1990 FORD TAURUS car which sets the FORD TAURUS LX standards by which To the world-class othersin itsclassare Taurus design, the judged is properly LX model brings a called a break- through car And judging trom the wealth of luxurious accolades and the popularity its comfort and design leadership has earned, Ford Taurus aptly lits the convenience. deünition. Taurus was designed and engineered with a "best-in-closs" philosophy Nearly tour hundred 01 2 the best features of many of the series of ïour that includes as wel! sensitive steering svstern.This COffi- Taurus LX Sedan in Cur- world's finest cars were evaluated the standard L the handsomely puter-controlled system provides rant Red Clearcoat Metallic with Preferred Equipment with the intent of equalling or sur- equipped GL, and the SHO high- more power assistfor a low-speed Package 20BA. Same equip- passing as many as possible. performance sports sedan. maneuver like parking, and a pro- ment shown is optional. Stnvmg to imprave upon Taurus' Ta Taurus world-class, award- gressively firmer feel as speed design continues, with added fea- winning design, the LX model increoses, tures for 1990such as the standard brings a wealth of comfort and Another LX mark is the lower driver air bag supplemental convenience features, presented bodyside cladding. ]j'sdesigned to restraint system and the optienel here and also on page 7, help protect against stone pecking, 4-wheel power disc anti-lock Responsive multrpor t fuel- and IS flared at the bottom to re- brake system (ABS). injected V-Ó power is standard. duce wind turbulence. enhancing The Taurus displayed above IS And for Taurus LX drivers there's the air flow efficiency of trushighly the luxurious LX, one model in a the variabie power-assist, speed- aerodynamic luxury raad cm 3 T A u R u S THE TAURUS INTERlOR

he roomy, comfort- The ornount ot ellort required able Taurus can easily to operate the controls is also con- serve all the practical sidered as part ot the entire needs of a family. And ergonomie equotion So are legi- trorn the driver's spe- bilityol instrumentotion. handJeye cial point of view, Taurus is coordinction. lield ol vision. and designed to satisfy the emotional the many other loctors that com- needs of those who often drive for prise the science of ergonomics the enjoyment of it. DRIVERAIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL COMFORTABLE PASSENGERCAR RESTRAINTSYSTEM

The mid-size Taurus has a pas- Ford Taurus lor 1990 leatures senger volume index of 100 cu. ft. a driver air bag supplement al Theres plenty of head, shoulder. restraint system. hip and leg room tor six adults (Jive The air bag, located in a mod- in SHO). Speree. however. is only ule in the center oi the steering part ot the overall picture. wheeL is designed to activate in The front seats underwent more the event oï a moderate to serious than 100,000 rniles of actual on- frontal impact roughly equivalent road development to make them to striking a parked car oi similor exceptionally comfortable, sizeat 28 milesper-hour especially on long trips. Their From initial impact to lul! 6-spring design helps make them deployment. the air bag inflates in firm and supportive. The high-den- less than lila ot a second. It also sity foam pads distribute contact begins to deflate within a troefion pressure evenly with no hard or soft oï asecond. spots which can cause discomfort. The air bag iS designed lor one- In Tourus. the needs of the rear time use. Once used. the module passengers get special attenlion. must be replaced by a qualilied The seat israised slightly to provide service technician. Replacement is better frontal visibility, Theres normally covered by the insurance ample spacing between the front company as part of the collision seat tracks and a slanted floer lor --- repair Many insurance com- foot room. Rear occupants even panies are ollering a discount on have their own heat ducts. Top: Electronic instrument Center right: Coin ho/der the medical premium lor owners oï cluster. Optie mal in Taurus GL (shown) and cup trays are part air bag-equipped cars. and LX modeis. See page 20 ERGONOMIC DRIVER'SCAR of Taurus' redesigned instru- It is important to remember thot for explanatÎon. ment panel. the air bag is intended to supple- For all it provides in the way ot Center left: Power door Bottom: The new driver air ment. not replcce. the driver's lap roominess and eermort tor up to six. foeks. Standard in LX and bag supplemental resiraint Taurus is a driver's car. SHO; cotionetln GL. system, standard in all Taurus and shoulder belt systern. which The sealing is cfesigned to mini- modeIs. provides proteetion in all types or mize laligue and provide nrm lat- impacts. Together, ttie air bag and salety beits comprise one ot the eral support. Placement of each Taurus LX instrument panel control is determined by length oï in Currant Red with Preferred best occupant restraint systems Equipment Package 208A. reach and lrequency ot use. available today Same equipment shown is optionaf.

