Long known as one of America's most popular full-size sedans, the Ford Taurus is often the choice of families because of its roomy interior. The Taurus, however, is also built to perform in any situation, thanks to its powerful engine options.

The available 3.5-liter EcoBoost engine combines turbocharging and direct injection technology to deliver 365 horsepower and 150-lb.-ft. of torque. With the standard 3.6-liter V6 engine that gives you 288 horsepower at an estimated range of 26 mpg on the highway, you'll still get plenty of power.

There will most likely come a point when you want to tow something behind your truck, and you need to understand a few important terms before that day comes. An improperly balanced or excessive load is going to put an incredible amount of strain on your truck and make it unsafe to drive.

Your truck’s specs and features can be found on the manufacturer’s website or inside the owner’s manual. Before towing, you need to look up the maximum payload as well as the towing capacity. The towing capacity is the total amount of weight that can…