Importing a used Ford Taurus from the USA
A useful point for cost planning: the modern Taurus was built at Ford's Chicago Assembly plant in the United States. We cover the details below.
Ford Taurus
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Import this model from the USA or Canada
Choose a specific vehicle. Where data is available, its detail page shows the import cost calculation. We assess any possible duty benefit with you before purchase.
Important: A 0% EU import-duty rate may be available for a vehicle covered by Regulation (EU) 2026/1455 that has US origin and is imported directly into the EU. CETA may apply to a vehicle with preferential Canadian origin. Whether the requirements are met is assessed for the individual case. Please contact us before purchase; we review the possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support through the process. Import VAT and other costs are assessed separately.
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Ford Taurus
The Ford Taurus is one of those cars that barely registers in Germany yet defined the American full-size sedan for a generation.
- Body style
- Typical value (2010–2019 Taurus): 4-door full-size sedan
- Base V6
- Typical value (2010–2019 Taurus): 3.5 L Duratec V6, ~263–288 hp
- Turbo four
- Typical value (2010–2019 Taurus): 2.0 L EcoBoost, ~240 hp
- SHO engine
- Typical value (2010–2019 Taurus): 3.5 L EcoBoost twin-turbo V6, ~365 hp / 475 Nm
Model profile
Model history and generations
Model history: years and generations
The Taurus has had two lives. The original front-drive family sedan ran from 1986 through four generations to 2007, including the famous jelly-bean third generation (1996–1999).
Powertrain and equipment
Engines, drivetrain and trims
Engines, transmissions and drive
The volume engine in the 2010–2019 Taurus is the 3.5-litre Duratec V6, making roughly 263–288 hp depending on year, driving the front wheels or all four through a six-speed automatic (the 6F transaxle). A 2.0-litre EcoBoost turbo-four (about 240 hp) was offered for economy.
Equipment lines and body styles
The Taurus is a four-door sedan only. US trims ran SE, SEL, Limited and SHO, with the SHO sitting at the top on power and equipment.
Vehicle selection
North American market and suitability
The US used market
Because the sixth-generation Taurus sold in big numbers to private owners, fleets and police departments, availability is excellent and the spread of years and mileages is wide. Typical private examples show 80,000 to 200,000 km. As always, dry-state cars from the south and west come with cleaner underbodies than rust-belt examples.
Vehicle data
Technical data by generation and specification
Body and dimensions
| Body style | Typical value (2010–2019 Taurus): 4-door full-size sedan |
|---|---|
| Length | Typical value (2010–2019 Taurus): approx. 5,154 mm |
| Wheelbase | Typical value (2010–2019 Taurus): approx. 2,868 mm |
| Kerb weight | Typical value (2010–2019 Taurus): approx. 1,850–2,000 kg |
| Seating | Typical value (2010–2019 Taurus): 5 |
Engine and drivetrain
| Base V6 | Typical value (2010–2019 Taurus): 3.5 L Duratec V6, ~263–288 hp |
|---|---|
| Turbo four | Typical value (2010–2019 Taurus): 2.0 L EcoBoost, ~240 hp |
| SHO engine | Typical value (2010–2019 Taurus): 3.5 L EcoBoost twin-turbo V6, ~365 hp / 475 Nm |
| Transmission | Typical value (2010–2019 Taurus): 6-speed automatic (6F) |
| Drivetrain | Typical value (2010–2019 Taurus): FWD or AWD (AWD standard on SHO) |
| Fuel tank | Typical value (2010–2019 Taurus): approx. 72 L |
| Fuel type | Typical value (2010–2019 Taurus): Petrol |
Model and other data
| Boot capacity | Typical value (2010–2019 Taurus): approx. 566 L |
|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h (SHO) | Typical value (2010–2019 Taurus): approx. 5.2 s |
| Build plant | Typical value (2010–2019 Taurus): Chicago Assembly, USA |
Values are reproduced verbatim from the existing article table. The documents for the specific vehicle govern.
Pre-purchase review
Model-specific inspection points
Common issues buyers should know
The 3.5 Duratec V6 is a durable engine, but it hides an important trap: the water pump is internal, driven off the timing chain, so a failed pump can leak coolant into the crankcase and, if ignored, ruin the engine. Treat any coolant-loss history seriously and factor pump replacement into an older car.
Germany and Europe
Differences, adaptation and registration
Differences from the European version
US Tauruses use amber front turn signals, US-spec headlamps and no rear fog lamp, a miles-per-hour speedometer and US navigation and units in SYNC. Equipment levels are often generous.
Modifications and single-vehicle approval
Expect to fit a rear fog lamp, convert the lighting to European standard (rear signal function and headlamp compliance), verify a km/h speedometer and record the odometer reading in kilometres.
USCar Trader services
Inspection, purchase processing and escrow
As a buyer based in Germany, you do not have to inspect the vehicle yourself in the United States or Canada. Within the agreed scope, USCar Trader can coordinate document review, a separately commissioned on-site inspection and purchase processing.
- Vehicle profile and history: The profile can show the VIN, US title status and available history records. No data source guarantees that every earlier event was reported.
- Optional CARFAX report: Additional reported maintenance or service entries can be included. The report is not a complete service book or proof of every interval.
- On-site inspection / USCT AutoCheck: USCar Trader can arrange a separately booked vehicle inspection. Agreed visible and accessible areas are documented. Road or functional tests require suitable access and seller approval; the visual review is not a lift inspection or workshop diagnosis.
- Purchase processing and escrow: After approval, USCar Trader can coordinate seller contact, negotiation, contract and the escrow and import service. Fees, payment route and responsibilities are recorded in advance.
- Recalls: Open safety recalls can be checked by VIN through the NHTSA recall search; they do not describe overall condition.
Covered inspection points are agreed in advance. An on-site inspection records condition at the appointment and is not a guarantee.
Next step: Before commissioning, USCar Trader and the customer agree which document, history, inspection and transaction checks suit the vehicle and are included in the service. This records what was actually checked.
Import process
Import, customs, costs and delivery
Import step by step
USCar Trader coordinates every stage as your intermediary.
Questions and answers
Common questions about importing this model
Does this vehicle automatically qualify for a 0% import-duty rate?
No, not automatically. A 0% EU import-duty rate may be available for a vehicle covered by Regulation (EU) 2026/1455 that has US origin and is imported directly into the EU. CETA may apply to a vehicle with preferential Canadian origin. Whether the requirements are met is assessed for the individual case. Please contact USCar Trader before purchase; we review the possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support. Import VAT and other costs are assessed separately.
What is special about the Taurus SHO?
The SHO uses a 3.5-litre EcoBoost twin-turbo V6 with around 365 hp and standard all-wheel drive, making it a fast, discreet full-size sedan.
Is the 3.5 Duratec V6 reliable?
Broadly yes, but the internal water pump is a known weak point; a coolant leak there can damage the engine, so buy on cooling-system history.
Which generation should I import?
The 2010–2019 sixth generation is the most relevant today, offering the SHO and modern equipment on the large D3/D4 platform.
Are ex-police Taurus cars worth importing?
The assessment depends on the specific vehicle and the circumstances of the transaction. Please contact USCar Trader before purchase; we review any possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support. Import VAT and other costs are considered separately.
How long does the import take?
Usually several weeks in total: ocean freight is commonly two to five weeks, plus port handling, customs clearance and German registration.
Will it pass TÜV?
Yes, after fitting a rear fog lamp, converting the lighting and confirming the speedometer and odometer are in metric units.
Does USCar Trader own the car?
No. We are an independent broker and intermediary for used vehicles only; we do not hold stock or add a vehicle margin.
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