2013 Ford Taurus Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test Rating

Source NHTSA

MPG (up to)

17 -22 City / 25 -32 HWY

Source FuelEconomy.gov

Horsepower

240 -365

Seats

Positive Owner Reviews

Crystal K

Great car, safe choice, low maintenance.

This has been the most reliable car I've ever had. I've had no major mechanical issues and it has been fantastic on gas mileage. For a larger Sudan it drives like a smaller car. It is great handling in the snow. The back up indicator has saved me from backing into many things.

Ryder K

Its reliable, trustworthy and durable. Gets good gas miles

I love this car, I dislike the fact that the windows aren't the best. Otherwise love it

Rodric E

An interesting detail about my vehicle is that it is extremely safe to drive.

Headlights go out too fast, constantly changing the headlights. The car is very fun to drive. The handling is nice and the interior is very cozy. The sound system is amazing. Definitely a great vehicle to purchase, and definitely a great vehicle to ride in. The fuel economy is excellent.

Janet w

It may be a sports car, but it rides like a family car.

I have the SHO package. It is very comfortable,has a large trunk, and is pretty quick. It is a very comfortable ride and has an amazing response time.The only complaint I have is the transmission or something hesitates when I step on the gas pedal. The dealer cannot find any issues. I know someone else who has the Ecoboost engine (different vehicle) who also has the same issue.

Carrie D

Has been very reliable and comfortable for us for over 4 years now.

I like how roomy it is for a sedan, how smoothly it drives, and how dependable it is. I do not like that it is a little crowded for my family of 5 that happens to include 3 car seats.

Anthony C

Ford Taurus 2013 limited 3.5l v6 review.

It's an overall great car with good highway mileage. The maintenance costs could vary depending on the problem. Very comfortable leather seating and Bluetooth features. Good speaker set and nice tires. The price is right for this car and I would recommend it to anyone. It is a big car and it varies depending on the model and year.

Barbara P

Classy styling at a great price

I love the styling of my vehicle. It looks like an expensive car but it isn't. I like the way it accelerates quickly.

Betsy Z

Ford Taurus positive review!

My Ford Taurus is great! It is very roomy and had a great feel to it. I love the leather seats and they have seat warmers and seat coolers which is very nice. The GPS and touch screen are both very helpful. It has a lot of power and drives smooth. The trunk has a big space and the power seats with its memorization of the driver's seat settings is very convenient. My favorite part is the keyless entry and push start or automatic start on the key fob for the winter time!

Negative Owner Reviews

Ron L

Why you should buy a Ford vehicle

Nicest car I have ever owned really drives nice trouble free ever had any problems very good mileage smooth quiet ride

Misty W

It's pretty reliable good family car isn't too bad on fuel

It works.... It gets me from A to B transmission went out on it had to be replaced but other than that it's not too too bad

CF Mccarter

Bad toe links

Debi H

2013 ford Taurus limited is a disappointment.

For the upper end of the Taurus line, the interior is a let down. The console is in several plastic pieces with 1 cup holder. Ford sync is hard to understand when you first start using it. The rear camera is foggy and out of focus. The tires are 19's so they are pretty hard to find. Should have premium sound for limited trim packages. Heater shuts off randomly and it seems to be a common problem with the control panel which is expensive to replace. The gap between the console and front seats is to big and everything gets lost between the seats.

Andrew S

Great car for the buck but nowhere near luxury.

The car interior is very nice, but my seats stain very easily. Also the body of the car seems to fall apart kind of. The screws for under bumper of my car fall out and usually it will cause part of the bumper to drag. The car runs great though, no mechanical problems at all.

Megan J

A nice large size sedan. Be prepared to pay for gas.

This is a really nice, solid large size sedan. It has all the features you could want, a huge trunk, and powerful. It looks nice, sophisticated, etc. It feels "luxury. " I do feel like the gas mileage could be better with today's technology. That part has been surprising. We put an average of 10k miles/year on the car, so not much and we still have to fill up nearly every week.

rushanna k

Nothing, It's just a car. You drive it from point A to Point B

I have nothing to say about this car. It's just a car.

Deandre T

A small view into the ford Taurus. Just my own experience.

Vehicle run very old and worn. Within the past 6 months I have been to the shop at least 4 times. Not to include going due to technology problems that I have experienced. I am truly looking forward to getting rid of this car but I know I will miss it because it is my first car.

Ford Taurus Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

240-288 HP 23-26 MPG 5 Seats

SEL

288 HP 21 MPG 5 Seats

Limited

288 HP 21 MPG 5 Seats

SHO

365 HP 20 MPG 5 Seats

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2013 Ford Taurus Owner Reviews

4.50

210 Reviews

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4 stars

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Amy M on June 1, 2021

Pros of the ford Taurus sho.

Great car. Heated seats, heated steering wheel. A/c blows cold and the seats also have a/c. The back seats are also heated/a/c. Huge trunk space. Twin turbo. Runs a 13.0 in a 1/8 mile track race. Also has a back up camera which is great along with parallel parking assistance.

katelynn G on May 19, 2021

A very controllable and comfy vehicle.

