2008 Ford Taurus X SEL specs & colors
4dr Car
Change trim
MSRP
- 4dr Wgn SEL FWD $27,030
- 4dr Wgn SEL AWD $28,880
- 4dr Wgn Eddie Bauer FWD $29,770
- 4dr Wgn Limited FWD $30,750
- 4dr Wgn Eddie Bauer AWD $31,620
- 4dr Wgn Limited AWD $32,600
Key specs
Color options
Interior
Grey-Violet
Pumice
Packages
$0
Starting MSRP
Specifications
| EPA Classification | Mid-Size Wagon |
| Front Wheel Size | 17 x -TBD- in |
| Rear Wheel Size | 17 x -TBD- in |
| Spare Wheel Size | 17 x -TBD- in |
| Front Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Rear Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Spare Wheel Material | N/A |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | N/A |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | N/A |
| Engine Type | Gas V6 |
| Displacement | 3.5L/213 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 263 @ 6250 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 249 @ 4500 |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy | 24 MPG |
| Cruising Range - City | 304.00 mi |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City | 16 MPG |
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined | N/A MPG |
| Cruising Range - Hwy | 456.00 mi |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - City | N/A |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy | N/A |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined | N/A |
| Estimated Battery Range | N/A mi |
| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive |
| Trans Type | 6 |
| Trans Description Cont. | Automatic |
| Trans Description Cont. Again | Not Available |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | 4.48 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) | 2.87 |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.84 |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.41 |
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.00 |
| Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.74 |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | 2.88 |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | 3.16 |
| Suspension Type - Front | MacPherson Strut |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Multilink |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | Stabilizer bar |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | Stabilizer bar |
| Brake Type | Pwr |
| Brake ABS System | 4-Wheel |
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) | N/A |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 12.4 x -TBD- in |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 13.0 x -TBD- in |
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) | Not Available |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | 19.0 gal |
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | N/A gal |
| Steering Type | Pwr Rack & Pinion |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | 16.1 |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | 3.2 |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | 40.0 ft |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | N/A ft |
| Front Tire Size | P215/65R17 |
| Rear Tire Size | P215/65R17 |
| Spare Tire Size | T135/90D17 |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | 2000 lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | 200 lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | 2000 lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | 200 lbs |
| Base Curb Weight | 4033 lbs |
| Passenger Capacity | 6 |
| Passenger Volume | 146.2 ft³ |
| Front Head Room | 39.4 in |
| Front Leg Room | 40.8 in |
| Front Shoulder Room | 58.5 in |
| Front Hip Room | 55.5 in |
| Second Head Room | 39.7 in |
| Second Leg Room | 40.4 in |
| Second Shoulder Room | 58.0 in |
| Second Hip Room | 56.0 in |
| Third Head Room | 38.6 in |
| Third Leg Room | 33.4 in |
| Third Shoulder Room | 50.8 in |
| Third Hip Room | 46.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.9 in |
| Length, Overall | 200.3 in |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors | 74.9 in |
| Height, Overall | 67.6 in |
| Track Width, Front | 64.6 in |
| Track Width, Rear | 65.0 in |
| Min Ground Clearance | N/A in |
| Rear Door Opening Height | N/A in |
| Rear Door Opening Width | N/A in |
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 | N/A in |
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 | N/A in |
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 | N/A in |
| Cargo Area Width @ Beltline | N/A in |
| Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings | N/A in |
| Cargo Box (Area) Height | N/A in |
