2004 Ford Taurus SE
1FAHP53294A186863
Waterbury, CT
This 2004 Ford Taurus SE is listed at $2,295 with 97,883 miles in Waterbury, CT.
Sold by Ernie's Auto
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Price history for this VIN
Price increased $549 (+23.9%) over 3 days.
Asking prices recorded across 3 listing dates for VIN 1FAHP53294A186863, spanning 3 days.
Active listing
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ernie's Auto | Waterbury, CT 6705 | $2,295 | 97,883 mi | 2026-08-19 |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ernies Auto Body Works | Waterbury, CT 6705 | $2,844 | 97,883 mi | 2026-08-21 |
What would this 2004 Ford Taurus SE cost per month?
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Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 1FAHP53294A186863Full 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 20 MPG combined.
5-year cost to own
Beyond the sticker: what this 2004 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 2004 Ford Taurus has 2 recall campaigns as of August 2026. EPA combined fuel economy: 20 MPG.
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICBosch Brake Components LLC (Bosch) is recalling certain aftermarket replacement front brake pads, models Bosch QuietCast BC598 and BP765, Bosch Blue BE598 and BE598H, Prostop…NHTSA campaign 16E026000
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SEATSCERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH POWER ADJUSTABLE SEATS MAY HAVE BEEN INADEQUATELY WELDED.NHTSA campaign 04V330000
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 2004 Ford Taurus from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed August 28, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a Ford Taurus over the last 6 months — the market firmed $27 in that span.
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| March 2026 | $3,618 |
| April 2026 | $3,900 |
| May 2026 | $3,590 |
| June 2026 | $4,250 |
| July 2026 | $3,994 |
| August 2026 | $3,645 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 69 | $7,995 | 100% | 132,315 mi |
| 2011 | 126 | $6,332 | 79% | 147,093 mi |
| 2010 | 87 | $6,500 | 81% | 135,378 mi |
| 2009 | 15 | $4,499 | 56% | 156,129 mi |
| 2008 | 47 | $4,995 | 62% | 127,745 mi |
| 2007 | 32 | $3,780 | 47% | 139,710 mi |
| 2006 | 25 | $4,046 | 51% | 137,718 mi |
| 2005 | 34 | $4,247 | 53% | 128,716 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
