The standard 3.5-liter V6 in most Ford Taurus models produces 263 horsepower, while the high-performance Taurus SHO uses a turbocharged 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 rated at 365 horsepower. This article explains the two engines and how they appeared in the Taurus lineup.
Engine options and horsepower
Two 3.5-liter V6 configurations appeared in Taurus models over the years. Here are the official horsepower figures Ford published for each variant.
- 3.5L Duratec Ti-VCT V6 (non-SHO Taurus): 263 horsepower
- 3.5L EcoBoost V6 (Taurus SHO): 365 horsepower
These figures are typical factory specifications. Actual output can vary by model year, tune, and market. The Duratec-powered Taurus was common in the 2010–2014 refresh, while the EcoBoost-powered SHO ran roughly from 2010 through 2019 in the U.S. market.
Model-year context
Non-SHO years
Ford offered the naturally aspirated 3.5L Duratec V6 in standard Taurus trims during the early 2010s. In this range, the engine consistently produced about 263 hp.
SHO years
The Taurus SHO used the 3.5L EcoBoost V6 throughout its production from 2010 to 2019, delivering 365 hp in all model years. Minor year-to-year differences in performance were not part of the official lineup.
Summary
Bottom line: if you’re looking at a typical Taurus with the standard 3.5L V6, expect about 263 horsepower. If you’re looking at the high-performance Taurus SHO, expect 365 horsepower from the EcoBoost-equipped engine. The Taurus lineup ended in 2019, so these figures apply to models sold in recent history.