Ford Taurus History
Catalog record
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The 1986 Taurus was a landmark — its smooth 'aero' styling and modern packaging revitalized Ford and reset American family-car design.
It was among America's best-selling cars through the 1990s. After a brief retirement it returned as a full-size sedan (2008–2019, badged as the Five Hundred's successor) before the line ended in 2019.
Documented parts references
Parts references for Ford Taurus. Match the model year and engine before choosing a reference. These records do not describe every version of this model.
2017 · L4 2.0L 1999cc 122 CID Turbo · Engine oil filter
- Model year
- 2017
- Catalog engine description
- L4 2.0L 1999cc 122 CID Turbo
- Catalog scope
- USA / Canada / Mexico catalog context; a row-specific country application is not established.
- Component
- Engine oil filter
Catalog heading: TAURUS.
This is only the printed 2017 descriptive catalog row. The record does not establish an equivalent OEM engine code or displacement; confirm the actual engine and filter application before ordering.
Catalog VIN code: 9. Its position has not been verified; do not identify an engine from this character alone.
This is the ordinary TAURUS heading, not Police Interceptor Sedan, Police Interceptor Utility or Special Service Police Sedan. Equal part numbers do not establish those group applications.
The June 2024 manufacturer catalog lists this reference for the stated descriptive row. Confirm the installed engine and filter before ordering. This dated application does not establish current availability, supersession or retail package quantity. A Masterpack version is also available; this does not specify retail package quantity.
WIX 51348
Dated manufacturer catalog application · catalog edition 2024-06 · checked 2026-10-25
WIX June 2024 light-duty catalog 99400 — PDF page 280 / printed page 279; 2017 Ford Taurus; catalog heading TAURUS; engine description L4 2.0L 1999cc 122 CID Turbo; Oil column; VIN column 9; position not verified; footnote 53: Also available in Masterpack version
This reference does not establish current stock or a superseding replacement.
For 2017 Ford Taurus L4 2.0L 1999cc 122 CID Turbo: Search this part on Amazon
2017 · L4 2.0L 1999cc 122 CID Turbo · Engine air filter
- Model year
- 2017
- Catalog engine description
- L4 2.0L 1999cc 122 CID Turbo
- Catalog scope
- USA / Canada / Mexico catalog context; a row-specific country application is not established.
- Component
- Engine air filter
Catalog heading: TAURUS.
This is only the printed 2017 descriptive catalog row. The record does not establish an equivalent OEM engine code or displacement; confirm the actual engine and filter application before ordering.
Catalog VIN code: 9. Its position has not been verified; do not identify an engine from this character alone.
This is the ordinary TAURUS heading, not Police Interceptor Sedan, Police Interceptor Utility or Special Service Police Sedan. Equal part numbers do not establish those group applications.
The June 2024 manufacturer catalog lists this reference for the stated descriptive row. Confirm the installed engine and filter before ordering. This dated application does not establish current availability, supersession or retail package quantity.
WIX 46935
Dated manufacturer catalog application · catalog edition 2024-06 · checked 2026-10-25
WIX June 2024 light-duty catalog 99400 — PDF page 280 / printed page 279; 2017 Ford Taurus; catalog heading TAURUS; engine description L4 2.0L 1999cc 122 CID Turbo; Air column; VIN column 9; position not verified
This reference does not establish current stock or a superseding replacement.
For 2017 Ford Taurus L4 2.0L 1999cc 122 CID Turbo: Search this part on Amazon
2017 · L4 2.0L 1999cc 122 CID Turbo · Cabin air filter
- Model year
- 2017
- Catalog engine description
- L4 2.0L 1999cc 122 CID Turbo
- Catalog scope
- USA / Canada / Mexico catalog context; a row-specific country application is not established.
- Component
- Cabin air filter
Catalog heading: TAURUS.
This is only the printed 2017 descriptive catalog row. The record does not establish an equivalent OEM engine code or displacement; confirm the actual engine and filter application before ordering.
Catalog VIN code: 9. Its position has not been verified; do not identify an engine from this character alone.
This is the ordinary TAURUS heading, not Police Interceptor Sedan, Police Interceptor Utility or Special Service Police Sedan. Equal part numbers do not establish those group applications.
The June 2024 manufacturer catalog lists this reference for the stated descriptive row. Confirm the installed engine and filter before ordering. This dated application does not establish current availability, supersession or retail package quantity.
WIX 24068
Dated manufacturer catalog application · catalog edition 2024-06 · checked 2026-10-25
WIX June 2024 light-duty catalog 99400 — PDF page 280 / printed page 279; 2017 Ford Taurus; catalog heading TAURUS; engine description L4 2.0L 1999cc 122 CID Turbo; Cabin Air column; VIN column 9; position not verified
This reference does not establish current stock or a superseding replacement.
For 2017 Ford Taurus L4 2.0L 1999cc 122 CID Turbo: Search this part on Amazon
2017 · V6 3.5L 213 CID · Engine oil filter
- Model year
- 2017
- Catalog engine description
- V6 3.5L 213 CID
- Catalog scope
- USA / Canada / Mexico catalog context; a row-specific country application is not established.
