“My new Taurus is a great value. The price paid for the comfort and performance received should be evaluated with other potential considerations.This Taurus operates very efficiently and delivers comfort and safety with very good looks.The roominess and durability of the interior is exactly what I wanted.The Taurus is a great vehicle because of the durability, performance and value.”
2018 Ford Taurus: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2018 Ford Taurus is mostly a carryover, with no major redesign or lineup-wide upgrade. The main change is that USB ports on the SEL became optional rather than standard.
About the 2018 Ford Taurus
6th generation (2010-2019), late in the run after the 2013 update; second-to-last U.S. model year.
Ford positions the Taurus as a traditional full-size sedan for buyers who want space, comfort, and strong V6 power in a familiar four-door shape. Its core appeal is long-distance comfort, a large trunk, straightforward controls, and the availability of AWD on upper trims, while the SHO gives the same basic car a much faster personality. Compared with newer rivals, the Taurus sells on an old-school big-sedan feel rather than cutting-edge design.
The 2018 Taurus is a large sedan focused mainly on quiet highway comfort, with the SE covering the basics and the SEL adding everyday conveniences such as remote start and rear parking sensors. The Limited brings an 8-inch touchscreen, smartphone integration, premium audio, and heated and cooled front seats. The SHO is the performance model, pairing a twin-turbo V6 with standard all-wheel drive and a sport-tuned suspension.
What changed, by category
Tech
USB ports changed from standard to optional equipment on the SEL. There was no lineup-wide infotainment or interface upgrade.
2018 Ford Taurus specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | V6, 3.5 Liter | V6, 3.5 Liter | V6, EcoBoost, Twin Turbo, 3.5 Liter | V6, 3.5 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 6-Spd w/SelectShift | Automatic, 6-Spd w/SelectShift | Automatic, 6-Spd w/SelectShift | Automatic, 6-Spd w/SelectShift |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | AWD | FWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | 16 mpg | 18 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 27 mpg | 27 mpg | 24 mpg | 27 mpg |
| Horsepower | 288 hp | 288 hp | 365 hp | 288 hp |
| Torque | 254 lb-ft | 254 lb-ft | 350 lb-ft | 254 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 1000 lb | 1000 lb | 1000 lb | |
| Trunk/Cargo | 20.1 cu-ft | 20.1 cu-ft | 20.1 cu-ft | 20.1 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 38.1 in | 38.1 in | 38.1 in | 38.1 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | ||||
| Alarm System | ||||
| Automatic Emergency Braking | ||||
| Automatic High Beams | ||||
| Blindspot Sensors | ||||
| Lane Departure Warning | ||||
| Park Assist | ||||
| Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers | ||||
| Rear Parking Sensors | ||||
| Rear View Camera | ||||
| Alloy Wheels | ||||
| Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirrors | ||||
| HID Headlights | ||||
| Heated Mirrors | ||||
| Memory Exterior Mirrors | ||||
| Power Moonroof | ||||
| Rear Spoiler | ||||
| Bluetooth | ||||
| Navigation System | ||||
| Premium Audio | ||||
| Satellite Radio | ||||
| Smartphone Interface | ||||
| Touch Screen Monitor | ||||
| Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror | ||||
| Cooled Seats | ||||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | ||||
| Heated Front Seats | ||||
| Heated Rear Seats | ||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | ||||
| Integrated Garage Door Opener | ||||
| Interior Ambient Lighting | ||||
| Leather Seats | ||||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | ||||
| Memory Driver's Seat | ||||
| Memory Pedals | ||||
| Power Adjustable Pedals | ||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | ||||
| Rear Window Shades | ||||
| Remote Start | ||||
Frequently asked questions
What changed from the 2017 to the 2018 Ford Taurus?
Very little changed for 2018. USB ports became optional rather than standard on the SEL, while the broader engine lineup, styling, safety equipment, and structure carried over without a major update.
Was the 2018 Ford Taurus redesigned?
No, the 2018 Taurus was not redesigned. It remained part of the sixth generation introduced for 2010 and carried over the design established by the 2013 update.
Did the 2018 Ford Taurus get a new engine?
No, the 2018 Taurus did not receive a new engine. The regular trims retained a 3.5-liter V6, while the SHO kept its twin-turbo 3.5-liter V6 and standard all-wheel drive.
Which 2018 Ford Taurus is the performance model?
The 2018 Taurus SHO is the performance model. It has a twin-turbo V6, standard all-wheel drive, a sport-tuned suspension, paddle shifters, and much of the comfort equipment found in the Limited.
Did the 2018 Ford Taurus receive new safety technology?
No, the 2018 Taurus received no lineup-wide safety-system upgrade. The Limited still stands out for blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert.
2018 Ford Taurus Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2018 Ford Taurus.
4.1
2018 Ford Taurus
(172 reviews)
“Cabin space is great and trunk space is great. It gets good gas mileage for a vehicle it's size and has very good pick up.”
“Nice vehicle, good mileage, small rear seat area, plenty of cargo space. Drives well.”