Ford Taurus

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The Ford Taurus is a mid-size sedan manufactured by Ford Motor Company, introduced in 1986 and produced through multiple generations until 2019.

It was one of the best-selling cars in America during the 1990s and helped popularize the aerodynamic "jelly bean" styling that influenced automotive design broadly.

The Taurus became a staple of rental car fleets and police departments, giving it associations with both mundane commuting and law enforcement.

My parents drove a Taurus all through my childhood.

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