Ford Taurus X Decatur AL

The 3.5-liter engine and six-speed double-overdrive automatic transmission in the Ford Taurus X have really put some performance in the package. That's especially true when compared with the old 3.0-liter engine and CVT transmission, which was awful.

Local Companies

Joe Sartain Ford Inc.
(256) 350-2120
3300 Sixth Avenue S.e.
Decatur, AL
Eddie Preuitt Ford Inc
(256) 773-2578
710 Highway 31 North
Hartselle, AL
McClary Ford Lincoln-Mercury, Inc
(256) 232-4242
1104 Highway 72 East
Athens, AL
John Carpenter Ford, Inc.
(256) 974-1186
14591 Court Street
Moulton, AL
Southland International Trucks Inc
(256) 350-5600
Ratliff Industrial P
Decatur, AL
Sanderson Truck Sales
(256) 355-4502
Decatur, AL
Cloverleaf Lincoln Mercury Jeep Dodge Isuzu Inc
(256) 536-2518
2121 6th Ave SE
Decatur, AL
Cloverleaf Chrysler Dodge Jeep Service
(256) 301-1650
2121 6th Ave SE
Decatur, AL
Damson Jerry Mazda Superstore
(256) 355-3636
735 Beltline Rd SW
Decatur, AL
Serra Toyota of Decatur
(256) 340-0330
309 Beltline Rd
Decatur, AL

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Driving Impressions

The 3.5-liter engine and six-speed double-overdrive automatic transmission in the Ford Taurus X have really put some performance in the package. That's especially true when compared with the old 3.0-liter engine and CVT transmission, which was awful.

The 2008 engine is quiet and smooth at idle, with a pendulum mounting system that separates its motions and vibrations from the rest of the car. It sounds healthy, powerful and smooth at full throttle, and the Taurus X has very good acceleration for passing. And, as mentioned, the Taurus X is very quiet inside at freeway speeds.

No complaints on the steering and suspension. The Taurus X has pretty good steering feel for what it is, a family hauler, with plenty of steering assist for easy driving around town and decreasing assist at highway speeds so it doesn't wander or get sloppy.

The ride is soft and compliant, with plenty of suspension travel and damping to soak up bumps and potholes. There's not much body roll (lean) in the corners. We'd prefer to have one size wider tires for more aggressive cornering, but that would probably eat into the gas mileage.

The brakes are very solid and nicely progressive from top of pedal to bottom. We never felt the standard ESP system go on, but it's always there, and now it's standard on all models.

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Featured Local Company

Joe Sartain Ford Inc.

(256) 350-2120
3300 Sixth Avenue S.e.
Decatur, AL

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