Home Archive 1997 Ford Taurus

1997 Ford Taurus LX

1FALP53S2VG143054
3.0L V6 DOHC 24V
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 LP53S Taurus LX
VIS · Vehicle ID 2VG143054 1997 · Serial 143054

Basic Information

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

Engine & Performance

Engine3.0L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission4-Speed Automatic Overdrive
Drive TypeFWD
Fuel TypeGasoline
Plant CodeG
Serial Number143054

Basic Information

Model Year 1997
Make Ford
Model Taurus
Trim Level LX

Engine & Performance

SAE Net Torque @ RPM 200 @ 4500
Displacement 3.0L/181
Fuel System SEFI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 200 @ 5750
Engine Type 3.0L V6 DOHC 24V

Transmission & Drivetrain

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

Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight-manual 3353
Overall Length 197.50
Overall Width 73.00
Overall Height 55.10
Wheelbase 108.50
Standard Seating 5
Optional Seating 6
Standard Towing 1750
Maximum Towing 1750
Height, Overall (in) 55.1
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 73.0
Wheelbase (in) 108.5

Features & Options

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

Fuel & Economy

Tank 16.00
Fuel Economy-city 19
Fuel Economy-highway 28
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) 19
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 $21,610
Dealer Invoice $19,673
Tachometer Standard
Manual Sunroof Optional
Full Size Spare Tire Optional
Rear Window Defogger Standard
Rear Tire Size P205/65R15
Rear Wheel Size (in) 15 x 6.0
Front Tire Size P205/65R15
Front Wheel Size (in) 15 x 6.0

Pattern Information

Pattern1FALP53S V
WMI 1FA (United States, North America)