Ford 2006 Taurus - Whats Important

Product Highlights
Key Features
WHAT’S IMPORTANT
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2006 Taurus
What’s Important
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July 2005
(1) No tether straps, only upper tether anchor provided.
(2) Under normal driving conditions with regular fluid and filter changes. See vehicle Owner’s Guide.
NOTE: For feature availability, refer to the latest Dealer Ordering Guide.
Safety/Security
• Personal Safety System
®
• Best Pick rating in IIHS frontal offset crash testing
• Five-star government frontal crash test rating
• Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
• All-Speed Traction Control (requires ABS)
• LATCH system (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)
(1)
• Side-impact head/chest airbags
• Emergency decklid release handle
• SecuriLock
®
passive anti-theft system
Comfort/Convenience
• Large interior volume
• Large and versatile luggage compartment
• Universal garage door opener
• 5- or 6-passenger seating
• 6-passenger flip/fold enhanced center seating
console design
• 60/40 split-folding rear seatbacks
Performance/Handling
• 3.0L OHV Vulcan V-6 engine
• Independent front and rear suspension
• Electronic 4-speed automatic overdrive transmission
• Variable ratio power rack-and-pinion steering
• Front-wheel drive
• 3.0L V-6 FFV Flexible Fuel engine available (Fleet only).
Not available in CA, MA, ME, NY and VT
Design/Styling
• Robust, aerodynamic styling
• Color-keyed bodyside molding
Quality/Reliability/Durability
• A leading consumer magazine Recommended Buy
in 2004
• Roadside Assistance
• One-piece bodyside construction
• Electronic Engine Controls (EEC/OBD II)
• 100,000-mile scheduled tune-up interval
(2)
Key Features
Product Highlights
Use the Taurus information in this Source Book to enhance your sales presentations. Pay particular attention to those key
features that address the specific needs of your customers. Refer to your Dealer Ordering Guide for specific feature availability.
HERE ARE THE MOST IMPOR
TANT 2006 TAURUS FEATURES TO MENTION TO YOUR CUSTOMERS:
Large interior room
and cargo space
(pgs. 10, 11)
Best Pick rating in IIHS
frontal offset crash
testing
(pgs. 2, 6)
Personal Safety System
®
(pgs. 6, 8)
A leading
consumer magazine
Recommended Buy
in 2004
(pg. 2, 16)
5- or 6-passenger
seating
(pg. 10)
Five-star government frontal
crash test rating
(pg. 6)
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