Ford’s recent transition to trucks was long overdue, given its history with sedans. Over the years, Ford has produced several excellent sedans, but the 1996 Ford Taurus was one of the worst vehicles ever. Ford’s previous success with pushing the boundaries of design was attempted, but it went too far. Although the aerodynamic shape attempted to mimic that of high-end automobiles, the adjustments produced a number of poor design elements. It had an unearthly appearance, which made sales difficult. Additionally, poor performance was caused by a reduction in trunk capacity and an increase in weight.