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MAJOR PRODUCT CHANGES

The 2001 Taurus continues the brand's focus on safety, quality, comfort and convenience. New for 2001 is the
incorporation of the standard LATCH (Lower Anchor and Tether for CHildren) anchoring system for child safety
seats, and improvements to the audio line up, as well as the increased 18 gal. fuel tank. Safe, solid and purposeful,
Taurus retains its reputation as the family sedan of choice by enhancing customer value.

MODEL/SERIES AVAILABILITY FUNCTIONAL CHANGES (Continued)

• LX — Entry Level Series • AM/FM stereo/single CD player optional on SE and
• SES — Higher Value Series standard on SES
• SEL — Highest Comfort/Luxury Series • Power locks made standard on LX
• SE Wagon — High Value Wagon Series • 18 gallon tank made standard

EXTERIOR CHANGES CALIFORNIA/ORLANDO REGIONS

• Spruce Green Clearcoat Metallic (FS) PACKAGES
• LX Plus Group (53C) includes 16" painted 5-spoke
INTERIOR CHANGES aluminum wheels, remote keyless entry, AM/FM
• Carryover cassette stereo, and speed control
• SES Plus Group (53D) includes 3.0L 4V 6-cylinder
FUNCTIONAL CHANGES automatic overdrive, adjustable pedals and 5-
passenger with floor console/shift
• LATCH - Lower Anchor and Tether for CHildren
made standard on all series • SEL Plus Group (53E) includes 5-passenger with
floor console/shift, adjustable pedals and Mach
• CD changer (6-disc) made standard on SEL
stereo
• Optional rear spoiler
• SES Wagon Plus Group (53F) includes 3.0L 4V 6-
cylinder automatic overdrive and adjustable pedals

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MAJOR STANDARD EQUIPMENT

SE
LX SES Wagon SEL
EXTERIOR
BACKLIGHT — Flip-up glass w/gas cylinders •
BUMPERS — Front and rear 5 mph impact absorbing body color • • • •
Unique shape rear 5 mph impact absorbing body colored w/step pads •
DOOR HANDLES — Body color flush mounted • • • •
FASCIA — Body color • • • •
HEADLAMPS — Multi-reflector halogen • • • •
LUGGAGE RACK — Aerodynamic w/adjustable crossbar and tie downs •
MIRRORS — Black electric remote control •
Dual body color, electric remote control • • •
Heated dual body color, electric remote control •
MOLDINGS — Bodyside protection - body color • • •
Flush black around side windows, windshield, backlite • • •
Flush black windshield/backlite, bright side door window •
Black rocker panel • • • •
PAINT, CLEARCOAT • • • •
TAILLAMPS — Monochromatic w/red turn signals • • • •
WHEEL COVERS — Locking •
WHEELS, ALUMINUM — 16" 5-Spoke painted • •
16" 5-Spoke machined •
INTERIOR
ASHTRAY — Front • • • •
CARGO AREA COVER
CARPET — 13.5-Oz. color keyed w/integral driver footrest • • • •
CLOCK, ELECTRONIC DIGITAL — With dimming feature • • • •
CUPHOLDERS/CASSETTE STOWAGE — Color keyed, integral w/center console • • • •
DOOR HANDLES — Chrome finish • • • •
GLOVE BOX • • • •
GROCERY BAG HOOKS — Located on scuff plate inside trunk • • •
INSTRUMENT PANEL — Tu-tone, w/back lighted cluster, positive shutoff climate control
• • • •
registers, side window demisters and windshield defroster
INTEGRATED CONTROL PANEL — With climate controls, radio, rear window defrost,
• • • •
and clock controls
LIGHTS — Light group/dual beam lamp and dome map • • •
Courtesy dome switches located on all four doors • • • •
Dome lamp with on/off automatic switch • • •
Headlamp illuminated w/chime reminder • • • •
Warning lights — air bags, door ajar, battery, oil pressure, brake, service engine soon,
• • • •
and safety belt reminder
Low fuel • • • •
Delayed off dome lamp • • • •
Front door courtesy lights, ashtray, luggage compartment • • • •
Cargo courtesy light — liftgate activated with on/off automatic settings •
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT — Low liftover fully trimmed w/mini-spare • • • •
MIRRORS — Day/night rearview • • • •
Illuminated visor mirrors w/secondary visor • •
PERSONAL SAFETY SYSTEM W/DUAL STAGE AIR BAGS, 2ND GENERATION —
• • • •
Driver and right front passenger
RADIO — Electronic AM/FM full logic stereo w/4-speakers •
Electronic AM/FM full logic stereo cassette w/4-speakers • •
Electronic AM/FM stereo, single in-dash CD w/4-speakers •
CD changer (6-disc) •
SEATS — Five-passenger seating w/dual recliners, front armrest, front seat map pockets,
•
2-way head restraints, and storage console
Six-passenger w/dual recliners, front armrest, front seat map pockets, 2-way head
• • •
restraints and center seating console
60/40 split fold rear seat back • • •
Driver seat position sensor • • • •
Front safety belt usage detection sensor • • • •
LATCH - Lower Anchor and Tether for CHildren • • • •
SAFETY BELTS — Manual lap/shoulder safety belts w/adjustable D-rings, pretensioners
and energy management retractors on outside front positions. Includes auto. lock • • • •
feature for child seats on outboard seating positions & for front safety lap belt only.
STEERING COLUMN — Tilt • • • •
STEERING WHEEL — Color keyed 4-spoke soft feel w/center horn engagement • • • •
Leather wrapped steering wheel •
STOWAGE — Hidden under floor and right quarter •

