2008 Ford Taurus AWD SEL
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- Photo: 2008 Ford Taurus SEL, front left, 02-23-2023 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Ford Taurus D258 Black (2) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Ford Taurus Limited D258 Silver Birch Metallic (1) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2008 Ford Taurus SEL, rear right, 01-17-2023 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2008 Ford Taurus SEL in Dark Ink Blue Clearcoat Metallic, rear right, 05-20-2022 by Cutlass, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2008 Ford Taurus AWD SEL is a 263-hp 3.5-liter V6 with a 6-speed automatic and all-wheel drive. It starts at $25,095 MSRP and is rated at 22 mpg combined.
It makes 263 horsepower at 6,250 rpm and 249 lb-ft of torque at 4500 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 18 mpg city and 28 mpg highway (22 mpg combined).
The Taurus measures 201.8 inches long on a 112.9-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,741 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $25,095 ($37,881 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $25,845 ($39,014 *) |
| Destination Charge | $750 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 3.5L V6 |
| Displacement | 3.5 L |
| Horsepower | 263 hp @ 6,250 rpm |
| Torque | 249 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | AWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 18 MPG |
| Highway | 28 MPG |
| Combined | 22 MPG |
| Tank Capacity | 20.5 gal |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 17.0 in |
| Wheels Rear | 17.0 in |
| Tires Front | P215/60R17 |
| Tires Rear | P215/60R17 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 201.8 in |
| Width | 82.9 in |
| Height | 61.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,741 lbs |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | Not rated |
| Frontal – driver | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal – passenger | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | Not rated |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (11.3 % risk) |
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 2008 Ford TAURUS. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Apr 26, 2016 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
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.
NHTSA campaign 16V247000
175 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2008 Ford TAURUS
Owner Complaints
175 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2008 Ford TAURUS (19 mention a crash, 7 a fire, 9 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Power Train | 44 |
| Steering | 35 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 32 |
| Engine | 20 |
| Air Bags | 15 |
| Service Brakes | 15 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2008 FORD TAURUS. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.