2006 Ford Taurus — 3.0L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd, FWD
This 2006 Ford Taurus (3.0L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd, FWD) is flex-fuel (gasoline or E85). FLEX-FUEL
This 2006 model was originally EPA-tested under the pre-2008 2-cycle method, which didn't account for highway speeds over 60 mph, air-conditioner use, or cold starts. When EPA overhauled the test for model year 2008, city ratings fell by about 12% and highway by about 8% on average industry-wide — and EPA retroactively adjusted every 1984-2007 rating to the stricter standard so old and new cars could be compared fairly. The MPG above is already on that modern scale — the window sticker on this car when it was new likely showed a higher, pre-2008-method number.
Other 2006 Ford Taurus trims
| Trim | Fuel | MPG | Fuel/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd, FWD | REGULAR | 20 | $2,850 |
EPA fuel type: Gasoline or E85 · class: Large Cars · engine: 3.0L 6-cyl · transmission: Automatic 4-spd · drive: FWD · MPG retrieved 2026-07-24.