Updates
[ First Posted: December 12, 2004 ] [ Last Modified: February 17, 2010 ]
February 17, 2010January 9, 2010September 30, 2009September 9, 2009
Specifications
Fixed full-size measurement. Added total interior space. Myths Fixed "full-size" myth. July 3, 2009
Gen 5 (2008-2009)
Added Pictures. July 3, 2009
Transaxles
Added 6F Final Drive Ratio (for 2010) Gen 5 (2008-2009) Added. Specifications Added Gen 5 (2008-2009) Info. Added Totals (Production Figures: 1986-1997) Specials Added New Section (Taurus X) January 11, 2009
Specifications
Revised gas tank size for 1996-1999 SHO. September 1, 2008August 26, 2008
Technical
Added New Section (Production Figures: 1986-1997) August 22, 2008
Specials
Added New Section (1987 Sable LS Monochrome) August 21, 2008
Specials
Updated Section (1986 Taurus) Publications Added New Section (1995 Maintenance Guide) Added New Section (1999 Taurus Brochure) Added New Section (2000 Taurus Enthusiast's Guide) August 20, 2008
2000-2003 Radio Install
Added. July 10, 2008
Basic Guide
Added Gen 5 (2008-2009) Engines Added Cyclone Transaxles Added 6F Gen 1 (1986-1991) Added information about digidash message center. Gen 2 (1991-1995) Added information about digidash backlighting. January 21, 2008
Gen 1 (1986-1991)
Added white Basketweave pictures Advertisements Added new section (2008 Taurus Mailer) Motor Trend Articles Added September 2007 articles. Misc. Articles Added Car Craft, July 1990 article RoboCop Taurus Added new pictures and info. January 13, 2008
Gen 4 (2000-2007)
Added. January 12, 2008
Gen 1 (1986-1991)
Added misc images and info. Gen 2 (1992-1995) Added misc images and info. Advertisements Added 2008 Sable TV commercial. Added 2008 Taurus print ad. Publications Added New Section (2008 Sable Brochure) Specials Added New Section (1986 Taurus) May 12, 2007
Gen 1 (1986-1991)
Added package tray storage bin picture. Publications Added New Section (1993 Severe Duty Guide) 2000 Taurus Concept Added new images. Other Added New Section (Ford Taurus Quiz) March 30, 2007
Popular Mechanics Articles
Added July 1985 articles. March 20, 2007
Gen 1 (1986-1991)
Added '89 Autolamp switch picture. Advertisements Added '96 Sable print ad. Car & Driver Articles Added April 1993 and October 1995 articles Motor Trend Specials Added March 1985 article March 16, 2007
General
Revised header and added graphic logo March 4, 2007
Advertisements
Added '92 Taurus SHO print ad. Popular Mechanics Articles Added October 1985 and October 1992 articles. March 2, 2007
Car & Driver Articles
Added May 1990 article Motor Trend Articles Added October 1991 article Misc. Articles Added Car Craft, July 1990 article Colors Added 1996-1999 color charts. Concepts Added image (1997 Ford Santa Fe) February 24, 2007
Specials
Added images (Centennial Taurus) February 17, 2007February 11, 2007
Advertisements
Added '86 Taurus/Sable print ads. February 5, 2007
Last Taurus
Added New Section (Walk With the Last Taurus) February 2, 2007
AXOD-E/AX4S
Added summary Articles Added New Section (1991 Sable Brochure) Added New Section (Road & Track Magazine) January 26, 2007
Transaxles
Added AXOD-E/AX4S final drive ratios January 21, 2007
Specials
Added New Section (Centennial Taurus) January 13, 2007January 11, 2007December 26, 2006
Colors
Added Sable color charts. December 18, 2006
Gen 2 (1992-1995)
Added various pictures and info. December 17, 2006
Gen 1 (1986-1991)
Added various pictures and info. December 4, 2006
Colors
Added 1990-1995 color charts. November 7, 2006
Gen 3 (1996-1999)
Added various pictures and info. Videos Added New Video (Last Ford Taurus - Media Coverage) October 28, 2006
Model Kits
Added New Section (Taurus Wagon Kit) October 27, 2006
Advertisements
Added 2001 Taurus (Chauffeur) Commercial. Concepts Added New Section (2000 Taurus Concept) Videos Added New Section (Last Ford Taurus - Media Coverage) September 10, 2006September 2, 2006
Features
Added New Section (AXOD-E/AX4S) July 30, 2006
Transaxles
Revised final drive ratio on AX4S and AX4N. Advertisements Added 1992 Taurus (Morph) Commercial. Added 1992 Taurus (Stencil) Commercial. July 20, 2006
Options
Added New Section (1999 Taurus Options) Added New Section (1999 Sable Options) Myths Added myth about rear windows. July 9, 2006June 16, 2006
Gen 1 (1986-1991)
