Used 2008 Ford Taurus X SEL 4dr Wagon AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A) Consumer Reviews
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TRV Terrific Reliable Vehicle
Lisa Brown, Manchester, NH, 07/03/2018
Ford Taurus X SEL 4dr Wagon AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
30 of 32 people found this review helpful
This was a great car. it was reliable, never broke down once. We serviced it regularly and always had good tires. It was great in bad weather as we had AWD. Taurus X were built on Volvo XC chassis. I got Tboned 2 weeks ago, did 180 degree spin. The vehicle was declared to be a total loss, but my dog and i were uninjured. It was a great vehicle to transport aging parents, low to the ground so they could get in and out easily and wheel chairs and walkers fit in back. Our dog loved to ride inside it, plenty of room. Terrific vehicle, which moved our kids to and from college, plenty of room for all their stuff and it was protected from rain during the moves. We are so sorry to see this vehicle totaled, but important thing was no one was injured. Ford should make them again. Guess the Edge replaced it.
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Tranny Trouble
fordnotfun, Oshkosh, WI, 02/09/2013
Ford Taurus X SEL 4dr Wagon AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
17 of 18 people found this review helpful
We pruchased used in June 2011, in August 2012 had to replace the water pump which was costly ($2100) due to the location of the pump, making labor cost HIGH! Then in December 2012 the transmission was replaced, talk about expensive--plus needing to rent a car for the 2 weeks it took to get it back. Since then, the transmission still is not right, jumping all over--now they are thinking the computer is not working correctly. So, $6200 spent in 6 mos, now looking at more problems--would definitely NOT recommend!!!
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fun, safe family car
Dan, 12/11/2009
Ford Taurus X SEL 4dr Wagon AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
This is a great car. Just dealt with, meaning put 110 miles in a Michigan blizzard yesterday. We traveled all over west Michigan in a certified blizzard. The all-wheel drive was flawless! I have never felt safer. Braking ABS worked great. Warm, comfortable. My only complain was the washer fluid nozzles froze quickly. My last VW had heated nozzels, but I also have no idea what kind of fluid was in them. Putting the better winter washer fluid would probably solve that. We really did well. Even when our highway shut down. I had my pregnant wife with me the whole time. She was worried but that is mostly my fault for going in the first place. I am really happy I bought this car for her.
Bad choice for gravel roads
bertajean, Braham, MN, 11/05/2012
Ford Taurus X SEL 4dr Wagon AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
I own a 2008 Taurus X SEL & prior to that owned a 2006 Freestyle SEL. If you are looking for a great value on a AWD crossover style vehicle, this is your best option. The other vehicles in that category are VERY over priced. The T-rex (as we call it) is an overall good value, but is not a good choice for gravel roads. I drive 3 - 8 miles of gravel one-way to work. The brakes & wheels hold gravel like you wouldn't believe. The tires are always going out of balance because of that. The body moldings also hold a lot of dust, so difficult to wash as it always leaves streaks of wet gravel running out.
roomy, comfortable and tough
D. Keith Kennedy, Ballwin, MO, 07/04/2018
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Ford Taurus X SEL 4dr Wagon AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
9 of 11 people found this review helpful
It has a ton of room and leg room throughout the vehicle....seats 7 and with the seats folded down in back, it has a LOT of storage room. The pick up is great, it rides comfortably and smoothly and the traction control is a great feature. I put new Michelins on it and front brakes. And, the dual AC system is super cold and takes care of all the back end of the vehicle! Bucket/captain style chairs for each row makes it roomy for folks of all sizes...! Had an issue with the traction distribution switch staying on; Had it taken care of at the Ford dealership in Cape Girardeau by Rob, the Svc. Mngr. Who did a great job. No problems since.
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