2008 Ford Taurus Specification- Transmission

The 2008 Ford Taurus has been launched in the market with more than 500 improvements to make an impact in the family-size Sedan category. The latest trims like the base SEL and up-level Limited are more distinctive, quieter, faster and safer. The Taurus comes in both all-wheel and front-wheel drive. The changes and the innovative features that can be found in the latest 2008 Ford Taurus Car go much deeper than the mere exterior segment. Under the hood, the new 3.5-liter Duratec V6 engine imparts a whopping 260 horsepower, which is a substantial improvement as compared to the previous 3.0-liter V6’s output of 203 horsepower. The Ford Taurus engine is mated with a standard six speed automatic transmission.

Six Speed Automatic Transmission

The six speed automatic transmission offers a much better timing as compared to the earlier five-speed transmission. As for a better performance, you need better timing. With this automatic transmission, one gets smooth shifting. This is made standard on both the front-heel and all-wheel drive SEL and Limited models. The Taurus' six-speed automatic transmission operates smoothly, and along with the engine is bolted tightly to the body with hydraulic mounts to reduce the vibration.

The new six-speed automatic transmission has been tailored for efficient ride handling. Due to this, the current line-up of Taurus gets a Partial Zero Emission Vehicle (PZEV) rating. It is the first V6 vehicle to earn the PZEV rating. To get this rating a vehicle has to pass through a strict emissions guideline. The continuously variable transmission (CVT), which was present in the earlier model, has been dropped. The Ford Taurus transmission helps in getting a better fuel economy both in the city and highway. This innovative automatic transmission will definitely set a new trend in the market. The transmission makes the Ford Taurus a much better deal.