Ford Taurus X

Ford Taurus X is a type of full-size crossover produced by an American automobile manufacturer, Ford Motor Company, in 2008. It was previously named Ford Freestyle before the company decided to change the name of this model into Taurus X. The production of this model was ended in 2009, and it was later replaced by Ford Flex. It was assembled in Chicago, United States.

Ford Taurus X has 5-door crossover body style with front-engine front-wheel drive and front-engine four-wheel drive layout.

Models and Features

There are six variants of Ford Taurus X available, namely the SEL (3.5L V6 6-speed automatic), SEL (3.5L V6 AWD 6-speed automatic), Eddie Bauer (3.5L V6 6-speed automatic), Eddie Bauer (3.5L V6 AWD 6-speed automatic), Limited (3.5L V6 6-speed automatic), and Limited (3.5L V6 AWD 6-speed automatic).

For the exterior color, Ford Taurus X offers four different color variations, namely cinnamon clearcoat metallic, dark ink blue clearcoat metallic, sangria red clearcoat metallic, and tuxedo black clearcoat metallic.

For the interior color, it features camel color with premium leather.

For the exterior measurement, it has 74.9 inches (6 feet 2.9 inches) width, 67.6 inches (5 feet 7.6 inches) height, 200.3 inches (16 feet 8.3 inches) length, 64.3 inches (5 feet 4.3 inches) front track, 64.6 inches (5 feet 4.4 inches) rear track, and 112.9 inches (9 feet 4.9 inches) wheelbase.

For the interior measurement, it has 39.4 inches front head room, 55.5 inches front hip room, 40.8 inches front leg room, 58.5 inches front shoulder room, 56 inches rear hip room, 39.7 inches rear head room, 40.4 inches rear leg room, and 58 inches rear shoulder room.

For the weights and capacities, it has 2000 pounds maximum towing capacity, 162 cubic feet EPA interior volume, 4203 pounds curb weight, 85.5 cubic feet maximum cargo capacity, and 20.8 cubic feet cargo capacity with all seats in place.

For the drive train, it uses all wheel drive layout with 6-speed automatic transmission system.

For the engine and performance, it features 3.5 liters base engine, V6 cylinders, variable valve timing, 263 horsepower at 6250 rotation per minute, double overhead cam (DOHC) cam type, 24 valves, 249 ft-lbs torque at 4500 rotation per minute, and 41 feet turning circle.

For the suspension system, it has MacPherson strut front suspension, four-wheel independent suspension, multi-link rear suspension, and stabilizer bar.

For the warranty, it has 3 years or 36,000 miles basic warranty, 5 years or 60,000 miles roadside warranty, and 5 year or 60,000 miles drivetrain warranty.

For the interior front seats, it features multi-level heating passenger seat, 8-way power driver seat, multi-level heating driver seat, height-adjustable driver seat, fold flat passenger seat, 4-way power passenger seat, passenger seat with manual adjustable lumbar support, driver seat with manual adjustable lumbar support, leather seat, and bucket front seats.

For the interior rear seats, it features folding rear setback, manual folding split bench third row seats, reclining rear seats, and rear ventilation ducts.

For the interior power features, it has digital keypad power door locks, heated mirrors, power mirrors, and one-touch power windows.

For the interior instrumentation, it features clock, trip computer, low fuel level warning, tachometer, external temperature display, and compass.

For the interior convenience, it features adjustable pedals, front/rear/3rd row cup holders, overhead console with storage, front setback storage, 12V rear power outlet, audio and cruise control mounted on the steering wheel, cruise control, front and rear door pockets, retained accessory power, power steering, and tilt-adjustable steering wheel.

For the interior comfort, it features dual zone climate control for driver and passenger, simulated wood trim on dashboard, front and rear reading lights, leather steering wheel, electrochromatic inside rearview mirror, cargo area light, similated wood trim on doors, leather trim on shift knob, rear floor mats, and dual illuminating vanity mirrors.

For interior entertainment, it features mast antenna, AM/FM stereo, auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control, USB connection, 4 total speakers, satellite radio, and 6 months satellite radio service.

For interior telematics, it features pre-wired telematics for phone and Bluetooth data link for hands free calling.

For the roof and glass exterior, it features intermittent wipers, rear defogger, roof rack, privacy glass, and rear window wiper.

For the tires and wheels, it features polished alloy wheels, steel spare wheel, all season tires, temporary spare tire, 18 inches wheels, P225/60R18 tires, and inside mounted spare tire.

Fuel Economy

Ford Taurus X uses gas engine type with regular unleaded fuel type. The fuel tank is capable of storing up to 19 gallons of fuel in one go. The driving range is 285 miles for city driving and 418 miles for highway driving. The fuel economy is 15 miles per gallon for city driving and 22 miles per gallon for highway driving.

Safety Rating and Technology

Ford Taurus X is equipped with lots of standard safety features that will ensure the maximum protection for its drive and passengers, such as 4-wheel ABS, dual front side-mounted airbags, remote anti-theft alarm system, front and rear ventilated disc brakes, engine immobilizer, auto delay off headlamps, 2 front headrests, passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation, stability control, electronic brakeforce distribution, and post-collision safety system.

It also features front/rear/third row head airbags, child seat anchors, emergency braking assist, rear door child safety locks, front fog/driving lights, dusk sensing headlamps, 2 rear headrests, front seatbelt pretensioners, traction control, rear height adjustable headrests, and tire pressure monitoring.

According to NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), Ford Taurus X received 5 stars rating for passenger safety, 5 stars rating for driver safety, 5 stars rating for side impact front, 5 stars rating for side impact rear, and 4 stars rating for rollover resistance.

According to IIHS (International Insitute of Highway Safety), Ford Taurus X received GOOD rating for side impact test and GOOD rating for rear crash protection and head restraint.

Additional Information

- Ford Taurus X was sold in the United States, Canada, South Korea, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, and Guam.

- There were 23112 units of Ford Taurus X sold in the year 2008 and 6106 units of Ford Taurus X sold in the year 2009.