The Ford Taurus (3 generations, 1986–2019) window sticker (Monroney label) lists its original factory MSRP, the 3.5L, 6-cyl, Regular fuel, Front-Wheel Drive build, standard and optional equipment, EPA fuel economy (up to 26 mpg combined) and NHTSA safety ratings. Enter a Ford Taurus VIN and the label comes back with that car's own build — free.
The Ford Taurus window sticker — build, options & years
The Ford Taurus ran from 1986–2019 across 3 generations (1986–1995, 1996–2006, 2008–2019). Its Monroney label captures exactly how each one left the factory — the build, the options it was optioned with and the price, built around the 3.5L, 6-cyl, Regular fuel, Front-Wheel Drive powertrain.
Which year's sticker do I need? Any Ford Taurus VIN works — ForCar reads the exact model year automatically. On owner data the cleanest years are 2019, 2017, 2018; the most-complained-about are 1993, 2002, 1995. For year-by-year recalls, MPG and safety, see the full Ford Taurus VIN decoder.
What the Ford Taurus sticker says about fuel
Fuel economy is a legally required block on every Monroney label — city, highway and combined figures plus the estimated annual fuel bill. These are the EPA numbers on file for the Taurus, latest tested year 2019:
The label also prints an estimated $2,950 a year in fuel at 15,000 miles, and 445 g/mi of CO₂. EPA files the Taurus under Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD, which is the class it gets compared against on the sticker.
How the Taurus's sticker figure changed
Combined MPG printed on the label, model year by model year — 1986 to 2019. Worth checking before you compare a Taurus sticker from one year with another:
The figure has stayed broadly flat across the span. EPA revised its testing method in 2008, which shifts figures printed before and after that year.
Safety ratings printed on the label
The second required block: NHTSA's five-star crash results. This is what the Taurus sticker carries as of its 2019 rating:
Stars are awarded per test, so a car can hold five overall and fewer for rollover — tall vehicles usually give ground there. Compare against every rated model in the safest cars ranking.
What a used Taurus sells for now
The label froze the Taurus price on the day it left the factory; the market has moved since, and this is where it landed: median asking price of the Taurus by model year, from 436 live US listings:
| Model year | Median asking price | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 45 listings | |
| 2017 | 35 listings | |
| 2016 | 38 listings | |
| 2015 | 62 listings | |
| 2014 | 67 listings | |
| 2013 | 52 listings | |
| 2012 | 25 listings | |
| 2011 | 52 listings | |
| 2010 | 17 listings | |
| 2009 | 17 listings | |
| 2008 | 13 listings | |
| 2007 | 13 listings |
A 2018 Taurus asks a median $9,995 today, a 2007 about $2,900. Full breakdown on the Ford Taurus value page.
What's on the Ford Taurus sticker
Every Monroney label carries the same required blocks: MSRP with itemised options, EPA fuel economy — for this car 21 mpg combined, NHTSA safety ratings — 5 stars overall here, standard and optional equipment, and parts-content origin. Every Taurus VIN returns its own build rather than a generic spec.
For how to read each block, what to do if the sticker is lost, and how it differs from a build sheet, see the window sticker guide.
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How we score: NHTSA crash-test safety (40%), recall frequency (25%) and the share of owner complaints involving a crash, fire or injury (35%) — not user reviews. For full recalls, MPG and safety see the Ford Taurus VIN decoder.
Taurus window sticker — every model year
This covers the Ford Taurus for 1986–2019. Enter any Taurus VIN above and ForCar pulls the exact build and Monroney label for that specific year automatically. No need to pick a year. Driving something else? Browse window stickers for every Ford model.
Want Taurus recalls, MPG, safety and reliability too? See the full Ford Taurus VIN decoder →
Other Ford window stickers
| Model | Years covered | Class | Best EPA figure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ford F-150 | Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD | 72 mpg | |
| Ford Bronco | Special Purpose Vehicles | 27 mpg | |
| Ford Mustang | Subcompact Cars | 26 mpg | |
| Ford Explorer | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 39 mpg | |
| Ford Escape | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | 41 mpg | |
| Ford Ranger | Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD | 58 mpg |
Where to find the VIN on a Ford Taurus
- WindshieldLower-left corner, driver's side, readable from outside without opening anything.
- Door jambOn the driver's door frame of every Taurus, next to the tyre-pressure and build-date plate.
- DocumentsRegistration, title and insurance card — on a Ford Taurus all three must show the same number.
All four must match. A Ford Taurus whose windshield plate disagrees with the door jamb has either had a panel replaced or a tampered identity — check the paperwork before any money changes hands.
Window sticker — frequently asked
What MPG does the Ford Taurus window sticker show?
The EPA figures on file are 21 mpg combined (18 city / 26 highway), from its 2019 rating, with an estimated $2,950 a year in fuel printed alongside.
What safety rating is on the Ford Taurus sticker?
5 stars overall from NHTSA as of its 2019 rating. The label breaks it down per test: Overall 5★, Frontal crash 5★, Side crash 5★, Rollover 4★.
What is a Ford Taurus worth now versus its sticker price?
The label freezes the factory price; today a 2018 asks a median $9,995 and a 2007 about $2,900 across 436 live listings. See the Ford Taurus value page.
Is the recreated Ford Taurus sticker the same as the original?
It rebuilds the factory equipment, EPA fuel economy and NHTSA safety from official records, so the core Monroney content matches. Dealer-added options and destination charges vary by sale, so the printed total on one Ford Taurus may differ from another.
Where do I find the VIN on a Ford Taurus?
Lower-left of the windshield, the driver's door-jamb sticker, or the registration and insurance documents — all three must agree. For what a window sticker is, how to read each block and what to do if yours is lost, see the window sticker guide.