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Is a Ford Taurus 2008 all wheel drive?

Is a Ford Taurus 2008 all wheel drive?

The Taurus comes with either front- or all-wheel drive. Ford also sells the Taurus X, a six- or seven-seat wagon derived from the Taurus. Mercury’s Sable sedan is the Taurus’ twin. Trim levels for the Taurus include a base SEL and uplevel Limited.

Where can I buy a 2008 Ford Taurus?

None for sale nearby. Instead: I had originally intended to purchase a Honda Fit from the used car dealer. One thing led to another and I dug this Taurus sitting on the lot. It was a handsome design and, honest to God, I didn’t even know they still made Taurus’.

Why was the Ford Taurus the most anticipated car?

(The full-size Ford LTD Crown Victoria remained as part of the Ford line up.) The release of the Ford Taurus was one of the most anticipated ever, mostly because it was a first in car design and also the start of new quality standards for Ford.

When was the first front wheel drive Ford Taurus made?

The Taurus also served as the basis for the first-ever front-wheel drive Lincoln Continental (1988–2002).

What kind of acceleration does a Ford Taurus have?

It has surprisingly good acceleration “out of the hole” and merging onto the interstate is no problem for the naturally aspirated 3.5 Liter V-6. When you park the car or pull it into the garage is when you realize this is a full size car. OK, it IS shorter than my ’63 BelAir. It is quiet with little NVH.

None for sale nearby. Instead: I had originally intended to purchase a Honda Fit from the used car dealer. One thing led to another and I dug this Taurus sitting on the lot. It was a handsome design and, honest to God, I didn’t even know they still made Taurus’.

What makes a Ford Taurus a good car?

The car was frequently downshifting for more power. The climate control system is easy to set and works well. The leather upholstery is attractive and wears well. The vinyl dash and trim is soft and does not have a hard plastic feel.

What kind of gas mileage does a Taurus get?

The Taurus has performed well, with no mechanical issues thus far. It has given 24 MPG on the highway doing 65 to 70 mph on the highways. Around town it gets 15 to 19 MPG. I purchased this car used at 80k miles and now have put on another 80k miles.

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Is a Ford Taurus 2008 all-wheel drive?

Is a Ford Taurus 2008 all-wheel drive?

The Taurus comes with either front- or all-wheel drive. Ford also sells the Taurus X, a six- or seven-seat wagon derived from the Taurus. Mercury’s Sable sedan is the Taurus’ twin. Trim levels for the Taurus include a base SEL and uplevel Limited.

How many catalytic converters does a 2008 Ford Taurus have?

Ford Taurus 2008-2010 Bank 2 Catalytic Converter 3.5L V6.

How big are the tires on a Ford Taurus?

2.1 Wheel specs and tire sizes (2013 — ….) 2.2 Rims sizes (2013 — ….) Wheel specs and tire sizes (2015 — ….) Bolt pattern (PCD): 5 × 114.3 Center Bore (CB): 70.5 Rims sizes (2015 — ….) Width: 7.5 — 8.5 Wheel specs and tire sizes (2013 — ….) Bolt pattern (PCD): 5 × 114.3 Center Bore (CB): 70.5 Rims sizes (2013 — ….) Width: 7.5 — 8.5

What’s the gas mileage on a 2008 Ford Taurus?

Other times it comes up short — prod the gas pedal from a stoplight, and the gear changes are jerky and awfully late. Using the EPA’s stricter 2008 standards, gas mileage is rated at 18/28 mpg city/highway with front-wheel drive and 17/24 mpg with all-wheel drive.

How big is the bolt pattern on a Ford Taurus?

Bolt pattern (PCD): 5 × 114.3. Center Bore (CB): 70.5. Thread size (THD): Diameter: 17 — 20. Width: 235 — 255.

What kind of engine does a Ford Taurus have?

The Taurus comes with either front- or all-wheel drive. Ford also sells the Taurus X, a six- or seven-seat wagon derived from the Taurus. Mercury’s Sable sedan is the Taurus’ twin. Trim levels for the Taurus include a base SEL and uplevel Limited. Both share the same V-6 engine, and an automatic transmission is standard.

What kind of wheels does a Taurus have?

Seventeen-inch alloy wheels are standard on the SEL. Eighteen-inch wheels are optional on the SEL and standard on the Limited. With its upsized V-6 engine (the 3.5-liter Duratec gets 263 horsepower, up from last year’s 203), the Taurus moves smartly from stoplights and pulls confidently onto the freeway.

Engine: 3.5L Ti-VCT V6 (FFV) -inc: Flexible-Fuel Vehicle (FFV) system is standard equipment for vehicles w/the 3.5L Ti-VCT V6 engine shipped to federal emissions state or cross border state dealers and is only available w/a federal emissions system Transmission: 6-Speed SelectShift Automatic -inc: sport mode and shifter activation button

Where can I buy a 2008 Ford Taurus?

None for sale nearby. Instead: I had originally intended to purchase a Honda Fit from the used car dealer. One thing led to another and I dug this Taurus sitting on the lot. It was a handsome design and, honest to God, I didn’t even know they still made Taurus’.

How is the interior of a Ford Taurus?

The climate control system is easy to set and works well. The leather upholstery is attractive and wears well. The vinyl dash and trim is soft and does not have a hard plastic feel. The size of the display in the dash for miles, mpg, miles to empty, oil life etc. are a little too small for my liking or perhaps I’m showing my age.

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Ruth Doyle