1988 Ford Taurus
The 1988 Ford Taurus is listed in 9 versions in the EPA fuel economy database, with 2.5 L 4-cyl, 3.0 L 6-cyl and 3.8 L 6-cyl powertrains. Combined fuel economy ranges from 18 to 24 MPG (best: 9.8 L/100 km).
Model year1988
Versions9
ClassMidsize Cars, Midsize-Large Station Wagons
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Engines, transmissions & fuel economy
| Version | Powertrain | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | MPG city / hwy / comb | L/100 km (comb) | CO2 g/mi | Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taurus | 2.5 L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | 18 / 24 / 20 | 11.8 | 444 | Midsize Cars |
| Taurus | 2.5 L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | 21 / 29 / 24 | 9.8 | 370 | Midsize Cars |
| Taurus | 3.0 L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | 18 / 27 / 21 | 11.2 | 423 | Midsize Cars |
| Taurus | 3.8 L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | 16 / 24 / 19 | 12.4 | 468 | Midsize Cars |
| Taurus Wagon | 3.0 L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | 18 / 27 / 21 | 11.2 | 423 | Midsize-Large Station Wagons |
| Taurus Wagon | 3.8 L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | 16 / 24 / 19 | 12.4 | 468 | Midsize-Large Station Wagons |
| Taurus Wagon V6 A/C | 3.0 L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | 17 / 24 / 19 | 12.4 | 468 | Midsize-Large Station Wagons |
| Taurus Wagon V6 A/C | 3.8 L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | 15 / 23 / 18 | 13.1 | 494 | Midsize-Large Station Wagons |
| Taurus Wagon V6 A/C | 3.8 L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | 15 / 22 / 18 | 13.1 | 494 | Midsize-Large Station Wagons |
Figures are EPA estimates for the U.S. market (U.S. gallons). Your mileage will vary. Transmissions: (S6) = 6-speed with manual select mode, (AV) = continuously variable, (AM) = automated manual.
Safety recalls
Check the NHTSA recall database for the 1988 Ford Taurus.