| Liftover Height | N/A in |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 1 | 85.5 ft³ |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 2 | 47.0 ft³ |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 3 | 20.8 ft³ |
| Trunk Volume | N/A ft³ |
| Carpeted 1st & 2nd row floor mats | Standard |
| Front seatback pockets | Standard |
| Chrome exhaust tips | Standard |
| Tilt steering column | Standard |
| Locking, damped glove box | Standard |
| Air conditioning w/rear seat HVAC ducts | Standard |
| AM/FM stereo w/CD player-inc: clock, audio input jack | Standard |
| Personal Safety System (PATS)-inc: seat belt pretensioners, load-limiting retractors, driver seat position sensing & crash severity sensing | Standard |
| 2nd row 40/40 reclining bucket seats w/fold-flat seat back | Standard |
| Accessory delay | Standard |
| Overhead console w/dome light, (2) maplights, conversation mirror & sunglass holder | Standard |
| Pwr door locks | Standard |
| Front bucket seats-inc: 6-way pwr driver seat w/manual lumbar, 2-way manual passenger seat w/fold-flat seat back, adjustable head restraints | Standard |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel w/audio controls | Standard |
| Dual note horn | Standard |
| Leather-wrapped shift knob | Standard |
| Body-color painted door handles | Standard |
| City 16/hwy 24 (3.5L engine/6-speed auto trans) | Standard |
| 2nd & 3rd row reading lamps | Standard |
| Chrome Tri-bar grille | Standard |
| 3.5L SMPI 24-valve V6 Duratec engine | Standard |
| Battery saver feature | Standard |
| Sliding sun visors w/illuminated vanity mirrors | Standard |
| Premium Sound Pkg-inc: sound isolation | Standard |
| Message center/trip computer w/compass | Standard |
| Pwr windows w/driver one-touch up/down feature | Standard |
| Speed control w/steering-wheel mounted controls | Standard |
| Pwr rack & pinion steering | Standard |
| Privacy glass on 2nd/3rd row windows & liftgate | Standard |
| AdvanceTrac electronic stability control system | Standard |
| Cargo area light | Standard |
| Dusk grey appearance applique on center stack | Standard |
| (2) coat hooks | Standard |
| Perimeter lighting | Standard |
| Front side-impact air bags | Standard |
| Keyless entry keypad w/Autolock | Standard |
| Electrochromic rearview mirror | Standard |
| 17" 8-spoke bright aluminum wheels | Standard |
| (4) auxiliary pwr points | Standard |
| Perimeter alarm | Standard |
| Cargo area grocery bag hooks | Standard |
| Front row center console w/armrest, storage, (2) cupholders | Standard |
| Engine block heater *STD on retail vehicles only in AK, MN, ND, SD, MT, WI & WY. Optional on fleet vehicles* | Standard |
| Instrument panel storage bin | Standard |
| Roof rack | Standard |
| Front & rear stabilizer bars | Standard |
| Child safety rear door locks | Standard |
| Quad reflector halogen headlamps | Standard |
| Solar tinted glass | Standard |
| Fixed interval intermittent windshield wipers | Standard |
| Driver/front passenger Belt Minder system | Standard |
| Independent Macpherson strut front & multilink rear suspension | Standard |
| 2nd & 3rd row Safety Canopy w/rollover sensor | Standard |
| Remote keyless entry w/(2) fobs | Standard |
| Map pockets & bottle holders in four door panels | Standard |
| 2-tone painted cladding | Standard |
| Rear window defroster | Standard |
| Pwr 4-wheel disc brakes | Standard |
| Traction control | Standard |
| Traction control | Standard |
| P215/65R17 BSW tires | Standard |
| Mini spare tire | Standard |
| Front wheel drive | Standard |
| Body-color heated folding pwr mirrors w/puddle lamps | Standard |
| 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) | Standard |
| 6-speed automatic transmission | Standard |
| SecuriLock passive anti-theft system | Standard |
| Cloth seat trim | Standard |
| 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) | Standard |
| Instrumentation-inc: tachometer, lamp outage, low washer fluid, low oil pressure, fuel cap, oil change, door ajar, liftgate ajar & low coolant | Standard |
| LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)-inc: (2) in 2nd row, (1) in 3rd row | Standard |
| (3) retractable roof grab handles | Standard |
| 3rd row fold-into-floor bench seat | Standard |
| Illuminated entry | Standard |
| Driver & front passenger dual stage air bags w/front passenger occupant sensor | Standard |
| (12) total cupholders | Standard |
| AdvanceTrac electronic stability control system | Standard |
| Fog lamps | Standard |
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