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Ford Taurus MPG & Fuel Cost by Year
20 model years · 2000–2019
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Ford Taurus fuel economy at a glance
EPA has rated the Ford Taurus for 20 model years, 2000 to 2019. Across those years its combined rating runs 18–26 MPG. The latest model year, 2019, has 5 configurations rated 19–21 MPG combined and costing $3,140–$3,460 a year to fuel at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2000 is the 2015 Taurus 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD, at 26 MPG. EPA ratings go back to 1984: the earliest rating on this page is 23 MPG in 1986.
Ford Taurus MPG by year
| Year | Gas (MPG) | $/yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2010-2019 (6th gen) Generation page | ||
| 2019 | 19–21 | $3,140–$3,460 |
| 2018 | 19–21 | $3,110–$3,460 |
| 2017 | 19–23 | $2,840–$3,440 |
| 2016 | 19–23 | $2,840–$3,440 |
| 2015 | 20–26 | $2,520–$3,300 |
| 2014 | 20–26 | $2,520–$3,260 |
| 2013 | 20–25 | $2,570–$3,260 |
| 2012 | 20–22 | $3,020–$3,330 |
| 2011 | 20–22 | $3,030–$3,320 |
| 2010 | 20–22 | $2,970–$3,270 |
| 2008-2009 (D258) Generation page | ||
| 2009 | 18–21 | $3,110–$3,630 |
| 2008 | 18–22 | $2,970–$3,630 |
| 2007 (4th gen) Generation page | ||
| 2007 | 20 | $3,270 |
| 2000-2006 Generation page | ||
| 2006 | 20 | $3,270 |
| 2005 | 19–20 | $3,270–$3,440 |
| 2004 | 19–20 | $3,270–$3,440 |
| 2003 | 19–21 | $3,110–$3,440 |
| 2002 | 19–21 | $3,110–$3,440 |
| 2001 | 19–20 | $3,270–$3,440 |
| 2000 | 19–20 | $3,270–$3,440 |
Costs use the current EIA price set and 15,000 miles a year for every year, so years are comparable. Green marks the best year for each powertrain.
Ford Taurus generations
4 generations between 2000 and 2019. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.
2019 powertrain options
Ford Taurus MPG history, 1986–1999
| Year | Gas (MPG) |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 18–20 |
| 1998 | 18–20 |
| 1997 | 18–21 |
| 1996 | 18–21 |
| 1995 | 19–21 |
| 1994 | 19–21 |
| 1993 | 18–21 |
| 1992 | 19–21 |
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| Year | Gas (MPG) |
|---|---|
| 1991 | 18–21 |
| 1990 | 18–21 |
| 1989 | 18–21 |
| 1988 | 18–24 |
| 1987 | 19–24 |
| 1986 | 19–23 |
EPA re-estimated the ratings of pre-2008 vehicles under its 2008 method; these are the re-estimated values.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Ford Taurus's gas mileage by year?
EPA combined ratings for the Ford Taurus run 18–26 MPG across model years 2000 to 2019. The latest year, 2019, is rated 19–21 MPG.
Which Ford Taurus model year has the best gas mileage?
The 2015 Ford Taurus Taurus 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD has the highest combined rating since 2000, at 26 MPG.
How much does a Ford Taurus cost to fuel per year?
For MY2019, EPA-rated configurations cost $3,140–$3,460 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $3,140.
Has the Ford Taurus's fuel economy improved over time?
Yes. The most efficient configuration moved from 20 MPG in 2000 to 21 MPG in 2019, 1 MPG more. Going back further, the best rating in 1984 was 23 MPG.