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2008 Ford Taurus

2008 Ford Taurus Rebates and Incentives

Prices and Incentives

Dealer Price:
$23,635 - $29,470

Original MSRP:
$21,801 - $27,053

NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS
Overall Safety Rating

Frontal crash ratings:
Driver: *  *  *  *  *  Passenger: *  *  *  *  * 

Side crash ratings:
Driver: *  *  *  *  *  Rear Passenger: *  *  *  *  * 

Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags.

NHTSA ROLLOVER RESISTANCE RATING: *  *  *  * 

The Rollover Resistance Rating is an estimate of your risk of rolling over if you have a single vehicle crash. It does not predict the likelihood of that crash. The Rollover Resistance Rating utilizes a "fishhook" maneuver which is a series of abrupt turns at varying speeds to see how "top-heavy" a vehicle is. The more "top-heavy" the vehicle, the more likely it is to roll over. The lowest rated vehicles (1-star) are at least four times more likely to roll over than the highest rated vehicles (5-stars).
See all Safety Rating Results
2008 Ford Taurus Review
The 2008 Taurus is a sedan that is offered in 4 trims - the SEL FWD, SEL AWD, Limited FWD and the Limited AWD. The Ford Taurus is a 4-door, 5-passenger family sedan. The SEL FWD comes with a 3.5-liter, V6, 263-hp engine while the Limited AWD has a 3.5-liter, V6, 263-hp engine. A 6-speed automatic transmission is standard on all trims. The 2008 Ford Taurus is refreshed from 2007 and carries a 36,000mi/36 month basic warranty.

The standard features that come on the Ford Taurus Limited AWD (some may be optional on other trims) include the following: battery saver, pre-wiring, front and rear suspension, traction control, front/rear power outlets, safety airbags, child safety door locks, trunk anti-trap, ABS brakes, AWD, alloy wheels, tire detail, compact spare tire, stereo with CD player and changer, keyless entry, remote releases and controls, vehicle anti-theft, full power accessories, tinted glass, memory/folding/heated/power adjustable exterior mirrors, illuminated vanity mirrors, dual climate controls, rear HVAC, cruise, trip computer, temperature gauge, steering wheel mounted controls, compass, tire pressure monitor, leather steering wheel, tilt steering column, driver and passenger power front bucket seats that fold, memory/lumbar/heated seats, leather interior, automatic halogen headlights, fog lights and windshield wiper activated headlights.

Optional upgrades are: an electronic parking aid, an engine block heater, stability control, chrome wheels, navigation aid, second row sound controls, DVD player, remote ignition, universal garage door opener, power sunroof and adjustable foot pedals.

The base starting price for the 2008 Ford Taurus is $23,245.
Warranty Information
Basic: 3 Years/36,000 Miles
Recalls Issued
US NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID 16V247000
Mfg's Report Date APR 26, 2016
Component AIR BAGS
Number of Units Affected 695
Summary Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 Ford Flex, 2008 and 2010-2012 Ford Taurus, 2008-2009 Ford Taurus X, 2008 Mercury Sable, 2009 and 2011 Lincoln MKS vehicles. The driver frontal air bag may improperly inflate during second-stage deployment in the event of a high speed crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Consequence An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the driver's frontal air bag module, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on June 13, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16C06.
Notes Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

2008 Ford Taurus Models & Prices

2008 Ford Taurus SEL
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr Sdn SEL FWD $23,635 $21,801 $356 / Month*
4dr Sdn SEL AWD $25,485 $23,467 $383 / Month*

2008 Ford Taurus Limited
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr Sdn Limited FWD $27,620 $25,388 $414 / Month*
4dr Sdn Limited AWD $29,470 $27,053 $441 / Month*