LEGEND:
= New for this model year.

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MAJOR STANDARD EQUIPMENT

SE
LX SES Wagon SEL
INTERIOR (Continued)
SUNVISORS — Cloth covered w/covered vanity mirrors • • • •
Illuminated visor, vanity w/secondary visor • •
FUNCTIONAL
AIR CONDITIONING — Manual temperature control CFC free • • •
Electronic automatic temperature control •
AIR EXTRACTORS — Quarter panel for improved ventilation and door closing efforts • • • •
ALTERNATOR — 130-Amp • • • •
ANTENNA — Fixed whip quarter panel mounted • • •
Power automatic quarter panel mounted •
BATTERY — Low maintenance 58-amp • • • •
BATTERY SAVER — Turns off interior lights after 30 minutes • • • •
BRAKES — Power assisted front disc/rear drum • • •
4-Wheel disc •
ABS 4-wheel anti-lock brakes • •
CHIME — Safety belt reminder, headlamp-on, door open/key-in-ignition • • • •
CRASH SEVERITY SENSOR • • • •
DECKLID RELEASE • • •
DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER, REAR WINDOW • • • •
ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROLS — EEC-V • • • •
EMERGENCY INSIDE TRUNK RELEASE • • •
ENGINE — 3.0L 2V 6-Cylinder Vulcan • • •
ENGINE — 3.0L 4V 6-Cylinder Duratec •
FRONT WHEEL DRIVE • • • •

FUEL TANK — 18 gallons (includes tethered quick release gas cap) • • • •
Fuel shutoff switch (deactivates fuel pump upon rear impact) • • • •
GLASS — Solar tinted complete • • • •
HEAT — Rear seat floor outlets • • • •
HOOD — Gas assist and remote release • • • •
HORN, DUAL NOTE • • • •
INSTRUMENTATION — Temperature and fuel gauges, electric 110 mph speedometer,
• • • •
low brake fluid alert light, trip odometer, 1 million mile odometer and tachometer
LOCKS — Child safety on rear doors • • • •
Unique wagon liftgate latch, night latch, and exterior release handle •

LOCKS, POWER DOOR — Illuminated controls • • • •
PARKING BRAKE — Foot operated • • • •
POWER POINTS — Two, dual 12V • • • •
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY • • •
With keypad •
SEALS — Full perimeter dual w/third seal on door frame • • • •
SEATS, POWER — Driver six-way w/manual driver lumbar • •
SECURILOCK™ — Passive anti-theft system (coded key) • • • •
SHIFTER — Column w/soft feel handle • • • •
SPEED CONTROL • • •
STEERING — Power, rack and pinion w/ variable assist • • • •
SUSPENSION — Independent MacPherson front w/nitrogen gas pressurized struts and
• • • •
front stabilizer bar
Independent rear quadralink w/nitrogen gas pressurized struts • • • •
Independent rear short and long arm type (rear) w/nitrogen gas pressurized shock
•
absorbers and progressive rate springs and rear stabilizer bar
TIE DOWNS — Decklid provision in latch • • •
Load floor •
TIRES — P215/60Rx16 all-season • • • •
Mini-spare • • • •
TRANSAXLE — Electronic 4-speed automatic overdrive • • • •
Transaxle oil cooler • • • •
WINDSHIELD WIPERS — 2-Speed w/variable intermittent • • • •
Rear wiper/washer •
WINDOWS, ILLUMINATED POWER SIDE — Includes lockout switch, express down
• • • •
driver's window, and accessory delay

LEGEND:
= New for this model year.

