Trim Report

Ford Taurus SEL2011

Includes:TAURUS|SEL
$850
Starting From
396
Active Listings
—
Avg Mileage

Sourced from 396 active dealer listings as of

Min $850
Max $29,995
From $850
Fresh

SEL Market Overview

All Trims Combined
From$850
$850–$14K
54 listings132,407 avg miles
LX
From$2,500
5 listings|$3K–$5K
Limited
From$575
232 listings|$575–$23K
SE
From$995
182 listings|$995–$25K
SEL
From$850
396 listings|$850–$30K
SES
From$995
17 listings|$995–$9K
SHO
From$1,800
102 listings|$2K–$24K

2011 Ford Taurus SEL Pricing

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Where to Find Ford Taurus SEL

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
·
$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 SEL Worth It?

Common questions about the 2011 Ford Taurus SEL

How does the SEL compare to other Ford Taurus trims?

with 396 listings tracked, the SEL sits in a specific spot in the 2011 Ford Taurus lineup. Compare pricing across all trims on the 2011 Ford Taurus page.

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

The SEL shares its core mechanicals with other Ford Taurus trims, so major service intervals are similar. Watch for engine issues, the most commonly reported problem area. There are 1 recall to verify before purchase. The 2011 model page has the details.

What are the best years for the Ford Taurus SEL?

The best model year for the Ford Taurus SEL comes down to the price-to-mileage ratio. Compare all years on the Ford Taurus overview.

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