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2008 Ford Taurus X Consumer Discussions
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Ford Freestyle - Taurus X
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Re: Taurus x brake issue [chrisptown1]
I have a 2008 Taurus X Ltd. FWD. The brakes on it are very sensitive and only need a very light touch. That may feel like more travel? When I once drove my wife's Ford Freestar minivan, by comparison I thought the brakes were bad because I needed so much more force. I had the Freestart checked out and everything was good. It's easy to miss the pedals, especially with a ... Read More
Ford Taurus X Front End Clunk
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Front end "CLUNK"
I have a 2008 Taurus X. with approx 5500 miles On at least 10 occassions there has been this TRMENDOUS CLUCK sound from the right front and a slight hesitation. It only has happened when the car is on a straight road and going between 20 and 25 mph. The 1st time it happened was in our development and we thought I had hit something. After i figured that we hadn't ... Read More
Ford Taurus X Prices Paid and Buying Experiences
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Re: New Taurus X Deals [seloo]
HI all - Lew here again.... So I haven't bought a car yet. Here is why... I can't help but think that Ford will come out with excellent end of the year incentives in the next month to clear TX at the end of 2008. Does anyone have an idea if this will happen or if I should just take the best deal out there on a used low milage one ... Read More
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Re: confused about trade in [smeans]
I am interested in getting a new 2008 ford taurus x. After reading this forum for the last several weeks -I found out I should wait until after the 18th to buy. I thought I had done all my homework getting the tmv of the car and also getting a trade in value for my 2007 envoy The first question I have is why get rid of an '07 Envoy for ... Read More
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confused about trade in
Hello, I am interested in getting a new 2008 ford taurus x. After reading this forum for the last several weeks -I found out I should wait until after the 18th to buy. I thought I had done all my homework getting the tmv of the car and also getting a trade in value for my 2007 envoy. We went to several dealerships in our area and both of them want ... Read More
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Re: Continued Sales Decline [seloo]
I'm in the market for a used Taurus X Limited AWD. There's only a few in my area for sale: http://www.denverdirect.com/detail-2008-ford-taurus_x-limited-3360255.html http://sill-terhar.vinmanagersites.com/AutoDetails2.aspx?ID=2935216 What do you think is a good price on these? Or should I buy new with all the rebates and discounts out there?
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2009 Ford Taurus X Cancelled, Official Cancellation Notice!
The Ford Taurus X will be discontinued February 2009 when the 2009MY balances out. The cancellation of the Taurus X will allow us to provide a singular solution to our customers needing a seven-passenger crossover with the Ford Flex, a great vehicle that is both safe and stylish. Action: Please take note of the below key wholesale dates to mark your calendar and be sure to take advantage of the final ... Read More
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More Fleet Xs are coming on the Market!
According to National auction reports: "Last week alone (1-5 Sep 08), over 100 2008 Taurus X E.B. FWD sold at auction and 68 2008 Taurus X E.B. AWD sold.... those are fairly large numbers for a week - there should be no shortage of other similar vehicles to select from." Because of Ford Floor Support, these cars are over priced by about $1 to1.5K. Buyers Beware!
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Re: birdie [holm100]
Hey holm100. Ford Credit's program on the Edge varies by term, trim level, and mileage allowance. For now I will assume that you are interested in a 36 month lease of a 2008 Ford Edge SE AWD with 15,000 miles per year. Let me know if you want something different. Ford Credit's current base lease rate and residual value for the aforementioned combination of variables are 2.25% and 45%, respectively. Both ... Read More
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Re: birdie [holm100]
Hi holm100. You never mentioned how long you want to lease this vehicle for or what mileage allowance you need, so for now I will assume that you are interested in a 36 month lease with 15,000 miles per year. Let me know if you want something different. Ford Credit's current base lease rate and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2008 Ford Taurus Limited or SEL with ... Read More
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Ford is giving this car away!
