The 1986 Ford Taurus Retrospective

In celebration of 10 thousand of you who have stumbled across my little channel, we return to the car that started it all... The 1986 Ford Taurus & Mercury Sable. Think of this as a bit of a director's cut. I've learned a lot since I randomly cobbled together the first Taurus video. I hope you enjoy.

[howebrad]

Groundbreaking vehicles in so many ways, showing just what American engineers can do when given the financial backing to develop the best.

[chrischansfantabottlecolle]

Growing up, my parents had a 1996 Sable, then a 2002 Taurus. Fantastic vehicles. Both had the Vulcan V6. Bulletproof.

[Mustgtcs]

Thank you so much for sharing this. I remember when the Taurus first came out. I was 21 years old and would always visit my local Ford dealership, on Sunday, to see what was new. When I saw the new Taurus sedan, I was blown away. I rushed home and got my dad and made him come with me to see it. He was amazed at how great that car looked. It was a Blue 4 door sedan in the LX trim. The very next week, he called me and said I needed to come by cause mom wanted to talk to me. I couldn't imagine what for. Pulled into the yard and there sat that beautiful blue Taurus. The very first new car they had ever purchased, they were so proud of that car.

[ddanrr]

I was driving a Mercury Sable in '86. I remember one time a huge rainstorm hit, and there was lots of flooding on the roads. I hit the gas and gunned that car through the floods, I remember how impressed I was with the car, it was amazing how it just went through the floods and anything I threw at it, even the snow. Just an amazing car.

[jenseninterceptors]

I definitely remember how futuristic the Taurus wagon was, it was so cool if i found one today that was nice i'd buy it )

[christopherconard]

A friend bought a Sable in '86. It was so tight and seemingly well built it was like something from a completely different company that made all the other FOMOCO cars I'd been in before.

[Atreides]

I still remember being in high school when the Taurus was introduced and I immediately loved it! So futuristic and cool…loved it. So fun looking back on this amazing vehicle.

[flex_]

Ty great video you got yourself a new subscriber here🎉👍

[cjmarsh]

I remember seeing the 1986 Ford Taurus for the first time. I couldn't stop looking at it as a kid. I still remember this slogan, " Have you driven a Ford lately".

[jonlouis]

I remember when my cousin drove in with the original Taurus wagon, it was pretty shocking. I was in awe of that car. I still drive a Taurus today!

[Dbodell]

I have a 1987 two tone blue LX. My parents won it new on a lottery ticket. They have both since passed away a number of years ago and inherited it. I’ve kept it in great shape and it only has 48 thousand original miles on it. The only issue with it is the clear coat is coming off other than that is a rare ride now very few left around.

[matthrivnak]

Still see some first generation Tauruses today, wonderful cars!

[ATLcentury]

I recall the first time I saw the Taurus and Sable. I’d just broken up with someone I was living with, my car was fully packed with everything I owned, and I was driving on 8 mile to my parents house and admit defeat. As I drove toward Woodward Ave. in Detroit, a car caught my eye as it drove past me. It was a fully loaded Ford Taurus with manufacturer plates. It was late summer of ‘85 and the Taurus and Sable hadn’t been introduced yet. I was very impressed with how sleek it looked. Then a second later, the Taurus wagon passed by me following the sedan. Then just as fast following the wagon was a Sable sedan, then a Sable wagon. I almost wanted to follow them, but I told my dad about the cars as I was unpacking my car. He had worked at Ford for years and was interested about how they looked, how big were they, and how the new shape appeared.

He was in the market for a new car and was trying to decide if he was going to get another Cougar. Several weeks later, he surprised both my mom and me when he pulled into our driveway in a new Cocoa colored Taurus sedan. It really was a beautiful car. The neighbors wanted a look see as well. The car was unlike anything my dad had ever driven. He enjoyed that first Taurus so much, he continued to buy them until the Fusion was introduced.

I remember in the 80’s how eye catching that first edition was. Everyone’s head turned when those cars drove by. It’s kind of a shame you never see one anymore. If I could find a low mileage wagon today, I’d consider buying it. Now everyone drives the same pointy nosed SUV that no matter what company, or what price, they all look the same.

[GasandDiesel]

The very first time I ever seen one in person it was 1986 I was 5 years old. I thought it was a Mercedes-Benz lol
That's how awesome it looked.

[prestonstephens]

My junior high school teacher mother bought one of these in 1986. Several of her students would see her drive into the parking lot in the morning and mob her to see this fascinating, futuristic new car. Yes by the 90s this was the boring rental car go to… but it can’t be stressed enough how absolutely astounding this was in the late 80s. It truly really did….” Make every other NEW car look 10 years old.” FYI. Mama drove the Falcon, the Maverick, the 1977 Chevrolet Impala (another car that made everything else look 10 years old) then back to Ford for the Taurus, , she went on to buy the Ford Explorer in the 90s and the Popular compact SUV Escape. Mama knew how to pick

[curtismapman]

I bought an MT5 new in ‘86. (Manual-transmission-5 speed). Very sporty, comfortable, and a good ride. Daring styling for the time. A little under powered (2.5 liter 4 cylinder adapted from a Tempo engine). It also went through serpentine belts pretty fast. Despite these shortcomings, I really loved that car.

[SPECTRE]

My Wife and I bought the first '86 Taurus LX (Our first new car together) to show up at the local Ford dealership. It was Black with Gray bottom trim, Red pinstriping and Red interior. The "Fantastic Flying Egg" and it served us well. Great video, and thanks for the trip back in time.

[matthewqb]

The Taurus/Sable, cars that literally saved the company..

[keithwalsh]

We had one of the early ones bought brand new in 86'. Half the neighbourhood came around to see it the next day, that's how big a deal the Taurus was in 86'. People turned to look as we drove by. We had the first one in our town.

[Stealthlion]

I had a 91 Taurus LX. It was slow, it handled like a tank on back roads, but it was comfortable and could handle long trips. The engine had over 230k on it and I managed to accumulate nearly 20, 000 miles before a kid in a stolen car crashed into it and totaled the thing. I would definitely get another, but the SHO version.