Ford Gives Workers More Time to Consider Buyouts May 24, 2009
Employees at Ford's Cleveland Engine Plant No. 1 in Brook Park, Ohio look over the new EcoBoost V-6 engine in a Ford Taurus SHO Tuesday, May 19, 2009. The company began production of the new engine said to boost fuel economy 20 percent and reduce CO2 emissions by 15 percent. (ABC News -- Wire)
Girl in fugitive manhunt found in Youngtown; head shaved May 24, 2009
He drives a red 2000 Ford Taurus SES with a Georgia tag number ASI 7861. Georgia authorities are working with U.S. Marshals to locate Fagen. (AZCentral -- News)
Police: Man Shot At Least 2 Times In Bellevue May 21, 2009
He was driving a black Ford Taurus and was wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, police said. KETV spoke to Adams' mother Wednesday afternoon. (7 KETV Omaha)
A Writing Exercise Using Just a New... May 21, 2009
Have her imagine the person who placed the ad trying to sell or buy baby clothes, an 1986 Ford Taurus spray painted matte black, a concert ticket for a band that doesn t exist, gardening tools that may not work, etc. After that, have her develop the story that led the item in question to be put up for sale or purchased (this can be done mentally, but scratched out on paper is preferred). (Suite101.com)
A New Era Dawns for Ford with Start of EcoBoost Engine Production at Storied Cleveland Plant May 19, 2009
-- EcoBoost will first be available this summer on the 2010 Lincoln MKS, Lincoln MKT, Ford Taurus SHO and Ford Flex, expanding availability to 90 percent of Ford's nameplates by 201 ... 5-liter EcoBoost V-6 engine, the first V-6 direct-injection twin-turbocharged engine produced in North America, will make its debut in the 2010 Lincoln MKS, Lincoln MKT, Ford Taurus SHO and Ford Flex this summer. (PR Newswire)
Man treated after East 11th Street shooting Apr 28, 2009
The victim was walking in the 400 block of East 11th Street around 1:47 a.m. when a white Ford Taurus pulled up alongside him, police said. Someone fired several rounds from the vehicle. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Woburn police seek help in locating missing mother of two Apr 28, 2009
Tammy Nickerson, 45, left her place of employment; The Saints Medical Center in Lowell, last night at 7:30 p.m. She was last seen operating a brown 2003 Ford Taurus with Massachusetts license plate number 38LL89, police said. Nickerson is described as 5 feet 7, 180 pounds, with long blond hair and brown eyes. (Woburn Advocate, MA)
If cop stops you for any reason, show respect Apr 19, 2009
A Gwinnett County patrol cruiser was traveling in the far-right lane, one over from me and two lanes away from the jamming motorist in the tan Ford Taurus. When the traffic light turned green, the police officer let two cars pass. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Bank robbed in Hagerstown Apr 13, 2009
The man then drove off in a 2003 maroon Ford Taurus with Pennsylvania registration EGT 3501, police said. The only people inside the bank were employees. (The Herald-Mail Online)
Alzheimer's test guides difficult call on driving Apr 7, 2009
Working on ways to help similar patients, Dawson's team in Iowa developed an intricate behind-the-wheel exam: A 35-mile drive through rural, residential, and urban streets in a tricked-out Ford Taurus able to record just about every action the driver takes, much like an airplane "black box" does. Lipstick-size video cameras were positioned to show oncoming traffic, too. (Boston Globe)
Relative: 'Missing' Nebraska family alive, well Apr 5, 2009
Schade had visited the area in the past, and law officers found the family's Ford Taurus on Tuesday in Silver City, South Dakota. Share this on. (CNN -- US)
'Cash for clunkers' plan getting in gear Apr 3, 2009
In a conference call with reporters, Schumer offered a hypothetical example of an owner of a 2002 Ford Taurus station wagon with a Kelly Blue Book value of $2,350 and an 18 mpg mileage record ... Carl Keegan, whose Orange Motors dealership sells both the Ford Taurus and Focus models, is leery about the details of the legislation. (Albany Times Union)
Car found; search continues for family Apr 2, 2009
