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The Ford Taurus was discontinued from 1986 to 2019 as Ford shifted focus to SUVs and trucks, citing the model’s poor fuel efficiency and lackluster engine performance. It lagged with 18 mpg city and 26 mpg highway.

Ford’s decision to narrow their lineup to the Mustang and Active Focus in North America marked the definitive end for the Taurus, leaving it without a foothold in the market.