Ford Taurus X
2008–2009 model years · Generation introduced 2008
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- Available years
- 2008–2009
- Yearly records
- 2
- Reported market values
- $2,963–$4,163
The overview
Based on the Ford Five Hundred sedan, the Freestyle is freshened and renamed the Taurus X for 2008. It combines traits of a station wagon and an SUV. All three rows of seats offer sufficient space for adults. Cabin access and visibility are commendable. Pre-2008 models had a 3.0-liter, 203-hp V6 and continuously variable automatic with adequate performance. We recorded 18 mpg overall with AWD. The ride is firm but comfortable. In our track tests, routine handling was confident, although the tail tended to slide a bit too easily in our avoidance maneuver. Unfortunately, stability control didn't arrive until a 2008 , which also included a stronger 3.5-liter V6 and six-speed automatic that returned just 16 mpg overall.
Generation summary from Consumer Reports. Year-specific figures appear below; missing values mean unavailable, not zero.
Compare the years
Each row keeps its own source data.
| Model year | Market value | Reliability | Owner rating | EPA combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 ↗ Limited 4-door SUV 3.5-liter V6 (263 hp) (Regular Gasoline) Automatic 6-speed | $4,163 | Not rated | Not rated | 18 MPG |
| 2008 ↗ Limited 4-door SUV AWD 3.5-liter V6 (263 hp) (Regular Gasoline) Automatic 6-speed | $2,963 | Not rated | Not rated | 18 MPG |
Values depend on trim and condition. Ratings are source-reported; road-test results may describe a tested configuration.
Year by year
2009 model
Limited 4-door SUV 3.5-liter V6 (263 hp) (Regular Gasoline) Automatic 6-speed · Conventional · Used
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Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- 4-door SUV
- Drive type
- AWD
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Category
- Midsized SUVs 3-row
- Generation began
- 2008
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $4,163
- Retail value range
- $3,800 - $4,475
- Original MSRP range
- $28,270 - $34,175
- Trade-in range
- $1,195 - $1,660
Ratings
- Road test score
- 75/100
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 15 MPG
- EPA highway
- 22 MPG
- EPA combined
- 18 MPG
- Tested city
- 11 MPG
- Tested highway
- 23 MPG
- Tested overall
- 16 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,965
- Cruising range
- 300 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 3.1 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 8.5 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 147 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 52 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 200 in
- Width
- 75 in
- Height
- 67 in
- Wheelbase
- 113 in
- Weight
- 4,420 lb
- Maximum load
- 1,150 lb
- Towing capacity
- 2,000 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 7 people
- Front head room
- 3 in
- Front leg room
- 38.5 in
- Rear head room
- 5 in
- Rear leg room
- 30 in
- Cargo volume
- 38 cu ft
- Luggage
- 2+0+0
Vehicle ID: 7794 First published: July 22, 2020 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
2008 model
Limited 4-door SUV AWD 3.5-liter V6 (263 hp) (Regular Gasoline) Automatic 6-speed · Conventional · Used
Find 2008 listings ↗
Specifications
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- 4-door SUV
- Drive type
- AWD
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Category
- Midsized SUVs 3-row
- Generation began
- 2008
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $2,963
- Retail value range
- $2,925 - $3,175
- Original MSRP range
- $27,030 - $32,600
- Trade-in range
- $565 - $780
Ratings
- Road test score
- 75/100
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 15 MPG
- EPA highway
- 22 MPG
- EPA combined
- 18 MPG
- Tested city
- 11 MPG
- Tested highway
- 23 MPG
- Tested overall
- 16 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,965
- Cruising range
- 300 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 3.1 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 8.5 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 147 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 52 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 200 in
- Width
- 75 in
- Height
- 67 in
- Wheelbase
- 113 in
- Weight
- 4,420 lb
- Maximum load
- 1,150 lb
- Towing capacity
- 2,000 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 7 people
- Front head room
- 3 in
- Front leg room
- 38.5 in
- Rear head room
- 5 in
- Rear leg room
- 30 in
- Cargo volume
- 38 cu ft
- Luggage
- 2+0+0
Vehicle ID: 2331 First published: July 22, 2020 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
Behind the data
Latest source update: September 11, 2026
Vehicle summaries, specifications, pricing and ratings come from Consumer Reports vehicle records. Auto Guide groups these records by model and reported generation start year.
Available years are listed explicitly. Gaps do not imply that a model was discontinued. Prices are source estimates, not live offers. No first-hand road test by Auto Guide is claimed.