Added various pictures and info. Gen 2 (1992-1995) Added various pictures and info. Concepts Added New Section (2000 Taurus Concept) Options Added New Section (1997 Taurus Options) Added New Section (1997 Sable Options) Specifications Added Wheel Info. June 3, 2006
Engines
Added engine materials and compression ratios May 29, 2006May 28, 2006May 14, 2006April 30, 2006April 29, 2006
Misc. Articles
Added link to more Taurus SHO articles. Articles Added New Section (Popular Science/Mechanics) Concepts Added New Section (1994 Taurus SHO Concept) Added New Pictures/Article (2000 Supercharged Taurus Concept) March 21, 2006March 10, 2006
Specifications
Added link to Fluid Capacities. March 3, 2006
Transaxles
Added more info about SHO AX4N. Publications Added PDF versions of magazine articles/ads and brochures. Misc. Articles Added Austrailian Taurus Article. January 16, 2006
General
Added Link to TCCA Wiki Options Added New Section (1996 Taurus Options) Added New Section (1996 Sable Options) December 8, 2005
General
Freshened colors and menu. December 2, 2005
Gen 1 (1986-1991)
Added Standards and Options links. Added new info about variable-assist power steering. Added update about door details. Gen 2 (1992-1995) Added Standards and Options links. November 7, 2005
Gen 1 (1986-1991)
Added picture of wagon's picnic table option. Added picture and info about 1990 dashboard. Gen 2 (1992-1995) Added picture of wagon's picnic table option. Revised two-tone Sable picture. Gen 3 (1996-1999) Added various pictures and info. |
October 26, 2005
Gen 1 (1986-1991)
Added picture of wagon liftgate remote release lever. Added picture of early Sable hood. Advertisements Added 1999 Taurus Commercial. Added 2000 Taurus Commercial (Canadian). Concepts Added New Section (2000 Supercharged Taurus) October 17, 2005
Other
Added new section (Pimp My Ride) October 16, 2005
Advertisements
Added 1997 Taurus Promo. October 13, 2005
Gen 1 (1986-1991)
Added info about 1991 SHO rod shifter. Transaxles Revised final gear ratios for AX4S and AX4N. October 2, 2005
Gen 1 (1986-1991)
Added new info about seatbelts and ignition/steering column. Added some misc. pictures. Gen 2 (1992-1995) Added some misc. pictures. Transaxles Added letter info about AX4N. Sept. 25, 2005
Other
Added new article about buying a used car. Sept. 23, 2005Sept. 13, 2005
Motor Trend Articles
Added February and May 1995 articles. Sept. 12, 2005
Motor Trend Articles
Added August 1995 article. Sept. 10, 2005
General
Revised coding and subtle changes to menu. Sept. 7, 2005
Engines
Corrected V8 SHO bore/stroke measurement Sept. 6, 2005Sept. 5, 2005
Gen 2 (1992-1995)
Added panel illumination picture. Added 3.2L SHO info. Concepts Added New Section (1997 Ford Santa Fe) Revised Section (1997 Mercury L'Attitude) Transaxles Added VIN tag info. Aug. 28, 2005Aug. 27, 2005
Gen 2 (1992-1995)
Added minor FFV info. Options Added New Section (1994 Taurus Options) Added New Section (1995 Taurus Options) Added New Section (1994 Sable Options) Added New Section (1995 Sable Options) Aug. 19, 2005
Gen 2 (1992-1995)
Added more info about keyless entry. Options Added New Section (1992 Taurus Options) Added New Section (1993 Taurus Options) Added New Section (1992 Sable Options) Added New Section (1993 Sable Options) Aug. 18, 2005Aug. 13, 2005Aug. 8, 2005
Myths
Added myth about 1999 Duratec power. Aug. 3, 2005July 28, 2005
Gen 3 (1996-1999)
Added V8 SHO badge picture. Added 1999 SE Comfort picture. Added 1999 door panel picture. Added 1999 SHO wheel picture. Added cup holder picture. Added folding seat picture. Added head unit comparison picture. Other Added New Section (Remote Entry Programming) July 23, 2005
Gen 1 (1986-1991)
Revised Sable steering wheel picture. Added 1989-1991 crank window picture. Added 1986-1989 Taurus L dash picture. Gen 2 (1992-1995) Added SHO ATX shifter picture. Added 1995 basic Taurus dash picture. Transaxles Added gear ratio info. Revised minor info about AX4S and AX4N. July 21, 2005
Engines
Added Bore, Stroke, Interference, and Timing info. July 15, 2005
Specifications
Added "Replacement Vehicles" Gen 2 (1992-1995) Added info about switches. Other Added New Section (Model Kits) July 5, 2005June 29, 2005
Features
