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Overview
Owner sentiment is mixed, heavily dependent on the specific powertrain and maintenance history. The 2008-2009 Taurus X, which succeeded the Freestyle, receives praise from some owners for its robust 3.5L V6 Duratec engine and the elimination of the problematic CVT transmission fo
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Insufficient owner data available. No specific trim levels (e.g., SEL, Limited) are discussed with comparative praise or criticism.
Generation by generation
Owner insights per generation and US complaint/recall records (NHTSA).
Complaints and recalls by model yearSource: NHTSA (US)Show table
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Most-reported area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 149 | 1 | vehicle speed control |
Complaint counts come from owner reports filed with the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Higher-selling years naturally accumulate more complaints.
Recall notices1 on record · Source: NHTSA (US)Show recalls
2007 · service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:padscampaign 16E026000
Bosch Brake Components LLC (Bosch) is recalling certain aftermarket replacement front brake pads, models Bosch QuietCast BC598 and BP765, Bosch Blue BE598 and BE598H, Prostop PD598 and PD765M, Duralast Gold DG598, Duralast MKD598, Stop Master ST598, UltraStop ULT598, UltraLife MX598 and MX765, BrakeBest MKD765, and Pro
Specifications
Generation
Version
3.5i V6 (260 Hp) AWD
From 2007-2009
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