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tart with the appoint- The instrument cluster provides ments and the warld- a tachometer plus alert lights lor class design features of door-ajar, low washer ûuid. low oil the standard Taurus inte- level, low tuel. and headlamp-out nor, add the amenilies ot And lor the comlort ot evervene. a luxury road eer. and the result is manual-contral air condit.oninq is Taurus LX, stenoord. The reclining split bench seats Taurus LX also includes: Front are equipped with power lumbar cornering lomps Power side win- supports and are upholstered in a dows and power door .ocks. specialluxury cloth, Forfhe driver's Remofe-control fuel door and convenience. seat adjustment is decklid (sedan) releases, Dual power-assisted six ways fare/aft, illuminated visor mirrors with sec- up/down, hit lorwardlback. ondary sun visers for proteetion fram bright sunlight And a cour- Taurus LX offers the tesy light package with head- amenities of a lomps-on reminder Luxury-Ievel sound insulation is world-class luxury standard also, lor the extra mea- road car. sure of quiet comlort expected in a luxury raad eer

Taurus U< rear seating in CurrantRed.

Taurus LX interior În Currant Red with Preferred Eqwpment Package 208A. Same equipment shown is op/lonal.

7 T A u R u s FORDTAURUS LANDGL

ince lts introduetion. the headrests, and a rear window award-winning Ford ledge storage bin in the rear com- Taurus has brought partment ot the sedan modeL world -class desion fea- Perhaps the best Taurusvalue of tures to hundreds of thou- all is the Taurus GL with Prelerred sands of sedan and wagon drivers Equipmont Package 204A Air con- all across Amer.co Convincinç d.ttoruno. speed contra!' power prooi that world-class design and windows and door .ocks. power affordability can be atlributes of a driver's seot. cassette tape player single outomobile. and others are included. These Taurus' world-class design fea- options (see page 20) come with a tures alone would make the Land discount when compared with the GL models outstanding vcrlues.But epuons purchased separately they're just a few of the many fea- The Taurus Land GL seriesalso tures of these popular mid-size otters a wide range ot perform- sedans and wagons, ance choices the 2,SLEFI 1-4,stan- dard in the sedan; the 3.DLEFIV-6, Taurus is convincing standard in the wagon, optienol in pro of that world- the sedan; and Ihe 3,8L EPI V-6, class design and optienel in GL sedan and wagon, And now available lor the GL affordability can be sedan with 3,OLor 3,8L V-6 is the attributes of a single optienel enti-leek brake system wilh 4-wheel power disc brakes automobile. Taurus Land GL are equipped with dual electnc remote outside Top: Taurus GL instrument mlrrors. halogen headlamps, all- panel in B/aek with Preferred season steel-belted radial tires. EqUipment Package 204A power steering and brokes. Center: Taurus GL interior Standard atso are a tilt steering in B/aek with Preferred Equip- column, reclining split bench front ment Package 204A. sects.AM/FM stereo sound system, Bottom: TaurusL Sedan in trip odometer, electronic digltat Medium Woodrose C/earcoat clock. variable-speed interval Metallic with Preferred Equip- ment Package 201A. windshield wipers. hnted glass,the newly available driver-side air TaurusGL Sedan in TwilightBlue C/earcoat Metal- bag supplemental restraint system lic with Preferred Equipment and much more, Package 204A and Taurus GL To this list the Taurus GL model Wagon in Oxford White with Preferred Equipment Package adds 4-way cdiustoble headrests 204A and seat back map pockets, dual visor mirrors with driver-side sec- ondary visor. and an elasticized Some equipment shown is aptionaf. cargo he-down net. Plus a fold- down center armres!, integral

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esign a mid-size (81.1cu ft) without compromising FORD TAURUS wagon that is both ride comfort and handling. WAGON highlyaerodynamic Taurus is also outstanding in the and spccious And special wagon features it provides. give it also the ride such as the versatile 60/40 split sec- and handling manners of a fine ond seat the convenient two-way touring sedan. This is exactly whct liftgate. and the aero-design roof Ford has done-and with remark- luggage rack The carpeted load able success-in the Taurus wagon. floor has built-in cargo tie-downs. Taurus wagon is the product of In wagons with the mini spare Ure. careful thinking that examined a lockable under-floor storage every desio n detail affecting compartment isalso included. The 60/40 split second cargo space. even the components And Taurus wagon has stan- seat !alds down flat for max- of the rear suspension. The inde- dard multi-port fuel-injected V-6 imum cargo-carrying utility. Oepending on whieh seat pendent rear system (detailed on power the 3.GLV-6in TaurusLand back is lowered, there s room page 12) is specially designed to GL. the high-torque 3.8L V-6 in for one or two passengers. maximize usabIe cargo space Taurus LX. 10 Taurus LX wagon in Crystal Blue Clearcoat Metal- lic with Preferred Equipment Package 208A. Same equip- ment shown is optiona/.

The standard two-way /ift- gate allows cargo to be loaded with either just the window or the entire liftgate raised.

Taurus wagon provides Far families, there s the additional cargo space in a optiona/ rear facing third convenient /ockab!e under- seat-just right for two floor storage compartment chifdren. (except with optiona/ con- ventiona! spare lire).

