Ford Vehicles Earn Top NHTSA Safety Rating

From Ford.com:

• 2013 Ford Taurus, Ford Explorer and Lincoln MKS have earned U.S. government’s top five-star Overall Vehicle Score rating for performance in frontal and side-impact crash tests and resistance to rollover

• These vehicles feature redesigned airbags and restraint system enhancements, which contributed to their performance in National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) testing

• All three vehicles have several active and passive restraint technologies and driver assist features to help drivers avoid potential crashes

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2013 Ford Taurus Delivers More Refinements

From Ford.com:

• Ford Taurus is even more refined for the 2013 model year – with better fuel economy, more technology, enhanced design, improved craftsmanship and sharpened driving dynamics
• New Taurus expected to deliver unsurpassed fuel efficiency – at least 31 mpg highway – with the new 2.0-liter EcoBoost^® engine, while delivering horsepower comparable to competitive, naturally aspirated V6 offerings
• New Ford Taurus SHO is sportiest model yet to wear SHO badge, offering unique, performance-inspired design, road manners to match – and even more differentiation within the Taurus lineup

“We have significantly upgraded Ford’s flagship sedan through obsessive attention to detail,” said Mark Fields, Ford president of The Americas. “This evolved Taurus builds on the transformation we achieved in the 2010 model. Delivering so many upgrades so soon further underscores Ford’s leadership and commitment to bringing high-quality, fuel-efficient cars for our customers.”

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Motor Trend: 2013 Ford Taurus and Taurus SHO Revealed

From Motor Trend:

The biggest news surrounding the updated 2013 Taurus is the pending addition of Ford's new 2.0-liter EcoBoost four to the engine bay, tentatively rated for the Taurus at 237 horsepower and 250 pound-feet of torque. A four in the Taurus? Why not, says Derrick Kuzak, Ford's chief product honcho. With the Edge and Explorer set to get a version of the same engine, it makes sense, he says. And the estimated 31 mpg highway number the 2.0-liter EcoBoost is expected to deliver will no doubt help with the marketing spin.

Taurus buyers still looking for two extra cylinders will be able to select Ford's revamped 3.5-liter V-6, which serves duty as the standard engine. The updated six is estimated to deliver 290 horsepower (up by 27 hp) and 255 pound-feet with slightly better fuel economy, thanks in large part to the addition of Ti-VCT, Ford's twin independent variable camshaft timing tech. Continuing to power the Taurus SHO is Ford's much-lauded 365 horsepower, 3.5-liter EcoBoost, which remains unchanged. All engines will continue to be mated to six-speed automatics, optimized for each engine. All-wheel drive remains an option.

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