Top Fuel-Efficient Three-Row SUVs … 2008 Taurus X
April 30, 20082008’s Top Fuel-Efficient Three-Row SUVs
2008 Ford Taurus X
16 city/24 highway
As a category between categories, the crossover comes in a variety of shapes and sizes. Clearly on the car/wagon end of the spectrum is the square-jawed Taurus X, Ford’s low-slung wagon/ute. Having started life as the Ford Freestyle, the Taurus X got more than a new name for 2008; it received a facelift that added some much-need pizzazz to what had been terminally forgettable styling.
It also got a heart transplant, upgrading to a 263-hp, 3.5-liter V-6 and a six-speed transmission, which shuttle the family around reasonably well. Handling is decent, and as a crossover, the X is far more enjoyable to drive than Ford’s tippier, truck-based Explorer, which also offers three rows of seats but musters nowhere near the Taurus X’s fuel-economy figures. If one’s allegiance is the Blue Oval, there is no more frugal choice for a team of six or seven.
Dick’s MacKenzie Ford
4151 SE TV Highway
Hillsboro, OR 97123
800-783-0863
503-214-5029
Hello,
I have been unable to locate cross bars for the roof rack on the Taurus X. Any suggestions?
Please advise,
Bob
I have check the parts dept and it appears that Ford does not make them. I just talked to Joe Young at Yakima and they do have a system that works on the Taurus X. Here is the info:
Yakima Low Rider Towers Part#0118
Yakima 58″ crossbars Part# 0409
Yakima 38″ faring Part# 7047
You can also go to http://www.yakima.com or the Rack my Ride page at http://www.yakima.com/Consumer/Step1.aspx for a configurator to find out what it takes to fit any vehicle with a rack system. I hope this helps where the mfg does not have a custom built application, these systems do a great job.
We have those available. You can contact Stacey Clark at the Mackenzie Ford Parts Dept. 503-640-2777 or 888-541-3673
Randy May
Dick’s Mackenzie Ford
Hillsboro Oregon
http://mackenzieford.com