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New Ford Toronto Freeway Ford
Ford Taurus 2008
Experience the thrill of 263 horses at your command along with the confidence of AWD and a six-speed transmission for enhanced fuel economy.
Fuel Economy
Taurus FWD models boast fuel economy ratings of 11.6L/100 km city and 7.0L/100 km highway (24 mpg city/40 highway) while models with AWD are rated at 12.7L/100 km city and 8.3L/100 km highway (22 mpg city/34 highway)
AWD
In any weather, over varying surfaces, during acceleration, or while cornering, AWD is available to seamlessly distribute torque to the appropriate wheels before slippage occurs.
SEL FWD $30,899†
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SEL AWD $33,399†
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Limited FWD $37,199†
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Limited AWD $39,699†
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| |
Limited |
Limited |
SEL |
SEL |
| Powertrain |
| Engine litres |
3.5 |
3.5 |
3.5 |
3.5 |
| Cylinder configuration |
V-6 |
V-6 |
V-6 |
V-6 |
| Horsepower |
263hp @ 6,250RPM |
263hp @ 6,250RPM |
263hp @ 6,250RPM |
263hp @ 6,250RPM |
| Torque |
249 lb.-ft. @ 4,500RPM |
249 lb.-ft. @ 4,500RPM |
249 lb.-ft. @ 4,500RPM |
249 lb.-ft. @ 4,500RPM |
| # of valves |
24 |
24 |
24 |
24 |
| Variable valve control |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Sequential multi-point fuel injection |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Recommended fuel |
regular unleaded |
regular unleaded |
regular unleaded |
regular unleaded |
| Aluminum cylinder block |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Aluminum cylinder head |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Engine oil cooler |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Block heater |
O |
O |
O |
O |
| Battery cold cranking amps |
540 |
540 |
540 |
540 |
| Battery amp hours |
58Ah |
58Ah |
58Ah |
58Ah |
| Battery run down protection |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Low emission vehicle |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Stainless steel exhaust |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Transmission |
6 speed automatic |
6 speed automatic |
6 speed automatic |
6 speed automatic |
| Overdrive |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Permanently locked hubs |
- |
S |
- |
S |
| Drive type |
front-wheel |
all-wheel drive |
front-wheel |
all-wheel drive |
| Fuel economy city |
11.6L/ 100 km |
12.7L/ 100 km |
11.6L/ 100 km |
12.7L/ 100 km |
| Fuel economy highway |
7.0L/ 100 km |
8.3L/ 100 km |
7.0L/ 100 km |
8.3L/ 100 km |
| Fuel tank capacity |
78.0L |
78.0L |
78.0L |
78.0L |
| Suspension/ Handling |
| Four wheel independent suspension |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Front anti-roll bar |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Rear anti-roll bar |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Power steering |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Rack and pinion steering |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Alloy wheels |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Front tires |
225/ 55HR18.0 |
225/ 55HR18.0 |
215/ 60TR17.0 |
215/ 60TR17.0 |
| Front tires |
- |
- |
225/ 55TR18.0 |
225/ 55TR18.0 |
| Rear tires |
225/ 55HR18.0 |
225/ 55HR18.0 |
215/ 60TR17.0 |
215/ 60TR17.0 |
| Rear tires |
- |
- |
225/ 55TR18.0 |
225/ 55TR18.0 |
| Wheel size |
18" |
18" |
17" |
17" |
| Wheel size |
- |
- |
18" |
18" |
| Body Exterior |
| Number of doors |
4 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
| Power door mirrors |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Heated door mirrors |
S |
S |
O |
O |
| Door mirrors |
chrome |
chrome |
body-colour |
body-colour |
| Door handles |
chrome |
chrome |
body-colour |
body-colour |
| Bumpers |
body-colour |
body-colour |
body-colour |
body-colour |
| Front mud flaps |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Rear mud flaps |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Chrome grille |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Chrome side window mouldings |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Tailpipe finisher |
chrome |
chrome |
chrome |
chrome |
| Convenience Features |
| Air conditioning |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Automatic temperature control |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Front dual zone A/ C |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Underseat ducts |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Console ducts |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Air filter |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Power moonroof |
O |
O |
O |
O |
| Memory seat |
S |
S |
- |
- |
| Pedal memory |
S |
S |
- |
- |
