Ford Taurus - What the Auto Press SaysThe 2011 Ford Taurus ranks 1 out of 7 Affordable Large Cars. This ranking is based on our analysis of 21 published reviews and test drives of the Ford Taurus, and our analysis of reliability and safety data.If you think the Ford Taurus is a crummy, dated, mid-size sedan suitable only for fleet use, you need to catch up.  The Ford Taurus has been redesigned.