2008 Ford Taurus Features And Specs

Taurus 4dr Sdn Limited AWD Package Includes

• Interior

• Front heated leather bucket seats w/manual lumbar-inc

  8-way pwr driver seat w/memory, 4-way pwr passenger seat

• Leather 60/40 split fold-flat rear seat w/adjustable head restraints

• Front/rear carpeted floor mats

• Tilt steering column

• Leather-wrapped steering wheel w/audio/cruise controls

• Woodgrain trim-inc

  center stack, instrument panel, center console, door trim

• Clamshell center dashboard storage

• Instrument panel storage bin

• Instrumentation-inc

  tachometer, warning lights for lamp outage, low oil pressure, oil change, door ajar, low coolant, fuel cap, low washer fluid

• Tire pressure monitoring system

• Message center/trip computer w/compass

• Outside temperature display

• Pwr windows w/driver one-touch up/down

• Pwr door locks

• Remote keyless entry-inc

  (2) fobs

• Pwr remote trunk release

• SecuriLock passive anti-theft system

• Perimeter anti-theft alarm

• Delayed accessory pwr

• Cruise control w/steering wheel controls

• Rear window defroster

• Audiophile AM/FM stereo w/6-disc CD changer/MP3 player-inc

  clock, subwoofer

• Auxiliary audio input jack

• SYNC voice activated communications & entertainment system-inc

  Bluetooth capability, steering wheel controls, USB port, audio input jack

• Dual zone air conditioning w/automatic temp control

• Rear A/C ducts

• Analog clock

• Lockable glove box w/damped door

• Center vinyl-wrapped console w/stitching-inc

  armrest, (2) cupholders, storage

• (3) auxiliary 12V pwr points

• Rear seat armrest-inc

  (2) cupholders, storage

• Front seatback map pockets

• Electrochromic rearview mirror

• Overhead console-inc

  dome light, maplight, sunglass holder

• Sliding sunvisors w/illuminated visor vanity mirrors

• (3) front/rear grab handles

• Illuminated entry

• Rear seat reading lights

• Leather-wrapped shift knob

• (2) coat hooks

• Grocery bag hooks in trunk

• Exterior

• Chrome front & rear fascias

• Chrome window surround

• Body-color door handles

• Chrome-accent license plate molding

• Tri-bar chrome grille w/chrome surround

• Keyless entry keypad

• Automatic wiper-activated headlamps w/on-off delay

• Fog lamps w/chrome bezels

• Perimeter lighting

• Chrome-accent door handles

• Chrome-accent folding heated pwr mirrors-inc

  memory, puddle lamps

• Solar tinted glass

• Fixed interval intermittent windshield wipers

• Entertainment

• Engine

• Engine Order Code

  99W

• Engine Type and Required Fuel

  Gas V6

• Displacement (liters/cubic inches)

  3.5L/213

• Fuel System

  SMPI

• Maximum Horsepower @ RPM

  263 @ 6250

• Maximum Torque @ RPM

  249 @ 4500

• Cooling System Capacity (quarts)

  NA

• Electrical

• Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F

  NA

• Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

  NA

• Safety

• 4-wheel anti-lock disc brakes

• Personal safety system-inc

  seat belt pretensioners, load-limiting retractors, driver seat position sensing, crash severity sensing

• Dual stage front air bags w/front passenger sensing system

• Front side-impact air bags

• 2-row Safety Canopy w/rollover sensor

• Belt-Minder for driver/front passenger safety belts

• LATCH (lower anchors and tethers for children) system on rear outboard seat locations

• Child safety rear door locks

• Traction control

• SPACE side protection and cabin enhancement system

• Dual note horn

• Steering

• Steering Type

  Pwr Rack & Pinion

• Steering Ratio (:1)

  17.1

• Turns, lock to lock

  3.15

• Turning Diameter / Radius, curb to curb (feet)

  40.0

• Turning Diameter / Radius, wall to wall (feet)

  NA

• Mechanical

• 3.5L DOHC SMPI 24-valve V6 Duratec engine

• Engine block heater *STD on retail vehicles only in AK, MN, ND, SD, MT, WI & WY. Optional on fleet vehicles*

• 6-speed automatic transmission

• Traction control

• All wheel drive

• Battery saver

• Independent MacPherson strut front suspension w/L-shaped lower control arms

• Independent coil over shock rear suspension w/hydro-formed lower control arms

• Front stabilizer bar

• P225/55R18 BSW tires

• 18\ 8-spoke aluminum wheels w/bright machined finish

• Mini spare tire

• Pwr steering

• 4-wheel anti-lock disc brakes w/vented front discs

• Dual chrome exhaust tips

• Suspension

• Front Suspension Type

  Independent

• Rear Suspension Type

  Independent

• Front Shock Absorber Diameter (mm)

  NA

• Rear Shock Absorber Diameter (mm)

  NA

• Front Anti-Roll Bar Diameter (inches)

  1.02

• Rear Anti-Roll Bar Diameter (inches)

  0.55

• Towing

• Maximum Trailer Weight, dead weight hitch (pounds)

  1000

• Maximum Tongue Weight, dead weight hitch (pounds)

  100

• Maximum Trailer Weight, weight distributing hitch (pounds)

  1000

• Maximum Tongue Weight, weight distributing hitch (pounds)

  100

• Transmission

• Transmission Order Code

  44J

• Transmission Description

  Automatic w/OD

• Number of Transmission Speeds

  6

• 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)

  2.77

• Clutch Size

  NA

• Vehicle

• EPA Classification

  Large

• Drivetrain

  All Wheel Drive

• Warranty

• 3 Basic Years / 36,000 Basic Miles

• 5 Drivetrain Years / 60,000 Drivetrain Miles

• 5 Corrosion Years / Unlimited Corrosion Miles

• 5 Roadside Assistance Years / 60,000 Roadside Assistance Miles

• Brakes

• Brake Type

  Pwr

• Anti-Lock-Braking System

  4-Wheel

• Front Brake Rotors, diameter x thickness (inches)

  NA

• Rear Brake Rotors, diameter x thickness (inches)

  NA

• Rear Drums, diameter x width (inches)

  NA