Editing Ford Taurus (section)

==Sixth generation (2010)==
{{Main|Ford Taurus (sixth generation)}}
[[File:2010 Ford Taurus -- 03-13-2010.jpg|thumb|right|2010 Ford Taurus SEL]]
[[File:2010 Ford Taurus Limited rear -- 10-31-2009.jpg|thumb|right|2010 Ford Taurus Limited]]
The 2010 Ford Taurus was presented at the Detroit International Auto Show in 2009 at [[Cobo Hall]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://jalopnik.com/5128405/2010-ford-taurus-a-flagship-returns |title=2010 Ford Taurus: A Flagship Returns – 2010 ford taurus |publisher=Jalopnik |date=January 11, 2009 |access-date=December 12, 2009}}</ref> The press preview of the Taurus and Taurus SHO was held in Asheville, North Carolina, from June 15 to 19, 2009.

The Taurus scored well in test drives and the media was pleased with some of its new optional features.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1021620_first-drive-2010-ford-taurus |title=2010 Ford Taurus First Drive |publisher=Thecarconnection.com |date=June 22, 2009 |access-date=December 24, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110430044933/http://www.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1021620_first-drive-2010-ford-taurus |archive-date=April 30, 2011 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Some of these features included all-wheel drive, cross traffic alert, collision warning, blind spot monitoring, and adaptive cruise control. However, others criticized the lack of interior room and reduced sight lines despite its full-sized exterior,<ref>{{cite news| url=https://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/27/automobiles/27ulrich-best.html?pagewanted=2&_r=1&sq=Ford%20Taurus%20disappointing&st=cse&scp=1 | work=The New York Times | title=A Holiday From Wishful Thinking | first=Lawrence | last=Ulrich | date=December 27, 2009 | access-date=May 2, 2010}}</ref> and Edmunds noted that the eighth-generation [[Honda Accord]] (which competes in the mid-size category) had superior driving dynamics and a more efficient design, while offering almost as much interior space as the Taurus despite considerably smaller external dimensions.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.insideline.com/honda/accord/2009/comparison-test-2010-ford-taurus-vs-2009-honda-accord.html |title=2010 Ford Taurus vs. 2009 Honda Accord Comparison Test on Inside Line |publisher=Insideline.com |date=July 20, 2009 |access-date=December 24, 2010}}</ref>

The base price of the base SE model was $25,995, mid-level SEL $27,995, and top-level Limited $31,995. Ford had hoped to sell 10–15% of the sixth-generation Tauruses as high-performance SHO models.

The SHO (Super High Output), released in August 2009,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1021595_driven-2010-ford-taurus-sho |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130111094253/http://www.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1021595_driven-2010-ford-taurus-sho |url-status=dead |archive-date=January 11, 2013 |title=First Drive Ford Taurus Sho |publisher=Thecarconnection.com |date=June 19, 2009 |access-date=December 24, 2010 }}</ref> was powered by a twin-turbocharged, gasoline direct-injection EcoBoost 3.5L V6 engine. It produced up to {{convert|365|hp}} and {{Convert|350|lbft|Nm|abbr=on}} of torque. [[United States Environmental Protection Agency|EPA-estimated]] fuel economy ratings were 17 mpg city and 25 mpg highway AWD. The SHO base price was $37,995, which included the EcoBoost V6 mated to an upgraded 6-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel drive, and numerous exterior and interior trim upgrades. A fully loaded SHO could reach $45,395. There was also an available performance package which included upgraded brake pads, a 3.16:1 final drive ratio (compared to the standard 2.77:1), recalibrated electronic power steering, further suspension tuning, a re-calibrated AdvanceTrac system (Ford's combined [[traction control system]] and [[electronic stability control]]) with sport mode and "true off", summer-only tread-compound Goodyear Eagle F1 245/45ZR20 tires, and an electric air pump with a [[canned tire inflator]] in lieu of a spare tire. Most options for the SHO remained available, with the Performance Package including options such as power moonroof, heated/cooled seats, multi-contour seats, auto-sensing lights and wipers, automatic high-beams, adjustable pedals, Blind Spot Information System (BLIS), and satellite navigation. Options from the Driver Assist option group, however, were unavailable simultaneously with the Performance Package. Those options include adaptive cruise control, collision warning system, Lane Keep Assist, and Active Park Assist.

===2013 facelift===
First revealed at the 2011 [[New York Auto Show]], the Taurus received a mid-cycle refresh for the 2013 model year. The body featured a new front fascia and slightly updated rear fascia with LED taillamps, as well as all-new wheel options. The SHO model featured revised styling elements. Refinements were made to the 3.5 EcoBoost V6. Power in the 3.5L naturally-aspirated V6, standard in non-SHO models, was up to 288&nbsp;hp. With this engine, [[United States Environmental Protection Agency|EPA-estimated]] fuel economy ratings were 19 mpg city and 29 mpg highway in FWD models, and 18 mpg city and 26 mpg highway in AWD models. There was a new engine option for non-SHO models, a 2.0L EcoBoost inline-4 developing up to 240&nbsp;hp and 270&nbsp;lb-ft of torque while delivering a best-in-class 22 mpg city and 32 mpg highway. All models received upgrades to the steering and braking systems to improve driveability, including standard [[torque vectoring]] and curve control, improving tracking at higher speeds. Updates to the instrument dials were added, which were fully digital, clearer, and more colorful. [[MyFord Touch]] was added as part of Taurus's [[Ford Sync|Sync]] system.<ref>{{cite web|author= Steven J. Ewing RSS feed |url=http://www.autoblog.com/2011/04/20/new-york-2011-2013-ford-taurus-and-taurus-sho-bow-in-the-big-ap/ |title=New York 2011: 2013 Ford Taurus and Taurus SHO bow in the Big Apple |publisher=Autoblog.com |access-date=December 27, 2011}}</ref>

===Discontinuation (North America)===
On April 25, 2018, Ford announced plans to discontinue the Taurus (along with the [[Ford Fiesta|Fiesta]], [[Ford Focus|Focus]], and [[Ford Fusion (Americas)|Fusion]]), in order to focus more on its line of trucks and SUVs.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2018/04/25/ford-kill-fusion-taurus-and-fiesta-cars/552148002/|title=Ford to kill Fusion, Taurus and Fiesta cars|work=USA TODAY|access-date=April 26, 2018|language=en|author-first1=J.C. |author-last1=Reindl|date=25 April 2018|via=Detroit Free Press}}</ref> The announcement was part of a plan by Ford Motor Company to cut costs and increase profits. This was in response to a shift in perceived consumer demand towards SUVs and pickup trucks, and away from sedans.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-ford-motor-results/ford-posts-higher-quarterly-net-profit-beats-wall-street-estimates-idUSKBN1HW2UH|title=Ford accelerates cost-cutting plan, will drop most U.S. sedans|last=Carey|first=Nick|work=U.S.|access-date=April 26, 2018|language=en-US}}</ref> On September 5, 2018, Ford ended all national and promotional advertising (including sales and special offers) for its entire sedan lineup, including the Taurus.<ref>[http://www.autonews.com/article/20180905/RETAIL03/180909886/ford-stops-national-ads-for-sedans-including-fusion-still-in?X-IgnoreUserAgent=1 "Ford stops national ads for sedans, including Fusion still in production"] from Automotive News (September 5, 2018)</ref> On March 1, 2019, the last Ford Taurus built in the United States rolled off of the assembly line at the Ford Chicago plant.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://media.ford.com/content/fordmedia/fna/us/en/news/2019/03/01/ford-marks-end-of-taurus-production-legacy-of-innovation.html|title=Ford Marks End of Taurus Production|website=Ford Motor Company Media|access-date=March 3, 2019}}</ref> At its demise it cost $28,000.<ref name="wolfstreet.com"/>