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(SEDAN)
SERIES/OPTIONS
LX SES SEL
BODY CODE Sedan P52 P55 P56
CODE REMARKS/RESTRICTIONS
MAJOR STANDARD EQUIPMENT
MAJOR STANDARD EQUIPMENT
5-Pass. Seating w/Storage Console ................................... S
Fixed Rear Seat .................................................................. S
Air Bags, Driver, Passenger................................................ S S S
Air Conditioning, Manual ..................................................... S S U
Power Door Locks............................................................... S S S
Power Mirrors ...................................................................... S S S
Power Windows .................................................................. S S S
Rear Window Defroster....................................................... S S S
Remote Decklid Release .................................................... S S S
Secondary Power Points ..................................................... S S S
SecuriLock™....................................................................... S S S
Remote Keyless Entry System............................................ S S
Speed Control ..................................................................... S S
Illuminated Visor Mirrors w/Secondary Visor....................... S S
Air Conditioning, Elect. Temp. Control................................ S
Auto Headlamps.................................................................. S
Heated Mirrors..................................................................... S
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel ...................................... S
Perimeter Anti-Theft System ............................................... S
Remote Keyless Entry with Keypad .................................... S
AVAILABLE OPTION GROUPS
GROUPS
LX Plus Group .................................................................. 53C 0 Must order Regional code B3C.
16" 5-Spoke Painted Wheels
AM/FM Stereo w/Cassette
Remote Keyless Entry System
Speed Controls
SES Plus Group................................................................ 53D 0 Must order Regional Code B3A.
3.0L 4V 6-Cylinder Automatic O/D
Adjustable Pedals
5-Passenger w/Floor Console/Shift
Premium Audio Group..................................................... 53A 0 AM/FM Stereo Cassette replaces 585 Single CD Player.
CD Changer (6-Disc)
MACH Premium Sound
SEL Plus Group................................................................ 53E 0 Must order Regional Code B3B.
5-Passenger w/Floor Console/Shift
Adjustable Pedals
MACH Premium Sound
AVAILABLE OPTIONS
POWERTRAINS
3.0L 2V 6-Cylinder Auto O/D Trans .................................... 99U/44L S S — Not available on Fleet orders.
3.0L 4V 6-Cylinder Auto O/D............................................... 99S/44L — 0 S
3.0L 2V 6-Cylinder FFV Auto O/D ....................................... 992/44L 0 — — Std. on P52/P55 Fleet orders w/valid FIN.
California Emissions............................................................ 422 0 0 0
TIRES/WHEELS
P215/60Rx16 All-Season .................................................... T22 S S S
16" Locking Wheelcovers ................................................... 642 S — —
16" 5-Spoke Painted Wheels .............................................. 64I I S —
16" 5-Spoke Machined Wheels........................................... 64J — — S
SEATS
Cloth Buckets ...................................................................... G S — —
Cloth Buckets ...................................................................... K — S S
Leather Seating Surfaces.................................................... J — — 0
6-Pass. Seating w/Flip-Fold Center Console ...................... 184 0 S S
5-Pass. Seating w/Floor Console/Shift................................ 186 — 0 0
Power Driver Seat w/Manual Lumbar.................................. 21A 0 S S On LX, req. 53C LX Plus Group.
Power Passenger Seat ....................................................... 21J — — 0 Req. leather seating surfaces & 61B Side Impact Air Bags.
Split-Fold Rear 60/40 Seat.................................................. 46S — S S
AUDIO
Electronic AM/FM Stereo .................................................... 58F S — —
AM/FM Stereo/Single CD Player......................................... 585 — S —
AM/FM Stereo Cassette Radio............................................ 58H — I S Incl. w/53A Premium Audio Group.
MACH Premium Sound....................................................... 916 — — 0 Avail. on P55 (SES) only w/53A Audio Group.
CD Changer (6-Disc)........................................................... 919 — — S Avail. on P55 (SES) only w/53A Audio Group.
OTHER OPTIONS
Adjustable Pedals ............................................................... 59C 0 0 0 Req. 21A Power Driver Seat. On LX, also req. 53C LX Plus Group.
Air Bags, Side Impact.......................................................... 61B 0 0 0 Upgrades LX trim to SE cloth buckets (K trim).
All-Speed Traction Control .................................................. 553 — 0 0 Req. 552 Anti-Lock Brakes.
Anti-Lock Braking System ................................................... 552 0 S S
Daytime Running Lights ...................................................... 942 0 0 0 Req. Fleet w/valid FIN.
Floor Mats, Front ................................................................. 12H 0 0 0
Floor Mats, Rear.................................................................. 12Q 0 0 0
Heated Mirrors..................................................................... 54P — 0 S
Moonroof, Power ................................................................. 13B — 0 0
Speed Control ..................................................................... 525 0 S S Req. Fleet w/valid FIN on P52.
Spoiler, Rear ....................................................................... 13K — 0 0 Req. 186 5-Passenger Seating w/Floor Shift/Console.
LPO
Commercial Fleet Credit ..................................................... 20F 0 0 0 Req. Fleet w/valid FIN.

