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Re: Comment on 2008 Ford Taurus X from an owner (Reply to this comment)
by mkaresh,  in Cars & Motorsports
Thanks for the comment. You should strongly consider posting your own review.
As noted in my review, I drove the FWD, maybe the AWD makes a difference. I also didn't drive the Limited. With the Freestyle, the handling of the Limited always felt significantly better to me.
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Sep 08 '07
7:13 am PDT
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Comment on 2008 Ford Taurus X from an owner (Reply to this comment)
by wmlim
I bought a 2008 Taurus X AWD Ltd in August and have driven over 2,000 km (1,250 miles) in it. I found the steering predictable and handling similar to our 2000 Camry and 1995 Altima (which we traded for the Taurus X). I was particularly impressed by its emergency avoidance. A week ago, while driving along Bayview Avenue (major road) in Toronto, an X5 on my right suddenly cut into my lane as its driver refused to stop or slow down for a stopped vehicle in front. Not only was the Taurus X able to avoid a collision by quickly steering into the centre (turning) lane, it also braked fast to avoid colliding into the vehicle in front making a turn. I test drove three different Taurus X AWD Ltds at three different dealers, and had no problem with the steering. However, I test drove two different Taurus FWD SEL sedans, and found the steering a little vague compared to the Camry and Altima.
I like the safety features and high seating position in the Taurus X (makes for very comfortable long-distance highway driving). My wife loves the ride comfort, space and sound system (with free Sirius for 6 months). A huge Graco stroller for my 6-month old can fit vertically into the storage space behind the third-row seat. The same stroller takes up almost the entire Altima trunk, and 2/3 of the Camry trunk. Parking in the city (with tight spaces) is easier than expected as the Taurus X is not too wide and has reverse sensors.
There were three minor problems with my Taurus X and one dealer mistake: (i) The power rear liftgate was not well aligned ¨C the right side side closed about 1/2 cm (1/8 inch) off. The dealer said it was better for structural integrity to leave it than to remove the liftgate and fix it back. (ii) It had more power than the 2007 Freestyle, but the engine still made some noise when accelerating or driving uphill from a stopped position. (iii) The fuel level indicator took some time to register the increased fuel level after I filled the tank, and even then did not show the tank full though the gas pump gauge said it was. (iv) The dealer pumped nitrogen into the tires, but forgot to reset the tire pressure monitor. So I drove the first 1,200 km (750 miles) with a faulty tire pressure monitor.
Despite these problems, I found the Taurus X to be great value and would give it four stars out of five (for comfort and value). The best price I could negotiate for a similarly equipped Highlander was more than $13,000 CAD ($12,000+ U.S.) higher than what I paid for the Taurus X AWD Ltd.
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Sep 07 '07
8:53 pm PDT
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Ford Taurus X - Comment from an owner (Reply to this comment)
by wmlim
I bought a 2008 Taurus X AWD Ltd in August and have driven over 2,000 km (1,250 miles) in it. I found the steering predictable and handling similar to our 2000 Camry and 1995 Altima (which we traded for the Taurus X). I was particularly impressed by its emergency avoidance. A week ago, while driving along Bayview Avenue (major road) in Toronto, an X5 on my right suddenly cut into my lane as its driver refused to stop or slow down for a stopped vehicle in front. Not only was the Taurus X able to avoid a collision by quickly steering into the centre (turning) lane, it also braked fast to avoid colliding into the vehicle in front making a turn. I test drove three different Taurus X AWD Ltds at three different dealers, and had no problem with the steering. However, I test drove two different Taurus FWD SEL sedans, and found the steering a little vague compared to the Camry and Altima.
I like the safety features and high seating position in the Taurus X (makes for very comfortable long-distance highway driving). My wife loves the ride comfort, space and sound system (with free Sirius for 6 months). A huge Graco stroller for my 6-month old can fit vertically into the storage space behind the third-row seat. The same stroller takes up almost the entire Altima trunk, and 2/3 of the Camry trunk. Parking in the city is easier than expected as the Taurus X is not too wide and has reverse sensors.
There were three minor problems with my Taurus X and one dealer mistake: (i) The power rear liftgate was not well aligned as the right side side closed about 1/2 cm (1/8 inch) off. The dealer said it was better for structural integrity to leave it than to remove the liftgate and fix it back. (ii) It had more power than the 2007 Freestyle, but the engine still made some noise when accelerating or driving uphill from a stopped position. (iii) Once, the fuel level indicator took some time to register the increased fuel level after I filled the tank, and even then did not show the tank full though the gas pump gauge said it was. (iv) The dealer pumped nitrogen into the tires, but forgot to reset the tire pressure monitor. So I drove the first 1,200 km (750 miles) with a faulty tire pressure monitor.
