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2008 Ford Taurus Crash Tests

Use our daily updated records to check 2008 Ford Taurus crash test results and safety reports from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, which has rated autos for front-impact, side-impact, and rollover safety for decades. Results are published on an intuitive 1-to-5 star scale.
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2008 Ford Taurus Research

2008 Ford Taurus

MSRP Range:$25,485 - $27,275  |  Get Internet Pricing from a Local Dealer!
Transmissions: 6-Speed Automatic; 4-Speed Automatic
Drivetrains: All Wheel Drive; Front Wheel Drive

Taurus Crash Test Ratings

Frontal Impact Side Impact
Driver's Side Front Occupant
Passenger's Side Rear Occupant

Taurus Crash Test Data

Frontal Impact Head Injury Criterion Chest Deceleration Femur Load
Driver's Side 335 HIC 38g 953lbs | 740lbs
Passenger's Side 352 HIC 36g 498lbs | 635lbs
Side Impact Thoratic Trauma Index Pelvis Deceleration
Front Occupant 46 53
Rear Occupant 55 56

Taurus Rollover Ratings (5 star scale)

Rollover Resistance Rating Static Stability Factor Dynamic Test
1.43 No-tip*
 
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