LEGEND: 0 = Optional S = Standard — = Not Available U = Upgraded I = Included in another option or group option.
 = May not be available at Job #1.
= New for this model year.

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2001 TAURUS
(WAGON)
SERIES/OPTIONS
SE
BODY CODE Wagon P58
CODE REMARKS/RESTRICTIONS
MAJOR STANDARD EQUIPMENT
MAJOR STANDARD EQUIPMENT
Air Bags, Driver, Passenger ....................................... S
Air Conditioning, Manual............................................. S
Power Antenna ........................................................... S
Power Door Locks ...................................................... S
Power Mirrors ............................................................. S
Power Windows.......................................................... S
Radio, AM/FM Stereo Cassette .................................. S
Rear Window Defroster .............................................. S
Remote Keyless Entry System ................................... S
Secondary Power Points ............................................ S
SecuriLock™ .............................................................. S
Speed Control............................................................. S
Split Fold Rear 60/40 Seat.......................................... S
AVAILABLE OPTION GROUPS
GROUPS
Wagon Group.......................................................... 96W 0
Cargo Cover
Rear Facing Seat
SES Group............................................................... 85A 0 Req. 96W Wagon Group.
Anti-Locking Brakes
Illuminated Visor Mirrors w/Secondary Visor
Power Driver's Seat
Single CD Player (replaces cassette)
SES Wagon Plus Group ......................................... 53F 0 Req. Regional Code B3D and 85A SES Group.
3.0L 4V 6-Cylinder Automatic O/D
Adjustable Pedals
Premium Audio Group ........................................... 53A 0 Req. 85A SES Group and 96W Wagon Group.
CD Changer (6-Disc)
MACH Premium Sound
AVAILABLE OPTIONS
POWERTRAINS
3.0L 2V 6-Cylinder Auto O/D Trans ............................ 99U/44L S Not available on Fleet orders.
3.0L 4V 6-Cylinder Auto O/D ...................................... 99S/44L 0
3.0L 2V 6-Cylinder FFV Auto O/D............................... 992/44L 0 Std. and only avail. on Fleet w/valid FIN.
California Emissions ................................................... 422 0
TIRES/ WHEELS
P215/60Rx16 All-Season............................................ T22 S
16" 5-Spoke Painted Wheels ...................................... 64I S
SEATS
Cloth Buckets ............................................................. K S
Leather Seating Surfaces ........................................... J 0 Req. 85A SES Group.
6 Pass. Seating w/Flip-Fold Center Console............... 184 S
Power Driver Seat w/Manual Lumbar ......................... 21A 0 Incl. w/85A SES Group. No charge when ordered w/642 Locking
Wheelcovers.
AUDIO
AM/FM Stereo/CD Player ........................................... 585 0
OTHER OPTIONS
Adjustable Pedals ....................................................... 59C 0 Req. 21A Power Driver Seat.
Air Bags, Side Impact ................................................. 61B 0
All-Speed Traction Control.......................................... 553 0 Req. 85A SES Group.
Anti-Lock Braking System........................................... 552 0
Daytime Running Lights.............................................. 942 0 Req. Fleet w/valid FIN.
Floor Mats, Front ........................................................ 12H 0
Floor Mats, Rear......................................................... 12Q 0
Heated Mirrors ........................................................... 54P 0 Req. 85A SES Group.
LPO
Commercial Fleet Credit ............................................. 20F 0 Req. Fleet w/valid FIN.

LEGEND: 0 = Optional S = Standard — = Not Available U = Upgraded I = Included in another option or group option.
 = May not be available at Job #1.
= New for this model year.

