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| Cargo space and access (90%) |
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| Storage capacity (80%) |
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| Access to mechanical components (80%) |
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| Comfort |
| Seats (60%) |
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| Driving position (80%) |
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| Suspension and ride (90%) |
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| Noise level (80%) |
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| Performance |
| Acceleration (80%) |
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| Engine output (80%) |
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| Transmission (90%) |
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| Fuel consumption (70%) |
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| Driving Dynamics |
| Steering (90%) |
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| Handling (80%) |
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| Braking (90%) |
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| Manoeuvrability (80%) |
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| Safety |
| Traction and stability control (90%) |
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| Mirrors (80%) |
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| Visibility (80%) |
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| General safety (90%) |
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| General Appreciation |
| General Appreciation (80%) |
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Massaging front seats uncomfortable after a few hours
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Small mirrors
Fuel economy is good for a large car
Torque steer on dirty surface
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Seamless turn-in assist
Plenty of space for five adults
Great brakes
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