- Component
- Engine oil filter
Catalog heading: TAURUS.
This is only the printed 2017 descriptive catalog row. The record does not establish an equivalent OEM engine code or displacement; confirm the actual engine and filter application before ordering.
Catalog VIN code: 8. Its position has not been verified; do not identify an engine from this character alone.
This is the ordinary TAURUS heading, not Police Interceptor Sedan, Police Interceptor Utility or Special Service Police Sedan. Equal part numbers do not establish those group applications.
The June 2024 manufacturer catalog lists this reference for the stated descriptive row. Confirm the installed engine and filter before ordering. This dated application does not establish current availability, supersession or retail package quantity. A Masterpack version is also available; this does not specify retail package quantity.
WIX 57502
Dated manufacturer catalog application · catalog edition 2024-06 · checked 2026-10-25
WIX June 2024 light-duty catalog 99400 — PDF page 280 / printed page 279; 2017 Ford Taurus; catalog heading TAURUS; engine description V6 3.5L 213 CID; Oil column; VIN column 8; position not verified; footnote 53: Also available in Masterpack version
This reference does not establish current stock or a superseding replacement.
For 2017 Ford Taurus V6 3.5L 213 CID: Search this part on Amazon
2017 · V6 3.5L 213 CID · Engine air filter
- Model year
- 2017
- Catalog engine description
- V6 3.5L 213 CID
- Catalog scope
- USA / Canada / Mexico catalog context; a row-specific country application is not established.
- Component
- Engine air filter
Catalog heading: TAURUS.
This is only the printed 2017 descriptive catalog row. The record does not establish an equivalent OEM engine code or displacement; confirm the actual engine and filter application before ordering.
Catalog VIN code: 8. Its position has not been verified; do not identify an engine from this character alone.
This is the ordinary TAURUS heading, not Police Interceptor Sedan, Police Interceptor Utility or Special Service Police Sedan. Equal part numbers do not establish those group applications.
The June 2024 manufacturer catalog lists this reference for the stated descriptive row. Confirm the installed engine and filter before ordering. This dated application does not establish current availability, supersession or retail package quantity.
WIX 46935
Dated manufacturer catalog application · catalog edition 2024-06 · checked 2026-10-25
WIX June 2024 light-duty catalog 99400 — PDF page 280 / printed page 279; 2017 Ford Taurus; catalog heading TAURUS; engine description V6 3.5L 213 CID; Air column; VIN column 8; position not verified
This reference does not establish current stock or a superseding replacement.
For 2017 Ford Taurus V6 3.5L 213 CID: Search this part on Amazon
2017 · V6 3.5L 213 CID · Cabin air filter
- Model year
- 2017
- Catalog engine description
- V6 3.5L 213 CID
- Catalog scope
- USA / Canada / Mexico catalog context; a row-specific country application is not established.
- Component
- Cabin air filter
Catalog heading: TAURUS.
This is only the printed 2017 descriptive catalog row. The record does not establish an equivalent OEM engine code or displacement; confirm the actual engine and filter application before ordering.
Catalog VIN code: 8. Its position has not been verified; do not identify an engine from this character alone.
This is the ordinary TAURUS heading, not Police Interceptor Sedan, Police Interceptor Utility or Special Service Police Sedan. Equal part numbers do not establish those group applications.
The June 2024 manufacturer catalog lists this reference for the stated descriptive row. Confirm the installed engine and filter before ordering. This dated application does not establish current availability, supersession or retail package quantity.
WIX 24068
Dated manufacturer catalog application · catalog edition 2024-06 · checked 2026-10-25
WIX June 2024 light-duty catalog 99400 — PDF page 280 / printed page 279; 2017 Ford Taurus; catalog heading TAURUS; engine description V6 3.5L 213 CID; Cabin Air column; VIN column 8; position not verified
This reference does not establish current stock or a superseding replacement.
For 2017 Ford Taurus V6 3.5L 213 CID: Search this part on Amazon
2017 · V6 3.5L 3496cc 213 CID Turbo · Engine oil filter
- Model year
- 2017
- Catalog engine description
- V6 3.5L 3496cc 213 CID Turbo
- Catalog scope
- USA / Canada / Mexico catalog context; a row-specific country application is not established.
- Component
- Engine oil filter
Catalog heading: TAURUS.
This is only the printed 2017 descriptive catalog row. The record does not establish an equivalent OEM engine code or displacement; confirm the actual engine and filter application before ordering.
This is the ordinary TAURUS heading, not Police Interceptor Sedan, Police Interceptor Utility or Special Service Police Sedan. Equal part numbers do not establish those group applications.
The June 2024 manufacturer catalog lists this reference for the stated descriptive row. Confirm the installed engine and filter before ordering. This dated application does not establish current availability, supersession or retail package quantity. A Masterpack version is also available; this does not specify retail package quantity.