II T A u R u S TAURUS L, GL, LX ENGINEERING

he customer-driven ing and numerous other engine "best-in-class" philos- funclions are precisely controlled ophy that created by this highly sophisticated system. Ford Taurus focuses EEC-N instantaneously "fine tunes" closelyon everything the operation of the engine to that affects the quality of the driv- the requirements of the moment. ing experience-from the feelof a single operating control to the per- TAURUSSUSPENSIONS formance of the engine and the Ford Taurus sedan and wagon ride of the suspension system. models are engineered with a TAURUSENGlNES 4-wheel independent suspension system. The standard engine that The Taurus sedan features the powers the Taurus Land GL sedans highly efficient MacPherson is a 2.5L 1-4 with electronic fuel- spring-over-strut design at the front injection. overhead valves (OHV) and the rear. li's tuned to deliver and high-swirl combustion (HSC) precise handling balance while design. Putting out 130 lbs.-fU also providing the kind of smooth torque at 2600 rprn. the 2.5L is ride quality most drivers are engineered to deliver responsrve accustomed to. acceleration at the lower end of The struts are nitrogen gas-pres- the performance curve. sunzed to maintain consistent Powerful low-end performance, hydraulic tluid pressure. The result preferred by many drivers, is also a is a smooth and controIled ride. main feature of the 3.0LV-6 engine. especially over rough road Jt has multi-port electronic fuel surfaces. injection, overhead vclves. and While sharing the sedan's 12-in. air intake runners that are MacPherson strut front suspension carefully tuned to balance high- systern. the Taurus wagon has a end power and low-end torque. "short/long arm" (SLA) indepen- The 3.0L generates 80 percent of its dent rear suspension designed to 160lbs.-ft./torque at 1000rpm. satisfy its special space and load More powertul vet is the 3.8L requirernents. overhead-valve V-6 engine that The SLA setup uses separate reaches its peak 215 lbs.-ft./torque springs and shock absorbers at just 2200 rpm. The 3.8Lfeatures a mounted on lower control A-arms sequential multi-port electronic to allow for a lower and wider load fuel injection system and a tuned floor and more cargo space. And air intake manitold. It also has a equipped with components such special counter- rotating balance as variable-rate coi! springs, gas- shaft which helps control vibration, pressurized shocks and stabi!izer contributing to the engine's smooth bar, Taurus woqons independent performance. rear suspension provides sedan- Every Taurus powerplant is like ride smoothness and handling, equipped with Fords EEC-N com- whether its supporting a tull cargo puter. Fuel-air mixture, ignition tim- load or none at all.

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Front-wheef drive places the weight of the engine and transaxle over the driving wheels for treetien.

Independent rear suspen- sion with gas-pressurized shock absorbers and stabilizer bar in Taurus wagon incorpo- rales a "short/long arm" (SLA) setup des/gned to max- imize usabIe cargo space and provide sedan-like ride and qua/ity and handling.

Taurus engines are equipped with electronic toet injeetion (multi-port type with V-6 engines) and Ford's EEC-IV computer

Front suspension system in sedan and wagon mode/s is the MacPherson strut design with gas-pressurized struIs and stebêizer bar. Front end alignment needs na periadie adjustment.

~------... Prnetnc steel-belted radial lires feature alf-season treed for added traction in alf weather conditions.

Power raek.-and-pinion steering features a 15.25:1 steering gear ratio for quick responsiveness. A variabIe power-assist, speed-sensitive system is opt/ona/ in Taurus LX.

Front-wheel drive elimi- nates the under-floor drive- shaft for added footroom.

Resdient 5-mph polycarbo- nate bumpers help provide proteetion and a/sa eontribute to Taurus' excellent aerodynamics.

Independent rear suspen- sion in the Taurus sedan is the MacPherson strut design with gas-pressunzed struts. V-6-powered models have a Taurus Sedan stabilizer bar. 13 T A u R u S CUSTOMER-DRIVEN DESIGN

isceming automotive Consider. for example. just a few under the car A technique known weIL10help move Ihe car smoolhly critics know Ihat while of Ihe many details of Iourus aero- as "shingling"- merging the doors and efficlenlly through the air and the whole may be dynamic design. The fenders curve into the roof line-conceals Ihe drip to manage Ihe air flow for reduced greater Ihan Ihe sum into the low hood line to reduce rails which are a source of drag on wind norse and beller handling. of Ihe parIs. it'sIhe fine frantal area and lower wind the car. The same careful allention 10 points of design and engineering resislance. The polycarbonate How Tourus' design works is delails can be seen inside Tcurus delails. judged on their individual bumpers are shaped 10help man- every bit as import anI as how it Ihe well-conslrucled. conloured merits. thaI separate oulstanding age Ihe flow of air around and looks. And it works. remarkably seating; the ergonomicaUy cars from the ordinary designed instrumentalion and controls; Ihe spacious comforl for passengers and other leatures pre- Ford Taurus senled on page 4. made the Car And. of course. there is Tourus' and Driver list of advanced engineering. Which is even more impressive with Ihe "Ten Best Gars" addilion of Ihe new slandard four years in a row. driver air bag supplemenlal reslraint system. Also new in Taurus for 1990 is Ford designers and engineers the computer-contralled power look Ihe same critical approach. 4-wheel disc anti-Iock brake sys- lrom the cuslomer's point or view. lem (ABS )-oplional in V-6- when Ihey crealed Taurus. They powered Taurus GL and LXsedans examined the fine points ot numer- and standard in Taurus SHO ous funclional fealures before ABS prevenls braking- induced selecting and assembling their wheel loek-up by modulating the best lor Taurus. hydraulic pressure 10 each wheel And the cntics from Car and up 10 10 times per secend. When Driver magazine. having recog- impendmq loek-up isdelected. the nized these customer-driven brakes are applied and released efforls. placed Taurus on Iheir list ot repealedly in much Ihe same way "Ten BestCors" four years in a row as a professional driver "pumps" (1986101989). the brakes. only a great deal laster

