Trim Report

Ford Taurus GL2012

Includes:TAURUS|GL
$2,500
Starting From
3
Active Listings
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Avg Mileage

Sourced from 3 dealer listings in the latest market snapshot as of

Min $2,500
Max $7,160
From $2,500
Fresh

GL Market Overview

All Trims Combined
From$3,100
$3K–$11K
36 listings116,667 avg miles
GL
From$2,500
3 listings|$3K–$7K
LX
From$2,500
3 listings|$3K–$5K
Limited
From$1,272
198 listings|$1K–$22K
SE
From$900
150 listings|$900–$25K
SEL
From$500
355 listings|$500–$30K
SES
From$999
18 listings|$999–$6K
SHO
From$1,500
76 listings|$2K–$25K

2012 Ford Taurus GL Pricing

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Where to Find Ford Taurus GL

Location data for all 2012 Ford Taurus trims combined

39States

If you're near Illinois, you're in luck: 10% of listings are there. But with 39 states represented, there's likely one near you too.

Ford Taurus Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2012 Ford Taurus trims

Elevated

The 2012 Ford Taurus has a elevated safety risk profile with 2 recall campaigns and 78 NHTSA complaints. Before buying, verify that all recalls have been completed. It's free at any dealer.

2
Recalls
78
Complaints
1
Crashes
3
Fires
Recall Findings
16V2470002016-26-04
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 Ford Flex, 2008 and 2010-2012 Ford Taurus, 2008-2009 Ford Taurus X, 2008 Mercury Sable, 2009 and 2011 Lincoln MKS vehicles. The driver frontal air bag may improperly inflate during second-stage deployment in the event of a high speed crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

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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.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Across 1 model years, 78 owners have filed complaints about the 2012 Ford Taurus. STRUCTURE issues top the list, so ask the seller about this area specifically during your inspection.

01Structure15
02Steering14
03Exterior Lighting10
04Electrical System7
05Engine5
78 total across 1 model years (2012–2012)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Ford Taurus Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2012 Ford Taurus trims

20–22mpg combined
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17-18city
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24-28hwy
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$3,050-$3,400/yr

Across 4 configurations, the 2012 Ford Taurus returns 20–22 MPG combined. Choose the thriftier option if you're commuting; the sportier setup if you're not counting gallons.

By Trim
Taurus FWD - Automatic 6-spd
22mpg
3.5L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
18 city28 hwy~$3,050/yr-1/10 Poor
Taurus FWD - Automatic (S6)
21mpg
3.5L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
18 city27 hwy~$3,200/yr-1/10 Poor
Taurus AWD - Automatic (S6)
20mpg
3.5L 6-cyl · All-Wheel Drive
17 city25 hwy~$3,400/yr-1/10 Poor
Taurus AWD - Automatic (S6)
20mpg
3.5L 6-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive
17 city24 hwy~$3,400/yr-1/10 Poor

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

Is the GL Worth It?

Common questions about the 2012 Ford Taurus GL

How does the GL compare to other Ford Taurus trims?

Every Ford Taurus trim targets a different buyer. The 2012 model page compares all available trims side by side.

What should I know about maintaining the 2012 Ford Taurus GL?

The GL shares its core mechanicals with other Ford Taurus trims, so major service intervals are similar. Watch for structure issues, the most commonly reported problem area. There are 2 recalls to verify before purchase. The 2012 model page has the details.

What are the best years for the Ford Taurus GL?

Check the price-to-mileage ratio for each Ford Taurus GL year. The last year before a generation change is usually the most refined; the first year after is when resale drops fastest. The Ford Taurus overview compares all years side by side.

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