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GROUP/MISCELLANEOUS OPTIONS
MISCELLANEOUS TWIN CITIES REGION
Predelivery Only.............................................................. 361 ENGINE BLOCK HEATER ........................................ 41H
Predelivery w/Undercoat ................................................. 362 Standard and only available in Twin Cities Region.
Local/State Ordinance Deviation..................................... 931
Off-Standard Paint/Trim (NA on Taurus)......................... 933
Priced DORA................................................................... C09 ***CROSS-BORDER STATES
Cross-Border States are Arizona, Connecticut,
Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Oregon,
CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS STATES/CROSS- Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island.
BORDER STATES***
CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS SYSTEM........................... 422
Required on units for California, Maine,
Massachusetts, New York, and Vermont
registration. Optional for Cross-Border States.
CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS SYSTEM NOT
REQUIRED .................................................................. 423
Control code for units either shipped to California
Emissions States dealers or ordered by California
Emissions States dealers for registration in non-
California States locations.
CALIFORNIA PUBLIC SERVICE/EMERGENCY
VEHICLE EXCEPTION ................................................ 936
Only available on units sold to authorized
governmental units and privately-owned
ambulance companies. Must also use Code 423
when ordering.
NON-CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS/NON-CROSS-
BORDER STATES DEALER ORDER FOR
CALIFORNIA STATES REGISTRATION .................... 93N
Required on all units ordered by dealers for
California Emissions States registration when the
vehicle is being delivered to a non-California
Emissions, non-Cross-Border States location.
Requires 422 California Emissions System.
Vehicles must be registered in California
Emissions States.

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COLOR & TRIM

INTERIOR TRIM COLORS
INTERIOR TRIM TYPE AND COLOR SELECTOR CODE
Medium
NOTE: First letter denotes type, second letter denotes Med. Graphite Dark Charcoal
Parchment
color.
LX (P52)
Cloth Buckets (5-Passenger) w/Floor Storage
Console/Column Shift 181 G2 GH
Cloth (6-Passenger) w/Flip-Fold Center Seating
Console/Column Shift 184 G2 GH
SES (P55)
Cloth (6-Passenger) w/Flip-Fold Center Seating
Console/Column Shift/Secondary Power Point 184 K2 KH KW
Cloth Buckets (5-Passenger) w/Floor Console/Floor Shift 186 K2 KH KW
SEL (P56)
Cloth (6-Passenger) w/Flip-Fold Center Seating
Console/Column Shift 184 K2 KH KW
Leather (6-Passenger) w/Flip-Fold Center Seating
Console/Column Shift 184 J2 JH JW
Cloth Buckets (5-Passenger) w/Floor Console/Floor Shift 186 K2 KH KW
Leather Buckets (5-Passenger) w/Floor Console/Floor
Shift 186 J2 JH JW
SE Wagon (P58)
Cloth (6-Passenger) w/Fip-Fold Center Seating
Console/Column Shift 184 K2 KH
Leather (6-Passenger) w/Flip-Fold Center Seating
Console 184 J2 JH
EXTERIOR COLOR AVAILABILITY
COLOR CODE
ALL MODELS
Harvest Gold Clearcoat Metallic B2 • •
Chestnut Clearcoat Metallic B4 •
Toreador Red Clearcoat Metallic FL • • •

Spruce Green Clearcoat Metallic FS • •
Graphite Blue Clearcoat Metallic KX • •
Medium Royal Blue Clearcoat Metallic LA • • •
Silver Frost Clearcoat Metallic TS • •
Black Clearcoat UA • • •
Vibrant White Clearcoat WT • • •

LEGEND:
= New for this model year. • = Available

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POWERTRAIN AVAILABILITY
50 STATES
ENGINE TRANSAXLE CODE
LX/SES AXLE TYPE REGULAR
AXLE RATIO 3.77 3.98
3.0L 2V V6 — Automatic Overdrive 99U/44L1 Std. —
SES/SEL/SE Wagon AXLE TYPE REGULAR
AXLE RATIO 3.77 3.98
3.0L 2V V6 — Automatic Overdrive 99U/44L1 Std. —
3.0L 4V V6 — Automatic Overdrive 99S/44L — Std.

FUEL ECONOMY
50 STATES
F.E. LABEL ESTIMATED MEMO:
ADJUSTED ANNUAL UNADJUSTED
ENGINE DISPL. TRANSAXLE CITY HIGHWAY FUEL COST COMBINED
SEDAN
3.0L 4V V6 Automatic Overdrive 20 27 819 26.2
3.0L 2V V6 Automatic Overdrive 18 27 964 24.7
WAGON
3.0L 4V V6 Automatic Overdrive 19 26 857 24.7
3.0L 2V V6 Automatic Overdrive 18 26 857 24.0

ENGINE HORSEPOWER AND TORQUE RATINGS

NOMINAL 50 STATES
COMPRESSION HORSEPOWER TORQUE
ENGINE DISPL. TRANSAXLE RATIO H.P. @ RPM LB. FT. @ RPM
ALL
3.0L 4V V6 Automatic Overdrive 10.0 200 @ 5650 200 @ 4400
3.0L 2V V6 Automatic Overdrive 9.1 155 @ 4900 185 @ 3950

1
Flexible Fuel Engine available.

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