Ford Taurus towing capacity by year

The Ford Taurus has tow data across 28 model years, from 1991 through 2018. The most recent 2018 Ford Taurus carries a maximum tow rating of 1,000 lb. The highest tow rating recorded for the nameplate was the 2005 model year at 2,000 lb. The nameplate has been in continuous production long enough to span the pre-SAE J2807 and post-J2807 eras of towing capacity testing.

Pick a year below to open the full Ford Taurus page for that model year. Each year page shows the maximum tow capacity, every trim the dataset covers separately, the engine and drivetrain combination, GVWR, curb weight, payload, and axle ratio.

Ford Taurus max tow rating, last 5 model years

Year-over-year max tow rating for the Ford Taurus, with the most recent year highlighted. Use the trend to spot generation changes, powertrain refreshes, and SAE J2807 re-tests that revised the published figure.

Recent Ford Taurus years (2014–2018)

Click any year for the full per-trim breakdown — engine, drivetrain, horsepower, torque, axle ratio, GVWR, curb weight, and payload.

Older Ford Taurus years (1991–2013)

Earlier model years for the Ford Taurus, going back to 1991. Pre-2015 ratings predate SAE J2807, so figures from those years may be measured under different assumptions than current ratings.

All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled.