Ford Taurus (second generation)
| Ford Taurus (second generation) | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Ford |
| Production | August 1991–June 16, 1995 |
| Assembly |
Atlanta Assembly, Hapeville, Georgia, United States Chicago Assembly, Chicago, Illinois, United States |
| Designer | Jack Telnack (1988) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 4-door sedan 5-door station wagon |
| Layout | FF layout |
| Platform | Ford D186 platform |
| Related |
Mercury Sable Lincoln Continental Ford Windstar |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 3.0 L SFI Vulcan V6 3.8 L Essex V6 |
| Transmission | 4-speed AXOD-E automatic 4-speed AX4S automatic 4-speed AX4N automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 106.0 in (2,692 mm) |
| Length | Sedan: 192.0 in (4,877 mm) Station wagon: 193.1 in (4,905 mm) |
| Width | 71.2 in (1,808 mm) |
| Height | Sedan: 54.1 in (1,374 mm)–55.4 in (1,407 mm) Station wagon: 55.5 in (1,410 mm) |
| Curb weight | 3,118 lb (1,414 kg)–3,472 lb (1,575 kg) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Ford Taurus (first generation) |
| Successor | Ford Taurus (third generation) |
The second-generation Ford Taurus is an automobile that was produced by Ford from 1991 to 1995, which served as the second out of six generations of the Ford Taurus.
The second-generation Taurus shared all of its mechanical parts with the first-generation Ford Taurus, yet its exterior and interior were nearly completely redesigned. However, its exterior still strongly resembled that of the first-generation Taurus, leading many to falsely believe that the second-generation was simply a facelift of the first-generation Taurus. This is partially true, however, as the wagon model, from the B-pillar to the rear of the car, was a carryover from the first generation. The second generation of Taurus proved to be very popular, selling 410,000 units in its first year, becoming the best selling car in the United States. It would hold this title until 1995, when it was discontinued and replaced with the third-generation Ford Taurus.
The exterior of the second generation was completely redesigned from the first generation. Its length was increased by a few inches, and it was a couple of hundred pounds heavier, and had a more rounded roofline. Every body panel, save for the doors, was redesigned. However, many of the redesigned components closely resembled that of the previous generation, leading many to falsely believe that this generation is just a face-lift of the previous generation.
The front nose was redesigned with slimmer headlights, while retaining the first generation's "bottom breather" nose, albeit in a more aerodynamically efficient design that flowed into the front bumper. In the rear, it received new taillights that closely resembled those of the previous generation, as well as an entirely new rear clip. The trunk was also redesigned, with a spoiler being integrated into the trunk lid's design to make the car more aerodynamically efficient.
Also with this generation, each model of Taurus received different exterior trim. The lowest level Taurus L had light grey plastic mirrors and window trim, while the bumpers and side trim were also light grey. The GL, the mid priced model, got chrome window trim and body color mirrors, while still retaining the grey bumpers and side trim. The top-of-the-line LX model had its bumpers color keyed, as well as having the grey side trim replaced with color keyed body cladding. 1992 L and GL models (and the Mercury Sable GS) could also be ordered with a two-tone paint job, in which instead of being grey, the bumpers and side trim were painted a slightly darker shade of the vehicle's body color. To cut costs, this was discontinued for the 1993 model year, as all models received color-matched trim and bumpers from that year onward.
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