Ride quality is excellent, even when loaded with passengers and cargo. The vast interior of the 2009 Ford Taurus makes it possible to seat five passengers quite comfortably, as reviews read by TheCarConnection. The Basics The Taurus comes with either front- or all-wheel drive. Gas mileage is reasonable for such a big car. Four of the five seats have head restraints, and the Latch child-seat anchors for the outboard seats are spaced a few inches inward of the door.
To see what else is new for 2009, click , or check out a of the two model years. Currently the Ford Taurus X has a score of 8. It's a revision of the slow-selling Five Hundred, a practical car that suffered from unimaginative styling and modest performance. With so much in common, it makes sense to search for both models so that you can find the best deal on your next used car. Construction quality is also a plus for the 2009 Ford Taurus, as is the commanding view afforded by the high, comfortable bucket seats.
The headlights and fog lights look crisper and less restrained than before, and the overall effect recalls Ford's smaller sedans, the Fusion and redesigned Focus. Both share the same V-6 engine, and an automatic transmission is standard. It also racked up some impressive crash-test results. Went back, car had been washed, wheels shined and tires coated with Tire Shine. Most reviews read by TheCarConnection.
The controls are too low as well, so you have to take your eyes right off the road when trying to change something. It sorts through potholes and expansion joints with little disturbance, and save for some wind noise off the A-pillar, the cabin stays relatively quiet on the highway. When the air bags are deployed, the system will start honking the horn and turn on the flashers. To see what else is new for 2009, click , or check out a of the two model years. The exterior is fantsy and I would reccomend this car to people that like 6 speed transmissions and people who want a nice, and quiet sedan. The mushy pedal feel is typical for a large car.
I parked beside a Five Hundred, and its simpler red taillights seemed more fitting for a large family car. A navigation system is available on Limited models for a steep two grand. The Taurus and the Sable receive standard stability control, along with a post-crash alert system that unlocks the vehicle doors and activates the horn and emergency flashers in the event of an accident. Body roll is noticeable, but the suspension firms itself up through any prolonged turns and stays reasonably level. I have purchased a small lockable cargo trailer to tow on holidays and the cargo trailer is set up to have a roof bag installed on top of it.
Since purchasing it new, I can report the following repairs while under warranty- rear seats did not fold properly and had to be dismantled to have parts replaced that were defective and A-pillar interior trim clip broke and had to be replaced. Poor Interior Design And Not User Frienly At All — I have had this car now for 1 year. Ford added standard stability control to the lineup for 2009, which should appeal to shoppers who want an extra dose of safety. The 2009 has better interior space and visibililty than the newer model. Reviewers found that the Taurus could comfortably seat five, thanks to an impressive amount of cabin space. I have owned three other Tauruses in past but these last two are really nice and refined. I drove an all-wheel-drive Taurus Limited.
Mercury's Sable sedan is the Taurus' twin. Not that the Taurus passes for luxury: The center armrest is hard enough to dribble a basketball on, and the navigation system looks a few years behind in graphics quality. However, it seems out of its element on tight, twisty turns. Now for the strong positives—and there are plenty of them. Because the Avalon tends to be pricier, going back a year to the should save you some money. The gauges have large numbers that are easy to read, and the green and red nighttime illumination is vintage Ford.
The interior layout, which is criticized by some for its lack of flair, is refreshingly simple to the editors of TheCarConnection. None of these issues are deal-breakers, but on the scale of user-friendliness, they keep the Taurus a few rungs below perfection. The extended roofline and wagon profile of the Ford Taurus X offer impressive cargo capacity, especially with the third row folded down, and the loading height is very convenient. It is comfortable, powerful, has lots of room and a functional design with no wasted space. Sables come in base and Premier guise, both available with four driven wheels.
The 2009 Ford Taurus X provides a functional interior for those who want to cart more passengers around than can fit in a typical wagon. They are available in front- and all-wheel-drive forms. Both have improved, but neither is as compelling as some competitors. Primary Use: Family transportation A Practical Choice For Families Where A Sports Sedan Won't Do And A Mini-van Is Too Common — After reviewing competitive vehicles, I found the Taurus X to stand out in safety, road manners and family capabilities. The front two rows work well for adults, while the third row is manageable for short trips thanks to the stadium-style seating that perches the last row a bit higher than the others.