What are the trim levels for the Ford Taurus?
The Ford Taurus's final U.S.-market lineup consisted of four trims: SE, SEL, Limited, and SHO.
These badge tiers defined the Taurus offerings from roughly the mid-2000s through the 2019 model year, with SE as the base model, SEL as the mid-range, Limited as the luxury-oriented option, and SHO as the performance flagship. Ford discontinued the Taurus after 2019 in the United States, and there is no current Taurus trim lineup in Ford's U.S. consumer lineup. Note that older Taurus generations and non-U.S. markets used different badge names and configurations across years.
Final-generation trim lineup (2008-2019)
The final generation in the U.S. market used four primary trim levels, each tailored with a distinct set of features and equipment packages.
- SE — base model with essential features and value-focused equipment.
- SEL — mid-range with upgraded interior and technology options.
- Limited — upper-trim with leather seating, more luxurious features, and larger wheels.
- SHO — high-performance variant with a more powerful engine and sport-oriented handling and styling.
Note that features and packages varied by year, and some options were available only as part of option bundles. The SHO badge remained the performance flagship of the Taurus lineup during its run.
Historical context and variations
Beyond the sedan's four-trim configuration, some related variants exist. The Taurus X was a separate crossover variant marketed around 2008-2009 and not a direct sedan trim. In earlier generations, trim nomenclature varied by market and year, so exact names can differ for older models.
Taurus X (2008-2009)
The Taurus X was a distinct wagon/crossover variant derived from the Taurus platform, offered in a subset of markets with its own trim and equipment, and should not be confused with the sedan's SE/SEL/Limited/SHO lineup.
Summary
Bottom line: The final Ford Taurus lineup in the United States consisted of SE, SEL, Limited, and SHO—the performance-oriented flagship. Since 2019, Ford has not offered a new Taurus in the U.S., and buyers today generally find only used models or non-U.S. market variants.
