These are standard specifications for the 2008 Ford Taurus, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
6 Automatic with Overdrive
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
For additional safety information and testing procedures, please visit the NHTSA website.
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Front Wheel (standard), AWD |
| Body / Chassis : | Steel unibody |
| Production Years for Series : | 2008 - 2009 |
| Price : | MSRP: $23,635-29,470 Invoice: $21,800-27,050 |
| Weight : | 3741 lbs | 1696.889 kg |
| MPG City : | 18 |
| MPG Highway : | 28 |
| Introduced At : | 2007 Chicago |
Engine & Transmission
| V 6 60-degree | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 3500 cc | 213.6 cu in. | 3.5 L. |
| Power : | 260 HP (191.36 KW) @ 6250 RPM |
| Torque : | 245 Ft-Lbs (332 NM) @ 4500 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.6 in | 91 mm. |
| Stroke : | 2.4 in | 61 mm. |
| Compression : | 10.3:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 24 (4 valves per cylinder) |
| Construction : | Aluminum block and head |
| Redline : | 6700 RPM |
| Ignition system : | Pencil coil |
| Intake manifold : | Composite, split plenum |
| Exhaust manifold : | Cast iron |
| Crankshaft : | Forged steel |
| Throttle body : | 65 mm, electronic |
| Pistons : | High temperature cast aluminum alloy with low-friction coated skirts, low tension rings |
| Connecting rods : | Cracked powder metal |
6 Automatic with Overdrive
Gear Ratios
| 1st Gear : | 4.484 |
| 2nd Gear : | 2.872 |
| 3rd Gear : | 1.842 |
| 4th Gear : | 1.414 |
| 5th Gear : | 1 |
| 6th Gear : | 0.742 |
Handling
Safety
| NHTSA Crash-Test Results | |
|---|---|
| 2008 Ford Taurus 4-DR. w/SAB | |
| Frontal driver : |  |
| Frontal passenger : | |
| Side driver : | |
| Side rear passenger : | |
| Rollover 2 Wheel Drive : |  |
| Rollover 4 Wheel Drive : | |
Recall
| Component | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Mfr Report Date | 20070514 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 16V247000 |
| 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. |
Data updated January 2023
2008 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $27,958 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $57,000 |
| Avg. Home : | $238,880 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $3.39 |
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 2008 Ford Taurus?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2008 Ford Taurus? A: The 2008 Ford Taurus has a wheelbase size of 112.90 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2008 Ford Taurus? A: The 2008 Ford Taurus has a length of 201.80 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2008 Ford Taurus? A: The 2008 Ford Taurus has a width of 74.50 inches.Q: How much headroom does the 2008 Ford Taurus have?A: The 2008 Ford Taurus has 39.60 inches of headroom.Q: How much legroom does the 2008 Ford Taurus have?A: The 2008 Ford Taurus has legroom of 41.30 inches.Q: What is the 2008 Ford Taurus's towing capacity?A: The 2008 Ford Taurus has a towing capaicty of 1000.00 lbs.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2008 Ford Taurus? A: The 2008 Ford Taurus was a .Q: How much did the 2008 Ford Taurus cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2008 Ford Taurus had an MSRP of $23,635 - $$29,470 (USD).Q: What engine did the 2008 Ford Taurus have? A: The engine powering the 2008 Ford Taurus was a V 6 (3500 cc | 213.6 cu in. | 3.5 L.) with 260 HP (191.36 KW) @ 6250 RPM and 245 Ft-Lbs (332 NM) @ 4500 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 2008 Ford Taurus have? A: The 2008 Ford Taurus had a 6 speed Automatic with Overdrive gearbox.