Computer-controlled anti-loek brake technology. coupled with 4-wheel power disc brakes, is optional in li6· powered GL and LX sedans and standard in SH0.

14 The optionallnsta-Clear® heated windshield can remove 1/10 of an inch of trost at o degrees Fahrenheit in just two 10 Ihree minutes.

Six-way power driver seat adjustment (forward/back, up/ down, tilt forward/back) is standard in LX and SHO; optional in Land GL. Six-way power for the pass enger seat is eveileble. Lockable remote fuel door and decklid/liftgate releases are standard in LX and SHO; optional in Land GL.

Taurus sedan s deep-well trunk has 17 cu. ft. of space, the result in part of a rear suspension design thal posi- tions the strut lowers as ter outboard and as low as possi- bie. The elasticized cargo tie- down net (shown) is standard in GL, LX and SHO modeis.

Headfamp and heatlng/ cooling contrals have a ratary- type design thal is sized and shaped for easy idenflfication and touch. The new headlamp switch is illuminated.

The resilient polycarbonate bumpers are shaped to help manage the flow of air around and under the eer

At the drivers flngertips are contrals for turn signa/s, wipers/ washers, high beams, and flash-ta-pass feature. Interval wipers are standard in all modeis.

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owered by its port exhaust valves promoting high- forces of cornering and braking is FORD TAURUS SHO fuel-injecled 24-valve flowlvelocity breathing and rapid- the other half. V-Ó and equipped burn cernbustien. Quad high-lift Putting the power of 220 horses with its sport-tuned overhead camshafts-two for each under the hood of the front-driving handling suspension bank Of cylinders - contribute as SHOcalled for modifications in sus- andI4-wheel' anti-lock disc brakes, wel! to the enqines super high- pension tuning. Accordingly, the the Taurus SHO (Super High Out- output performance. spring rates and the diameter of put) travels easily and confidently The intake manifold incorpo- the stabilizers were increased to in the world of sophisticated high- rates a dual plenum chamber reduce vertical motions and body performance sport sedans. design with 12runners. Below 4000 roll: And the front trailing and Displacing 3.0 liters and putting rp rn the engine takes in air lateral links got stiffer bushings to out 220 hp @ 6200 rprn. the SHO through six long small-diameter reduce fore/aft wheel motieris. as engine has one of the highest runners that are tuned for low-rpm did the rear lateral links to create ratios of power to displacement breathing. Above 4000 rprn. where toe-in during hard cornering. (73.6 hp per liter) among normolly the engine needs more air, but- To complement the sophistica- aspirated engines. And it gener- terfly valves open to allow added tion of this 4-wheel independent ates 200 lbs,-fUtorque @ 4800 rpm air intake through six short large- handling suspension. Taurus SHO's for responsive low- and mid-range bore runners. 4-wheel power disc brakes now acceleration. In a world-class sport sedan, possess the world-class stopping Ecch cylinder of the SHOV-6has power output is only half of the per- capabiltiy of the computer- two 35mm intake and two 30mm formance equation. Handling the controlled enti-loek brake system

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Taurus SHO in Oxford White with Preferred Equip- ment Package 211A. Same equipment shown is aptionaf.

The 3. OL SHO (Super High Output) 1'6features 24 valves (four per cylinder), quad overhead cams (two per cylinder bank), an air intake manifold with dual plenum chamber design, a tuned dual exhaust system, and a sequential multi-port electronic {uel-injection system governed by Ford's EEC·IV eng/ne contra! computer.

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aurus SHO is amply equipped in every respect to engage anyone in the fulI measure of dnving enjoyment this world-class sports sedan brings to the raad.

