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. 4 9 9 o 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 8 - 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.