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2019 Ford Taurus

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2019 Taurus.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic (S6)

The 2019 Ford Taurus is a full-size passenger car equipped with a 5.7-quart engine requiring 0W-30 or 0W-20 oil, paired with an S6 automatic transmission and delivering EPA fuel economy of 16 city, 24 highway, and 19 combined mpg. With only 11 total owner complaints—the most common concerning lane departure—and just two recalls, this model year represents the lowest complaint count in the Taurus’s entire history from 1990 through 2019, a stark contrast to the peak of 1,822 complaints recorded for the 1993 model. As a result, the 2019 Taurus stands as the most trouble-free iteration of the nameplate, offering researchers a benchmark for reliability within the model’s lifecycle.

Model year20192018201720162015201420132012

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity5.7 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-30 / 0W-20OEM · verified
Lug nut torque100 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy16/24/19 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI Duratech with Intelligent Access and Ecoboost: 65; Duratech without Intelligent Access: 59 · Duratech with Intelligent Access and Ecoboost: 650; Duratech without Intelligent Access: 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 Duratech with Intelligent Access and Ecoboost: 65; Duratech without Intelligent Access: 59 · Duratech with Intelligent Access and Ecoboost: 650; Duratech without Intelligent Access: 540 CCAOEM · verified
Tire size255/45R19 100VOEM · verified
Wheel / rim8.5; Optional: 8 inOEM · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S6)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length203.1 in
Overall width76.4 in
Overall height60.6 in
Wheelbase113 in
Curb weight4228 lb
Track (front / rear)66.1 / 66.1 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)60/40

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined16 / 24 / 19 mpg
DrivetrainAll-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume102 cu ft
Cargo volume20 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.

5.2–8.0 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 5.20 sec — 2013 SHO Sedan
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2016Limited 2.0L EcoBoost Sedan 2.0L Turbo I-47.40 sec15.60 sec240 hpFWD
2013SHO Sedan 3.5L Twin-Turbo V65.20 sec13.80 sec365 hpAWD
2013SHO Sedan 3.5L Twin-Turbo V65.20 sec13.70 sec365 hpAWD
2013Police Interceptor Sedan 3.5L Twin-Turbo V65.30 sec13.90 sec365 hpAWD
2013SEL Sedan 3.5L V66.60 sec15.10 sec288 hpFWD
2013SEL Sedan 3.5L V67.00 sec15.40 sec288 hpAWD
2013Limited Sedan 3.5L V67.20 sec15.50 sec288 hpAWD
20132.0L EcoBoost Sedan 2.0L Turbo I-47.40 sec15.70 sec240 hpFWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 5.7 qt of 0W-30 / 0W-20 engine oil, Dot 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 100 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-4-2-5-3-6.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity10.9 qt
Brake FluidDot 4
Engine Coolant Capacity11.1, Turbo
Engine Oil0W-30 · 0W-20
Engine Oil Capacity5.7 qt
Engine OilSAE 5W · SAE 5W
Engine Oil Capacity6.0 qt

Engine torques

Engine Flywheel Bolts59 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head BoltsRH Manifold: Step 1:
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs89 inch lbs. ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts100 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub258.0
Rear Wheel Hub258.0
Front Wheel Hub258.0

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-4-2-5-3-6
Cylinder Firing Order1-4-2-5-3-6
Spark Plug ManufacturerMotorcraft
Spark Plug Gap.051; GTDI: .032-.038 in
Spark Plug Torque11 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.44 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity5.20 oz

Service checks

Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum55.0 Engine on; Turbo: 51.0 Engine On psi
Fuel Pump Pressure MaximumTurbo: 75.0 Engine On psi

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 13; Rear: 24.0 ft-lbs
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 122.0 ft-lbs; Rear: 76 ft-lbs
ABS Sensor TorqueFront: 6.0; Rear: 6.0
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 1.122; Rear: .394
Maximum Rotor Runout.002

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
171 inch lbs., Step 2: 45°.71 in
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
117 ft. lbs., Step 2: 32 ft. lbs., Step 3: 90°.17 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Bolts 1-814.8 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Bolts 1-814.8 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the 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 10,000 miBrake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Drive Axle Assembly (inspect) · Driveshaft (inspect)
Every 20,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 50,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 100,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
Every 100,000 miSpark 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 2019 Ford Taurus represents the final model year of its sixth generation, and the federal data reveals a clear downward trend in complaints and recalls as the generation matured. Complaints dropped sharply from 45 in 2018 to just 11 in 2019, while recalls fell from 4 to 2 over the same period—both figures are among the lowest in the generation. This decline suggests Ford addressed many early reliability concerns by the end of the production cycle, though the data does not specify root causes for the remaining complaints. The 2019 Taurus also saw no federal investigations, aligning with the broader trend of diminishing regulatory scrutiny in later years. However, the minimal complaint volume limits insight into systemic issues, and the scattered nature of the reported problems (e.g., lane departure, visibility) offers no clear pattern. Given the low complaint and recall numbers, the 2019 Taurus appears to be a relatively safe used purchase, assuming prior recalls have been addressed.

2
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
53
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
11
Owner complaints
1 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 11 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Lane Departure1
Engine & Engine Cooling,Back Over Prevention1
Visibility/Wiper1
Structure,Back Over Prevention1
Unknown Or Other1
Electrical System,Back Over Prevention1
Lane Departure,Back Over Prevention1
Engine & Engine Cooling1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

25V611000Structure:Exterior TrimReported 12/09/2025

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Taurus vehicles. The driver and front passenger B-Pillar door trim may detach while driving. Remedy: Dealers will repair or replace the B-pillar trim as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 20, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service…

25V695000Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: CameraReported 13/10/2025

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Flex, 2015 Explorer, Lincoln MKT, Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 C-Max, Escape, Taurus, 2016 Fusion, 2018-2019 Taurus, 2019 Lincoln MKT, Fiesta, and 2020 Mustang… Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 53 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
SSM 546012026-02-23Electrical SystemFord and Lincoln vehicles equipped with wired keyless entry keypad systems and accessory…
TSB 25-25702025-11-26Electrical SystemThis article supersedes TSB 24-2165 to update the TSB Service Procedure. Some vehicles…
SSM 543662025-11-11Power TrainSome 2015-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic…
SSM 530402024-10-10Unknown Or OtherWhile performing a transmission repair on some 2012-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, a…
TSB 24-21652024-05-27Unknown Or OtherThis article supersedes TSB 21-2175 to update the TSB Service Procedure. Some 2016 MKS…

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 2019 Taurus take?

5.7 qt of Turbo: 0W-30 Meeting Ford Specification WSSM2C953-A1 or equivalent, Non-Turbo: 0W-20 meeting Ford specification WSSM2C946-A or equivalent., per the factory manual.

Does the 2019 Taurus have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Taurus get?

EPA figures are 16 city / 24 highway / 19 combined mpg.