2008 Ford Taurus Features and Standard Equipment

EPA FUEL ECONOMY RATINGS Features
SEL Limited
City 17/hwy 24 (3.5L engine/6-speed auto trans)
City 18/hwy 28 (3.5L engine/6-speed auto trans)
EXTERIOR Features
SEL Limited
Automatic wiper-activated headlamps w/on-off delay  
Body-color door handles
Body-color folding pwr mirrors  
Chrome front & rear fascias
Chrome window surround
Chrome-accent door handles  
Chrome-accent folding heated pwr mirrors-inc: memory, puddle lamps  
Chrome-accent license plate molding  
Fixed interval intermittent windshield wipers
Fog lamps w/chrome bezels
Keyless entry keypad
Perimeter lighting  
Solar tinted glass
Tri-bar chrome grille w/chrome surround
INTERIOR Features
SEL Limited
(2) coat hooks
(3) auxiliary 12V pwr points
(3) front/rear grab handles
Air conditioning  
AM/FM stereo w/CD player-inc: clock  
Analog clock  
Audiophile AM/FM stereo w/6-disc CD changer/MP3 player-inc: clock, subwoofer  
Auxiliary audio input jack
Center vinyl-wrapped console w/stitching-inc: armrest, (2) cupholders, storage
Clamshell center dashboard storage  
Cloth 60/40 split fold-flat rear seat w/fixed head restraints  
Cruise control w/steering wheel controls
Delayed accessory pwr
Dual zone air conditioning w/automatic temp control  
Electrochromic rearview mirror
Front cloth bucket seats-inc: 6-way pwr driver seat w/manual lumbar adjust, fold-flat 2-way pwr passenger seat  
Front heated leather bucket seats w/manual lumbar-inc: 8-way pwr driver seat w/memory, 4-way pwr passenger seat  
Front seatback map pockets
Front/rear carpeted floor mats
Grocery bag hooks in trunk
Illuminated entry
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
Leather 60/40 split fold-flat rear seat w/adjustable head restraints  
Leather-wrapped shift knob
Leather-wrapped steering wheel w/audio/cruise controls
Lockable glove box w/damped door
Message center/trip computer w/compass
Outside temperature display  
Overhead console-inc: dome light, maplight, sunglass holder
Perimeter anti-theft alarm  
Pwr door locks
Pwr remote trunk release
Pwr windows w/driver one-touch up/down
Rear A/C ducts
Rear seat armrest-inc: (2) cupholders  
Rear seat armrest-inc: (2) cupholders, storage  
Rear seat reading lights
Rear window defroster
Remote keyless entry-inc: (2) fobs
SecuriLock passive anti-theft system
Sliding sunvisors w/illuminated visor vanity mirrors
SYNC voice activated communications & entertainment system-inc: Bluetooth capability, steering wheel controls, USB port, audio input jack  
Tilt steering column
Tire pressure monitoring system
Woodgrain trim-inc: center stack, instrument panel, center console  
Woodgrain trim-inc: center stack, instrument panel, center console, door trim  
MECHANICAL Features
SEL Limited
17" 8-spoke aluminum wheels w/bright machined finish & painted pockets  
18" 8-spoke aluminum wheels w/bright machined finish  
3.5L DOHC SMPI 24-valve V6 Duratec engine
4-wheel anti-lock disc brakes w/vented front discs
6-speed automatic transmission
All wheel drive
Battery saver
Dual chrome exhaust tips
Engine block heater *STD on retail vehicles only in AK, MN, ND, SD, MT, WI & WY. Optional on fleet vehicles*
Front stabilizer bar
Front wheel drive
Independent coil over shock rear suspension w/hydro-formed lower control arms
Independent MacPherson strut front suspension w/L-shaped lower control arms
Mini spare tire
P215/60R17 BSW tires  
P225/55R18 BSW tires  
Pwr steering
Traction control
SAFETY Features
SEL Limited
2-row Safety Canopy w/rollover sensor
4-wheel anti-lock disc brakes
Belt-Minder for driver/front passenger safety belts
Child safety rear door locks
Dual note horn
Dual stage front air bags w/front passenger sensing system
Front side-impact air bags
LATCH (lower anchors and tethers for children) system on rear outboard seat locations
Personal safety system-inc: seat belt pretensioners, load-limiting retractors, driver seat position sensing, crash severity sensing
SPACE side protection and cabin enhancement system

