Overview & Reviews

Ford resurrects the Taurus nameplate for 2008 by affixing it to a much-improved Five Hundred. A more powerful engine, a nicer and quieter cabin, a retuned suspension and a corporate three-bar grille are the major highlights.

• Extra-large backseat and trunk, outstanding crash test scores, comfortable ride, good visibility, available all-wheel drive.

• High front seats create an odd driving position that might be uncomfortable for taller drivers, transmission occasionally slow to downshift.

User Reviews:

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  Im diggin it! - 2008 Ford Taurus
  By genog - February 22 - 4:30 am

  Was all set to buy a SUV when i spotted this car and thought it was a Lincoln! Leather Interior,Nice Curves and cool black paint with Chrome accesories really grabbed my eye. Extremly roomy and comfortable interior,Nice sounds with the 6 disc CD Player. Crisp performance for a V6 and nice gas mileage and great handeling and ride made this car a pleasant suprise! Owning this car for 10 months has made me a believer that this car is a complete win for Ford! Great Job!

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  Very nice car - 2008 Ford Taurus
  By Richard - October 25 - 2:00 am

  Roomy, comfortable, plenty of power with good fuel economy, and nicely styled. Im a happy owner. By todays standards it doesnt have all the bells and whistles (GPS, Sync, etc.) but still a very nice car with a very reasonable price.

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  Not your fathers Taurus - 2008 Ford Taurus
  By JK - August 11 - 3:50 pm

  I bought mine used 2 months ago. It is a big, comfortable car- much larger than the older style. The finish detail compares favorably with my 2002 Toyota Camry, except for the cheesy carpet deck in the trunk covering the spare. Seats are firm but comfortable, and power passenger seat a nice standard feature. My 6-4 son is comfortable in the back seat. Brakes great and plenty of power in the engine, worth the gas mileage trade off from my Camry. Although the 2010 has a sexier exterior, the wife and I both prefered the more open cabin in this model. We also chose this car over an Avalon. Worth a look and a great deal pricewise compared to a new one.

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  Great Car! - 2008 Ford Taurus
  By Henry - July 23 - 11:49 pm

  The Ford Taurus Limited is possibly the most car you can get for the money today. Loaded w/leather, SYNC, Bluetooth, MP3, sunroof, all the latest safety features, plenty of interior room, a quiet, firm ride, silky transmission - I could go on and on. Bought mine used & could not be happier. Ive owned Chrysler, Nissan, Toyota, Honda, Chevy, and more. This car is one the imports should aspire to be! Also, driving Louisiana roads is no picnic, but the Taurus makes it much more bearable. Thanks for a great ride, Ford.

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  Ford has outdone themselves :D - 2008 Ford Taurus
  By Mack - May 3 - 1:10 pm

  I just purchased this car 4 days ago and I love it! At first I was iffy because of the past Taurus, but this one hasnt failed me! I love it! It has been getting great gas mileage, very roomy, the stereo is great w/ the 6 CD changer, the wood like finish, the 8 cup holders, and the storage! I love the way it looks inside and out! Its the perfect car for those who dont want the 4 cylinder or a V8! I searched for the car for me and this was it. I didnt go out of what was hot this year, but out of comfort and my likings. This fit everything. The style and comfort! Im a V8 owner of a Ford Explorer XLT, and I love this V6 Taurus SEL. It gets me great gas mileage and saves me money!

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  repairs to look for - 2008 Ford Taurus
  By jim - April 23 - 12:25 am

  At 40,000 rear brakes needed replacement front lasted till 60,000. Now at 89,000 i smelt burning oil while driving rear differential seal gone, 2 day job as well as 1 minor engine oil leak . It is a good car.

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  More thean what I expected - 2008 Ford Taurus
  By shalla - April 13 - 4:22 pm

  I went into the dealership not really looking for much just a nice car to get back and forward to and from work. The dealer pulled this car around and I froze. I thought that he was joking because I did not think I could afford this nice looking car. Then he told me the price and he also had to tell me the make and model because it look so much better then any Ford Taurus I have ever seen. I love this car. It has style and comfort. When I pull up to church and everyone ask me what kind of car is that? I smile and say "its a Ford Taurus" and they reply "man that is sharp".

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  Poor mileage/interior cabin noise - 2008 Ford Taurus
  By Frank - March 10 - 7:03 pm

  I am flabbergasted, all these people stating outstanding mileage. it doesnt sound like my Ford Taurus SEL 2008. I am a conservative driver and this car has not given me l8mpg in the city I usually get about 14 mpg. When I drive out to Valley Stream (Nassau County) I might get 17 mpg, averaging 55 mph. Did Ford put the wrong nameplate on this car? (Joke) This car is comfortable, the interior and trunk space are great. Regarding the quietness in the cabin, only on pristine roadways. In the Bronx we have many roads that are not too pristine, the roadway bumps and noise invade the cabin mercilessly, which makes listening to the radio next to impossible.

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  A Great Car - 2008 Ford Taurus
  By Reggie - January 17 - 4:30 pm

  Expert or no expert this is simply a very good car!!. I am a fan of any car company when it comes to purchasing a vehicle. This car has everything I wanted and more! From safety to fuel economy, by far it is one of the best purchase of any car on the road. Hands down the 2008-09 Ford Taurus is the best car on the road for the money. I am not getting paid to advertise. All I can say is drive one and you will like what you see too!!

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  Old mans car? Not really! - 2008 Ford Taurus
  By Roy - October 22 - 7:28 pm

  John Force said "Drive one." Im glad we did. This is one of the most comfortable cars weve ever owned. Its a Limited. Has everything but a sunroof, which I dont need. We bought it as an un-sold 08 in 2009 and got a great deal. So far 6,000 miles,no problems. My wife calls it an old mans car, but she doesnt see me nail it when I drive alone. It will scoot! Passengers have told us how comfortable the car is. Interior room and trunk space are fantastic. I love the hands free Sync phone and satellite radio. The styling could be better, but these days.... Ill never be happy with a look-alike car. Even so, Ill buy another. Maybe next time the SHO. Take John Forces advice. "Drive one!