Cash For Junk Cars LLC pays $300 to $3,500 cash for any Ford Taurus in Chicago — running, non-running, ex-police, wrecked, or without a title. We buy every generation from the classic 1986-2007 Tauruses through the 2008-2009 Gen 6 and the final 2010-2019 D258 (plus Police Interceptor Sedan variants), including SE, SEL, Limited, Platinum, SHO, X-Plan, and PI trims. Same-day free pickup across Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana. Call (773) 939-3333 or submit a free quote.
The Taurus has a deep Chicago fingerprint. It was Ford’s top-selling car for much of the 1990s, the dominant police patrol vehicle after Ford killed the Crown Victoria in 2011, and a fleet staple for taxis, livery, rental companies, and municipal agencies. That means our yard sees four distinct Taurus populations: grandma’s original-owner 2003 Taurus with 80,000 miles, the ex-Chicago-PD 2015 Police Interceptor with 180,000 patrol miles, the ex-rideshare 2018 Taurus with 170,000 ride miles, and the enthusiast SHO with a blown 3.5L EcoBoost.
How Much Is a Junk Ford Taurus Worth in Chicago?
Current 2026 cash-offer bands.
| Year Range | Running + Title | Non-Running + Title | Totaled / No Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013–2019 Taurus (D258 facelift) | $700–$3,500 (SHO premium) | $500–$1,800 | $300–$1,200 |
| 2010–2012 Taurus (D258 launch) | $500–$2,200 (SHO premium) | $400–$1,400 | $250–$900 |
| 2008–2009 Taurus (Gen 6) | $300–$1,400 | $250–$800 | $150–$500 |
| 1996–2007 Taurus | $200–$1,100 | $150–$600 | $100–$400 |
| 1986–1995 Taurus | $150–$800 (SHO classic premium) | $100–$450 | $80–$300 |
Ford Taurus Generations We Buy in Chicago
- Gen 1-5 (1986-2007): 3.0L Vulcan V6 (classic), 3.0L Duratec V6, 3.4L SHO V8 (rare, classic SHO premium). Oval-window era.
- Gen 6 (2008-2009): Rebranded Five Hundred. 3.5L Duratec 35 V6.
- Gen 6 FL (2010-2019, D258): 3.5L Cyclone V6, 2.0L EcoBoost I4 (2013-2019), 3.5L EcoBoost twin-turbo V6 (SHO). Police Interceptor Sedan variant.
- Taurus X (2008-2009): Separate station-wagon-style variant rebranded from Freestyle.
For other Ford models see Ford cash for junk. Mercury Sable was the platform twin — see Mercury.
Common Problems That Send Tauruses to Chicago Junkyards
- AX4N/AX4S transmission failures (pre-2008) — Classic Taurus transmission weakness, hard shifts and catastrophic failure.
- 3.5L Cyclone water pump failures (2010-2019) — Internal water pump driven by timing chain; failure contaminates oil.
- 3.5L EcoBoost timing chain issues on 2010-2012 SHO — Chain stretch, tensioner failure.
- Rear wheel bearings — Common 2008-2019 failure.
- Ex-police fleet abuse — PI units arrive with destroyed brakes, suspension, and interior wear.
- Rust on 1996-2007 examples — Chicago salt corrosion on quarter panels, rockers, floor pans.
- Accident damage — Taurus fleet livery/police role means high total-loss rate.
Related: selling a totaled car after accident.
Do You Buy Tauruses Without a Title in Illinois?
Yes. Illinois’ 10-year rule covers any Taurus from 2016 or older — photo ID and VSD-190 title application. Newer 2017-2019 Tauruses need registration plus bill of sale. Indiana residents in Hammond, Gary, East Chicago use BMV Form 43399.
How to Sell Your Junk Taurus — 3 Steps
Step 1: Get a firm quote. Call (773) 939-3333 with year, trim (especially if SHO or PI), mileage, engine condition, and title status, or submit a free online quote.
Step 2: Schedule free same-day pickup. Full-size sedan flatbed, anywhere in Chicagoland. 2-hour window.
Step 3: Sign, hand over keys, collect cash. VIN, title/VSD-190, full payment before the truck leaves.
Where We Pick Up Junk Tauruses Across Chicagoland
Chicago, Cicero, Naperville, Oak Lawn, Joliet, Des Plaines, Oak Park, Skokie, Bolingbrook, Schaumburg, Aurora, Elgin, Hammond IN, Gary IN. Full list at service areas.
Ford Taurus vs. Mercury Sable — Platform Twin Pricing
Same-year Taurus and Mercury Sable pay within $100-$200 of each other — they share the same chassis, engines, and most parts. Sable convertible and wagon variants sometimes pull slightly higher offers due to scarcity. See Mercury cash for junk for Sable specifics.
Also related: how to junk a car in Illinois.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you buy ex-police Ford Taurus Interceptors?
Yes — decommissioned Ford Police Interceptor Sedans (2013-2019 Taurus PI) from Illinois State Police, Chicago PD, Cook County Sheriff, and suburban agencies reach our yard regularly. Police-package Taurus units have stripped interiors, spotlight mounts, prisoner-transport modifications, and abused drivetrains. Pricing runs $400-$1,800 depending on mileage and condition — the 3.5L Cyclone V6 and AWD components still have strong parts value.
How much is a junk Ford Taurus worth in Chicago?
A junk Taurus in Chicago typically pays $300 to $3,500. 2013-2019 D258 Taurus sedans pay $700-$3,500 (SHO commands premium), 2010-2012 D258 run $500-$2,200, 2008-2009 Gen 6 quote $300-$1,400, and classic 1986-2007 Tauruses pay $200-$1,100 depending on condition.
Is the Ford Taurus really discontinued?
Yes — Ford discontinued the Taurus for North American retail in 2019 as part of the same sedan-to-crossover shift that killed the Fusion. Fleet Police Interceptor Sedan production continued briefly before ending. Our Chicago yard sees ex-livery Tauruses, ex-police PI units, and private-owner Tauruses in steady supply as the fleet ages.
Will you buy my Taurus SHO with 3.5L EcoBoost?
Yes. Taurus SHO (2010-2019) with the 3.5L EcoBoost twin-turbo V6 (same engine as F-150 EcoBoost, Explorer Sport, Flex) carries premium pricing because the engine, transmission, and SHO-specific parts move fast. Running SHO examples pay $1,200-$3,500 even at high mileage. Non-running SHOs still quote $600-$1,800 due to engine value alone.
Can I sell my Taurus without a title in Illinois?
Yes. Illinois' 10-year rule covers any Taurus from 2016 or older — photo ID and VSD-190 title application. Newer 2017-2019 Tauruses need registration plus bill of sale. Indiana residents use BMV Form 43399. See [we buy junk cars no title](/we-buy-junk-cars-no-title).