2009 Ford Taurus X

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Safety - What the Auto Press Says

The Taurus X comes standard with a number of accident-avoidance features and excels in crash tests.

• In government crash tests, the Taurus X earns 5 of 5 stars for both frontal- and side-impact protection. In tests conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, it earns the highest possible rating in both frontal offset and side impacts.

Accident Avoidance

Standard accident-avoidance equipment on the Taurus X includes four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes, traction control and electronic stability control.

Crash Protection

Frontal air bags, side-impact front air bags and three-row side curtain air bags are standard on the Taurus X. Also standard is a "Safety Canopy" system that keeps air bags inflated during a rollover.