The design was very controversial, and it strongly limited the appeal of the car. ![]() When the third-generation Taurus debuted, it was hurt by criticism of its design, which was formed from oval derived design elements. The Taurus nameplate returned in 2008, as Ford renamed the Five Hundred to increase its sales. In 20, as part of its effort to increase the use of globally sourced platforms, Ford introduced the Volvo-developed Five Hundred and Mazda-developed Fusion to fill the slot of the Taurus in the Ford line (for non-fleet buyers, the Five Hundred also served as a replacement for the Crown Victoria). The fourth-generation Taurus would be the final derived from the original 1986 model line. ![]() While mechanically similar to its 1996-1999 predecessor, major revisions to the bodyshell of the sedan were done to alter its controversial styling as well as add interior room it was available in four-door sedan and five-door station wagon models. The fourth-generation Ford Taurus is an automobile that was produced by Ford for the 2000 to 2007 model years.
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