2008 Ford Taurus Options and Addition Equipment

ADDITIONAL OPTIONS Options
SEL Limited
18" 7-SPOKE CHROME CLAD WHEELS
ADVANCETRAC ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM
DVD FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (N/A w/439 Pwr Moonroof) *N/A FOR DEALER STOCK ORDERS*  
DVD FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (REQ: 85A Interior Convenience Pkg) (N/A w/439 Pwr Moonroof) *N/A FOR DEALER STOCK ORDERS*  
FRONT ROW HEATED SEATS (REQ: 85A Interior Convenience Pkg)  
INTERIOR CONVENIENCE PKG -inc: 6-disc CD changer, dual-zone climate control, Autolamp, wiper-activated headlights, outside temp display, 8-way pwr driver seat, woodgrain door trim  
LIMITED CONVENIENCE PKG -inc: pwr adjustable pedals w/memory, universal garage door opener, reverse sensing, cargo net  
LIMITED WOOD PKG -inc: woodgrain shift-knob insert, woodgrain steering-wheel insert  
MANUAL REAR WINDOW SUNSHADE
NAVIGATION SYSTEM (N/A w/96E Family Entertainment System & 97T Trip Tunes) *AK coverage available only in Anchorage and Fairbanks* *NO LONGER FACTORY ORDERABLE-SEE DEALER FOR CURRENT AVAILABILITY*  
NAVIGATION SYSTEM (N/A w/97T Trip Tunes) (REQ: 85L Limited Convenience Pkg) *AK coverage available only in Anchorage and Fairbanks*  
PWR ADJUSTABLE PEDALS  
PWR MOONROOF (N/A w/96E DVD Family Entertainment System) (REQ: 85A Interior Convenience Pkg)  
PWR MOONROOF (N/A w/96E DVD Family Entertainment System) (REQ: 85L Limited Convenience Pkg)  
REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM  
REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM (REQ: 85L Convenience Pkg)  
SAFETY & SECURITY PKG -inc: anti-theft perimeter alarm, heated exterior mirrors, puddle lamps, remote perimeter lighting, AdvanceTrac stability control system  
SATELLITE RADIO -inc: 6 month SIRIUS subscription (programming subject to location and availability)
SYNC VOICE ACTIVATED COMMUNICATIONS & ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM -inc: Bluetooth capability, steering wheel controls, USB port, audio input jack, electrochromic mirror  
DEALER INSTALLED OPTIONS Options
SEL Limited
ALL-WEATHER BLACK FRONT/REAR FLOOR MATS (DIO)
POWER CODE REMOTE START SYSTEM (DIO)
PRICED DORA
TRIP TUNES ADVANCED -inc: iPod integration & charging w/playlist control & volume adjustment (N/A w/58N Navigation or 53M SYNC System) (DIO)  
TRIP TUNES ADVANCED -inc: iPod integration & charging w/playlist control & volume adjustment (N/A w/58N Navigation) (DIO)  
EMISSIONS Options
SEL Limited
CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS *Required on units for CA, CT, ME, MA, NY, PA, RI or VT registration. Optional for Cross-Border States*
CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS NOT REQUIRED (REQ: Standard Emissions) *For units shipped or sold to California Emissions States dealers for registration out of state* *N/A in ME, VT, or RI*
CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS STATES PUBLIC SERVICE/ EMERGENCY VEHICLE EXEMPTION (REQ: 423 Emissions) *Only available on units sold to authorized government units & privately-owned ambulance companies*
NON-CALIFORNIA/NON-CROSS BORDER STATES DEALER ORDER FOR CALIFORNIA STATES REGISTRATION (REQ: 422 Emissions) *Required on all units ordered by dealers for California Emissions States registration when the vehicle is being delivered to non-California/non-Cross-Border States location.*
STANDARD EMISSIONS
ENGINE Options
SEL Limited
3.5L DOHC SMPI 24-VALVE V6 DURATEC ENGINE (STD)
PAINT Options
SEL Limited
SOLID PAINT (STD)
SEAT TYPE Options
SEL Limited
CLOTH SEAT TRIM (STD)  
LEATHER SEAT TRIM (REQ: 85A Convenience Pkg)  
LEATHER SEAT TRIM (STD)  
SERIES ORDER CODE Options
SEL Limited
LIMITED SERIES ORDER CODE  
LIMITED SERIES ORDER CODE *NO LONGER FACTORY ORDERABLE-SEE DEALER FOR CURRENT AVAILABILITY*  
SEL SERIES ORDER CODE  
TIRES Options
SEL Limited
P215/60R17 ALL-SEASON TIRES (STD)  
P225/55R18 PERFORMANCE TIRES (REQ: 647 Wheels)  
TRANSMISSION Options
SEL Limited
6-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (STD)

