2005 Ford Taurus SE

 

The fourth-generation Ford Taurus was introduced for the 2000 model year and received a facelift for 2004. 

This was the final generation to be derived from the original Ford Taurus of 1986.

The Taurus would be discontinued after the 2007 model year.

This 2005 SE model is painted in Arizona Beige Metallic with a Medium Dark Pebble Cloth Interior.

It was originally purchased by a major rental car company with a 1-year lease.

I purchased this car from Vancouver Ford in November 2005.

Standard equipment included a 155-horsepower 3.0-liter overhead valve 12-valve V6 Vulcan engine with 185 foot-pounds of torque, a 4-speed electronic automatic transmission with overdrive lockout, power rack-and-pinion steering with variable assist, 4-wheel power front disc-rear drum brakes, power windows with one-touch down driver’s-side feature, power door locks, power sideview mirrors, tilt steering column, speed control with steering-wheel-mounted illuminated controls and air conditioning.

This example included the optional 16” 5-spoke painted-aluminum wheels, 60/40 split-folding rear seat, and the 6-way power driver’s seat with lumbar support.

It also featured an optional AM/FM stereo with a single-CD player and digital clock.

Another included option was the 5-passenger cloth seating with front bucket seats and floor-mounted shifter and console.