The Ford Taurus X carries over to 2009 with virtually no changes. A post-crash alert system is now standard, which flashes the lights and sounds the horn following an accident that caused the airbag to deploy.
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Formerly called the Freestyle, the 2008 Ford Taurus X carries over as essentially the same vehicle but with a more powerful 3.5L V6 engine and new six-speed automatic transmission, yielding dramatically improved acceleration, according to Ford. A new version of the intelligent all-wheel drive system also debuts for 2008. Last year's CVT automatic has been discontinued. All Taurus X models now have standard AdvanceTrac electronic stability control and anti-lock brakes, and new footwell reinforcements, side-impact crash sensors, and redesigned interior door panels improve crash protection.
SelectBrowse ListingsWhen Ford abandoned the Five Hundred name in favor of the familiar Taurus moniker in 2008, Freestyle was replaced by the Taurus X wagon. Besides the name change, the large wagon-like 2008 Ford Taurus X was also dramatically improved. Receiving a slotted chrome grille, Ford Fusion-inspired taillights, the Taurus X also received enhanced power from a 263-horsepower 3.5-liter Duratec V-6 engine. Whereas the Freestyle was exclusively offered with a continuously variable transmission, the 2008 Ford Taurus X featured a more conventional automatic gearbox with six speeds. For the 2008 Taurus X was offered in SEL, Limited and an Eddie Bauer trim level available as either a front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive configuration.
Standard equipped, all 2008 Ford Taurus X models included driver Command Seating, AdvanceTrac electronic stability control, four-wheel disc brakes with anti-lock braking system, cruise control and air conditioning. The Taurus X Limited featured a seven-speaker stereo system and 18-inch wheels while the Eddie Bauer model utilized a two-tone color appearance. 2008 Taurus X Eddie Bauer models also included Fords SYNC connectivity at no additional charge allowing major cell phones to be operated hands-free.
Capable of accommodating up to seven passengers, the Ford Taurus X could hold up to 85.5 cubic feet of cargo when the two and third row seats are folded down. Optional on the Taurus X was heated second-row heated seats that could be automatically folded with the press of a button. With the arrival of the Ford Flex in 2009, the Taurus X was dropped from the vehicle line-up after a two-year run.
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