Basic Body Generations

This basic guide will help you identify a Ford Taurus or Mercury Sable quickly and easily. I'm sure that there's better versions on the internet, but how many of those have pictures of each version of the car and engine? Not many. This was designed for those who are new to the world of the Ford Taurus and Mercury Sable. A more in-depth version is available by selecting the approriate years at the top of this page.

This guide will help you identify what "generation" the car is by the body you have just by a quick glance. All these pictures were taken off the internet so don't assume I own all these cars. A list of sources are available on the credits page.

Now let's get started with the guide. Make your selection by selecting from the lower menu at the top of the page.

Gen 1: 1986-1991

Taurus Sedan


Taurus Wagon


Taurus SHO


Sable Sedan


Sable Wagon


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Gen 2: 1992-1995

Taurus Sedan


Taurus Wagon


Taurus SHO


Sable Sedan


Sable Wagon


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Gen 3: 1996-1999

Taurus Sedan


Taurus Wagon


Taurus SHO


Sable Sedan


Sable Wagon


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Gen 4: 2000-2007

Taurus Sedan


Taurus Wagon
(2005 was the last year for the wagon)


Sable Sedan
(2005 was the last year for this style Sable)


Sable Wagon
(2005 was the last year for this style Sable)


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Gen 5: 2008-2009

Taurus Sedan


Taurus X


Sable Sedan


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Gen 6: 2010

Taurus Sedan


Taurus SHO


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