The 2008 Ford Taurus X SEL AWD is a large crossover SUV. The 2008 Ford Taurus X SEL AWD (base price $28,705) is a seven-passenger, versatile family vehicle with three rows of seating. SEL is the base trim of Taurus X model. The All-Wheel-Drive 2008 Ford Taurus X SEL AWD uses an energetic 263-horsepower 3.5-liter, V-6 engine. A six-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard. The Ford Taurus X SEL AWD achieves 15 mpg in the city and 22 mpg on the highway.

The Ford Taurus X SEL AWD comes with an extensive range of standard and optional features such as cloth upholstery; message center; battery saver; 17-inch aluminum alloy wheels; remote keyless entry; single zone air conditioning; illuminated entry system; solar-tinted glass; privacy glass; chrome exhaust tips; body-color door handles; power heated folding exterior mirrors with security approach lamps; fog lamps; halogen headlamps; tri-bar chrome grille; MP3 audio input jack; adjustable head restraints; power moonroof; premium sound insulation; rear window defroster; rear seat vents; four 12 volt powerpoints; reverse sensing system; gauge cluster with tachometer; optional 18-inch chrome wheels; DVD Family Entertainment System with 8-inch viewing screen, two wireless headphones and remote control; SEL Interior Convenience Package: Automatic headlamps with on/off delay and wiper-activated headlamps, dual-zone electronic automatic temperature control, outside temperature display, outside temperature display, in-dash 6-disc CD changer/MP3 capability; SEL Interior Power Package: 8-way power driver seat, 4-way passenger seat, power-adjustable pedals. Six color varieties are offered on the 2008 Ford Taurus X SEL AWD: Oxford White Clearcoat, Merlot Clearcoat Metallic, Silver Birch Clearcoat Metallic, Light Ice Blue Clearcoat Metallic, Black Clearcoat and Dark Ink Blue Clearcoat Metallic.

The Ford Taurus X SEL AWD is equipped with a host of safety gadgets such as stability control; four-wheel anti-lock brakes; AdvanceTrac Stability Control, dual-stage front-seat airbags; belt-minder safety belt reminder; side-impact airbags; full-length side curtain airbags with a rollover sensor; securilock passive anti-theft system; anti-theft perimeter alarm and lighting and child safety rear door locks. Rear parking sensors and adjustable pedals are optional.

All Ford vehicles come with a basic Bumper-to-Bumper Warranty (3-years/36, 000 miles), as well as extended coverage for the Powertrain (5-years/60, 000 miles) and Safety System (5years /60, 000 miles) and protection against corrosion perforation (5 years/Unlimited).