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The 2008 Ford Taurus midsize sedan is available in four trim levels: SEL FWD (MSRP $23,485), SEL AWD (MSRP $25,335), Limited FWD (MSRP $27,470), and Limited AWD (MSRP $29,320). This vehicle is currently in its fifth generation, and assembled in Chicago, Illinois. The Taurus was mainly sold in North America, although the third generation model was exported to Europe, Asia, and Australia in a slightly modified form.1
Ford Taurus midsize sedan competes with the Acura TSX, Buick Lucerne, Chevrolet Malibu, Honda Accord, Hyundai Azera, Kia Optima, Lincoln MKZ, Mazda Mazda6, Mercury Sable, Mitsubishi Galant, Nissan Altima, Subaru Impreza, Toyota Camry, and Volkswagen Jetta. The Taurus is equipped with a 260-horsepower, 3.5-liter V6 engine, 6-speed automatic transmission, and a front-wheel (FWD) or all-wheel drive (AWD) system. The AWD trim levels also have mechanical center differential and center limited slip differential as additional drivetrain features.
The Ford Taurus midsize sedan has a front stabilizer bar, four-wheel independent suspension, MacPherson strut front suspension, and multi-link rear suspension.
Exterior features for the Ford Taurus midsize sedan are 17 inch polished alloy wheels, all-season tires, and a steel spare wheel. It also has an inside-mounted temporary spare tire, variable intermittent wipers, a rear defogger, and a chrome grille.
Ford Taurus midsize sedan instrumentation features include a tachometer, a clock, a compass, a trip computer, and low fuel level warning.
Seats and trim features in the Ford Taurus midsize sedan include a 5 person total seating capacity, cloth upholstery, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel. It is also has simulated wood trim on dash, simulated wood trim on center console, and leather trim on shift knob. The Taurus is equipped with bucket front seats, a 6-way power driver seat, a 2-way power passenger seat, a fold flat passenger seat, driver seat with manual adjustable lumbar support, and a height-adjustable driver seat. In the rear, the Taurus has a bench rear seat, a split-folding rear seatback, rear ventilation ducts, and a folding with storage center armrest.
The Ford Taurus midsize sedan basic convenience features include cruise control, power-dependent steering, audio and cruise controls on steering wheel, and a tilt-adjustable steering wheel. It is also equipped with a remote trunk release, front seatback storage, a front console with storage, and a retained accessory power. An overhead console with storage, 12V front and 12V rear power outlets, front and rear door pockets, and front and rear cupholders are also standard on this model.
The Ford Taurus midsize sedan basic comfort features include air conditioning, an electrochromatic inside rearview mirror, and front and rear reading lights. It also has dual illuminating vanity mirrors and front and rear floor mats.
Power features in the Ford Taurus midsize sedan include digital keypad power door locks, power windows and mirrors, and 1 one-touch power window.
Ford Taurus midsize sedan entertainment features are an AM/FM in-dash single CD player stereo, a diversity antenna, and an auxiliary MP3 audio input.
The Ford Taurus midsize sedan safety and security features include a 4-wheel Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS), electronic brake-force distribution, an engine immobilizer, and front fog/driving lights. It also has ventilated front disc/solid rear disc brakes, traction control, front and rear head airbags, and dual front side-mounted airbags. The Taurus is equipped with passenger airbag occupant-sensing deactivation, front seatbelt pretensioners, rear door child safety locks, and child seat anchors. An emergency interior trunk release, rear center 3-point belt, tire pressure monitoring, 2 front fixed headrests, and 2 height-adjustable rear headrests are also standard on the Ford Taurus.
Alternative/additional features on the Limited trim levels of the Ford Taurus midsize sedan include an external temperature display, 18 inch polished alloy wheels a remote anti-theft alarm system, 2 front height-adjustable headrests, dusk-sensing headlamps, and auto delay off headlamps. The Limited trim levels also have leather upholstery, multi-level heating driver and passenger seats, a passenger seat with manual adjustable lumbar support, and a 4-way power passenger seat. Ford Taurus Limited trim levels are equipped with heated mirrors, dual zone climate controls for driver and passenger, simulated wood trim on doors, a trunk light, and memorized settings for 2 drivers (includes driver seat and exterior mirrors). An AM/FM in-dash 6- CD player with CD MP3 Playback stereo, a radio data system, one subwoofer, pre-wiring for phone, a USB connection, and Bluetooth wireless data link for hands-free phone are also standard on the Limited trim levels.
A safety and crash test report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) showed that the 2008 Ford Taurus 4-Door midsize sedan with Side Airbags received five stars out of five in frontal and side crash tests, and four stars out of five in rollover tests (2-wheel and 4-wheel drive).
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The popular family cars from Ford fit in the mid-size class and appear in configurations of a four-door sedan and five-door station wagon. All issues for 2005 line up in simplified trim sequences as SE or SEL.
•2004 Ford Taurus Mid-Size Sedan
The popular family cars from Ford fit in the mid-size class and come in configurations of a four-door sedan and five-door station wagon.
•2003 Ford Taurus Mid-Size Sedan and Wagon
Ford's mid-size sedan and station wagon were redesigned in 2000 with the rigid structure of a previous Taurus used as a foundation.
