Ford 2006 Taurus - Comfort;Convenience

Feature Benefit
Electronic Speed Control Helps reduce foot and leg fatigue; helps optimize fuel economy; allows customers to
keep their eyes on the road when adjusting the speed control
Power Moonroof Provides the feeling of open-air touring
Additional Features
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Integrated Control Panel (ICP)
Instrument Panel
Features and Benefits
Noise Reduction
Seating and Storage
COMFORT/CONVENIENCE
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2006 Taurus
Comfort/Convenience
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Integrated Control Panel (ICP)
• Ergonomically located and designed
• Controls for climate, audio system, digital clock and
electric rear window defroster are easy to see and use
• When the ignition is in the ON or ACC position, pushing
the AM, FM, CD or Tape buttons will turn the system on
in those modes
• If a tape is inserted with the system powered off,
it automatically powers up and plays the tape
Instrument Panel/Instrument Cluster Features
• Positive shutoff climate control registers
• Side window demisters
• Full-width windshield defroster
Comfort Specifics
Noise Reduction
• All engines have a specially designed air intake pickup
and engine mounts designed to reduce noise, vibration and
harshness (NVH)
• Lightweight dash insulator absorbs sound from the engine
and road
• Cross-car instrument panel beam bracing reduces vibration,
squeaks and rattles
• 2-sided clips help to hold the windshield defroster grille
more securely, helping to reduce noise and vibration
• Front hood design cowl kickup redirects airflow over the
windshield wipers
• Flush backlight with sealing strip
• Sound insulation in the trunk, under the carpet and
under the package tray helps reduce passenger
compartment noise
• Rear wheel-well acoustic spray helps reduce road noise
• Spiral-ground antenna helps break up wind turbulence
• A crisp design line helps reduce wind noise from the
side mirrors
• Door seals and door handles designed to help reduce
air leakage
Large Interior Volume and Cargo Space
• Taurus has more passenger volume than many key
competitors
(1)
• Flip/fold enhanced center seating console design
or full-length floor console
• Available 6-way power driver’s seat with
manual lumbar support
• Available 60/40 split-fold-down rear seatbacks
Instrument Panel Specifics
(1) Based on 2005 competitive information.
NOTE: For feature availability, refer to the latest Dealer Ordering Guide.
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