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Key specifications
- Gas V6
- Engine Type
- 18 City / 28 Hwy
- MPG
- 263 hp
- Horsepower
- 5
- Seating Capacity
- 249 @ 4500
- SAE Net Torque @ RPM
- 263 @ 6250
- SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
- 3.5L/213
- Displacement
- Gas V6
- Engine Type
- Coil over shock
- Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
- MacPherson strut
- Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
- Independent
- Suspension Type - Rear
- Independent
- Suspension Type - Front
- N/A
- Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
- 21 gal
- Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
- 100 lbs
- Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
- 1,000 lbs
- Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
- N/A
- Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
- N/A
- Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- Not Available
- Drum - Rear (Yes or )
- N/A
- Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
- N/A
- Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
- Yes
- Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Notable features
Revision of slow-selling Five Hundred
New, larger V-6
Available AWD
Six airbags standard
Optional electronic stability system
Engine
249 @ 4500 SAE Net Torque @ RPM
263 @ 6250 SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
3.5L/213 Displacement
Gas V6 Engine Type
Suspension
Coil over shock Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
MacPherson strut Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Independent Suspension Type - Rear
Independent Suspension Type - Front
Weight & Capacity
N/A Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
21 gal Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
100 lbs Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
1,000 lbs Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
100 lbs Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
1,000 lbs Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
3,741 lbs Base Curb Weight
Electrical
N/A Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
N/A Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
Brakes
Not Available Drum - Rear (Yes or )
N/A Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
N/A Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Yes Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Disc - Front (Yes or )
N/A Brake ABS System (Second Line)
4-Wheel Brake ABS System
Pwr Brake Type
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Factory warranties
New car program benefits
Basic
3 years / 36,000 miles
Corrosion
5 years
Powertrain
5 years / 60,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
5 years / 60,000 miles
Certified Pre-Owned program benefits
Age / mileage
Fords and many non-Ford vehicles up to 10 years old with less than 150,000 miles
Basic
90-Day / 4,000-Mile (whichever comes first) Comprehensive Limited Warranty
Dealer certification
139-point inspection
The good & the bad
The good
Crash-test ratings
Price
Ride and handling balance
Backseat space
Trunk space
The bad
Dated cabin design
Mushy brakes
Some cheap interior details
Narrow front seats
Same stodgy profile
Most recent
I've had my 2008 Ford Taurus X since new.
I've had my 2008 Ford Taurus X since new. Other than regular maintenance and tire replacements, I've had no other issues. It runs and looks as good as the day I bought it. It now has 177,000 miles on it.
- Does recommend this car
Problem with transmission and motor
Had problem with the transmission at 10,000 miles Ford fixed, Had problem with the motor at 90.000 miles. The Car ran hot on me, just had it service about 2weeks before. Don't know why it ran hot, but it mess up the motor, Had to get another motor put in.very disappointed with this Ford Taurus
- Purchased a New car
- Used for Commuting
- Does not recommend this car
Safety review
Based on the 2008 Ford Taurus base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
- Frontal driver
-
5/5
- Frontal passenger
-
5/5
- Nhtsa rollover rating
-
4/5
- Side driver
-
5/5
- Side rear passenger
-
5/5
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