South Dakota authorities found the family's black Ford Taurus on Tuesday after Knox County (Neb. sheriff's deputies told them Matthew Schade was known to camp in the Black Hills. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Ford's U.S. Sales Drop 41 Percent In March Apr 2, 2009
The company logo shines off the grille of a 2010 Ford Taurus SHO while another SHO sits on display at the Denver Auto Show, which runs from Wednesday, April 1, through Sunday, April 5, in the Colorado Convention Center in Denver. Ford reported a 41 percent drop in U.S. sales from March 2008 to March 2009. (CBS News -- US)
Authorities search Hills for missing Nebraska family Apr 2, 2009
A black Ford Taurus registered to Matthew Schade, 26, was found in the lake resort area west of Rapid City on Tuesday afternoon. There was no sign of Schade, his wife, Rowena Schade, 29, and a son and daughter, ages 11 and 8. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Will GMs New Buyer Incentives Help Sales? Apr 1, 2009
Last September, I rented a 2008 Buick Lacrosse (after trying in vain to get the Ford Taurus I was promised by Hertz) and drove it 7,505 miles in a "loop" around the U.S., 26 states in almost a month. That car had a base price of over $28,000 and on a scale of 1 to 10, I'd give it a 2. (CBS News)
The Electric Family Car Mar 28, 2009
And, he said, the price is comparable to that of a $35,000 gasoline-powered car such as a Ford Taurus, assuming gas prices of about $4 a gallon. "Would you rather have this car, or would you rather have a Ford Taurus?" Musk asked the crowd of journalists. (Fox News)
An all-electric sedan, awaiting U.S. government aid Mar 27, 2009
"Would you rather have this car or a Ford Taurus?" he asked, pointing to the sporty silver prototype. The car will travel 300 miles on one battery charge, he said, and the battery can be recharged in 45 minutes. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Ontario council votes to use fuel funds for venture Mar 18, 2009
At Thursday s work session, Ontario Police Chief Mike Kee said the current 1996 Ford Taurus is easily recognizable because of its common use by government and law enforcement officials. However, after Monday night s meeting, OPD Capt. Mark Alexander said the request was taken off the agenda in order to look at more vehicle options. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Suspect says he was smoking pot in Troy at time of Albany killing Mar 14, 2009
Jackson parked his car, climbed into Angie's gray Ford Taurus and the pair drove to her apartment in Troy. For at least the next six hours, they smoked weed in Angie's apartment before she drove Jackson back to Albany that afternoon. (Albany Times Union)
Middle school to advertise for dean of students Mar 11, 2009
In addition, the north Menomonie dealership will convert a district-owned Ford Taurus for use as a second driver education vehicle, saving the district about 6,000. Bud Karis, physical plant committee chair, pointed out that the car was previously used on an increasingly limited basis by the district administrator and could also be used by staff for various travel purposes when not being used for driver s education. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Can chocolate byproducts produce an energy boost? Mar 9, 2009
No ifs, ands, or butts: Stop the cigarette litter The woman in the silver Ford Taurus during rush hour was enjoying a cigarette while her fingers tapped impatiently on the wheel. Suddenly the cigarette butt was unceremoniously tossed out the window. (Boston Globe)
Burglars scared off by alert neighbor Mar 4, 2009
The witness said the burglars were three black men and their car was a white Ford Taurus, police said. Originally published in the Athens Banner-Herald on Wednesday, March 04, 2009. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Ford to Reopen Cleveland Engine Plant Feb 28, 2009
5-liter, V-6 EcoBoost engines that will be standard on the Ford Taurus SHO and optional on the Lincoln MKS and MKT, and Ford Flex cars. EcoBoost engines combine direct injection technology and turbo-charging for improved fuel efficiency and lower CO2 emissions. (ABC News -- Wire)
Ford expected to reopen Cleveland engine plant Feb 27, 2009
