Duratec was standard on LX. In 1998, the SE became the top model which had the Duratec. The 3rd generation Taurus (1996-99) was very confusing as far as trim goes. They are good cars. The Vulcan/Duratec debate will never die, but the Duratec is definitely a good motor. I love our Vulcan, but it's hard to argue with the more powerful car that gets almost the same gas mileage.
