Taurus Safety Features
Taurus has won the NHSTA 5-Star Front and Side Ratings
The Ford Taurus has earned theNational Highway Traffic Safety Administration's highest 5-Star rating for not only the front crash test but also the side crash test. Drive comfortably. Drive Safely in a Ford Taurus.
| IIHS Top Safety Pick | The Ford Taurus has been awarded the "Top Safety Pick" by the Institute of Highway Safety. |
| Side Protection and Cabin Enhancement | This advanced engineering feature utilizes advanced crash force management techniques designed to help channel impact forces around and away from the passenger cabin. It also provides a raised mounting point so you can sit higher for a more commanding view of the road. |
| Complete Air Bag Protection | The Taurus has as standard equipment the Safety Canopy™ System with rollover sensor and side curtain airbags. It includes the Personal Safety SystemÒ |
| FWD or AWD with Traction Control | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) is standard on the Ford Taurus. This traction control system improves your grip on the road by limiting whell spin. For even greater traction you can get the All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) system with Traction control |
| 4-Wheel Independent Suspension | The Ford Taurus comes with independent suspension with the MacPherson strut fron system and multi-lin rear design which delivers outstanding ride comfort as well as directional control. |
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AdvanceTrac® Electronic Stability Control System |
Greater stability on slippery surfaces is possible with the Ford Electronic Stability Contol System. It doesn't matter whether you have FWD or AWD drive your anxiety will be greatly reduced when faced with hazardous driving situations. |
| Voice-activation | Voice-activated Bluetooth® phones and MP3 player insures that your hands stay on the wheel and your attention is always on the road. |
| DVD-Based Navigation System | This state-of-the-art Navigation System helps you get where you're going quickly and easily. Our navigation system combines DVD mapping with Global Positioning System (GPS) technology and features a 6.5 inch color LCD screen with high quality graphics, voice guidance. All designed to keep your focus on the road. |