WIX 57502
Dated manufacturer catalog application · catalog edition 2024-06 · checked 2026-10-25
WIX June 2024 light-duty catalog 99400 — PDF page 280 / printed page 279; 2017 Ford Taurus; catalog heading TAURUS; engine description V6 3.5L 3496cc 213 CID Turbo; Oil column; footnote 53: Also available in Masterpack version
This reference does not establish current stock or a superseding replacement.
For 2017 Ford Taurus V6 3.5L 3496cc 213 CID Turbo: Search this part on Amazon
2017 · V6 3.5L 3496cc 213 CID Turbo · Engine air filter
- Model year
- 2017
- Catalog engine description
- V6 3.5L 3496cc 213 CID Turbo
- Catalog scope
- USA / Canada / Mexico catalog context; a row-specific country application is not established.
- Component
- Engine air filter
Catalog heading: TAURUS.
This is only the printed 2017 descriptive catalog row. The record does not establish an equivalent OEM engine code or displacement; confirm the actual engine and filter application before ordering.
This is the ordinary TAURUS heading, not Police Interceptor Sedan, Police Interceptor Utility or Special Service Police Sedan. Equal part numbers do not establish those group applications.
The June 2024 manufacturer catalog lists this reference for the stated descriptive row. Confirm the installed engine and filter before ordering. This dated application does not establish current availability, supersession or retail package quantity.
WIX 46935
Dated manufacturer catalog application · catalog edition 2024-06 · checked 2026-10-25
WIX June 2024 light-duty catalog 99400 — PDF page 280 / printed page 279; 2017 Ford Taurus; catalog heading TAURUS; engine description V6 3.5L 3496cc 213 CID Turbo; Air column
This reference does not establish current stock or a superseding replacement.
For 2017 Ford Taurus V6 3.5L 3496cc 213 CID Turbo: Search this part on Amazon
2017 · V6 3.5L 3496cc 213 CID Turbo · Cabin air filter
- Model year
- 2017
- Catalog engine description
- V6 3.5L 3496cc 213 CID Turbo
- Catalog scope
- USA / Canada / Mexico catalog context; a row-specific country application is not established.
- Component
- Cabin air filter
Catalog heading: TAURUS.
This is only the printed 2017 descriptive catalog row. The record does not establish an equivalent OEM engine code or displacement; confirm the actual engine and filter application before ordering.
This is the ordinary TAURUS heading, not Police Interceptor Sedan, Police Interceptor Utility or Special Service Police Sedan. Equal part numbers do not establish those group applications.
The June 2024 manufacturer catalog lists this reference for the stated descriptive row. Confirm the installed engine and filter before ordering. This dated application does not establish current availability, supersession or retail package quantity.
WIX 24068
Dated manufacturer catalog application · catalog edition 2024-06 · checked 2026-10-25
WIX June 2024 light-duty catalog 99400 — PDF page 280 / printed page 279; 2017 Ford Taurus; catalog heading TAURUS; engine description V6 3.5L 3496cc 213 CID Turbo; Cabin Air column
This reference does not establish current stock or a superseding replacement.
For 2017 Ford Taurus V6 3.5L 3496cc 213 CID Turbo: Search this part on Amazon
Generations
First generation · Aero original
The trend-setting aero sedan and wagon that revived Ford.
Second generation · Refined aero
Evolutionary update of the original; America's best-selling car for several years.
1992 Photo: “File:1992 Ford Taurus GL Sedan, front right, 02-06-2023.jpg” by MercurySable99 / Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0
Third generation · Oval styling
Controversial rounded 'oval' styling theme inside and out.
1997 Photo: “File:1997 Ford Taurus GL Sedan in Toreador Red Clearcoat Metallic, front left, 2025-09-07.jpg” by Elise240SX / Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0
1999 Photo: “File:1999 Ford Taurus LX in Tropic Green Clearcoat Metallic, front left, 06-15-2026.jpg” by Cutlass / Wikimedia Commons — CC0 1.0
Fourth generation · Toned-down restyle
More conservative styling; became a fleet and rental mainstay.
2006 Photo: “File:2006 Ford Taurus SEL, front left, 03-24-2023.jpg” by MercurySable99 / Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0
Fifth generation · Full-size revival
The Five Hundred renamed Taurus, moving the nameplate to full-size.
2009 Photo: “File:2009 Ford Taurus SEL in Cinnamon Metallic, front left, 05-23-2026.jpg” by Cutlass / Wikimedia Commons — CC0 1.0
Sixth generation · D3 full-size
Full-size sedan including the revived twin-turbo SHO; ended North American production in 2019.
2015 Photo: “File:15 Ford Taurus Limited.jpg” by HJUdall / Wikimedia Commons — CC0 1.0
Body styles
- Sedan
- Wagon
Notable special editions & performance variants
Taurus SHO
Super High Output performance sedan — a Yamaha-built V6 in the originals, a twin-turbo EcoBoost V6 with AWD in the modern cars.
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