5-liter, V-6 engines will be standard on the Ford Taurus SHO and optional on the Lincoln MKS and MKT, and Ford Flex cars. "The launch of EcoBoost is the big milestone in Ford's commitment to deliver affordable fuel-efficient cars and trucks to millions of customers," said Barb Samardzich, vice president, Global Powertrain Engineering. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Legislature discusses "Silver" alert Feb 26, 2009
A month later investigators found her Ford Taurus sedan deep in the woods, but there was no sign of its owner. Her son didn't know what to do or where to turn as precious hours slipped by. (WSJA.com, AL)
Springsteen to headline UK's Glastonbury festival Feb 24, 2009
Springsteen to headline UK's Glastonbury festival. Springsteen to headline UK's Glastonbury festival. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
Allen police search for missing teen Feb 18, 2009
Marshall said Cherry could possibly have taken a family vehicle described as a silver 2001 Ford Taurus with Texas license plates JNM-715. Her parents have no idea where she could have gone, Marshall said. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Conan O'Brien reflects on his career Feb 17, 2009
Since last week, the show has been re-airing some treasured remote segments, a mix of staff picks and fan favorites that includes Conan's apple-picking expedition with Mr. T and his quest to sell his 1992 Ford Taurus. He has booked some favorite guests Martha Stewart, Jerry Seinfeld and Norm Macdonald and promises a surprise or two for Friday's finale, when the White Stripes also will appear. (USA Today -- Life)
Ford, Nissan put stars on display at auto show Feb 12, 2009
The Ford Taurus SHO is quicker than its siblings ... Ford Taurus SHO. The 365 horsepower and 350 pounds-feet of torque make the 2010 Taurus SHO quicker than its plainer siblings. (USA Today -- Autos)
Habitat founder's gone, but work can't be forgotten Feb 11, 2009
In 2008, his annual salary was $21,000 a year (often donating a portion back) and he insisted on driving a 1992 Ford Taurus with a torn roof liner. Yet he quietly paid for college tuition for many bright young people who couldn t afford it, including children he met when their families received a new Habitat house. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Early Alzheimer's can erode driving skills Feb 10, 2009
They then moved to a road test in which everyone drove the same Ford Taurus station wagon. The scientists hooked up four small in-car video cameras to monitor pedal reactions, eye and head movement, and expressions of the driver as he or she traveled along a 35-mile route that included city and non-city roads. (USA Today)
With a staggering $14.6B loss, 2008 was Ford's worst year ever Feb 8, 2009
Tight money will not deter Ford from pushing ahead with ambitious product plans, including a new Ford Taurus and Fusion, new hybrids and several small cars based on European models, Mulally said. It received a small boost from the United Auto Workers union, which has agreed to close the "jobs banks," which paid idled employees even when they weren't making vehicles. (USA Today -- Autos)
Texarkana Police Impersonator Feb 8, 2009
Witnesses say the man is in his early 20's, about six feet three inches, weighing 210 pounds and driving a late 90's model gold Ford Taurus. Texarkana police say he activated a blue light on the dashboard of his vehicle and stopped a car in the area of Old Boston and New Boston road in Texarkana. (KSLA.com, LA)
Three people threatened at Wal-Mart, car followed Mar 28, 2008
The three suspects followed in a white Ford Taurus that had its trunk tied down. The suspects followed the victims to the area of 182nd Street and Evans Road where the Taurus bumped the rear of the Sebring, according to the report. (Leavenworth Times, KS)
Butterfield asks for clarification Mar 26, 2008
By The Daily Reflector. Wednesday, March 26, 2008. (The Daily Reflector)
Triple Vehicle Burglaries Occur In Two La Mesa Locations Mar 20, 2008
Personal items were taken from Volkswagen Golf, a Chevrolet Tahoe and a Ford Taurus, police said. All three vehicles also had their side windows broken out. (NBCSandiego.com, CA)
New sedans face tough market as buyers choose smaller cars Mar 20, 2008
