1997 Ford Taurus GL

VIN 1FALP5224VG294673

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1997 Ford Taurus GL

VIN 1FALP5224VG294673

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NHTSA build data for 1FALP5224VG294673
Trim
GL
Engine
3.0L · V6
Horsepower
145
Body
Sedan/Saloon
Fuel
Gasoline
Doors
4
Model year
1997
Made by
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  • Backup camera
  • Blind-spot monitor
  • Lane departure
  • ABS
  • Electronic stability

Fuel economy (EPA)

Combined
20
MPG
City
17
MPG
Highway
26
MPG
$2,330 /yr est. fuel

Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 20 MPG combined.

Safety & recalls

NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model year

The 1997 Ford Taurus has 5 recall campaigns as of August 2026. EPA combined fuel economy: 20 MPG.

5 recall campaigns on this model year
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  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING
    SABERSPORT 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
  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING
    CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE.
    NHTSA campaign 06E026000
  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING
    VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE TEXT AND/OR GRAPHICS FOR THE VEHICLE HEADLAMP AIMING INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED IN THE OWNER GUIDES ARE NOT SUFFICIENTLY CLEAR.
    NHTSA campaign 98V028000

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Model-level data for the 1997 Ford Taurus from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed August 18, 2026.

Market by model year

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Year Units for sale Median price vs newest Avg mileage
2012 86 $7,548 100% 127,969 mi
2011 130 $6,352 84% 149,731 mi
2010 92 $6,939 92% 132,565 mi
2009 17 $4,995 66% 156,181 mi
2008 48 $4,997 66% 129,757 mi
2007 29 $3,500 46% 142,219 mi
2006 25 $3,995 53% 135,598 mi
2005 33 $4,900 65% 125,717 mi

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