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Powertain
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Duratec
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Vulcan
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Engine Type (block and heads)
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3.0L aluminum block and heads V-6
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3.0L iron block and heads V-6
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| Valvetrain |
OHV, 2 valves per cylinder
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DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
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| Bore/Stroke (in/mm) |
3.5 x 3.1/88.9 x 78.7
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3.5 x 3.1/88.9 x 78.7
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| Displacement cu. in. |
182
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182
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| Compression Ratio |
9.7:1
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10.0:1
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| Horsepower @ rpm |
155 @ 4900
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200 @ 5650
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| Torque (lb-ft) @ rpm |
185 @ 3900
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200 @ 4400
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Recommended Fuel
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87 octane (minimum)
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87 octane (minimum)
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| Oil Capacity with filter (quarts) |
4.5
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5.5
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| Coolant Capacity (quarts) |
11.6
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10.6
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Transmission
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Transaxle
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4-speed automatic overdrive
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| Final Drive Ratio |
OHV • 3.77:1
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OHV • 3.98:1
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| Gear Ratios |
| 1st |
2.77:1
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| 2nd |
1.54:1
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| 3rd |
1.00:1
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| 4th |
0.60:1
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Reverse
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2.26:1
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Suspension
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Front
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Independent MacPherson struts with
strut-mounted coil springs, lower control arm, cast
knuckle and stabilizer
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| Rear |
Independent MacPherson strut with
strut-mounted coil spring, parallel lower control
arms, tension strut, two-piece cast spindle with forged
stem, and stabilizer bar (sedan)
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Independent SLA with variable rate
coil spring on lower control arm, upper control arm,
tension strut, two-piece cast spindle with forged
stem, shock absorber, stabilizer bar (wagon)
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Steering
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Type
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Power speed-sensitive variable-assist
rack-and-pinion
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Ratio
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17.0:1 on center
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| Turns Lock-to-Lock |
2.68
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| Turning Circle, Curb-to-Curb (ft) |
39.7
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| Traction Control |
Available all-speed system
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Brakes
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Brakes (system type)
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Power speed-sensitive variable-assist
rack-and-pinion
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Front
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11.6-in vented disc
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| Rear |
8- x 1.5-in drum and hub assembly
(Sedan)
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10.0- x 0.4-in solid disc (wagon)
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| Total Swept Area (sq in) |
Sedan • 83.2
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Wagon • 149.1
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Wheels and
Tires
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Wheels
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16-in 5-spoke aluminum wheel; 5-spoke
painted alloy wheel, includes P205/50R16 tires
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15-in 5-spoke aluminum alloy wheel
"trend" style; alloy wheel "luxury"
style; includes P195/60R15 tires
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15-in steel wheel, requires luxury
wheel cover; includes P195/60R15 tires (Mexico only)
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14-in steel wheel with bolt-on appearance
wheel cover
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| Tires |
P185/65R14
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P195/60R15
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| Number of Lug Nuts |
5
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Exterior
Dimensions
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4-Door
Sedan
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Wagon
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| Wheelbase |
108.5
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108.5
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| Track f/r |
61.6/62.1
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61.6/62.1
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| Overall Length |
197.6
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197.7
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| Overall Width |
73.0
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73.0
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| Overall Height |
56.1
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57.8
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| Base Curb Weight (lbs) |
3343 (Vulcan)
3322 (Duratec)
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3514 (Vulcan)
3491 (Duratec)
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| Weight % f/r |
64/36
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59/41
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| Towing Capacity Max (lbs) |
1250 (Vulcan)
1750 (Duratec)
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1150 (Vulcan)
1600 (Duratec)
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| Towing Class Rating |
Class I
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Class I
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Interior
Dimensions
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4-Door
Sedan
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Wagon
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| Seating Capacity |
5 / 6
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6 / 8
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| Legroom |
Front |
42.2
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42.2
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| Rear |
38.9
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38.5
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| Shoulder Room |
Front |
57.3
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57.3
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| Rear |
56.6
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56.6
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| Hip Room |
Front |
54.4
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54.4
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| Rear |
55.7
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55.4
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| Head Room |
Front |
40.0
|
39.4
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| Rear |
38.1
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38.9
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| Passenger Volume (cu ft) |
104.4
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104.2
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| Luggage Capacity
(cu ft) |
17.0
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38.8 / 81.3
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| Total Interior Volume (cu
ft) |
121.4
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143.0
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| Fuel Capacity
(gal) |
18.0
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18.0
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Car Reviews
2003
Ford Taurus - Review
