Overview & Reviews

The 2013 Ford Taurus receives a freshened exterior and added convenience features across all trims. While the standard 3.5-liter V6 is both more efficient and powerful compared to last year, the big news is the addition of an available turbocharged four-cylinder engine promising enhanced fuel economy. The high-performance Taurus SHO model is now available with a new Performance package that includes a firmer suspension, upgraded brakes and stickier tires. Ford has also updated the MyFord Touch electronics interface.

• Humongous trunk
• Comfortable ride
• Available all-wheel drive.
• Available fuel-efficient four-cylinder engine
• Long list of standard features and cutting-edge options
• Handsome and quiet cabin

User Reviews:

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  Solid Sedan - 2013 Ford Taurus
  By Matt - December 28 - 9:02 pm

  Couldnt be happier! The car rides smoothly with very little outside noise and the cabin is big, comfortable, and reasonably well finished. The trunk is massive also! It is very attractive and surprisingly efficient and powerful. No problems passing and get 21 mpg city/30 mpg hwy but have gotten up to 39 MPG at one point. Handling isnt fun but is very secure and steers right where you want it to.

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  Good looking great value - 2013 Ford Taurus
  By Bill - November 10 - 9:05 pm

  The car feels solid when I drive it. I like the driver position. It feels more like a sport sedan than a land barge. Im 6 ft 220 and fit perfectly.long trips are a pleasure with no fatigue. I feel safe in this car and its stylish in all black. a lot of features for the money. Fuel economy is good. I like the my ford touch system. Traded my 8 year old f150 which was fantastic and this was the only vehicle that made me even think about trading for.Im very pleased

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  In the Competitions Rear View - 2013 Ford Taurus
  By Patrick - September 23 - 9:24 pm

  I purchased a used 2013 SEL with 26,000 miles. I now have 67,000 miles. The car has been very reliable. Overall, its fairly comfortable, but fatigue sets in on long drives. Ford did an excellent job of reducing wind noise. Sadly they did a poor job of reducing road noise. I test drove it on new pavement and it was smooth and quiet. However, the ride becomes harsh on anything less that smooth surfaces. Expansion joints, road cracks, bumps all produce a deep pitched clunking sound and you really feel every imperfection. My previous Avalon and Azera both absorbed bumps with barely a notice or sound. Other drawbacks are so obvious they are painful. The console cup holder is not wide enough for two medium sized coffee cups - the lids overlap. One coffee has to be lifted before the other can be picked up. I guess auto engineers dont actually use the components they design. A more serious drawback has me considering trading it in after less than two years - the sound system. It is the WORST sounding stereo system I have had in car since the 1980s. The absurd center channel speaker in the dash board is a little 2" wide range that sounds like a tin can and sounds like it came out of my old transistor radio. Not to mention that it also destroys the channel separation (stereo effect.) The high frequency tweeters mounted in the front windshield columns emit hideous harmonic distortions that are painfully ear splitting even at low volumes. I cannot turn up the volume even a little without experiencing pain when certain notes are hit - literally. A car priced at $30,000 and up should have at least a minimally good quality sound system, but not this Taurus. On the plus side, the exterior design is fairly sporty, and the interior is mostly comfortable. The engine is strong and smooth and I can close to 31 mpg even at 75 mph. The trunk is huge, although the console storage space is not so generous. The cover on the forward console storage compartment is made of hard plastic and it rattles quite a bit. The car is a very mixed bag, but I would not buy another one. Toyota Avalon, Hyundai Genesis or Azera, Kia Cadenza, Chrysler 300, and the newly redesigned Chevrolet Impala are all better alternatives.

