Model year guide

1989 Ford Taurus

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1989 Ford Taurus is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 7 on record.

1989 Ford Taurus at a glance

Combined19–21 mpg

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

1989 Ford Taurus MPG & running costs

Combined19–21 mpg
City18 mpg
Highway25 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,525
EPA size classMidsize Cars
Transmission3 options
Passenger volume100 cu ft
Cargo volume17 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$5,625 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 4 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 1989 Ford Taurus costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$17,625
Fuel only$17,625
Per mile$0.24

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

1989 Ford Taurus vehicles on record

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1989 Ford Taurus — frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 1989 Ford Taurus get?

The 1989 Ford Taurus has U.S. EPA estimates of 19–21 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (4 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.