Ford Taurus evolution

The 1986 aero sedan that reshaped the American car; grew full-size before ending in 2019.
6 generations, oldest to newest — open any step for details.

1st gen1986–1991
1986
Ford Taurus 1st genⓘ
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1st gen
📅 1986–1991

Aero revolution; replaced the mid-size LTD

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2nd gen1992–1995
1992
Ford Taurus 2nd genⓘ
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2nd gen
📅 1992–1995

Best-selling car in America

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3rd gen1996–1999
1996
Ford Taurus 3rd genⓘ
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3rd gen
📅 1996–1999

Controversial oval styling

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4th gen2000–2007
2000
Ford Taurus 4th genⓘ
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4th gen
📅 2000–2007

Sharper creases; fleet-focused

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5th gen2008–2009
2008
Ford Taurus 5th genⓘ
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5th gen
📅 2008–2009

Rebadged/facelifted Five Hundred

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6th gen2010–2019
2010
Ford Taurus 6th genⓘ
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6th gen
📅 2010–2019

Full-size D3 redesign; revived SHO

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