Look again! Ford's Website: Brought to you by: Atlanta District Ford Dealers Offer Details: With up to $5,000 Cash Back, Now's a Great Time to Get into the Safest Seven-Passenger Crossover in America!* 1 "$1,500 Customer Cash + $3,000 Owner Loyalty Cash + $500 Ford Credit Bonus Cash. Owner Loyalty Cash available to customers that currently own or lease a 1998 or newer Ford car, SUV, or truck through F-550 and ... Read More
Ford Freestyle - Taurus X
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Re: Ford is Giving Away the Taurus X [coldcranker]
Look again! Ford's Website: Brought to you by: Atlanta District Ford Dealers Offer Details: With up to $5,000 Cash Back, Now's a Great Time to Get into the Safest Seven-Passenger Crossover in America!* 1 "$1,500 Customer Cash + $3,000 Owner Loyalty Cash + $500 Ford Credit Bonus Cash. Owner Loyalty Cash available to customers that currently own or lease a 1998 or newer Ford car, SUV, or truck through F-550 and ... Read More
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Re: CVT [passat_2002]
Good grief.. enough already. All this time we had a Freestyle CVT discussion buried at the bottom of the topic list. So, most of the recent CVT posts have been moved over there; apologies if this thread seems a bit disjointed now, but at least we can get back to other X issues. Here's the link: stevedebi, "Ford Freestyle Taurus X CVT Transmissions" #54, 22 Apr 2008 4:52 pm
Ford Taurus X Prices Paid and Buying Experiences
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Re: taurus X [swampdragon]
Hi swampdragon. I see that you have an excellent idea of how leasing works. You're right, chances are that the Ford Taurus X will have lower residual values than a similar Honda or Toyota. This vehicle's lease payment will vary depending upon what its MSRP and selling price are. I can make some assumptions and work up a sample lease payment on one for you to give you an idea of ... Read More
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Re: Current Lease rates for '08 TX AWD [peetert]
Hey Peeter. Here's the information that you're looking for. Ford Credit's current base lease rate and residual value in most areas for a 36 month lease of a 2008 Taurus X Eddie Bauer AWD with 15,000 miles per year are 3.5% and 46%, respectively. The lease rates for otherwise identical leases of the Taurus X Limited AWD and SEL AWD are the same, but their residual values are 45%. When negotiating ... Read More
Crossover SUV Comparison
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What could have been...
So here we have the first spy photo of the 2010 North American Ford Taurus. Yes it looks a lot like the Euro Mondeo only a bit bigger. Since the TX has pretty much been cancelled after MY09 (not officially yet though) imagine what the TX could have been... (2008 Euro Mondeo wagon prototype)
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Re: flex 1st ride [saabturboid]
"The Freestyle looks a little like an Explorer but the Taurus X certainly doesn't. The base wheels on the Freestyle/Taurus X are 17" and the Limited come with 18"s. " The Freestyle/Taurus X are listed as coming with 17" & 18" for 2007/2008. The ones I see around Memphis look like they have smaller ones...might just be the impression the design gives. Well, to quote the Edmunds review on the Taurus ... Read More
Ford Freestyle - Taurus X
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Re: 2008 Taurus X came with ROOF RAILS but no ROOF RAIL RACK [larryqw]
just looked at a Tre-X picture on the Ford site, what were they thinking by mounting the back half of the roof rails tighter to the roof line then on the FS. I have the Yakima bars that Ford sold as a accessory mounted with no problems. doing what they did they effectively mae the side rails all but useless.
