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! colspan=2 style="text-align:center; font-weight:normal; background:#ddb;" | [[Ford]] | ! colspan=2 style="text-align:center; font-weight:normal; background:#ddb;" | [[Ford]] | ||
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| | | Predecessor | ||
| | | [[Ford Freestyle]] | ||
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| Production | | Production | ||
| 2008- | | 2008-2010 | ||
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| Engine | | Engine | ||
| 3.5L | | 3.5L Duratec [[V6]] | ||
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| Power | | Power | ||
| 260HP | | 260HP <br> 249 FT-LBS Torque | ||
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| Similar | | Similar | ||
| [[Chrysler Pacifica]] | | [[Mercury Meta One]] <br> [[Chrysler Pacifica]] <br> [[Ford Edge]] | ||
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| Designer | | Designer | ||
| Moray Callum | | [[Moray Callum]] | ||
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The 2008 Ford Taurus X is the | The '''[[Ford Motor Company|Ford]] Taurus X''' is a 7-passenger mid-size [[crossover SUV]] to be produced by the [[Ford Motor Company]] in North America in the fall of 2007. The car is positioned between the 5-passenger mid-size [[Ford Edge]] and upcoming 8-passenger full-size [[Ford Flex]] [[crossover SUV]]. This vehicle replaces, and is a renamed and slightly restyled version of the [[Ford Freestyle]], originally introduced in 2005. This vehicle was initially unveiled at the 2007 Chicago Auto Show as a 2008 model, alongside its distant cousins the [[Ford Taurus]] and [[Mercury Sable]], re-badged, restyled versions of the [[Ford Five Hundred]] and [[Mercury Montego]] for 2008. This vehicle competes with the [[Hyundai Veracruz]], and the [[Toyota Highlander]] and the Taurus X is an alternative to the [[Ford Explorer]]. Ford CEO [[Alan Mulally]] said that Ford's scheme to make all its cars names start with the letter F was a bad move, as it made Ford's new cars easily forgettable. As a result of this issue being addressed, the [[Ford Freestyle]] was renamed the Taurus X, the [[Mercury Montego]] was renamed the [[Mercury Sable]], and the [[Ford Five Hundred]] was renamed the [[Ford Taurus]]. The design of the Taurus X closely resembles that of its sibling, the [[Ford Edge]], creating a family face for its crossover segment. The Taurus X wears [[Ford Motor Company]]'s new corporate grille, featuring three horizontal, chrome bars with center mounted blue oval. As seen in a pre-production limited model, the car features chrome accents, an aggressive front styling and crystal-like tailights. The Taurus X also receives a new Eddie Bauer trim-line, similar to that of a [[Ford Explorer]]. The vehicle, like its predecessor, features three rows of seats with seating for seven, like many larger SUVs (e.g. [[Ford Explorer]]) and minivans. The Taurus X is based on the Ford D3 platform and the updated powertrain includes the discontinuation of the [[continuously variable transmission|CVT transmission]] previously used by the Freestyle, as well as the 3.0 L [[V6]] in favor of the newly developed six-speed GM-Ford 6-speed automatic transmission automatic as well as the all-new 3.5 L Ford Duratec [[V6]]. The vehicle also receives new power options, including power-folded seats and a power lift gate. | ||
==Photos== | |||
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Image:08 Ford Taurus X.jpg | |||
Image:08 Taurus X Side.jpg | |||
Image:08 Taurus X Rear.jpg | |||
Image:Taurus X.jpg | |||
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==See Also== | |||
{{Ford}} | |||
==Check Out these other Ford and Mercury Models== | |||
*[[Ford Freestyle]] | |||
*[[Ford Taurus]] | |||
*[[Mercury Sable]] | |||
*[[Mercury Meta One]] | |||
*[[Mercury Montego]] | |||
*[[Ford Five Hundred]] | |||
Latest revision as of 22:20, 24 May 2010
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| Ford Taurus X | |
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| Ford | |
| Predecessor | Ford Freestyle |
| Production | 2008-2010 |
| Class | Mid-size Crossover SUV |
| Body Style | 4 Door Wagon |
| Length | 200.1 Inches |
| Width | 74.9 Inches |
| Height | 68.2 Inches |
| Wheelbase | 112.9 Inches |
| Weight | 3,643 LBS |
| Transmission | 6 Speed 6F Automatic |
| Engine | 3.5L Duratec V6 |
| Power | 260HP 249 FT-LBS Torque |
| Similar | Mercury Meta One Chrysler Pacifica Ford Edge |
| Designer | Moray Callum |
The Ford Taurus X is a 7-passenger mid-size crossover SUV to be produced by the Ford Motor Company in North America in the fall of 2007. The car is positioned between the 5-passenger mid-size Ford Edge and upcoming 8-passenger full-size Ford Flex crossover SUV. This vehicle replaces, and is a renamed and slightly restyled version of the Ford Freestyle, originally introduced in 2005. This vehicle was initially unveiled at the 2007 Chicago Auto Show as a 2008 model, alongside its distant cousins the Ford Taurus and Mercury Sable, re-badged, restyled versions of the Ford Five Hundred and Mercury Montego for 2008. This vehicle competes with the Hyundai Veracruz, and the Toyota Highlander and the Taurus X is an alternative to the Ford Explorer. Ford CEO Alan Mulally said that Ford's scheme to make all its cars names start with the letter F was a bad move, as it made Ford's new cars easily forgettable. As a result of this issue being addressed, the Ford Freestyle was renamed the Taurus X, the Mercury Montego was renamed the Mercury Sable, and the Ford Five Hundred was renamed the Ford Taurus. The design of the Taurus X closely resembles that of its sibling, the Ford Edge, creating a family face for its crossover segment. The Taurus X wears Ford Motor Company's new corporate grille, featuring three horizontal, chrome bars with center mounted blue oval. As seen in a pre-production limited model, the car features chrome accents, an aggressive front styling and crystal-like tailights. The Taurus X also receives a new Eddie Bauer trim-line, similar to that of a Ford Explorer. The vehicle, like its predecessor, features three rows of seats with seating for seven, like many larger SUVs (e.g. Ford Explorer) and minivans. The Taurus X is based on the Ford D3 platform and the updated powertrain includes the discontinuation of the CVT transmission previously used by the Freestyle, as well as the 3.0 L V6 in favor of the newly developed six-speed GM-Ford 6-speed automatic transmission automatic as well as the all-new 3.5 L Ford Duratec V6. The vehicle also receives new power options, including power-folded seats and a power lift gate.
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