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Revised November 2011
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RE&T: 2012 Source Book
Fusion
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Taurus
2012
Table of Contents
What’s Important
Key Messages
2
Key Features Overview
2
Key Competitors
2
New for 2012
3
Taurus Class-exclusive Features
3
Model Lineup
SE Content
4
SEL Content
5
Limited Content
6
SHO Content
7
Performance/Handling
AdvanceTrac Sport Mode
13
All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
14
Brakes, Four-wheel Disc
13
Engines
3.5L DOHC V6
8
3.5L EcoBoost V6
8
Aggressive Deceleration Fuel Shut-off (ADFSO)
9
Gasoline Direct Injection
9
intake-Variable Cam Timing
8
Twin Turbochargers
9
Fuel Economy, EPA-estimated — 2011
10
SHO Performance Package
12, 15
Steering
Electric Power-Assisted Steering (EPAS) with Drift Control
12
Rack-and-Pinion
12
Suspension, Independent
MacPherson Strut Front
11
Multilink Rear
11
Sport-tuned
12
Towing, Flat/Neutral
13
Transmissions
6-speed Automatic
10
6-speed SelectShift Automatic with Paddle Shift Activation
10
Safety/Security
Adaptive Cruise Control and Collision Warning
with Brake Support
19
AdvanceTrac Electronic Stability Control
16
Airbags, Front-seat Side
17
All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
16
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
16
Anti-theft Systems
Perimeter Alarm
21
SecuriLock Passive
21
BLIS (Blind Spot Information System) with
Cross-traffic Alert
20
Brake Assist
17
Crash Test Ratings — 2011
IIHS
21
NHTSA
22
Headlamps, Automatic with Wiper Activation
20
LATCH System
19
MyKey
21
Personal Safety System
17
Rear View Camera
20
Reverse Sensing System
20
Safety Canopy System with Rollover Sensor
17
Safety/Security cont’d
SOS Post-Crash Alert System
21
SPACE (Side Protection And Cabin Enhancement)
Architecture
18
Structural Safety, Built-in
18
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
17
Traction Control
16
Windshield Wipers, Rain-sensing
20
Comfort/Convenience
Air Filter, Cabin Particulate
26
Audio/Navigation/Entertainment
Auxiliary Audio Input Jack
28
HD Radio
TM
30
Premium 6-disc In-dash CD/MP3 Capability
28
Single-CD/MP3 Capability
28
SiriusXM Satellite Radio
30
SiriusXM Traffic and SiriusXM Travel Link Services
29
Sony
®
Surround Sound with 12 Speakers and 390 Watts
28
Voice-activated Navigation System
29
Dual-zone Electronic Automatic Temperature Control
26
Easy Fuel Capless Fuel Filler
25
Headlamps, Automatic High-beam
24
Heated Mirrors with Security Approach Lamps
25
Intelligent Access with Push-button Start
23
Keyless Entry with Integrated Keyhead Transmitter
26
Moonroof, Power
26
Power Adjustable Brake and Accelerator Pedals
26
Seating
Climate-controlled Front Seats
27
Fold-flat Seatbacks
27
Heated Rear Seats
27
Multicontour Front Seats with Active Motion
24
SecuriCode Keyless Entry Keypad
25
Sunshade, Power Rear-window
26
SYNC Technology
23, 27
Quality/Reliability/Durability
Easy Maintenance
31
Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor
31
New Vehicle Limited Warranty
31
NVH (Noise, Vibration and Harshness)
31
Powertrain Limited Warranty
31
Design/Styling
Design Elements — Exterior
32
Design Elements — Interior
32
Model Differentiation
33
SHO Design Highlights
32
Wheels
34
Color and Trim
35
Instrument Cluster
36
Key Product Specifications
37
Accessories
39–40
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