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  Perfect Car for Me - 2013 Ford Taurus
  By LouA - July 31 - 2:05 pm

  Ive had a BUNCH of cars - a little fickle. Most of them have been Fords, not because I dont like other cars, but because I usually find that I get more for my money through Ford. In the Ford family, Ive had two Explorers (probably my favorite automobile of all Ive owned), a Thunderbird (old style), a Fusion, a Mustang and a Focus. My husband has a Bronco and is on his second Expedition. All good cars. My preference is to drive an SUV. When gas prices went up, I scaled down, but found that a smaller car didnt suit me, especially when I had to put a car seat in the back for my granddaughter. I purchased the Taurus used with about 24K miles on it. Ive had it for a year and a half, and I have 62K mile on it. I have a very long commute to work, so I like to be comfortable. The toys arent bad either. The Taurus is perfect for all that - it gets good gas mileage, plenty of space and a trunk that will hold a couple of bodies. Love the way it handles. I have a rear camera on mine, and I have to say that I would really struggle backing up without it. The ONLY one tiny thing that I dont like (and it is a very small issue) is the directional stick. Its got variable options so you can blink the directional only once, three times or full on. I find that whenever I want to turn the signal full on, I guess because you have to push it a little harder, I frequently end up flashing the person in front of me. I have to really concentrate on making sure I dont pull forward on it with my finger when Im putting the direction on. Stupid, I know. Other than that, not one complaint. If I end up buying another sedan when Im ready to trade, I would get another Taurus. Perfect car for me!

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  2013 Ford Taurus - 2013 Ford Taurus
  By Dan - July 27 - 7:50 am

  Purchased this 2013 limited used in 2014 and have owned it about one year. Nicest car Ive ever owned. It looks nice, drives well, is quiet and very comfortable. I havent had any problems with it. I average about about 24 to 25 MPG which I think is good for a car this size. Things that could be better are rear seat leg room, rear window visibility when backing up, speaker sound for the entertainment system. I changed the speakers to get the sound up to my standards. When backing up I do use the back up camera a lot so I think on this car its important to get this option. On balance I love the car and recommend highly.

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  Purchase the extended warranty!! - 2013 Ford Taurus
  By shosho62 - February 11 - 11:09 am

  We have had tons of problems with ours, not regular wear and tear. Im in the service dept monthly. Seat AC motor, seat tracks replaced (Im not heavy), trunk struts!?!?, on and on. Drivers door handle just broke, not covered on warranty. We would be broke if not for the ESP, scared to see what happens when the warranty runs out. This is Not a quality vehicle.

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  2013 Ford Traurus Limited - 2013 Ford Taurus
  By fnevans98 - January 6 - 10:13 am

  I am 82 years young, and have owned a lot of vehicles, and I can say that my 2013 Ford taurus Limited is the best vehicle I ever owned.

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  First Ford... - 2013 Ford Taurus
  By gbriank - November 14 - 3:18 am

  Never owned a Ford product before.. and the SHO was an excellent first car. Im ever impressed by the refined engine and AWD system. It provides effortless power all the time. This is a HUGE car and drives like it. In a straight line, no problem...but when you push it in the corners or try to make extreme corrections, the car LOUDLY complains. Build quality is lacking in a few spots (center console, a few attached body pieces that have come loose), but overall has been very good. Discounts abounded when I leased my SHO, along with 0% interest, made getting this car no-brainer.

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  Great car - 2013 Ford Taurus
  By nickr1948 - June 7 - 8:25 am

  I am a convert from Honda, this is a good product. Lots of room and gas mileage is good at 31. uses less fuel when AC is off.

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  The ONLY car on a market for tall family - 2013 Ford Taurus
  By 49north - May 11 - 9:37 am

  Superb car! We were on a mission to find a car where our two boys can comfortably fit on a back seat. The problem is - our oldest son is 65". After trying literally every full size we finally found the one. I see comments about confining front seats. Not true at all. I love front seats set up. I am 62" 220 lbs and have surprisingly lots of room in a driver seat. Car sits high on a road. Very fast (I am not talking about sports cars). It is also long and wide. But doesnt look like a boat. Turnaround radius is surprisingly small. It is also very quiet. Great suspension. You can say the car is heavy, and I love it. Lots of steel to protect people inside.