Sales of the Ford Taurus sedan fell 11 percent in the first two months of this year. Libby said a number of factors are driving sales lower, including customers' growing preference for better gas mileage. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
Assistant manager is suspect in arson of Perko's Cafe Mar 18, 2008
He drives a gray 2005 Ford Taurus with a California license of 5KWM244. Anyone with information about how to locate Baumgardner, or who think their credit card information was stolen after going to the restaurant, should call MacAlpine at (559) 621-4446. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Avast! Painted pirates Mar 17, 2008
Painted pirates project promotes arts. Painted pirates project promotes arts. (The Daily Reflector)
Hapeville mayor works to shape future of Ford plant Mar 17, 2008
And then he would ask them if they had heard of Ford Taurus, or Chick-fil-A, or of comedian Jeff Foxworthy. They all originated in Hapeville. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Atlanta Regional Commission Mar 15, 2008
The plant, which used to produce Ford Taurus cars, closed in October 2006. Jacoby will formally present the plans Monday to the and officials from the , the city of Hapeville and possibly. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
More of this story» Mar 15, 2008
The car could possibly be a Ford Taurus or another vehicle of similar size or shape. This person and vehicle have been sighted between the hours of 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. during weekdays and in the area of 15th, 16th and 17th Streets north of Oak Street in the City of Niles. (Niles Star, MI)
Pasadena man sentenced to life in prison Mar 15, 2008
The suspects were reported as using a handgun and each incident either involved a stolen Ford Taurus or a black Isuzu Rodeo. The progression of violence ranged from initial threats with a weapon, reported wrestling with a victim who was trying to resist, later shooting in the direction of a victim and then finally, the killing of Fontenot. (Pasadena Citizen, TX)
The best wheels for winter driving Mar 8, 2008
All-weather sedan (under $30,000): Ford Taurus. It earned comments such as "The Family Favorite is back," "seamless all-wheel drive," and "size, comfort, and practicality.". (Boston Globe)
Ford To Cut Shifts At Plants In 3 States Mar 6, 2008
The Chicago factory makes the Ford Taurus and Mercury Sable sedans as well as the Taurus X crossover vehicle. The Louisville Assembly plant makes the Ford Explorer and Mercury Mountaineer sport utility vehicles. (NBC4.tv, CA)
Ford to lay off some 2,500 workers Mar 4, 2008
Ford's Chicago plant builds its Ford Taurus and is readying to ramp up production for the all-new Lincoln MKS luxury sedan slated to go on sale starting this summer. The Louisville plant builds the Ford Explorer and Mercury Mountaineer sport utility vehicles. (ABC News -- Wire)
Another downshift at Ford plant Mar 4, 2008
Sales of the Ford Taurus and Taurus X and Mercury Sable built in Chicago are down 16 percent this year, to 15,281. All three are scheduled to be restyled for the 2009 model year, with production of the 2009 Lincoln MKS sedan scheduled to start at the plant in late spring. (Chicago Tribune)
Car makers roll out deals Feb 27, 2008
Among the more notable incentives: BMW is offering a $369 monthly lease for its 3-Series sedan - about the same rate as a well-equipped Ford Taurus or a Honda Accord, even though the BMW costs much more to purchase. Ford Motor Co. is offering 0 percent financing on its popular Escape Hybrid. (AZCentral -- Business)
Police need new cars (2) Feb 26, 2008
The vehicles being replaced include a 1993 Crown Victoria that has accumulated 95,000 miles, a 1995 Ford Taurus with 102,000 miles and a 1995 Ford Taurus with 90,000 miles. Moncada said the vehicles would be replaced with three 2005 Chevrolet Impalas for 57,991. (Benson San Pedro Valley News Sun, AZ)
Middle class families struggling to make ends meet Feb 25, 2008
The couple is paying $200 a week for day care and after-school programs, while shouldering $300 monthly car payments on Desmond's 2003 Ford Taurus, which has 90,000 miles on it. And then there is health insurance, car insurance, utility bills, and $1,850 rent on a four-bedroom, two-bath apartment, which includes heat. (Boston Globe)