2008 Ford Taurus Technical Specifications

Brakes
SEL Limited
Brake ABS System 4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) - TBD - - TBD -
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) - TBD - - TBD -
Cargo Area Dimensions
SEL Limited
Trunk Volume (ft) 21.2 21.2
Engine
SEL Limited
Displacement 3.5L/213 3.5L/213
Engine Type Gas V6 Gas V6
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 263 @ 6250 263 @ 6250
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 249 @ 4500 249 @ 4500
Exterior Dimensions
SEL Limited
Height, Overall (in) 61.5 61.5
Length, Overall (in) 201.8 201.8
Min Ground Clearance (in) - TBD - - TBD -
Wheelbase (in) 112.9 112.9
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 74.5 74.5
Fuel Tank
SEL Limited
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 20.5 20.5
Steering
SEL Limited
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 3.15 3.15
Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 40.0 40.0
Suspension
SEL Limited
Suspension Type - Front Independent Independent
Suspension Type - Rear Independent Independent
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) Coil over shock Coil over shock
Tires
SEL Limited
Front Tire Size P215/60R17 P225/55R18
Rear Tire Size P215/60R17 P225/55R18
Transmission
SEL Limited
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Trans Description Cont. Automatic w/OD Automatic w/OD
Trans Type 6 6
Vehicle
SEL Limited
Front Head Room (in) 39.6 39.6
Front Leg Room (in) 41.3 41.3
Front Shoulder Room (in) 57.8 57.8
Passenger Capacity 5 5
Passenger Volume (ft) 108.0 108.0
Second Head Room (in) 38.8 38.8
Second Leg Room (in) 41.2 41.2
Second Shoulder Room (in) 57.6 57.6
Weight Information
SEL Limited
Base Curb Weight (lbs) 3741 3741

2008 Ford Taurus Safety Features

Safety Features
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
News Reports & Reviews
NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS
NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS

Frontal crash ratings:
Driver: *  *  *  *  *  Passenger: *  *  *  *  * 

Side crash ratings:
Driver: *  *  *  *  *  Rear Passenger: *  *  *  *  * 

Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags.

NHTSA ROLLOVER RESISTANCE RATING: *  *  *  * 

The Rollover Resistance Rating is an estimate of your risk of rolling over if you have a single vehicle crash. It does not predict the likelihood of that crash. The Rollover Resistance Rating utilizes a "fishhook" maneuver which is a series of abrupt turns at varying speeds to see how "top-heavy" a vehicle is. The more "top-heavy" the vehicle, the more likely it is to roll over. The lowest rated vehicles (1-star) are at least four times more likely to roll over than the highest rated vehicles (5-stars).