SPORTSEDAN FEATURES TaurusSHO has a sten- The power and torque of the dard diagnostic instrument 3,OL DOHC 24-valve V-6 are trans- cluster with BOOO-rpm mJtted to Taurus SHO's specially tachometer. designed P215/65R15 95V Good- year Eagle GT+ 4 tires thraugh a 5-speed manual gearbox. The shifter sitsin a muJti-function console between the ergonomie reclining bucket seots. which have 4-way cdjus to ble headrests, adjustable lumbar and side bol- ster supports The driver's seat has 6-way power adjustment as weIL The new SHO instrument cluster is speciaL too. It has an 8000-rpm tach. Plus diagnostic alert lights for low 011level. low engine coolent. low washer tluid. door ajar, and headlamp out.

LUXURY-LEVELCOMFORTS

Taurus SHO'sexlensive standard equipment list includes manual- Taurus SHO in Electric Taurus SHO interior in contral air conditioning, a leather- Red Clearcoat Metallic with B/aek with Preferred Equip- Preferred Equipment Package ment Package 211A Same wrapped steering wheeL speed 211A. Same equipment equipment shown. such as control. courtesy light group, shown is aptionaf. the feather sealing surfaces, remote fuel door and decklid is optional. releases, power side windows and door locks, and more. And in Taurus SHO's Preferred Equipment Packages are the auto- lamp and illuminated entry sys- tems. The optional High-Level Audio Systemis included as weIL to which can be added the outstand- ing performance and quality of the Ford JBL Audio System. Also available is a new digital audio disc player.

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T A u R u S PREFERRED EQUIPMENT PACKAGES AND OPTIONS

referred Equipment matic and manual search modes, Packages make it compression. and a random play easy to order a well- teature. equipped Ford Electronic lnstrument Ctuster: Taurus. Simply select a comprehensive driver-informa- the package with the features you tion center. features electronic want trom the chart on page 21. digital speedometer/odometer: Listed also are options available electrente tachometer: electranic separately. Following are descrip- fuel and temperature gauges, tions ot features which may be of English/metric conversion tunc- interest to you. tions: a fuel computer that calcu- High-Level Audio System tea- lates trip distcnce. instantaneous tures electranic volume contra!; economy. ave rage economy, dis- separate power contra!; pop-out tance to empty. fuel remaining. contrals tor bass. treble. balance and low fuel alert Also. the System and fade: motorized cassette tape Scanner alerts you to any of the eject: memory tor six AM and 12 following conditions: low oil level. FM stations: FM muting: bi-direc- door ojcr. headlamp out. taillamp tional seek/scan tuning tor radio: out. and lowwasher Huid. automatic music search using seek Electranic Climate Contral AIr and scan tor cassette tape: auto- Conditioning provides automatic reverse cassette player: AM stereo temperature control. digital dis- reception-C-Quam® encoded: play of both inside and outside Dolby" B noise reduction for tape ternperctures. sunload compensa- and DNR" for radio: automatic tion sensor,electronic push-button rnetnl/Crû, tape equalization: 60 controls tor desired temperature watts RMS continuous power: six and mode selection. full manual prerruurn speakers and power override capability for blower amplifier/booster speed and mode select ion, and Ford JBL Audio System is avail- variabIe rotary blower speed able in sedan models to create a contral complete sound package of ultra Insta-Clear® Heated Wind- high performance. The system is shield. available on Taurus mod- bi-amplified and features active els with V-6 engme. is capable ot crossovers. custom equolizotion. removing 1110of an inch ot trast at electranic limiting, and includes o degrees Fahrenheit in just two to eight JBL drivers in four locations. three minutes. The bi-amplification is with two C-Quam' is a registered trademark of amplifiers praducing a total ot 145 Motorola. Inc. watts ot power. Dolby' is a registered trademark of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corp. Audio Digital Disc PlaveI: a new (A) High-level audio sys- (C) Power moonroof. (E) Deluxe wheel cover (std. DNR'M is a lrademark of National tem. (B) Insta-Cleaf" heated. (0) Fold-out picnic table with Land. GL), Finned wheel option tor 1990,provides outstand- Semiconductor Corp WIndshield. (wagon model only). cover (std. with LX), Cast alu- ing cloritv and a wide dynamic rninum wheel, Styled raad range. Jt includes a locking open- wheel, and Cast a/uminum ing that prevents the accident al wheel (std. with SHO). loading ot a second disc. auto-

