Trim Report

Ford Taurus SE2011

Includes:TAURUS|SE
$995
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2011 Ford Taurus SE Pricing

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Where to Find Ford Taurus SE

Location data for all 2011 Ford Taurus trims combined

35States

If you're near Michigan, you're in luck: 11% of listings are there. But with 35 states represented, there's likely one near you too.

Ford Taurus Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2011 Ford Taurus trims

High Concern

The 2011 Ford Taurus's high safety profile includes 1 recall campaigns and 187 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

1
Recalls
187
Complaints
14
Crashes
2
Fires
Recall Findings
14V2850002014-29-05
EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Taurus vehicles manufactured November 24, 2008, through February 28, 2014, originally sold in, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. When used in areas that use road salt, the license plate lamp assembly may experience an electro-chemical reaction and corrosion as a result of water intrusion.

This corrosion may result in a short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.

View at NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2011 Ford Taurus has accumulated 187 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with engine leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Engine27
02Electrical System22
03Steering18
04Power Train12
05Exterior Lighting10
187 total across 1 model years (2011–2011)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Ford Taurus Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2011 Ford Taurus trims

20–22mpg combined
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17-18city
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25-28hwy
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$2,000-$2,200/yr

With 4 configurations tested, the 2011 Ford Taurus ranges from 20 to 22 MPG combined. That's a 2 MPG gap that can add up to hundreds of dollars a year in fuel costs.

By Trim
Taurus FWD - Automatic 6-spd
22mpg
3.5L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
18 city28 hwy~$2,000/yr-1/10 Poor
Taurus FWD - Automatic (S6)
21mpg
3.5L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
18 city26 hwy~$2,100/yr-1/10 Poor
Taurus AWD - Automatic (S6)
20mpg
3.5L 6-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive
17 city25 hwy~$2,200/yr-1/10 Poor
Taurus AWD - Automatic 6-spd
20mpg
3.5L 6-cyl · All-Wheel Drive
17 city25 hwy~$2,200/yr-1/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Is the SE Worth It?

Common questions about the 2011 Ford Taurus SE

How does the SE compare to other Ford Taurus trims?

The SE occupies a distinct position in the Ford Taurus range. See how it stacks up on the 2011 overview page.

What should I know about maintaining the 2011 Ford Taurus SE?

Budget for standard SE maintenance plus any trim-specific items. The 2011 has 1 recall on file. Review the known issues on the model year page for areas to inspect before purchasing.

What are the best years for the Ford Taurus SE?

For the SE, look at the price-to-mileage ratio across model years. Later model years before a redesign tend to be the most refined version of the platform. See the Ford Taurus buyer's guide.

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