Innovation, the concept that launched the first Taurus back in 1986, continues today with the outstanding Personal Safety System. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration gave the 2004 Ford Taurus its double five-star safety rating the highest possible rating for a front crash test. And in a different occupant safety test, Taurus got a "Best Pick" award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. While Taurus enjoys an excellent reputation for safety features, it’s easy to forget that Taurus is just as solid when it comes to comfort, convenience, and overall driving performance. And with all of this, the 2004 Ford Taurus comes with a price tag that makes it an exceptional value.

The 2004 Road Simulator recreates driving conditions on prototypes for 150.000 simulated miles. The chassis dynamometer utilizes bump strips, which simulate how the chassis and suspension react to the most severe road conditions. And to evaluate corrosion prevention, prototypes are driven through hundreds of miles of mud and salt water.

The optional anti-lock braking system (ABS) provides steering control while braking undermost adverse conditions, even on wet or slippery surfaces.

The 2004 Ford Taurus 200-horsepower, 24-valve, 3.0L dual-overhead-cam Duratec V6 engine is optional.