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1997 Ford Taurus GL

1FALP52U2VA297804
3.0L V6 OHV 12V
Engine
4-Speed Automatic Overdrive
Transmission
FWD
Drive
Gasoline
Fuel
UNITED STATES
Built in
No factory image on file
1997 Ford Taurus

VIN Breakdown

SegmentCodeMeaning
WMI · World Mfr ID 1FA Ford · North America · United States
VDS · Descriptor LP52U Taurus GL
VIS · Vehicle ID 2VA297804 1997 · Serial 297804

Basic Information

MakeFord
ModelTaurus
Year1997
TrimGL
Body StyleSEDAN 4-DR
Doors4
ManufacturerFord
CountryUNITED STATES

Engine & Performance

Engine3.0L V6 OHV 12V
Transmission4-Speed Automatic Overdrive
Drive TypeFWD
Fuel TypeGasoline
Plant CodeA
Serial Number297804

Basic Information

Model Year 1997
Make Ford
Model Taurus
Trim Level GL

Engine & Performance

Fuel System SEFI
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 170 @ 3250
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 145 @ 5250
Displacement 3.0L/182
Engine Type 3.0L V6 OHV 12V

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission-short 4A OD
Transmission-long 4-Speed Automatic Overdrive
Driveline FWD

Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight-manual 3329
Overall Length 197.50
Overall Width 73.00
Overall Height 55.10
Wheelbase 108.50
Standard Seating 6
Standard Towing 1250
Maximum Towing 1250
Wheelbase (in) 108.5
Height, Overall (in) 55.1
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 73.0

Features & Options

Power Door Locks Optional
Air Conditioning Standard
Cruise Control Optional
Cassette Player Optional
CD Player Optional
Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat Optional
Leather Seat Optional
Alloy Wheels Optional
Power Windows Standard

Fuel & Economy

Tank 16.00
Fuel Economy-city 20
Fuel Economy-highway 28
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) 20
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) 28

Safety & Braking

Anti-Brake System
Front Brake Type Disc
Rear Brake Type Disc
Child Safety Door Locks Standard
ABS Brakes Optional
Driver Airbag Standard
Passenger Airbag Standard

Suspension & Handling

Steering Type Rack & Pinion
Front Suspension Independent
Rear Suspension Independent
Front Spring Type Coil
Rear Spring Type Coil
Tilt Steering Standard

Other Specifications

Manufactured in UNITED STATES
Body Style SEDAN 4-DR
Turning Diameter 38.00
Tires 205/65R15
Front Headroom 39.20
Rear Headroom 36.20
Front Legroom 42.20
Rear Legroom 38.90
Front Shoulder Room 57.40
Rear Shoulder Room 56.60
Front Hip Room 55.80
Rear Hip Room 56.30
Ground Clearance 5.40
Track Front 61.60
Track Rear 61.40
Passenger Volume 101.00
Cargo Volume 15.80
MSRP $18,985
Dealer Invoice $17,337
Tachometer Standard
Manual Sunroof Optional
Full Size Spare Tire Optional
Rear Window Defogger Standard
Rear Tire Size P205/65R15
Front Wheel Size (in) 15 x 6.0
Rear Wheel Size (in) 15 x 6.0
Front Tire Size P205/65R15

Pattern Information

Pattern1FALP52U V
WMI 1FA (United States, North America)