Despite these problems, I found the Taurus X to be great value and would give it four stars out of five (for comfort and value). The best price I could negotiate for a similarly equipped Highlander was more than $13,000 CAD ($12,000+ U.S.) higher than what I paid for the Taurus X AWD Ltd.
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Sep 07 '07
8:39 pm PDT
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Very detailed review! (Reply to this comment)
by fomocona
The Taurus X began production in June 2007 and should be available. The 2008 Taurus X AWD SEL, with hundreds of engineering updates, has an MSRP of only about $700 more than the 2007 Freestyle AWD SEL. Also, the electric power assist steering (EPAS) may feel different at first but it increases fuel economy by up to 8% and reduces steering noise. Most of the reviews of the EPAS I have read have been positive and Ford is confident that this system makes sense in this vehicle. As far as color choices, there are numerous reasons that go into making color availability decisions, including customer feedback. If you would like to provide feedback on a Ford product, please visit www.customersaskford.com and type "feedback". Your comments on current or future vehicles will be forwarded to the proper department. We appreciate your enthusiastic interest in Ford products.
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Aug 31 '07
5:52 am PDT
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Very detailed review! (Reply to this comment)
by fomocona
The Taurus X began production in June 2007 and should be available. The 2008 Taurus X AWD SEL, with hundreds of engineering updates, has an MSRP of only about $700 more than the 2007 Freestyle AWD SEL. Also, the electric power assist steering (EPAS) may feel different at first but it increases fuel economy by up to 8% and reduces steering noise. Most of the reviews of the EPAS I have read have been positive and Ford is confident that this system makes sense in this vehicle. As far as color choices, there are numerous reasons that go into making color availability decisions, including customer feedback. If you would like to provide feedback on a Ford product, please visit www.customersaskford.com and type "feedback". Your comments on current or future vehicles will be forwarded to the proper department. We appreciate your enthusiastic interest in Ford products.
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Aug 31 '07
5:45 am PDT
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Very detailed review! (Reply to this comment)
by fomocona
The Taurus X began production in June 2007 and should be available. The 2008 Taurus X AWD SEL, with hundreds of engineering updates, has an MSRP of only about $700 more than the 2007 Freestyle AWD SEL. Also, the electric power assist steering (EPAS) may feel different at first but it increases fuel economy by up to 8% and reduces steering noise. Most of the reviews of the EPAS I have read have been positive and Ford is confident that this system makes sense in this vehicle. As far as color choices, there are numerous reasons that go into making color availability decisions, including customer feedback. If you would like to provide feedback on a Ford product, please visit www.customersaskford.com and type "feedback". Your comments on current or future vehicles will be forwarded to the proper department. We appreciate your enthusiastic interest in Ford products.
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Aug 31 '07
5:43 am PDT
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Very detailed review! (Reply to this comment)
by fomocona
Very detailed review! The Taurus X began production in June 2007 and should be available. The 2008 Taurus X AWD SEL, with hundreds of engineering updates, has an MSRP of only about $700 more than the 2007 Freestyle AWD SEL. Also, the electric power assist steering (EPAS) may feel different at first but it increases fuel economy by up to 8% and reduces steering noise. Most of the reviews of the EPAS I have read have been positive and Ford is confident that this system makes sense in this vehicle.
As far as color choices, there are numerous reasons that go into making color availability decisions, including customer feedback. If you would like to provide feedback on a Ford product, please visit www.customersaskford.com and type "feedback". Your comments on current or future vehicles will be forwarded to the proper department. We appreciate your enthusiastic interest in Ford products.
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Aug 08 '07
6:37 am PDT
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Reviewing as it is... (Reply to this comment)
by asafono
Enjoyed your review - a refreshing change from the ones in "professional" auto publications. As usual, a couple of nitpicks.
As with the Freestyle, only the top trim level of the Ford Taurus X is monotone. The others, including the new Eddie Bauer, are the ill-advised monotone rendered even worse by the restyled front end.
Either one style has monotone appearance or the other. I take it you meant only the Limited has it.
The base price of the 2008 Ford Taurus X SEL is $700 than that of last year's Freestyle SEL.
price... $700 higher?
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Aug 01 '07
8:03 am PDT
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Steering... (Reply to this comment)
by drive571
As you mention in this review, steering feel is one of the few things that most Fords (even the SUVs) have going for them in their respective classes.
Based on the '08 Ford Escape and this new Taurus X, Ford seems bent on changing that. Too bad.
- P.J.
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Jul 29 '07
11:19 pm PDT
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