1996 Ford Taurus LX Sedan towing capacity
The 1996 Ford Taurus LX Sedan is published in one configuration with a tow rating of 1,750 lb (very light towing only).
The table below lists every trim of the 1996 Ford Taurus LX Sedan with the engine, drivetrain, axle ratio, horsepower, torque, GVWR, curb weight, and payload that go with that trim's headline tow rating. Manufacturers often publish more than one tow figure per truck — a conventional bumper-hitch rating, a weight-distributing rating, and a gooseneck or fifth-wheel rating — so the highest number here is the maximum across all hitch classes the source carries for the trim.
Per-trim breakdown
No per-trim spec breakdown is available for this model year — the headline tow rating shown above is the only figure on file. The model's year-by-year history page may have richer data: Ford Taurus LX Sedan.
How to interpret the headline tow figure
Tow ratings at this level are normally achievable with a conventional Class II or Class III receiver hitch. Always verify your vehicle has the manufacturer's tow package installed if you intend to tow at the upper end of the rating, and inspect the door-jamb sticker for the actual maximum permitted on your specific configuration.
Other 1996 Ford models
The rest of Ford's 1996 lineup, ranked by maximum tow rating. Click through for the per-trim breakdown of any of these.
| Model | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|
| 1996 Ford F-Super Duty | 12,000 |
| 1996 Ford Econoline E350 Cargo | 10,000 |
| 1996 Ford F350 Crew CAB | 10,000 |
| 1996 Ford F350 Regular CAB | 10,000 |
| 1996 Ford F350 Super CAB | 10,000 |
| 1996 Ford Club Wagon | 10,000 |
Notes
- Auxiliary transmission cooler recommended for automatic transmissions when towing more than 50 miles.
All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled. Always confirm against your vehicle's door-jamb sticker before towing.