2008 Ford Taurus X Reviews, Pricing & Specs

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$26,615 to $32,185

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The 2008 Taurus X might sound like a new vehicle in Ford's lineup, but it's actually a revamped Ford Freestyle, a crossover vehicle introduced in 2005 and based on the Volvo XC90. Ford didn't have much luck with the Freestyle, but the automaker hopes that by rebadging the vehicle as the Taurus X, it can boost sales in what it considers a fast-growing automotive segment.

That strategy just might work, since the Taurus is a familiar name to most drivers. Also likely to help boost sales is the fact that the 2008 Taurus X received the designation of Top Safety Pick from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. To receive this designation, the Taurus X earned the Institute's highest rating in front, side, and rear impact tests, largely as a result of improvements to the platform made for the 2008 model year.

Many drivers and critics considered the old Freestyle to be underpowered, but that's been remedied in the Taurus X as well, thanks to a new 3.5-liter V6 engine that produces 260 horsepower, up 57 horsepower from the previous year's Freestyle. Other features for the new Taurus X include a standard AdvanceTrac traction control system, a Safety Canopy System, and an available Ford SYNC System. The seven-passenger vehicle has three rows of seats and an optional power rear liftgate.

In addition, the Taurus X is available in a wide variety of configurations, including front-wheel-drive models as well as trim packages with a new four-wheel-drive system. A new Eddie Bauer Edition is also available for those who prefer a few more luxury features.

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Published Aug 8, 2022 by CarGurus Editorial Team
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by René D
Apr 17, 2024
Trop cher a plus de 2000$.Je possède un Taurus x en parfait état .Apr 17, 2024
by Anonymous
Aug 02, 2023
I like a Ford Taurus infact I have had several of them .. Nice Cars Aug 02, 2023
by Vincent H
Mar 01, 2023
the car have somethin need to be fixi didnt like the car it didnt run right.Mar 01, 2023

2008 Ford Taurus X Pricing

Original MSRP
$26,615 to $32,185
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Trims & specs

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Third row side curtain airbags

Audio System

Auxiliary audio input: jack · Wireless headphones · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Sirius Satellite Radio

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 12.4 · Front brakes: disc · Rear brake diameter: 13.0 · Rear brakes: disc

Comfort Features

Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Center console: second row · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Keyless entry: keypad · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 1 · Parking sensors: rear · Power outlet(s): 4 total · Reading lights: rear · Rear power outlet: 12V · SYNC System: voice activated communication and entertainment system · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: front seatback · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Power adjustments: 8

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 3.16

Exterior Features

Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Grille color: chrome · Mirror color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable

In Car Entertainment

Video monitor location: rear · Video system: auxiliary audio/video input

Instrumentation

Warnings and reminders: coolant temperature warning

Lights

Exterior entry lights: puddle lamps · Headlights: Auto on/off · Tail and brake lights: LED

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power folding

Passenger Seat

Manual Adjustments: 2 · Power adjustments: 4

Rear Seats

Heated: second row · Type: bucket

Roof

Moonroof: power · Roof rack color: black

Safety

Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front

Seatbelts

Seatbelt force limiters: front and rear · Seatbelt pretensioners: front, rear and third row · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger

Seats

Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Heated: mulitlevel · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: flat · Rear seat manual adjustments: reclining · Third row seat folding: fold flat into floor · Upholstery: cloth

Spare Tire

Size: temporary

Suspension

Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front

Telematics

Navigation system: DVD navigation system w/voice activation

Third Row Seat

Type: bench

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy

Wheels

Wheel spokes: 8

Windows

Front wipers: variable intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Third row side curtain airbags

Audio System

Auxiliary audio input: jack · Wireless headphones · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Sirius Satellite Radio

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 12.4 · Front brakes: disc · Rear brake diameter: 13.0 · Rear brakes: disc

Comfort Features

Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Center console: second row · Cupholders: front, rear and third row · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Keyless entry: keypad · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 1 · Parking sensors: rear · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Reading lights: rear · Rear power outlet: 12V · SYNC System: voice activated communication and entertainment system · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Power adjustments: 6

