Model year guide

1990 Ford Taurus

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1990 Ford Taurus is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 3 on record.

1990 Ford Taurus at a glance

Combined20–21 mpg

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

1990 Ford Taurus MPG & running costs

Combined20–21 mpg
City18 mpg
Highway25 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,300
EPA size classMidsize Cars
TransmissionAutomatic 3-spd or Automatic 4-spd
Passenger volume100 cu ft
Cargo volume17 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$4,500 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 3 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 1990 Ford Taurus costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$16,500
Fuel only$16,500
Per mile$0.22

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.

1990 Ford Taurus vehicles on record

1990 Ford Taurus1FACP50U9LA202543 1990 Ford Taurus1FACP50U3LG185946 1990 Ford Taurus1FACP50UXLA159427 1990 Ford Taurus1FABP50D9JG159537

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1990 Ford Taurus — frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 1990 Ford Taurus get?

The 1990 Ford Taurus has U.S. EPA estimates of 20–21 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (3 versions).

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