How many cylinders does a 2013 Ford Taurus have?
The Taurus uses six cylinders.
In 2013, the Ford Taurus lineup offered two V6 engine configurations: a normally aspirated 3.5-liter Ti-VCT V6 for most trims, and a 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 used in the high-performance SHO variant. Both configurations are six-cylinder engines, covering the standard and performance-focused models in that year.
Engine options in the 2013 Taurus
Two V6 configurations were used across the model lineup in 2013. The standard models relied on a naturally aspirated V6, while the SHO variant utilized a turbocharged EcoBoost V6, both with six cylinders.
- 3.5-liter Ti-VCT V6 (non-EcoBoost) — six-cylinder configuration powering standard Taurus models (SE/SEL/Limited).
- 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 (SHO) — turbocharged six-cylinder configuration powering the Taurus SHO.
In all cases, the Taurus in 2013 used six-cylinder engines, with the EcoBoost option offering higher performance specifically for the SHO variant.
Summary
The 2013 Ford Taurus, across its standard trims and the SHO variant, is a six-cylinder car, with two V6 engine configurations available in that model year.
What are common problems with a 2013 Ford Taurus?
Transmission issues (very, very VERY hard shifting) water pump issues, coolant issues, door issues, key issues, cheap plastic interior that falls apart, malfunctioning wiper switch (wipers won't turn off), cruise control doesn't work, interior lights don't turn off even when you press the button etc etc.
Is a Ford Taurus 4 or 6 cylinder?
The majority of Taurus models are powered by a 3.5-liter V-6 engine that makes 288 horsepower and drives either the front or all four wheels through a six-speed automatic transmission. This arrangement has been around since 2010, although the engine made just 263 horsepower back then.
How many cylinders is a 2013 Ford Taurus?
Engine
| Base engine size | 3.5 L |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | V6 |
| Base engine type | Flex-fuel (FFV) |
Was 2013 a good year for Taurus?
As a whole, consumers found the vehicle's comfort and performance to be its strongest features and value to be its weakest. 299 out of 405 of owners (74% of them) rank the 2013 Taurus five out of five stars. Overall, consumers seem aligned in their opinions of the 2013 Ford Taurus.