| Speed control |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Power windows |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| 1-touch down |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| 1-touch up |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Remote keyless entry |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Illuminated entry |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Keypad locking |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Integrated key/ remote |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Retained accessory power |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Tilt steering wheel |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Adjustable pedals |
S |
S |
O |
O |
| Day-night rearview mirror |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Driver vanity mirror |
illuminated |
illuminated |
illuminated |
illuminated |
| Passenger vanity mirror |
illuminated |
illuminated |
illuminated |
illuminated |
| Garage door transmitter |
S |
S |
- |
- |
| Navigation system |
O |
O |
O |
O |
| Front cupholder |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Rear cupholder |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Overhead console |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Overhead console storage |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Driver door bin |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Passenger door bin |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Rear door bins |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Seatback storage pockets |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Locking glove box |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Dashboard storage |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Driver's footrest |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| 12V DC power outlet |
3 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
| Seats and Trim |
| Max seating capacity |
5 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
| Front seats |
bucket |
bucket |
bucket |
bucket |
| Heated front seats |
S |
S |
O |
O |
| Power driver seat |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Power passenger seat |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Front centre armrest |
w/ storage |
w/ storage |
S |
S |
| Rear seats |
bench |
bench |
bench |
bench |
| Split folding rear seat |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Rear seat centre armrest |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Rear seat armrest storage |
S |
S |
O |
O |
| Leather upholstery |
S |
S |
O |
O |
| Leather/ metal-look shift knob |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Leather steering wheel |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Floor mats |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Chrome interior accents |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Carpeted cargo space |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Cargo light |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Entertainment Features |
| AM/ FM radio |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| CD player |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| MP3 capability |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Radio data system |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Digital signal processor |
S |
S |
- |
- |
| Voice activated radio |
S |
S |
O |
O |
| Speed sensitive volume |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Steering wheel mounted audio controls |
- |
- |
S |
S |
| Rear audio controls |
O |
O |
O |
O |
| Headphones |
2 wireless |
2 wireless |
2 wireless |
2 wireless |
| Speakers |
7 |
7 |
4 |
4 |
| Entertainment system |
O |
O |
O |
O |
| A/ V remote |
O |
O |
O |
O |
| Wireless connectivity |
S |
S |
O |
O |
| 1st row LCD monitor |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| 2nd row LCD monitor |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| Lighting, Visibility and Instrumentation |
| Fully automatic headlights |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Delay-off headlights |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Aero-composite headlamps |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Front fog lights |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Centre high mounted stop light |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Variably intermittent wipers |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Front windshield visor strip |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Rear window defroster |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Rear window blind |
O |
O |
O |
O |