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PREFERREDEQUIPMENT PACKAGES MAJOR (Package contents are subject la change) LX SHO L GL STANDARD • = lncludedin package S = Standare 0 = ücucnar 201A 202A 204' 206A 207A 208A 211A 212A FEATURES 2.5L r-ea-speed automatic (sedan) S S S 3.0l V-6/4-speed automatic (sedan) 0 0 0 S s EXTERIOR 3.0L V-6/4-speed automatic (wagon) S S S 3.8L V-6J4-speed automatic (sedan) 0 0 0 0 S o Single aero-design halogen neadlamps 3.BL V-6/4-speed automatic (wagon) 0 0 S S S o Polycarbonate bumpers 3.0L DOHC 24-valve V-6/S-speed manual S S o Dual electric remcte-control mirters Manual air conditioning 0 0 • S S S Speed control 0 0 0 S S • • • o Shingled cre-otece doors with concealed drip moldings Remate fuel door and decklid releases 0 0 S S S S S • o Tinted glass-complete Light group (1) 0 0 • S S S S S Rear wtnoow delroster 0 0 • 0 • • S S o Bodystoa preteeten moldings Patnt stripe (2) 0 0 • • • o Aero~desÎgned roof luggage mek (wagons) Power door locks 0 0 • S S S S S Electrome AM/FM stereo search radio/cassette tape player (3) 0 0 0 • • INTERlOR 6-way power driver seat adiustment 0 0 • S S S Finned wheel covers (on 14" lires) 0 0 • S o Seats: reclinin~ cloth split bench (l. GL, LX); reclininq Power soe windows 0 0 • S S S S S cloth bucket ( HO) Cast aluminum wheels (requires 15" tires) (4) 0 0 0 • • S S o Dnver-stde air bag supplemental restraint system Autolamp systern (SJ 0 0 0 • • • o te-ounce Iloor carpeling Floor mats, front and rear 0 0 0 0 • • .' • IIluminated entry system (6) 0 0 0 • • .' • o Tilt steering whee! Premium sound system (7) 0 0 0 .' • o Electronlc AM/FM stereo search radio (may be deletee lor Leather-wrapped steering wheel 0 0 0 0 • • S S credit) Electronic elimate control air conditioning (see page 20) 0 0 0 0 0 • • o Carpeted and lighted luggage/cargo conpartment Anti-loek brake system with 4-wheel disc brakes 0 0 0 • S S Variabie power-assist, speed-sensitlve steering 0 0 • o Interval winoshleld wipers High-level audio system (see page 20) (3) 0 0 0 0 • • o Trip odometer Electtonic instrument cluster (see page 20) 0 0 0 0 • .' Keyless entry system (8) 0 0 0 • 0 • o Electronic digital clock Power radio antenna 0 0 0 0 0 • • o Side window demisters Ford JBL audio system (see page 20) 0 0 0 0 0 0 • 6-way power dual control seats 0 0 0 0 • 0 • o Child-prool rear door looks Leather seating surfaces 0 0 0 0 0 0 • o Two-way lillgate (wagon) Power moonroof 0 0 0 0 0 • Other ecuons o Built-in cargo tie-downs (wagon)

Heavy-outy battery (lor 3.0L engine) 0 0 0 0 0 o tockable unoer-tloor storaçe. except with lull-size spare tire (wagon) Cargo area cover, window-shade type (wagon) 0 0 0 0 0 0 Cornering lamps 0 0 S S S S s Engine bleek immersion heater 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 TECHNICAL 18.6-gallon extended-range luel tank 0 0 0 0 0 S • S o Front-wheet drive Diagnostic instrument cluster (9) 0 0 S S S S Fotd-out picnic taöle (wagon) 0 0 0 0 0 0 o Electronic fuel inlection (multl-port type with V-6 engines) Dual lûuminated visor mirrors and secondary visers 0 0 S S S S S Automatic parking brake release 0 0 0 S S S o Electtonic engine controts (EEC~IV) Audio digital disc systern (see page 20) 0 0 0 0 0 0 4-wheel independent suspension Rear lacing third seat (wagon) 0 0 0 0 0 0 o Heavy-duty lcad-carrvtnç suspension (with V-6 engine) 0 0 0 0 0 0 D Power rack-and-pinien steering Rear window wiper/washer (wagon) 0 0 0 0 0 0 Stylen road wheels (on 14"lires) 0 0 0 0 0 o Power brakes: front disczrear drum (L, GL, LX); 4-wheel disc with anti-loek systern (SHO) lnsta-Oteare heated windshield 0 0 0 0

•May be deleted Irom package. (1) Dual beam map light. enqme ccmpartrnent light. dual ccurtesy light unoer Instrument panel, plus heaolamps-en reminder cmrne (2) May oe deletee wllh na pnce credit; still quaünes lor package discount (3) Standare stereo radio rnay be deleted lor credit In every packageexcept 206A. 208A and 212A. (4) Styled roao wneets may be subsututeo wrtn na 1055 ol discount (5) Turns hearäamna on and alf autornancally, (6) lilting Iront door handle automaucaüy lnummates the key bezei anc acuvates the interim 11ghts.(7) SIXpremium speakers plus power amplifier. (8) A preset code aüows tne lockmq and unlocking ol the oocrs Without tne use ol a key menmes uurnmatee entry system (9) Tachometer plus door arar.lew washer mno. low 011 level. low fuel. anc lamp out indicator tqhts. rncruceo In oencoat electrorac instrument cluster umuue system In Taurus SHO tsee page 20)

