2008 Ford Taurus Specifications

2008 Ford Taurus

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2008 Ford Taurus

Kelley Blue Book Retail $12,400–$13,750  

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Power and Performance

3.5L V-6 263 HP engine
6-spd auto transmission w/OD  
540 amp battery with run down protection  
2.77 axle ratio Axle Ratio  
20.5 gal. fuel tank Fuel Tank
Stainless steel exhaust with chrome tailpipe finish  

Handling and Control

Front strut suspension  
Front anti-roll bar  
Coil front springs  
Gas-pressurized front shocks  
Multi-link rear suspension  
Rear anti-roll bar  
Coil rear springs  
Gas-pressurized rear shocks  
Rack & pinion steering  
Steering cooler  
4-wheel disc brakes
Front vented disc brakes  
Compact steel spare wheel/tire  

Design and Dimensions

Front and rear mud flaps  
Body-colored front and rear bumpers  
Chrome grille  
Clearcoat monotone paint  
21.2 cu.ft. maximum cargo volume Maximum Cargo Volume
201.8 " exterior length Exterior Length
74.5 " exterior body width Exterior Width  
61.5 " exterior height Exterior Height  
113 " wheelbase Wheelbase  
64 " front tread Front Tread  
64 " rear tread Rear Tread  
20.0 ' turning radius Turning Radius  
1,000 lbs. towing capacity Max Trailer Weight  
41.3 " front legroom Front Legroom
41.2 " rear legroom Rear Legroom
39.6 " front headroom Front Headroom
38.8 " rear headroom Rear Headroom
53.7 " front hiproom Front Hiproom
53.6 " rear hiproom Rear Hiproom
57.8 " front shoulder room Front Shoulder Room
57.6 " rear shoulder room Rear Shoulder Room
108 cu.ft. passenger volume Passenger Volume
21.2 cu.ft. interior cargo volume Interior Cargo Volume

Active and Passive Safety

Side impact beams
Front fog/driving lights  
Illuminated entry  
Oil pressure warning  
Battery warning  
Lights on warning  
Key warning
Low fuel warning  
Low washer fluid warning  
Door ajar warning  
Trunk/liftgate ajar warning  
Service interval warning  
Brake fluid warning  
Low tire pressure warning  
4-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS)  
Center high mounted stop light  
Driver and passenger airbags  
Driver side impact airbags  
Passenger side impact airbags  
Curtain 1st and 2nd row overhead airbags  
Occupancy sensor  
Front seatbelt pretensioners  
Ignition disable  
Panic alarm  

Comfort and Convenience

4 doors
Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors  
Auto-dimming day-night rearview mirror  
Seating capacity of 5  
Front bucket seats  
Adjustable front head restraints  
Rear 60-40 bench seats  
Center rear armrests  
Full cloth headliner  
Carpet floor trim  
Carpeted front & rear floor mats  
Simulated wood instrument panel insert  
Leather/metal-look gear shift knob
Locking glove box  
Dome light w/fade  
Front & rear reading lights  
Full floor console  
Mini overhead console with storage  
Front and rear cupholders  
Covered dashboard storage
2 seatback storage pockets  
Dual door bins  
Rear door bins  
Carpeted cargo floor trim  
Carpet trunk lid/rear cargo door trim  
Cargo light  
Air filter  
Underseat ducts  
Window grid antenna  
Cruise control with steering wheel controls  
Power with 2 stage unlock door locks  
Keyfob (all doors) remote keyless entry  
Power trunk/hatch/door release  
Rear child safety door locks  
3 12V DC power outlets  
Driver foot rest  
Retained accessory power  
Tachometer  
Engine temperature gauge  
Compass  
Systems monitor  
Trip computer  
Trip odometer  
Tilt steering wheel  
Leather steering wheel  
Power front windows  
Power rear windows  
Driver 1-touch down  
Light tinted windows  
Variable intermittent front windshield wipers  
Sun visor strip  
Rear defroster  

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