2008 Ford Taurus X SEL

Exterior Features

• Rear Trunk/Liftgate: Liftgate
• Mirror Color: Body-Color
• Door Handle Color: Body-Color
• Grille Color: Chrome
• Exhaust Tip Color: Chrome

Comfort Features

• Floor Mat Material: Carpet
• Shift Knob Trim: Leather
• Steering Wheel Trim: Leather
• Floor Mats: Rear
• Floor Mats: Front

Air Conditioning

• Front Air Conditioning Zones: Single
• Rear Air Conditioning

Convenience Features

• Cupholders: Front
• Cupholders: Third Row
• Steering Wheel: Tilt
• One-Touch Windows: 1
• Power Outlet(s): 12V Rear
• Cargo Area Light
• Cruise Control
• Power Steering
• Multi-Function Remote: Keyless Entry
• Overhead Console: Front
• Steering Wheel Mounted Controls: Audio
• Keypad Entry
• Power Outlet(s): 4 Total
• Vanity Mirrors: Dual Illuminating
• Reading Lights: Rear
• Power Outlet(s): 12V Front
• Cupholders: 12
• Center Console: Front Console With Armrest And Storage
• Rearview Mirror: Auto-Dimming
• Conversation Mirror
• Steering Wheel Mounted Controls: Cruise Control
• Storage: In Dash
• Storage: Front Seatback
• Storage: Cargo Tie-Down Anchors And Hooks
• Storage: Sunglasses Holder
• Storage: Door Pockets
• Cupholders: Rear

Suspension

• Front Suspension Classification: Independent
• Rear Suspension Classification: Independent
• Front Struts: MacPherson
• Rear Suspension Type: Multi-Link
• Rear Spring Type: Coil
• Front Stabilizer Bar
• Front Spring Type: Coil
• Front Suspension Type: Lower Control Arms
• Rear Shock Type: Gas
• Front Shock Type: Gas
• Rear Struts

Brakes

• Rear Brake Type: Disc
• Rear Brake Diameter: 13
• Front Brake Diameter: 12.4
• Front Brake Type: Disc
• Braking Assist
• ABS: 4-Wheel

Drivetrain

• 4WD Type: On Demand
• Axle Ratio: 3.16

Stability and Traction

• Stability Control
• Traction Control

Engine

• Battery Saver

Audio System

• In-Dash CD: Single Disc
• In-Dash CD: MP3 Playback
• Radio: AM/FM
• Auxiliary Audio Input: Jack

Instrumentation

• Warnings And Reminders: Lamp Failure
• Warnings And Reminders: Low Oil Pressure
• Warnings And Reminders: Coolant Temperature Warning
• Clock
• Compass
• Warnings And Reminders: Low Fuel Level
• Trip Odometer

Lights

• Front Fog Lights
• Taillights: LED
• Exterior Entry Lights: Puddle Lamps

Tires and Rims

• Wheels: Aluminum Alloy
• Spare Tire Size: Temporary
• Tire Type: All Season
• Tire Pressure Monitoring System
• Wheel Spokes: 8

Roof

• Roof Rack Crossbars: Black

Windows

• Window Defogger: Rear
• Power Windows
• Front Wipers: Variable Intermittent
• Rear Privacy Glass
• Solar-Tinted Glass
• Rear Wiper

Safety

• Child Safety Door Locks
• Child Seat Anchors: LATCH System
• Crumple Zones: Front
• Crumple Zones: Rear

Airbags

• Airbag Deactivation: Occupant Sensing Passenger
• Side Airbags: Front
• Front Airbags: Dual
• Side Curtain Airbags: Front
• Side Curtain Airbags: Third Row
• Side Curtain Airbags: Rear

Mirrors

• Side Mirrors: Driver Side Only Heated
• Side Mirror Adjustments: Power
• Side Mirrors: Heated
• Side Mirror Adjustments: Power Folding

Security

• Anti-Theft System: Alarm
• Power Door Locks: Auto-Locking

Seats

• Driver Seat Power Adjustments: 6
• Passenger Seat Manual Adjustments: 2
• Third Row Seat Type: Bench
• Front Seat Type: Bucket
• Upholstery: Cloth
• Rear Seat Type: Bucket
• Driver Seat Manual Adjustments: Lumbar
• Rear Seat Manual Adjustments: Reclining
• Rear Headrests: Adjustable
• Rear Seat Folding: Flat
• Third Row Seat Folding: Fold Flat Into Floor
• Front Headrests: Adjustable

Seatbelts

• Seatbelt Pretensioners: Front
• Seatbelt Pretensioners: Rear
• Seatbelt Pretensioners: Third Row
• Seatbelt Force Limiters: Front
• Seatbelt Force Limiters: Rear
• Seatbelt Force Limiters: Third Row
• Seatbelt Warning Sensor: Front

Ford's latest entry into the full-size Crossover Utility Vehicle marketplace is the new 2008 Taurus X, available in three trim levels: SEL, Eddie Bauer and Limited, offering three seating rows, and power from a 3.5-liter V-6 engine mated to an electronically controlled six-speed transmission.

The Taurus provides a lengthy list of standard safety equipment, including side curtain airbags and AdvanceTrac electronic stability control. Both front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive are available.

The seven-passenger crossover garnered five-star ratings in each of four government crash test categories, and a "Top Safety Pick" rating from the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety.

The 2008 Taurus X provides plenty of interior space and important convenience features. Several new features such as: one-touch, flip-and-fold second-row seating; and an optionally available power rear liftgate. With second and third row seats folded flat, the Taurus X offers 85.2 cubic feet of cargo space behind the first row. The front passenger seat folds flat allowing portage of items up to 9 feet in length.

Other available extras include: voice activated, DVD-based navigation system, SIRIUS satellite radio, rear-seat DVD entertainment system and Ford Sync hands-free, in-car communications and entertainment system.