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Sedans Ford Taurus/Mercury Sable 2008 Ford Taurus New Owner Reports
103 messages, Last post on Nov 01, 2008 at 9:06 PM
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We just returned from the first long driving trip in our 2008 Taurus Limited AWD. One way distance was approximately 1180 miles and the car averaged 25mpg going and 24mpg on the return. Not bad but not as good as I had hoped. I suspect the AWD is the main contributor - a FWD would undoubtedly do better. Perhaps more torque would help also. Long hills on I70 resulted in one or two gear downshifts to maintain the set speed which can't be good for mileage either. The only negative that resulted from the drive is the driving position - I could not find a position that was good for both my arms and legs - when good for my arms my right leg was jammed against the console and when good for my legs, my arms were stretched in an uncomfortable position. Either more pedal adjustment is required or a telescoping steering wheel. Other than this we found the car comfortable, quiet, and very roomy. The body is tight - the only rattles were due to loose items in the cup holders or door pockets and this was the case whether we were on interstate or rough local roads.
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Replying to: desertrat5 (May 11, 2008 2:29 am)
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Replying to: thegraduate (May 11, 2008 6:34 pm)
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Replying to: capella (May 12, 2008 9:56 pm) These are trips running up and down I-65 from Birmingham to the Gulf Coast. |
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Replying to: thegraduate (May 11, 2008 6:34 pm)
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Replying to: desertrat5 (May 22, 2008 4:47 pm) Also, did the 3800 GM have AWD?
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We drove my wife's FWD Taurus from Minneapolis to Southern Iowa and back over the Memorial Day weekend. Going down into a bit of a headwind, we got 29.6 MPG. On the return trip, with a bit of tailwind, the mileage rose to 31.4. This is driving at 75-80 MPH most of the way. I am very pleased with this mileage. I give a lot of credit to the 6 speed transmission and overall gearing. Cruising down the interstate, it is turning about 1000 RPM less than my Lincoln LS at the same speed. I also give a lot of credit to the 3.5 engine for having sufficient low end torque to pull that tall gearing without a lot of downshifting. No doubt the FWD model uses less fuel than AWD. Added weight, rotational mass, and friction make a difference. |
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Replying to: thegraduate (May 26, 2008 9:07 pm) Again, I like the Taurus except for the driving position issue. I also think it should do better in the economy arena.
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Replying to: desertrat5 (Jun 02, 2008 7:38 pm) You never did come back and answer my question, though; was the 3.8 AWD? You say you hoped for better than the 3800 GM, but with AWD, you really aren't comparing apples to apples if the 3800 was in a Grand Prix / Oldsmobile 88 / Buick LeSabre etc, since the Taurus has the added weight and friction of AWD.
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| Gas gauge has not been accurate from day one,reads high.Gauge indicates half tank,put in 15 gallons,dealer claims "ITS A DESIGN FLAW"...CAN'T BE FIXED !!! Their must be 10's of thousands taurus owners running out of gas! Alan Mulally,Mark Fields,Jim Farley are you aware of this? | |
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