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Re: 2008 Taurus X came with ROOF RAILS but no ROOF RAIL RACK [freealfas]
I'm also looking for cross bars for my Taurus X. No crossbars are currently available from Ford, supposedly coming later this year! That sucks even more. Yakima has some listed for the Taurus X, a LowRider claw that only fits on the first raised part of the rail. The separation is so small, only a few things can be carried. Nevertheless, my Yakima dealer sees a way to use a Yakima ... Read More
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Re: 2008 Taurus X came with ROOF RAILS but no ROOF RAIL RACK [bighank1]
You need to buy the cross rails... as you said the side rails are installed the rest is a aftermarket option for you to decide whether you want or not like most manufacturer's. I went Yakima and have always been quite happy with their products as Ford is not in the roof rack manufacturing business.
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No more Freestyle / Taurus X after 2009?
I've seen many around my area so I was surprised. Not very appealing but very practical and roomy. Oh well, those Ford SUVs may be gaining terrain again. http://jalopnik.com/357692/goodbye-dave-taurus-x-to-say-farewell-by-2010 http://www.autoblog.com/2008/02/19/rumormill-ford-taurus-x-cancelled-after-my-20- 09/
Crossover SUV Comparison
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Re: which SUV to purchase????? [zman3]
"I'm curious; is the Acadia/Outlook/Enclave transmission in any other GM vehicles?" General Motors and Ford Motor Company teamed up in 2002 to create a new automatic transmission design. The 6-speed transmission was developed after each company contributed US$720 million to the effort. It is a compact transaxle designed for transverse engine applications in cars and light trucks. Ford claims the 6F is designed to handle 300 hp (224 kW) and 280 ... Read More
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End of the Taurus X?
From what I've heard, sales of both the Taurus/ Sable, and the Taurus X have been shockingly slow, and a new guy from Toyota (something's going on over there!) is in charge of fixing it. I'd imagine that the Taurus/ Sable (please don't let them keep the Sable name!) will get total redos- or at least they better. But there is no need for the TX anymore, as Ford has the ... Read More
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Re: - [ateixeira]
You know the CX9 uses a Ford engine, basically, right? It's the 3.5l Duratec. The Ford Taurus X and Edge use the same engine, essentially. Actually juice starting in 2008 the CX-9, and most likely the '09 Mazda6, get the new Mazda tuned 3.7L Duratec. It makes 273 HP and 270 ft-lbs in the CX-9 which is class leading now IIRC. Also IIRC, the block and other parts of that engine ... Read More
Ford Taurus X Prices Paid and Buying Experiences
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Re: Freestyle vs Edge [ron48164]
Hi ron48164. Ford is no longer providing lease support on the 2007 Freestyle. It only has lease support on the 2008 Taurus X. So for now I will give you an idea of what the lease programs are like for the '07 Edge and the '08 Taurus X. Ford Credit's current base lease rate and residual value for a 24 month lease of a 2007 Ford Edge SEL AWD are 0.75% ... Read More
Ford Freestyle - Taurus X
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Re: AMAZING... JUST LIKE FORD TO SCREW UP A GOOD THING [freealfas]
Well, as I said leather seats was the last thing my wife wanted to have in the car - you sweating sitting on them, slipping and plus they were ugly light tan color. No, we really do not like leather seats sorry... My calculations were that if I resale 2007 Freestyle in 5 years I will most likely get about 3.000-5.000 less than for 2008 Taurus X - which should make ... Read More
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Re: Freestyle = Taurus X? Not. [stevedebi]
click on the nhtsa site and tell me what stinks about these links http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/ncap/Index2.cfm?myClass=PC&myYear=2008&myMake=Ford&myMo- del=Taurus&GoButton=View+specific+vehicle
Crossover SUV Comparison
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Re: Family Needs Answers [volkov]
There was no information about the Taurus X but I think they only differ in the front fascia and powertrain, maybe not a good approximation. Ford fared very well with the Edge, which may be a good sign. I didn't consider "Green efficiency" a measure of quality, which is why I considered the results the same. Car and driver has an Enclave on their long-term fleet. Maybe they will have a ... Read More
