Ford Taurus production ends in the US, continues in China
After 34 years, Ford Taurus production at the company’s plant in Chicago has ended, marking the end of the large family sedan in the US.
After 34 years, Ford Taurus production at the company’s plant in Chicago has ended, marking the end of the large family sedan in the US.
The last Ford Taurus rolled down the line in Chicago on March 1, 2019, ending production of the full size sedan in the US after 33 years.
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