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How many miles is a 2013 Ford Taurus good for?

How many miles is a 2013 Ford Taurus good for?

With regular oil changes and routine maintenance, a Ford Taurus can easily last or surpass 200,000 miles. As such, if you drive between 10,000 and 20,000 miles a year, there’s a good chance that your Taurus will last between 10 and 20 years.

Is the 2013 Ford Taurus a good car?

The 2013 Taurus takes the full-size sedan to new levels, delivering a smooth, quiet and comfortable ride, with the adept handling and driver feedback usually found in a more enthusiast-oriented car. Credit for the Taurus’ excellent driving dynamics goes in part to “torque vectoring” and “curve control” modules.

How are MPG ratings determined by the EPA?

The government decided that mpg (miles per gallon) claims needed to be monitored, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) began confirming the mpg estimates of automakers. Three mpg categories are rated by the EPA under three driving conditions: city, highway and combined.

What kind of engine does a Ford Taurus have?

For 2013, the Ford Taurus receives a mild exterior freshening, with a new grille and headlight treatment, new wheel designs, and larger LED taillights. A new EcoBoost 2.0-liter turbocharged engine…

How big is the trunk of a Ford Taurus?

The Taurus’ large rear deck creates a vast 20-cubic-foot trunk capable of carrying a week’s worth of luggage or two golf bags, and the low liftover makes it easy to get things in and out.

What kind of mpg does a Ford Taurus get?

The Hyundai Azera and 2014 Chevrolet Impala come close to the V-6 Taurus’ 19/29 mpg while the redesigned V-6 Toyota Avalon’s 21/31 mpg closes ranks with the four-cylinder Taurus. Unfortunately, Ford recommends premium fuel for both turbo engines. Regular fuel will suffice, but with slight power losses.

The 2013 Ford Taurus boasts refined driving and good fuel efficiency, but two long-standing drawbacks remain — and unfortunately, now there’s a third. Last redesigned for 2010, the Taurus this year boasts styling tweaks: a new turbo four-cylinder engine and a raft of interior updates.

Is the average MPG the same as the EPA rating?

There are so many variables that the idea of an absolutely accurate rating of average mpg is laughable. But to new-car buyers, it often feels as if the joke is on them. A key element in assessing the EPA rating for a vehicle’s average fuel economy (EPA combined) is the split between highway and city driving.

How are fuel economy estimates calculated by the EPA?

The first thing to understand is how the EPA fuel economy estimates are truly calculated. There are two numbers that are fairly well known: one is for fuel economy for city/urban driving, and one is for highway driving.

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Ruth Doyle