Ford Freestyle
| Ford Taurus X | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Ford |
| Also called | Ford Freestyle (2004-2007) |
| Production | 2004–2009 |
| Assembly |
Chicago Assembly (Chicago, Illinois, United States) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Large Crossover |
| Body style | 5-door Crossover |
| Layout | Front engine, front-wheel drive / four-wheel drive |
| Related |
Ford Five Hundred/Taurus Mercury Montego/Sable |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 112.9 in (2,870 mm) |
| Length | 199.8 in (5,070 mm) |
| Width | 74.4 in (1,890 mm) |
| Curb weight | 4,112 lb (1,865 kg) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Ford Taurus wagon |
| Successor | Ford Flex |
The Ford Taurus X (originally known as Ford Freestyle) is a crossover utility vehicle that was sold by Ford from 2005 to 2009. Essentially the replacement for the Ford Taurus station wagon, the 2005-2007 Freestyle was produced in a single bodystyle with six or seven-passenger seating. As the Taurus made its return for 2008, the Freestyle was rebadged the Taurus X.
Manufactured alongside the Ford Five Hundred, Mercury Montego, Mercury Sable, and the 2008-2009 Ford Taurus, the Ford Freestyle/Taurus X shared the Volvo-derived Ford D3 platform. Front-wheel drive was standard, with all-wheel drive as an option. All versions were produced at Chicago Assembly, in Chicago, Illinois. Unlike the D3 sedans, the Freestyle/Taurus X was sold exclusively as a Ford. Following its discontinuation in 2009, it was not directly replaced, but its role in the Ford line was largely taken over by the larger Ford Flex.
The Taurus X ended production on February 27, 2009 and was marketed in the United States and Canada, as well as South Korea and the U.S. territories of Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, and Guam.
The Freestyle was previewed at the 2003 Detroit Auto Show with a Freestyle Concept before entering production for the 2005 model year. The vehicle was originally going to be called the Ford CrossTrainer, but had been renamed the Freestyle by the time the concept was released, due to Ford adopting an ill-fated naming scheme in which all Ford-branded passenger cars except the Mustang and Thunderbird would have a name start with the letter "F".
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