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2007 Ford Taurus

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2007 Taurus.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic 4-spd

The 2007 Ford Taurus is a passenger car equipped with a 4-speed automatic transmission, requiring 5.0 quarts of 5W-20 API oil and achieving EPA fuel economy ratings of 18 city, 25 highway, and 20 combined mpg. In terms of reliability, this model year has generated 149 total owner complaints, with the most frequently reported issue concerning vehicle speed control, and it carries one recall. Within the Taurus’s broader complaint history spanning 1990 to 2019—where the highest count was 1,822 in 1993 and the lowest was 11 in 2019—the 2007 model sits well below the peak but above the lowest, reflecting a moderate level of reported issues for its era.

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Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity5.0 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-20 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque100 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy18/25/20 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 36r · 540 CCA battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 36r · 540 CCAOEM · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined18 / 25 / 20 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume103 cu ft
Cargo volume17 cu ft
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Taurus of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

5.2–8.9 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 5.20 sec — 2013 SHO Sedan
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2008Limited Sedan 3.5L V66.80 sec15.50 sec263 hpFWD
2008Limited Sedan 3.5L V67.20 sec15.70 sec263 hpAWD
2008Limited Sedan 3.5L V67.50 sec16.00 sec263 hpAWD
2008X Limited Wagon 3.5L V67.70 sec16.00 sec263 hpFWD
2010SHO Sedan 3.5L Twin-Turbo V65.20 sec13.70 sec365 hpAWD
2010SHO Sedan 3.5L Twin-Turbo V65.20 sec13.70 sec365 hpAWD
2010SHO Sedan 3.5L Twin-Turbo V65.20 sec13.60 sec365 hpAWD
2010SHO Sedan 3.5L Twin-Turbo V65.40 sec14.00 sec365 hpAWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 5.0 qt of 5W-20 API engine oil, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 100 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 10.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-4-2-5-3-6.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity10.5
Brake FluidDOT 3
Engine CoolantUSE FORD PREMIUM GOLD COOLANT
Engine Oil5W-20 · API
Engine Oil Capacity5.0 qt
Power Steering FluidATF

Engine torques

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts107 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug10.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts100 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub184 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub221 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-4-2-5-3-6

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity2.12 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity6.60 oz
Standard BCI Group Number36r
Standard BCI Cranking Performance540 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test18 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief13-18 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature193-200 °F
Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)30.0-55.0
Injector Primary Resistance11-18 DOHC ohms
Engine Oil Pressure40-60 psi
Engine Oil Pressure RPM2500 rpm
Intake Valve LashHydraulic in

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket26 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle76 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.118; Rear: 0.118 in
Minimum Pad Thickness0.118 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness0.140 in
Rotor Minimum Machining0.998 in
Rotor Discard at or Under0.974 in
Drum Discard at-or-over NoteSTAMPED ON DRUM

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages
159 ft. lbs.59 ft. lbs
2mum of one full turn
333-41 ft. lbs.33–41 ft. lbs
463-73
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
17 ft. lbs., Step 2: 167 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 5,000 mi; spark plugs every 100,000 mi; coolant every 50,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 50,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 5,000 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 15,000 miBrake System (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Engine Coolant System Hoses (inspect) · Steering System (inspect) · Suspension System (inspect) · Wheel Bearing (inspect)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Fuel Filter (replace) · Temperature Controlled Seat Air Filter (replace)
Every 50,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 100,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
Every 100,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · PCV Valve (replace) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 miDrive Belt (replace) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2007 Ford Taurus sits near the bottom of a steep downward arc in the federal record, with only 149 complaints, one recall, one investigation, and eight TSBs—sharply lower than the 318 complaints and three recalls logged for 2006 and dramatically below the peak volumes seen in earlier years such as the 1,471 complaints recorded in 2002. While 2008 saw a slight rebound to 175 complaints and two recalls, and later years including 2009 fell even lower before renewed spikes, 2007 marks a clear trough relative to both its immediate predecessor years and the high-activity early-2000s era. For this model year, Vehicle Speed Control generated the most complaints at 41, followed by Electrical System and Engine & Engine Cooling at 17 each, though the data does not specify root causes; crash complaints totaled eight and fire complaints were zero. Given its position in a sustained low-activity period and its notably lower complaint and recall counts relative to the surrounding model years and earlier peaks, 2007 stands out as one of the more favorable years to buy in this record.

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
8
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
149
Owner complaints
8 involved a crash · 0 a fire

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 149 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Vehicle Speed Control41
Electrical System17
Engine & Engine Cooling17
Power Train10
Structure6
Air Bags6
Service Brakes5
Unknown Or Other5

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

16E026000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:PadsReported 01/04/2016

Bosch Brake Components LLC (Bosch) is recalling certain aftermarket replacement front brake pads, models Bosch QuietCast BC598 and BP765, Bosch Blue BE598 and BE598H, Prostop PD598 and PD765M, Duralast Gold DG598… Remedy: Bosch will instruct the owners how to have the affected brake pads replaced, free of charge. The recall began on May 26, 2016. Owners may contact Bosch customer service at…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 8 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
TSB 20-22332020-07-13StructureThis article supersedes TSB 19-2026 to update the vehicle model years affected. Some 2000…
TSB 19-20262019-02-07StructureSome 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels…
TSB 19-20262019-02-07StructureSome 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels…
SSM 464122017-02-27EquipmentSOME 2007-2016 EDGE/MKX/FLEX/MKT/MKZ/MKS/TAURUS/TAURUS POLICE/EXPLORER/EXPLORER POLICE…
SSM 460852016-09-21Engine And Engine CoolingThe Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2007 Taurus take?

5.0 qt of 5W-20 API MEETING FORD SPECIFICATION WSS-M2C945-A, per the factory manual.

Does the 2007 Taurus have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Taurus get?

EPA figures are 18 city / 25 highway / 20 combined mpg.