Ford Freestyle - Taurus X
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Re: Freestyle/Taurus X [stevedebi]
But I don't get it. The Acadia uses the same engine and transmission (or started with the co-developed pair), weighs around 700 lbs more, and still gets better EPA. It doesn't make sense. The Acadia is rated at 18 /26 for FWD and 17 / 24 for AWD. It will be interesting to see how the two compare in terms of acceleration and real world MPG. But aren't the mags and ... Read More
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Re: Freestyle/Taurus X [stevedebi]
I looked up my 2005 AWD Freestyle SEL on the EPA web site. They have tables of "original" EPA estimates and the "new" 2008 estimate corrections for your vehicle. http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/calculatorSelectEngine.jsp?year=2005&make=Ford&mo- - del=Freestyle%20AWD In the case of the AWD 2005 Freebie, the state 19/24 city/highway becomes 17/22 (2008 EST). That being said, I still get 26 to 27 MPG on the highway on long journeys. As the EPA says on the new ... Read More
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Re: Freestyle/Taurus X [freealfas]
See that you can build a x on website now. Have not drove one yet..but I'm not too excited now. Gas mileage is a disaster. How can GM build the outlook/enclave/arcadia which are all bigger, heavier vehicles that have similiar horsepower (more actually) yet still get better gas mileage. I love ford..but its no wonder their in such much trouble. With that mileage..this thing better hit 0-60 in sub 7.7 seconds..which ... Read More
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Re: Saw an "X" today. [freealfas]
-Hi this was for a brand new off the truck 2008 Ford Taurus X Sel Awd By tuned I was told the fluids were checked tires balanced air pressure checked certain systems activated.-KA
Crossover SUV Comparison
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Re: Ford Freestyle/Taurus X
There is a pretty decent review of the "Taurex" at http://www.autoblog.com/2007/07/13/in-the-autoblog-garage-2008-ford-taurus-x-limited/. There are also a couple of comparisons with the Saturn Outlook, where the "Taurex' fared pretty well. You guys should check it out.
Ford Freestyle - Taurus X
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Mercury Sable X ?!?
Compare these pictures. The first one is from the Mercury CUV at http://www.popularmechanics.com/blogs/automotive_news/4219078.html and the second one is at http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2008-taurus-sable-on-track/293664/ , the fact that the Montego has been somewhat redesigned to become the Sable (once again), proves that this CUV had to have been designed recently. This Mercury CUV looks like it is going to be the Mercury version of the Ford Taurus X. What do you think guys?
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Re: My Ford rep said August for Xs on the ground [jrl]
Anyone know when Ford might update their website to build the x? It seems odd that the x is coming out ... I came across a picture of a Mercury CUV on http://www.popularmechanics.com/blogs/automotive_news/4219078.html This vehicle is supposed to be a model that was shelved by Ford, well anyway, so says the guys at Popular Mechanics. I think that they are wrong about this. I think that this model will be produced ... Read More
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Re: Timeline anyone? [bruneau1]
Talked to my local ford dealer yesterday about the Taurus X. After much questioning..he finally showed me an invoice sheet that said he had 3 Taurus Xs on order and that one was placed 6/22 and two on 6/28. This makes since with Ford website that claims production of taurus x started on 6/22..same as taurus and sable. He claims the xs should be there in about 1 to 3 weeks..leading ... Read More
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Re: Timeline anyone? [freealfas]
Yesterday i drove a 2008 Taurus and was impressed with the improvement . Not only is the power there,but probably more important the level of refinement has gone way up. The ride has been softened and maybe some won't like that, but to me it was very good. Felt more like a luxury car. And it is a bargain if one stays away from 4wdr and and navigation systems. I would ... Read More
Crossover SUV Comparison
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Taurus X