Drivetrain

4WD Type: on demand · Axle ratio: 3.16

Exterior Features

Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Grille color: chrome · Mirror color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: power operated

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable

In Car Entertainment

Video monitor location: rear · Video system: DVD player

Instrumentation

Warnings and reminders: coolant temperature warning

Lights

Exterior entry lights: puddle lamps · Headlights: Auto on/off · Tail and brake lights: LED

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: heated driver mirror

Passenger Seat

Manual Adjustments: 2 · Power adjustments: 4

Rear Seats

Heated: second row · Type: bucket

Roof

Moonroof: power · Roof rack color: black

Safety

Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear

Seatbelts

Seatbelt force limiters: front, rear and third row · Seatbelt pretensioners: front and rear · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger

Seats

Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Heated: mulitlevel · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: flat · Rear seat manual adjustments: reclining · Third row seat folding: fold flat into floor · Upholstery: perforated

Spare Tire

Size: temporary

Suspension

Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front

Telematics

Navigation system: DVD navigation system w/voice activation

Third Row Seat

Type: 50-50 split bench

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy

Wheels

Wheel spokes: 8

Windows

Front wipers: variable intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Automatic climate control rear air conditioning

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Third row side curtain airbags

Audio System

Auxiliary audio input: jack · Wireless headphones · 6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Sirius Satellite Radio

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 12.4 · Front brakes: disc · Rear brake diameter: 13.0 · Rear brakes: disc

Comfort Features

Dash trim: simulated wood · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Adjustable pedals: power · Center console: second row · Cupholders: front, rear and third row · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Keyless entry: keypad · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 1 · Parking sensors: rear · Power outlet(s): 4 total · Reading lights: rear · Rear power outlet: 12V · SYNC System: voice activated communication and entertainment system · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: front seatback · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Power adjustments: 8

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 3.16

Exterior Features

Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Grille color: chrome · Mirror color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: power operated

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable

In Car Entertainment

Video monitor location: rear · Video system: DVD player

Instrumentation

Warnings and reminders: lamp failure

Lights

Exterior entry lights: puddle lamps · Headlights: Auto on/off · Tail and brake lights: LED

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power

Passenger Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Power adjustments: 4

Rear Seats

Heated: second row · Type: bucket

Roof

Moonroof: power · Roof rack color: black

Safety

Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front

Seatbelts

Seatbelt force limiters: front, rear and third row · Seatbelt pretensioners: front, rear and third row · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger

Seats

Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Heated: mulitlevel · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: flat · Rear seat manual adjustments: reclining · Third row seat folding: fold flat into floor · Upholstery: leather

Spare Tire

Size: temporary

Suspension

Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: coil over shock · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front

Telematics

Navigation system: DVD navigation system w/voice activation

Third Row Seat

Type: 50-50 split bench

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Wheels: chrome

Wheels

Wheel spokes: 5

Windows

Front wipers: variable intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Automatic climate control rear air conditioning

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags

Audio System

Auxiliary audio input: jack · Wireless headphones · 6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Sirius Satellite Radio · 1 subwoofer

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 12.4 · Front brakes: disc · Rear brake diameter: 13.0 · Rear brakes: disc

Comfort Features

Dash trim: simulated wood · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Adjustable pedals: power · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: 12 · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Keyless entry: keypad · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Reading lights: rear · Rear power outlet: 12V · SYNC System: voice activated communication and entertainment system · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Power adjustments: 8

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 3.16

Exterior Features

Door handle color: body-color with chrome accents · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Grille color: chrome · Mirror color: body-color with chrome accents · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate

Header

Option Delete: Generic

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable

In Car Entertainment

Video monitor location: rear · Video system: auxiliary audio/video input

Instrumentation

Warnings and reminders: low oil pressure

Lights

Exterior entry lights: puddle lamps · Headlights: Auto on/off · Tail and brake lights: LED

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: heated driver mirror

Passenger Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Power adjustments: 4

