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About the Ford Taurus
The Ford Taurus has been around since 1986 and is currently in its sixth generation. The large car is known for its large truck space and comfortable ride. Between the 1990s and the 2000s, sales began to decline for the Taurus model because Ford move many of their resources towards creating SUVs. In 2015, there were over 39,000 sales in the United States.
Ford Taurus money-saving safety features
You could save money on car insurance for your Ford Taurus if it comes equipped with these safety features.
Anti-lock brakes
Stability control
Airbags
Seatbelt pretensioners
Anti theft system
How safe is the Ford Taurus?
The 2017 model of the Ford Taurus has been evaluated by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for safety ratings. The latest model as awarded a 5-Star Overall Safety Rating by the NHTSA. The Ford Taurus was awarded four stars, out of five, for the rollover crash test by the NHTSA. According to the IIHS, the small overlap front test for the Ford Taurus was not rated, while the other crash tests were deemed good, the highest rating possible. The Ford Taurus has side airbags and a driver knee airbag to protect the passengers during collisions. The latest model also features antilock brakes and rollover sensor to provide more safety for the passengers.
In 2013, there were 159 Ford Taurus models stolen, according to the NHTSA.
How does the Ford Taurus compare to other car models?
From a price standpoint, the Ford Taurus ranks right in the middle of our list of the 360 priciest car models to insure.
Roslyn McKenna Ayers is insurance manager at ValuePenguin and a former publisher at Finder, specializing in home and auto coverage. Her expertise and analysis has been featured on Bankrate, MSN and Reader's Digest. She holds a BA in writing and communications from Maryville College.
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