Taurus X
Ford Taurus X: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
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Ford Taurus X2007–2009
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | 2007–2009 |
| Engines | Petrol 3,5 L (196 kW) |
| Wheelbase | 2,868 mm |
| Length | 5,088 mm |
| Width | 1,902 mm |
| Height | 1,712 mm |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008–2009 | 3.5 L, 6 cyl | 6-speed automatic | Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2008–2009 | 3.5 L, 6 cyl | 6-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008–2009 | 3.5 L, 6 cyl · 6-speed automatic · Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | 13.1 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km |
| 2008–2009 | 3.5 L, 6 cyl · 6-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 12.4 L/100 km | 13.8–14.7 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | SUV |
| Model years in EPA data | 2008–2009 |
| Powertrains | Petrol |
| Engine displacement | 3.5 L |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Transmission types | Automatic |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive, Four-wheel or all-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (regular) |
| Configurations listed | 4 |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2008–2009 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and drivetrain | 45 | 2008, 2009 |
| Steering | 44 | 2008, 2009 |
| Speed control and cruise | 26 | 2008 |
| Body and structure | 18 | 2008, 2009 |
| Brakes | 15 | 2008, 2009 |
| Engine and cooling | 13 | 2008, 2009 |
| Electrical system | 10 | 2008 |
| Suspension | 10 | 2008, 2009 |
| Fuel and propulsion | 7 | 2008 |
| Tyres | 6 | 2008, 2009 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2008–2009: 164 complaints, 7 with a crash and 4 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.