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Hiller Ford Inc.
414-425-1000
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What's New . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
What's Important. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Model Lineup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Purchase Motivators
Safety/Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9
Comfort/Convenience . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-11
Performance/Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-13
Reference
Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Wheels/Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21, 22
Adaptive Shift Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 7
Side-impact Head/Chest
Engineering Insights
All-Speed Traction Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Anti-theft System, Perimeter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Anti-theft System, SecuriLock
Approach Lamps, Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
AM/FM Stereo/Cassette
AM/FM Stereo/Single-disc CD Player
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MACH
Audio System with AM/FM Stereo/Cassette/
6-disc CD Changer
6-disc Radio-controlled CD Changer
Autolock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Belt-Minder
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System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Cargo Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10, 11
Center Seat Console, Flip/fold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Colors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Exterior
Interior
Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Construction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 16
"Safety Cell"
One-piece Bodyside
Crash Test Ratings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Crumple Zones, Front and Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Electrochromic Rearview Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Electronic Engine Controls (EEC/OBD II) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Emissions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Energy-absorbing Material. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Engines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 13
3.0L OHV Vulcan V-6 Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV)
3.0L OHV Vulcan V-6
Exhaust System, Stainless Steel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Exterior Upgrades. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Floor Mats, Front and Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Front Fascia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Front-wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Handles, Passenger Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
July 2005
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Passive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2006 Taurus
Index of Key Features
Design/Styling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-15
Quality/Reliability/Durability . . . . . . . . . . 16
Key Product Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21-22
Head Restraints, Locking Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Headlamps, Multi-reflector Halogen . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 15
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Insurance Institute for Highway Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Integrated Control Panel (ICP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Interior Upgrades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Intrusion Beams, Side Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
LATCH System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 7
(Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)
Mirrors, Heated Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Molding, Color-keyed Bodyside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Moonroof, Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Noise Reduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10, 11
Personal Safety System
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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 8
Driver's Seat Position Sensor
Dual-stage Driver and Right Front Passenger Airbags
Front Crash Severity Sensor
Front Outboard Safety Belt Energy Management Retractors
Front Outboard Safety Belt Pretensioners
Front Outboard Safety Belt Usage Sensors
Front Passenger Sensing System (FPSS)
Restraint Control Module (RCM)
Powertrain Combinations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Remote Keyless Entry System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Roadside Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Seating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10, 11, 15, 18
Spark Plugs, Platinum-tipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Speed Control, Electronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Spoiler, Rear Decklid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Steering, Variable Ratio Power Rack-and-pinion . . . . . . . . 12
Styling, Aerodynamic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 15
Suspension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 13
Independent MacPherson Strut, Front
Independent MacPherson Strut with Quadralink
Taillamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Tires, All-season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Transmission, Digital Range Selector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Transmission, Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Trunk Release Handle, Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Tune-up Interval, 100,000-mile Scheduled . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Warranty, New Vehicle Limited . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 18
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- Page 1 Hiller Ford Inc. 2006 Taurus 414-425-1000 www.hillerford.com Index of Key Features What’s New ............2 What’s Important.
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Page 2: What's New
2006 Taurus WHAT’S NEW This page is about: Model/Series Availability Exterior Changes Interior Change Powertrain Change New Package Changes Taurus Awards What’s New Listed below are some of the new features for 2006. Interior Change • Cigarette lighter standard on all models Model/Series Availability •... -
Page 3: What's Important
This page is about: What’s Important Product Highlights Key Features Product Highlights HERE ARE THE MOST IMPORTANT 2006 TAURUS FEATURES TO MENTION TO YOUR CUSTOMERS: Best Pick rating in IIHS Five-star government frontal Large interior room frontal offset crash crash test rating... -
Page 4: Model Lineup