Rear Seats

Folding: one-touch · Heated: second row · Type: bucket

Roof

Moonroof: power · Roof rack color: black

Safety

Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear

Seatbelts

Seatbelt force limiters: front, rear and third row · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger

Seats

Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: flat · Rear seat manual adjustments: reclining · Third row seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather

Spare Tire

Size: temporary

Suspension

Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front

Telematics

Navigation system: DVD navigation system w/voice activation

Third Row Seat

Type: 50-50 split bench

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Wheels: polished aluminum

Wheels

Wheel spokes: 5

Windows

Front wipers: variable intermittent

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Automatic climate control rear air conditioning

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags

Audio System

IPod auxiliary audio input · Wireless headphones · 6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Sirius Satellite Radio

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 12.4 · Front brakes: disc · Rear brake diameter: 13.0 · Rear brakes: disc

Comfort Features

Dash trim: simulated wood · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Adjustable pedals: power · Center console: second row · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Keyless entry: keypad · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 1 · Parking sensors: rear · Power outlet(s): 4 total · Reading lights: rear · Rear power outlet: 12V · SYNC System: voice activated communication and entertainment system · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: in dash · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Power adjustments: 8

Drivetrain

4WD Type: on demand · Axle ratio: 3.16

Exterior Features

Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Grille color: chrome · Mirror color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable

In Car Entertainment

Video monitor location: rear · Video system: auxiliary audio/video input

Instrumentation

Warnings and reminders: low fuel level

Lights

Exterior entry lights: puddle lamps · Headlights: Auto on/off · Tail and brake lights: LED

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power

Passenger Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Power adjustments: 4

Rear Seats

Heated: second row · Type: bucket

Roof

Moonroof: power · Roof rack color: black

Safety

Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear

Seatbelts

Seatbelt force limiters: front, rear and third row · Seatbelt pretensioners: front, rear and third row · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger

Seats

Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Heated: mulitlevel · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: flat · Rear seat manual adjustments: reclining · Third row seat folding: fold flat into floor · Upholstery: leather

Spare Tire

Size: temporary

Suspension

Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: coil over shock · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front

Telematics

Navigation system: DVD navigation system w/voice activation

Third Row Seat

Type: 50-50 split bench

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Wheels: polished aluminum

Wheels

Wheel spokes: 5

Windows

Front wipers: variable intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Automatic climate control rear air conditioning

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags

Audio System

Auxiliary audio input: jack · Wireless headphones · 6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Sirius Satellite Radio · 1 subwoofer

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 12.4 · Front brakes: disc · Rear brake diameter: 13.0 · Rear brakes: disc

Comfort Features

Dash trim: simulated wood · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: wood

Convenience Features

Adjustable pedals: power · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Keyless entry: keypad · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Reading lights: rear · Rear power outlet: 12V · SYNC System: voice activated communication and entertainment system · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: in dash · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Power adjustments: 8

Drivetrain

4WD Type: on demand · Axle ratio: 3.16

Exterior Features

Door handle color: body-color with chrome accents · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Grille color: chrome · Mirror color: body-color with chrome accents · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate

Header

Option Delete: Generic

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable

In Car Entertainment

Video monitor location: rear · Video system: DVD player

Instrumentation

Warnings and reminders: low fuel level

Lights

Exterior entry lights: puddle lamps · Headlights: Auto on/off · Tail and brake lights: LED

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power

Passenger Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Power adjustments: 4

Rear Seats

Folding: one-touch · Heated: second row · Type: bucket

Roof

Moonroof: power · Roof rack color: black

Safety

Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear

Seatbelts

Seatbelt force limiters: front, rear and third row · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger

Seats

Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: flat · Rear seat manual adjustments: reclining · Third row seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather

Spare Tire

Size: temporary

Suspension

Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: coil over shock · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front

Telematics

Navigation system: DVD navigation system w/voice activation

Third Row Seat

Type: 50-50 split bench

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Wheels: chrome

Wheels

Wheel spokes: 5

Windows

Front wipers: variable intermittent

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