21 T A u R u s SPECIFICATIONS AND MEASUREMENTS

TAURUS L GL LX SPECIFICATIONS TAURUS SHO MEASUREMENTS Drivetrain ... Front-wheetdrfve Sedan ...... 2.5LI-4: 3.0L V-6: 3.8l V-6 w-eebase 106.0" EnI~ne~t6~~e2; lor ava"ilabili"v 'bv'rTlo'dei)' . Lenoth 188.4" Induclion system...... _...... _...... _.. Eleetronlc central fLJ~1i.njectlOn (1-4 ~~gl~~\ Heloht 54.1" ...... Electronc muln-oort Iuetiniection (V-6 en nes Width 70.8" Enclne contrals ...... Electtonic Enclne Contral (EEG IV) computer Tread: front 61.6" Horsepower. SAE net ...... 2.5LI-4: 90@4400rpm ...... 3.0L V-6: 140@4800rpm Tread: rear 60.5" ...... 3.8L V-6: 140@3800fDm Passenoer volume index cu. ft. 100.1 Torque, SAE net. .... 2.5L I 4: 130 lb-tt. @2600 rpm Caroo volume index Icu. ft.) 17 ...... 3.0L V-6: 160 lh-It. @3000 rpm Fuel canacitv Iuat. 18.6 ...... , .. , . 3.8L V-6 215 Ib.-ft. @2200rDm Passenners 5 Iransaxles , . s-soeec fluid linked converter (FL,G)autornatic (J 4 en9in~1 ...... a-sneed automatic overdrive (V-6 enores Based on 1990 MVMA Passenger Dar Speerteatons Front suspension (sedan/wagon) ...... ',' ...... , .. Independent MacPherson ~~~;e,ças-pressunzeo struts tntener Trim Colors wltn varable-rate coil sonncs: stabûizer bar .ët'-seoan; ,87" -waoon) COLORS & TRIMS Rear suspension (sedan) . . .. Independ;~: ~~cPherson type. gasr-~ressurize~~lruts wilh c011s rin s. .79" stabuizer bar wrth V-6 en lnes) Bear suspension (wagon) . .. . , . , Independent short/long arm (SLA) type. ças-oressurlzec shock Qj ,;, absorbers. variabie rate conical coil sorinos: .59" stablllzer bar ~GO q'" $ $ ~<"ti iè: l r.:s'»; /;~/J Steering ...... , ...... Power rack and-pinion {l. GL l~; Taurus L, Gl. LX Exterior Colors

TAURUS L GL LX MEASUREMENTS 106.0" Sedan Waaon 188.4" Wheelbase 106.0" 106.0" lenoth 188.4" 191.9" Helent 54.1" 55.4" Width 70.8" 70.8" Tread: front 61.6" 61.6" Tread: rear 60,5" 59.9" T 54.1" Passeroer volume index {cu f1.1 100.1 100,3 ~ Carno volume index cu. ft 17 Secend seat uo - 45.7 Secene seat down 81.1 Fuel caoactv loal. 16.0 16.0 Passeneers 6 6 Baseo on 1990 MVMA Passereer Cal speencatons. 60.5" 1 61.6" '18.6 with optlonal extended range luet tank. lnctuded In LX Preterred EqUipment Package 208A 70.8" • 'Fise with bucket seats Eight in wagons with nptonal rear facmg thkd sea. Seven in wagons wilh front buckets and optienat rear facing third seat. 22 9 9 o SAFETY AND OWNER BENE FITS