2006 Taurus MODEL LINEUP This page is about: Model Lineup Standard Equipment Optional Equipment Standard Equipment Safety/Security • Cigarette lighter – Courtesy dome switches located on all • Brakes — power assisted front disc/ four doors rear drum • Airbags — second generation driver &... -
Page 5: Model Lineup
2006 Taurus MODEL LINEUP This page is about: Model Lineup Major Product Summary Major Product Summary The chart below highlights the key model features that you may want to share with your customers. Safety/Security • Floor mats — front & rear Performance/Handling •... -
Page 6: Safety/Security
Key Features IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Government Frontal Crash Test Ratings Ford Taurus’ reputation for safety is well founded. In NHTSA’s Taurus achieved a Best Pick overall in frontal offset crash test frontal crash tests Taurus received outstanding ratings. -
Page 7: Latch System
2006 Taurus SAFETY/SECURITY This page is about: Safety/Security Airbags LATCH System Security Specifics Engineering Insights: Airbags Taurus features standard dual-stage front airbags that Even the way the airbags are folded offers Taurus buyers deploy with less force in less severe frontal collisions. -
Page 8: Personal Safety System
2006 Taurus SAFETY/SECURITY This page is about: Safety/Security Personal Safety System ® Personal Safety System ® Standard on all models, this system judges how best to help protect front-seat occupants. The system first considers several crash factors, then determines how to react — all in a matter of milliseconds. The system helps to make sure the appropriate level of airbag inflation pressure is used in any given crash situation. -
Page 9: Safety/Security
2006 Taurus SAFETY/SECURITY This page is about: Safety/Security Features and Benefits All-Speed Traction Control Additional Features Feature Benefit Side Door Intrusion Beams Absorb energy and help protect passengers from intrusions into the passenger compartment in certain side-impact collisions Helps protect occupants by transferring the forces of a collision around the passenger “Safety Cell”... -
Page 10: Comfort/Convenience
2006 Taurus COMFORT/CONVENIENCE This page is about: Comfort/Convenience Key Features Available Trim Levels/Packages Key Features Taurus owners know what they like inside a vehicle — a comfortable, quiet ride, well-thought-out storage and easy-to-use controls. So that’s what Taurus gives them. It has what it takes to make everyday travel an indulgence. -
Page 11: Comfort/Convenience
2006 Taurus COMFORT/CONVENIENCE This page is about: Comfort/Convenience Integrated Control Panel (ICP) Instrument Panel Features and Benefits Noise Reduction Seating and Storage Instrument Panel Specifics Integrated Control Panel (ICP) • Ergonomically located and designed • Controls for climate, audio system, digital clock and electric rear window defroster are easy to see and use •... -
Page 12: Performance/Handling
2006 Taurus PERFORMANCE/HANDLING PERFORMANCE/HANDLING This page is about: Performance/Handling Engines Independent Front and Rear Suspension Front-wheel Drive Emissions Steering All-season Tires Key Features To the Taurus driver, performance and handling are practical matters. Performance means capable acceleration on an expressway entrance ramp. Responsive handling means the ability to steer quickly around road hazards. This kind of practical performance leads to driving confidence. -
Page 13: Performance/Handling
2006 Taurus PERFORMANCE/HANDLING This page is about: Performance/Handling Powertrain Combinations Suspension Specifics Features and Benefits Powertrain Combinations Powertrain Horsepower Torque Powertrain (SAE net (lb.-ft. (Engine/Transmission) (SAE net @ rpm) (lb.-ft. @ rpm) (Engine/Transmission) @ rpm) @ rpm) 3.0L OHV Vulcan V-6... -
Page 14: Exterior Upgrades
2006 Taurus PERFORMANCE/HANDLING DESIGN/STYLING This page is about: Design/Styling Overview Interior Upgrades Aerodynamic Styling Bodyside Molding Headlamps Exterior Upgrades Key Features Taurus has the kind of upscale good looks, inside and out, that turn the heads of a wide range of customers. -
Page 15: Colors
2006 Taurus DESIGN/STYLING This page is about: Design/Styling Aerodynamic Styling Rear Decklid Spoiler Halogen Headlamps Seats Wheels Colors Styling Specifics Aerodynamic Styling Multi-reflector Halogen Stylish Wheels Headlamps • Gives Taurus a contemporary, upscale • Taurus’ standard wheels are both appearance attractive and sporty •... -
Page 16: Electronic Engine Controls (Eec/Obd Ii)
Share this info with customers who want to know more: Taurus is the first Ford vehicle to fully embrace the Assembly Plant Quality Process, which focuses on 11 elements of craftsmanship in stamping, structures and assembly plant processes. -
Page 17: Audio
2006 Taurus PERFORMANCE/HANDLING AUDIO This page is about: Audio AM/FM Stereo/Cassette AM/FM Stereo/Single-disc CD Player MACH Audio System with AM/FM Stereo/Cassette/ ® 6-disc CD Changer 6-disc Radio-controlled CD Changer AM/FM Stereo/Cassette MACH ® Audio System with AM/FM Stereo/Cassette/6-disc CD Changer •... -
Page 18: Wheels/Seats
2006 Taurus PERFORMANCE/HANDLING WHEELS/SEATS This page is about: Wheels/Seats Wheels Seats Wheels Sedan Wheel 16" Steel Wheel with Standard — Deluxe Wheel Cover 16" 5-Spoke Painted Optional — Aluminum Wheel 16" 7-Spoke Machined — Standard Aluminum Wheel — = Not available NOTE: Refer to the latest Dealer Ordering Guide for wheel availability. -
Page 19: Instrument Cluster
2006 Taurus INSTRUMENT CLUSTER This page is about: Instrument Cluster Instrument Cluster Instrument Cluster 1. Tachometer 10. Traction control active indicator 16. Airbag readiness indicator/ warning light 2. High-beam indicator 11. Anti-theft system warning light 17. Fasten safety belt warning light 3. -
Page 20: Key Product Specifications
2006 Taurus PERFORMANCE/HANDLING KEY PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Key Product Specifications Model Chassis Construction Wheelbase 108.5 Type Unitized body with isolated front subframe Overall Length 197.7 Front Suspension Overall Height (curb) 58.6 Type Independent MacPherson strut with strut-mounted Overall Width (w/o mirrors) 73.0... -
Page 21: Accessories
(purchased separately). a vehicle, suggest and sell the accessories Fiscally Responsible — All Genuine Ford Accessories can be financed with that give your customers the same benefits … a vehicle purchase and for Red Carpet Leases, many can be residualized. -
Page 22: Accessories
In addition to providing customers with a Genuine Ford Accessories catalog, invite them to visit fordaccessoriesstore.com to browse available Genuine Ford Accessories online. To learn how to better sell Genuine Ford Accessories, ask your Sales Manager or contact your local FCSD Field Representative. July 2005...
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