I see Ford has priced it, and it is only a bit more than the outgoing FS. However, considering it has the 3.5 engine, the tiny price increase may be a bargain. But what's with that clumsy throwback big old seamed airbag cover on a 2008??? That look was fine in my 1998 Ranger, but even the little Mazda2 now has no airbag seams. The VW Golf got rid of all ... Read More
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Re: $40k vs $30k [bobw3]
That's why i like heated/ cooled leather. It's the one option I willingly pay for. Cracking leather-some is worse than others. Honda leather-sorry to offend any one but IT SUCKS. But in older dodge Caravans (8-10 years old) leather is GREAT with wear. Not exactly sure about oother model years. I do know the Montego's leather holds up pretty wel- so maybe it would in the 500/ FS, too. Chrysler has ... Read More
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Re: Acadia - SUV of the year [mistr]
"compare apples to apples. the FWD acadia is only 500lbs heavier than the freestyle, the awd 700lbs. The new taurus X will be heavier with worse mpg." Considering the carrying capacities & etc (everything except towing), I think that these two are pretty much apples to apples. You might also note that I was comparing the FS (not the Taurus X) to the Acadia. Where did you get the weight values ... Read More
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Re: New Fuel Economy Numbers [jasonj734]
"http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/calculatorSelectYear.jsp has what older vehicles will get under the new Fuel Economy ratings for the '08 model year. It is a nice tool for comparing a '08 vehicle to a '07 vehicle." People should note the word Estimate in the tables. The FS will get a new engine, and the Acadia isn't listed there. I don't think there will be certainty until the vehicles are tested. But the 2008 ratings will ... Read More
Ford Freestyle - Taurus X
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Re: New Taurus Variants [coldcranker]
No, probably means you don't know but think this might be true. I was basing my Edge weights on the review posed on "another site". It was a loaded AWD. The comparison value was a loaded FS AWD. The difference was 400 lbs. RE: More gears, I wasn't directly referring to the CVT vs 6 speed (I was thinking of other upgrades from 4 or 5 to 6 speeds), although technically ... Read More
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Re: Taurus X [tidester]
There was an article in the local Sunday paper's business section about this topic. Allen Mullaly was instrumental in getting the name changed due to customers who liked the Taurus and didn't want it to go away. Will consumers who remember the 'old' Taurus take to the 'new' Taurus as Ford is hoping? A name change alone may not be enough - Ford had better advertise/promote these renamed/updated vehicles far better ... Read More
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Re: Freestyle to become Taurus X [jasonj734]
Oh my god! People have often complained that the Freestyle is free of style, but the new 2008 look of the FS, or is that Taurus X (bad idea in my opinion) looks hideous! Perhaps it is just that photo with the two tone paint and perhaps a mono-tone paint job would be better. But Ford have got to be kidding themselves to think that this will sell. Then again it ... Read More
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Taurus Wagon?
I just read a report that Ford is going to change the name of the Five Hundred for 2008 to Taurus. Apparently they think the Taurus name will revive sales. My question is does this make the Freestyle the new Taurus Wagon? ;) - Chad
Ford Taurus X Prices Paid and Buying Experiences
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No Hassle 2006 SE for $24,944
These boards at Edmund's are fantastic! I just bought a 2006 Freestyle SE (FWD) from Patchett's Ford in Stanislaus County, California for $24,944 (Convenience & Safety groups + Traction Control). The boards here helped me zero in exactly which vehicle I wanted, and alerted me to a Freesyle dashboard reflection problem which I was able to avoid by specifying a dark shale interior. I used Edmunds four years ago to decide ... Read More
Ford Freestyle - Taurus X
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Fords/Lincoln/Mercury 2008 lineup Ford Trucks F-150 Ranger SUVs Expedition Explorer Escape Crossovers/Minivans Fairlane Sport Trac Cars Ecosport based car Focus Five Hundred Fusion What will be gone? Freestyle Freestar Taurus GT Excursion Thunderbird Crown Victoria? Mercury Milan Montego MetaOne Mariner Mountaineer Dropped Sable Monterey Grand Marquis? Lincoln Aviator Navigator Zephyr Mark LT Continetal Dropped Town car?
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