Ford Taurus X

Ford Taurus X Marks The Spot For Safety, Convenience

Named by Kelley Blue Book (KBB) as one of the family-friendliest vehicles of 2008, the Ford Taurus X continues to please for 2009. This full-size crossover offers three rows of seating, a powerful 3.5-liter V-6 engine with six-speed automatic transmission, and a long list of standard safety equipment – including side curtain air bags and AdvanceTrac® electronic stability control. Innovative convenience features on the Taurus X include one-touch, flip-and-fold second-row seating and an available power rear liftgate.

2009 Ford Taurus X: Offers a look unlike anything on the road.

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Three-Row Crossovers Now the Quintessential Family Vehicle

IRVINE, Calif., February 12, 2008 – The expert editors at Kelley Blue Book’s kbb.com, the leading provider of new- and used-vehicle information, today announce their picks for the distinguished honor of Kelley Blue Book’s 2008 Best New Family Vehicles.

After driving and reviewing many 2008 family-haulers for kbb.com, all of which qualify in varying degrees as safe, roomy and affordable, the kbb.com editors selected this year's Best New Family Vehicles by evaluating each on factors like resale value, fuel efficiency, capability and, most importantly, family-friendliness.

DETROIT, Jan. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Ford Motor Company has been named "Pet Friendliest Automaker" for 2008 by the popular pet company DogCatRadio.com for its wide range of models that offer safety, comfort and easy entry access for pets.

DogCat Radio, a national radio station that caters exclusively to pet lovers throughout America, reviewed models from various automakers with certain factors in mind including spaciousness, safety, fuel economy, affordability and last but not least creature comforts.

"The vehicle that stood out hands down was Ford's Taurus X," says Adrian Martinez, CEO at DogCatRadio.com.

Buick Enclave also impresses, Ford Taurus X improves; New Chrysler minivans disappoint

YONKERS, N.Y., Dec. 3 /PRNewswire - USNewswire/ -- The redesigned Toyota Highlander received top scores in a new Consumer Reports test of four midsized three-row SUVs, though it did not earn the organization's Recommended designation. Still, the Highlander now tops a field of 14 similar vehicles. The Buick Enclave and Ford Taurus X didn't score as well in this test, but both bested the Subaru Tribeca.

In a test extra, the new Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town & Country minivans proved disappointing. Details are available in the January issue of Consumer Reports magazine, on sale December 4, and to subscribers to http://www.consumerreports.org/.