1996 Ford Taurus
1FALP51U2TA281679
Phoenix, Arizona
This 1996 Ford Taurus is listed at $14,995 with 51,000 miles in Phoenix, Arizona.
Sold by az-muscle
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1996 Ford Taurus for sale near PhoenixArizona
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Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
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| az-muscle | Phoenix, Arizona 85020 | $14,995 | 51,000 mi | 2026-09-25 | 4 h ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 1FALP51U2TA281679Full factory specs for this build →
- ✗ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✗ Lane departure
- ✗ ABS
- ✗ Electronic stability
Fuel economy (EPA)
Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 21 MPG combined.
5-year cost to own
Beyond the sticker: what this 1996 Ford Taurus likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.
Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 1996 Ford Taurus has 8 recall campaigns as of August 2026. EPA combined fuel economy: 21 MPG.
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EXTERIOR LIGHTINGSABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES.NHTSA campaign 09E012000
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EXTERIOR LIGHTINGCERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE.NHTSA campaign 06E026000
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POWER TRAINTHE PARK PAWL SHAFT WAS IMPROPERLY POSITIONED WHEN THE ROLL PIN THAT RETAINS IT WAS INSTALLED DURING TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY.NHTSA campaign 96V086000
Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Model-level data for the 1996 Ford Taurus from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed August 29, 2026.
Market by model year
What each model year costs right now — live supply, median asking price and how much value each year keeps versus the newest one.
| Year | Units for sale | Median price | vs newest | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 162 | $14,344 | 100% | 98,820 mi |
| 2018 | 298 | $13,931 | 97% | 97,322 mi |
| 2017 | 203 | $11,599 | 81% | 107,341 mi |
| 2016 | 269 | $10,527 | 73% | 110,257 mi |
| 2015 | 336 | $9,835 | 69% | 115,667 mi |
| 2014 | 220 | $8,989 | 63% | 119,104 mi |
| 2013 | 285 | $7,910 | 55% | 129,338 mi |
| 2012 | 73 | $7,595 | 53% | 134,870 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.