Round two for Tulo Feb 22, 2008
He used a nice signing bonus along with his World Series share to purchase his 115,000 high-performance sports car, one he'd dreamed of owning since high school, when he drove a Honda Accord and his father's Ford Taurus. I'm really into cars, Tulowitzki said. (Boulder Colorado Daily, CO)
UPS, other delivery companies increase efficiency to save gas Feb 20, 2008
By CHRISTOPHER D. KIRKPATRICK The Charlotte Observer. CHARLOTTE, N.C. It's 6 a.m. and UPS engineer Julian Robinson navigates steel catwalks through a maze of conveyor belts carrying packages to hundreds of trucks. (The Daily Reflector)
Spurs beat Bobcats 85-65 in first home game in more than 3 weeks Feb 20, 2008
By ELIZABETH WHITE Associated Press Writer. SAN ANTONIO The San Antonio Spurs needed two quarters to shake off some rust from the All-Star break. (The Daily Reflector)
UAW contract shifts work back to autoworkers Feb 18, 2008
But this spring, Ford Motor starts assembling its own instrument panels in Chicago for its Ford Taurus and new Lincoln MKS sedans. It's a small step in what is expected to be a dramatic shift to in-sourcing for all Detroit automakers but it's an ominous one for the struggling parts-making industry. (USA Today -- Autos)
Attacker Sought In Wal-Mart Hit-And-Run Feb 15, 2008
In the video from that night, a white sedan, possibly a Ford Taurus, is seen lunging forward and then accelerates. The car bounces as it runs over the victim. (KCRA 3, CA)
National Save a Life tour comes to IKM, AHST Feb 9, 2008
The simulator is a real-life, fully-functional Ford Taurus dashboard, and while spectators watch the large screens that feature what the driver sees, they also can see the face of the driver, a helicopter view of the vehicle in traffic and an indicator level of the impairment of the driver. After completion of the simulation, the driver receives a mock citation and recording of the experience. (Harlan Tribune, IA)
Nissan Altima top-rated mid-size sedan Feb 7, 2008
CR also rated the new Ford Taurus and Dodge Avenger and the freshened Kia Amanti and Subaru Legacy ... Ford Taurus: The former Five Hundred has been freshened with a more powerful engine, making the Taurus quicker and more responsive. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Woman abducted in Mission Valley Feb 7, 2008
The woman, who is in her 20s, told police she was waiting at a bus stop on Camino Del Rio South east of Texas Street just after 11 a.m. when the man pulled up in a silver Ford Taurus, said San Diego police detective Gary Hassen. He pulled her into the car and kept her captive for about 20 minutes, Hassen said. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Rockingham County animal shelter euthanizes 61 dogs Feb 6, 2008
2006 FORD TAURUS, Automatic, 3. 0L V6 12V 153hp 186 lb-ft torque, Gasoline, Price: $12,488. (The Daily Reflector)
Super tradition Feb 5, 2008
I put it on for myself because I was stuck here all day, Dobie said, adding that most people who watch the 22-year-old video get a kick out of advertisements for products such as the McDonald's McDLT and the 1986 Ford Taurus. We never really get through the whole game. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Super Bowl Party works well with birthdays Feb 4, 2008
The Heelan High School sophomore had already been given a pre-birthday present of a 2000 Ford Taurus. Now she can get the license to take it somewhere other than school. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Safety advances on the horizon, but at a cost Feb 3, 2008
In today's market, the features will often cost you more than that: Stability control adds $495 to a Ford Taurus and $650 to a Scion xD. Side curtain airbags alone run $590 on a Dodge Magnum, while side-impact and side curtain airbags add $650 to the price of a Toyota Yaris. Technology costs are a huge concern to automakers. (Boston Globe)
Elderly Roseville Man Disappears From Home Feb 1, 2008
Police said his silver 1997 Ford Taurus was not parked in the garage. Gibson has early-stage Alzheimer's disease. (KCRA 3, CA)
Separated at birth: Ford Taurus and Homer Simpson Jan 31, 2008
January 31, 2008 - 7:09 AM Sub-Navigation. Last Update: 1/29 4:50 pm. (WOKR13 Rochester)
