When these cars were revamped inside and out in 1992, they weren't given enough credit for change - and the most change took place on the inside. Our LX Wagon had a rich and interesting environment, with lots of nice detailing around a very well-done basic set of analog instruments, triple rotary controls for climate and the annoying small-button Ford radios. An AM/FM stereo is standard, and it even comes with handy remote controls for volume and station on the dash.
The new-in-'92 instrument panel received dual airbags as standard last year, along with CFC-free air conditioning. The panel is very easy to use and see, with more attention to graining and texture than most intermediate cars' instrument panels.
The Taurus' seats are somewhat spare but proved to be long-term comfortable, and the flip-up tailgate with separate flip-up glass is a model of good design. There were cupholders and storage nooks all over our LX Wagon - in the doors, the console and in the rear.
All of the interior materials of our tester seemed first-rate, and components were well-made and installed with a minimum of visible mechanical stuff or bare metal.