My car is a 1 owner type, the ac needs freon but it ran out, my car is very comfortable to drive in, it has electrical knobs to move the seat to your preferred position, very roomy, the seats are very comfy, the steering is very easily controllable, the breaks and gas are not sensitive so I would say the car is very controllable.

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Pros from Owners

James B.

Love the body style and interior room. Also great mileage. I wish that I could update my SYNC system. The color is a vibrant red and there is lots of back seat and trunk room. The heated seats and moonroof is a plus.

Crystal G.

Spacious, all controls are at your hand with the option of being hands free via voice activation, comfortable seats, great on gas especially on the highway ( I filled up on gas twice going from Tennessee to Maryland), spacious back seats, huge trunk, Bluetooth compatible, leather seats, my touch audio system, five cup holders in the front and four in the rear, last but not least it drives silently like a dream with no noise and it goes smoothly over bumps and lumps.

Chad G.

The looks are amazing, E85 gas is a plus with the price of gas, the size of the navigation screen is big and easy to navigate, I love the roomie interior, good gas mileage, trunk space is amazing I can fit numerous sets of golf clubs in there.

Cons from Owners

James B.

Not able to update SYNC system. Ford no longer makes this model. Computer system seems to reset on its own and I recently had to have it serviced. Would love to be able to trade in for a new model Taurus, but there are not any.

Crystal G.

Very expensive parts to replace example the light bulb replacement cost appx $35! The my touch tends kicks my phone out of Bluetooth mood sometime and then I have to reconnect the phone by completely restarting the audio system after which the phone must be reconnected and saved.

Chad G.

Kind of hard to get used to if you are not used to driving a little bigger car. Have to get use to the blind spots. Not having a backup camera is a con. Handling could be a little better. The interior quality could be also be better.

Ranks #5 Large Cars by Owners

The 2013 Ford Taurus has an average owner rating of 4.49 out of 5 which ranks it #5 of 8 other Large Cars.

2013 Toyota Avalon

4.7

2013 Hyundai Genesis

4.6

2013 Ford Taurus

4.49

Ranks #3 Large Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2013 Ford Taurus has a combined MPG of 30 which ranks it #3 of 8 other Large Cars.

2013 Toyota Avalon

31 MPG

Tie

2013 Hyundai Genesis

30 MPG

Tie

2013 Chevrolet Impala

30 MPG

Tie

2013 Ford Taurus

29 MPG

Is The 2013 Ford Taurus A Good Car?

Yes. It is reliable, safe, and gets good gas mileage. It has many upgrades and features we enjoy plus a huge trunk.

Morgan S.

Yes... we have had no problems..rides smooth, has a lot of extras, great car. Has a GPS that we've never had before, lots of legroom, great mileage

Dana O.

Yes, I've had it for 6 years and it’s very dependable and sporty. I love it and hate to think about ever getting rid of it.

Marcelo F.

Yes it is very good vehicle. It gets great gas mileage. My Taurus is a beautiful car. Feels like I am riding on a cloud when I drive it

Rosie L.

How Reliable Is The 2013 Ford Taurus?

Yes. We bought it used and have not had any problems with it. We have owned it for almost two years and it has never needed anything other than oil changes.

Theresa E.

It is very reliable. We had to get it jumped twice. In the winter we let it sit in garage. We didn't realize the computer still goes and drains the battery.

Sarah L.

It’s very reliable. Only problems I've had come from basic wear and tear such as dead batteries and having to replace the water pump.

Steven S.

My car is very reliable. We have not had any problems with it. We have had this car for over 5 years, and have never had a problem

Daniel A.

Is The 2013 Ford Taurus A Good Value?

$13,000. It was a good value for the year, Miles, and condition. It had many of the upgraded features we wanted.

Ellen C.

Now, it’s worth about 15,000 dollars and it’s in very good shape. I bought it at 32,000 I believe. Personally, I think it is a good value.

pamela M.

Our car cost around 25,000.00, it was a very good value, because it is like driving a really expensive car. It also gets very good gas mileage

anthony F.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is my 2013 Ford Taurus radio not working?

Answer: The 2013 Ford Taurus radio not working causes are loose wire and fuse is blown. You will come into issues with the sound. The source could be from the stereo's speakers or a phone that is connected to the...

What's the 2013 Ford Taurus thermostat location?

Answer: The thermostat in a 2013 Ford Taurus can be found in a housing that is located on one of the coolant lines that is to the lower right side of the alternator. This is a thermostat that controls where the coolant...

What's the 2013 Ford Taurus speaker size?

Answer: The front door and rear door speakers in the 2013 Ford tarus measure 6x8", while the center dash and rear deck center are botH3-1/2" and finally the rear deck corners are 6x9". If the speakers are not working...

What's the 2013 Ford Taurus power steering reservoir location?

Answer: The 2013 Ford Taurus does not have a power steering reservoir because it uses an electric power-assisted steering system. You can find the motor underneath the drivers feet on the steering column. You will have...

What's the 2013 Ford Taurus 3.5 Oil capacity?

Answer: The 2013 Ford Taurus3 5 oil capacity iS6 quarts. Your oil needs to be replaced eventually. Every 5,000 to 10,000 miles is a good rule of thumb. If You don't replace it, there will be issues with the engine....

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Safety & Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

Overall

Front

Rollover

Side

*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front