ord Motor Company strongly Occupant protecUon encourages all passengers 10 o Safely-designed front end structure SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE ~ EXTENDED use Iheir salely belts. In Taurus D Salety-designed roof structure 0 Steel Here are sorne examples ot normal ~ SERVICE lor 1990. an air bag supplemen- guard rails in side doors 0 sctetv- scheduled maintenance intervals tor the PLAN tal reslrainl syslem tor the designed door hinges and double yoke 1990 Taurus. For complete maintenance driver's seat is standard in all modeis. salety door lalches 0 Integral lap and recommendations. reter to the Mainte- Optienol Ford Extended Service Plans shoulder beits with automatic relraclors nance Schedule and Record Log . cover major components on new Ford .FJ'tÎij~. ~WE CAMSAVEUVES lor outboard occupanls of Iron! and rear 8:;;'" cars and light trucks lor longer Ihan the C ";" _ seats 0 Air bag supplemenlal reslraint Engine oil change...... each 7,500 miles = '= ~ """- .- vehicle's basic warranty. Your Ford Dealer ~ .=.. system lor Ihe driver 0 Visual and audi- or 6 manths Spark plug change. each 30.000 rniles ' has tull de.cnts. Ford also urges Ihe use of child and bie sorelv belllastening rermnders lor the Air filter replacement. ... each 30.000 miles inlanl restrrnnls. Pord's eosv-to-Instcll Tol- driver's seat 0 Lap beits with retractors for Engine cootant replacement ... each 30.000 miles Guard (lor children 20 10 50 pounds) is center tront and center rear occupants or 3 years Motorcraftt4 available al all Ford Dealers. lt a chiJd (and optionul rear facing Ihird sec- in '50,000 for 3.0L ano SHO V-5 QUALITY REPLACEMENT PARTS restrainl requires a lop-tether. Taurus pro- wagons) 0 Energy-absorbing steering FROM FORD vides tor atlachment ot on anchor at each column and steering wheel 0 Energy- DAMAGE RESISTANCE Genuine Ford and Motorcrafl onginal forward-lacing rear oulboard sealing absorbing armrests and safety-designed Ford equips Taurus wilh impact- equipmenl replacement parts meet Ihe posilion. door handles 0 Energy-absorbing instru- same high standards as these inslalled in ment panel wilh padding 0 Energy- resistant lront and rear bumpers thai productten. FORD LIFEGUARD DESIGN absorbing sun visers 0 Energy-absorb- meet the damageability requirements of SAFETY FEATURES ing tront seat back tops 0 Head restraints the Federal Bumper Standards at 5 mph lor front outboard occupants 0 Salety (exceeding the Sto nd o rds 21f2-mph Vehicle operation glove box latch 0 Inside yieldaway requiremenl). o Split diagonal hydraulic brake system rearview mirror D Impact-absorbing wilh worning light 0 Corrosion-resislant FORD DEALER laminated safety glass windshield The leasing alternalive is cvonobre 10 brake Hoes 0 Flash-to-pass headlamps QUALITY COMMlTMENT o Flame-resistant interior materials qualiiied lessees Ihrough your participat- Turn indicator wilh lane-changing sig- o o Satety-designed coat hooks 0 Sately- The Ford Quality Commitmenl mg Ford Dealer, who con arrange a Red nol feature 0 Hazard warning nosher designed radio control knobs and push extends bevond the lactory to every facil- earpet Lease" tailored to your circum- Backup lomps 0 Parking lomps cou- o bultons ity where Ford products are sold world- stances Ihrough Ford Credit A wide vari- pled wilh headlamps 0 High-mouo! stop Anll-Ih.ft wide. Your dealer knows thai making ety of financ10g plans are also avoilabie lamp 0 Two-speed and variabie speed D Locking slee ring column with audible your satislaction his top priority is part 01 windshield wipers 0 Windshield washers key reminder 0 Visible Vehicle Identilica- the total team ettert. To him. "Qualily is OPTlONS AVAILABILITY o Duol oulside eleelrie remote-contral lion Number (VIN) 0 lnside hood release Job I" means putting the customer first. rearview rnirrors 0 Glare-reduced instru- Options shown or described In thts cal- ment panel. windshield wiper arms and 6-YEAR/60.000-MILE alog are available at extra cost and may windshield piltors 0 Uniform tronsoxre POWERTRAIN WARRANTY lIFETIME be otfered only in combination with other shitt quadrant wilh salety slarting switch = SERVICE options or subject 10 cdditloncl ordenng (on cars equipped wilh automatic lrans- Covers you and tuture owners with na ..=.. GUARANTEE requiremenls or hmitcuons axle) 0 Clulch or neutral interlock lor transfer cost tor 6 years or 60.000 mi.es. ~ storter motor (on cors equipped wilh whichever comes Iîrst. This limiled war- Participating Ford Dealers offer the PRODUCT CHANGES manual Iransaxie) 0 Continuously vori- ranty covers major powertrain com po- Litelime Service Cuerontee. which guar- Ford Division reserves the nght la able control illuminalion intensity (inslru- nents Ask your dealer tor a copy of Ihis antees Iheir customer-paid work on your change produel specrncouons al any ment ctuster lighling) 0 Satety hood latch warranty. new or used Ford vehicle tor as long as Urne without mcurrinq obligations syslem 0 Responsive windshield derroster you own it. A covered repair is paid lor syslem 0 Tamper-resistant (non-revers- 6-YEAR/100,OOO-MILE once. 1Iit ever hos 10 be lixed again. the 'fl.SK YOUR FORD DEALER·' ing) odomeler 0 Speedometer wtth high- CORROSION WARRANTY repairing dealer will fix it tree, Ask 10 see lighted 55 mph (on cars wilh analog a copy ot the Lifetime Service Guaranlee Followinq publlcallon ot this calalog. Tourus' corrosion warranty coverage speedometer) 0 Impacl-acluated reet when you visit your participaling Ford cerlam changes 10 standard equipment. tor outer body panel rust-through is 6 pump shut-ott swilch lor eleclronic tuel- Dealer, ootons. prices and the like. or product years or 100.000 miles. whichever comes injecled engines delcvs. may have occurred which would Iirst. See your dealer tor a copy of this not be mcluded In these pages Your Ford limiled warranty. Dealer is your besl souree tor up-ta-date mtormdtion

23 This is based on an average of consumer-reported problems in a series of surveys of '81-'89 models designed and built in North America. 156-Ann. Litho in U,SA 889