| Front reading lights |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Rear reading lights |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Tachometer |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Compass |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Outside temperature display |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Low tire pressure warning |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Trip computer |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Reverse sensing system |
S |
S |
O |
O |
| Clock |
analog |
analog |
in-radio |
in-radio |
| Systems monitor |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Service interval indicator |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Safety and Security |
| ABS brakes |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| 4 wheel disc brakes |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Brake assist |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Dual front impact airbags |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Dual front side impact airbags |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Overhead airbag |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Occupant sensing airbag |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Height adjustable front seatbelts |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Seatbelt pretensioners |
front |
front |
front |
front |
| 3 point rear centre seatbelt |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Side impact bars |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Power door locks |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Perimeter/ approach lights |
S |
S |
O |
O |
| Remote keyless entry |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Rear child safety locks |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Ignition disable |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Security system |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Panic alarm |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Stability control |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Traction control |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Specs and Dimensions |
| Engine displacement |
3.5 L |
3.5 L |
3.5 L |
3.5 L |
| Engine horsepower |
263hp @ 6,250RPM |
263hp @ 6,250RPM |
263hp @ 6,250RPM |
263hp @ 6,250RPM |
| Engine torque |
249 lb.-ft. @ 4,500RPM |
249 lb.-ft. @ 4,500RPM |
249 lb.-ft. @ 4,500RPM |
249 lb.-ft. @ 4,500RPM |
| Engine bore x stroke |
91.4mm x 88.9mm (3.60" x 3.50!) |
91.4mm x 88.9mm (3.60" x 3.50!) |
91.4mm x 88.9mm (3.60" x 3.50!) |
91.4mm x 88.9mm (3.60" x 3.50!) |
| Compression ratio |
10.30 to 1 |
10.30 to 1 |
10.30 to 1 |
10.30 to 1 |
| Towing capacity |
454kg (1,001lbs) |
454kg (1,001lbs) |
454kg (1,001lbs) |
454kg (1,001lbs) |
| Exterior length |
5,126mm (201.8") |
5,126mm (201.8") |
5,126mm (201.8") |
5,126mm (201.8") |
| Exterior body width |
1,892mm (74.5") |
1,892mm (74.5") |
1,892mm (74.5") |
1,892mm (74.5") |
| Exterior height |
1,562mm (61.5") |
1,562mm (61.5") |
1,562mm (61.5") |
1,562mm (61.5") |
| Wheelbase |
2,868mm (112.9") |
2,868mm (112.9") |
2,868mm (112.9") |
2,868mm (112.9") |
| Front tread |
1,633mm (64.3") |
1,633mm (64.3") |
1,633mm (64.3") |
1,633mm (64.3") |
| Rear tread |
1,636mm (64.4") |
1,636mm (64.4") |
1,636mm (64.4") |
1,636mm (64.4") |
| Turning radius |
6.1m (20.0') |
6.1m (20.0') |
6.1m (20.0') |
6.1m (20.0') |
| Front legroom |
1,049mm (41.3") |
1,049mm (41.3") |
1,049mm (41.3") |
1,049mm (41.3") |
| Rear legroom |
1,046mm (41.2") |
1,046mm (41.2") |
1,046mm (41.2") |
1,046mm (41.2") |
| Front headroom |
1,006mm (39.6") |
1,006mm (39.6") |
1,006mm (39.6") |
1,006mm (39.6") |
| Rear headroom |
986mm (38.8") |
986mm (38.8") |
986mm (38.8") |
986mm (38.8") |
| Front hiproom |
1,364mm (53.7") |
1,364mm (53.7") |
1,364mm (53.7") |
1,364mm (53.7") |
| Rear hiproom |
1,361mm (53.6") |
1,361mm (53.6") |
1,361mm (53.6") |
1,361mm (53.6") |
| Front shoulder room |
1,468mm (57.8") |
1,468mm (57.8") |
1,468mm (57.8") |
1,468mm (57.8") |
| Rear shoulder room |
1,463mm (57.6") |
1,463mm (57.6") |
1,463mm (57.6") |
1,463mm (57.6") |
| Passenger volume |
3,058L (108.0 cu.ft.) |
3,058L (108.0 cu.ft.) |
3,058L (108.0 cu.ft.) |
3,058L (108.0 cu.ft.) |
| Interior cargo volume |
600L (21.2 cu.ft.) |
600L (21.2 cu.ft.) |
600L (21.2 cu.ft.) |
600L (21.2 cu.ft.) |
| Maximum interior cargo volume |
600L (21.2 cu.ft.) |
600L (21.2 cu.ft.) |
600L (21.2 cu.ft.) |
600L (21.2 cu.ft.) |
| Warranty |
| Basic warranty |
36 months/ 60,000km |
36 months/ 60,000km |
36 months/ 60,000km |
36 months/ 60,000km |
| Powertrain warranty |
60 months/ 100,000km |
60 months/ 100,000km |
60 months/ 100,000km |
60 months/ 100,000km |
| Corrosion perforation warranty |
60 months/ unlimited distance |
60 months/ unlimited distance |
60 months/ unlimited distance |
60 months/ unlimited distance |
| Roadside assistance coverage |
60 months/ 100,000km |
60 months/ 100,000km |
60 months/ 100,000km |
60 months/ 100,000km |
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