Added New Section (Parking Brake) Added New Section (Shift Interlock) Gen 1 (1986-1991) Added MT5 wagon pictures. Motor Trend Articles Added October 1996 SHO article. Other Added New Section (Running SHOs) June 12, 2005June 11, 2005
Concepts
Added New Section (1988 Sable Convertible) Added New Section (1997 Mercury L'Attitude) Added New Section (1999 Taurus Rage) Added New Section (2002 Taurus Safety Car) June 5, 2005
Gen 3 (1996-1999)
Revised layout. Advertisements Added 1986 Taurus wagon ad. Added 1997 Taurus sedan ad. June 3, 2005May 27, 2005May 26, 2005
Options
Added New Section (1991 Taurus Options) Added New Section (1990 Sable Options) Added New Section (1991 Sable Options) Gen 1 (1986-1991) Revised '90-'91 Sable cluster picture. Revised 1991 transaxle info Transaxle Revised info about ATX 3-spd and AXOD-E (AX4S). May 23, 2005
Publications
Added New Section (1991 Sable Owner's Guide) Added New Section (Advertisements) Gen 1 (1986-1991) Revised minor info. May 20, 2005
Options
Added New Section (1989 Taurus Options) Added New Section (1990 Taurus Options) Gen 1 (1986-1991) Added minor information regarding ABS and disc brakes for 1991. May 14, 2005
Gen 1 (1986-1991)
Added white SHO picture Added picture of SHO license plate bracket Added picture of dome light (w/o map light) Gen 2 (1992-1995) Added info about keyless entry keychains Added picture of dome light (w/o map light) May 13, 2005
Gen 1 (1986-1991)
Reorganized years to reflect year-by-year changes. May 6, 2005
Options
Added New Section (1988 Taurus Options) Added New Section (1988 Sable Options) Added New Section (1989 Sable Options) Apr. 27, 2005
Transaxle
Added info about the difference between the AX4S and AX4N Apr. 22, 2005
Options
Added New Section (1987 Sable Options) Gen 1 (1986-1991) Added and revised various info and pictures Gen 2 (1992-1995) Added and revised various info and pictures Apr. 16, 2005
Publications
Added New Section (1992 Taurus Brochure) Added New Section (Car & Driver Articles) Added New Section (Motor Trend Articles) Added New Section (Misc. Articles) Gen 1 (1986-1991) Added and revised various info and pictures Gen 2 (1992-1995) Added and revised various info and pictures Apr. 15, 2005
Options
Added New Section (1986 Taurus Options) Added New Section (1987 Taurus Options) Added New Section (1986 Sable Options) Transaxle Added more info about transaxle pan. Apr. 10, 2005
Engines
Revised 2.5L HSC Info Apr. 2, 2005
General
Revised Menu Mar. 3, 2005
Engines
Added Flex Fuel info to 1991-1995 Vulcan Gen 1 (1986-1991) Added 1986 Sable steering wheel picture Added 1986 Sable middle dash picture Gen 2 (1992-1995) Added 1992 SHO with white slicers picture Added 1993 Flex Fuel info and pictures Added 1994 police package pictures Added digital gauge picture Feb. 25, 2005
Specifications
Added more wheel size info Feb. 20, 2005
General
Revised layout Gen 1 (1986-1991) Added transaxle information Gen 2 (1992-1995) Added transaxle information Jan. 22, 2005
Gen 1 (1986-1991)
Added more Police Package information Gen 2 (1992-1995) Added more Police Package information Added various info Jan. 7, 2005
General
Fixed link errors. Added new credit in header. Main Page Added new paragraph crediting readers. Gen 1 (1986-1991) Added 1987 Sable LS Monochromatic Edition information. Added 1989 Sable floor-shift interior picture. Revised backseat picture (1991 Taurus LX). Gen 2 (1992-1995) Revised side trim panel information. Revised 1993 floor-shift information. Dec. 21, 2004
Engines
Revised 1993-1995 3.2L Yamaha to reflect correct torque specs. Specifications Added 16" X 6.5" to wheel sizes. Gen 1 (1986-1991) Revised 1990/1991 police grille info. Dec. 19, 2004
Engines
Revised 2004-2005 Duratec to reflect Coil-On-Plug design. Dec. 17, 2004
Gen 1 (1986-1991)
Added picture of remote release lever for wagon liftgate. Gen 2 (1992-1995) Added picture of remote release lever for wagon liftgate. Dec. 12, 2004
Main Page
Added link to update page. Added new paragraph about minor changes. Transaxles Added info about trans pan (AXOD-E/AX4S/AX4N). Gen 1 (1986-1991) Added picture of in-dash CD player. Gen 2 (1992-1995) Added pictures of premium sound tape deck and speakers. Added picture of tapeless radio. Added pictures of two-tone Sable GS. Aug. 4, 2004
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