2008 Ford Taurus Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Taurus years
- Fewer complaints than other years 18th of 25 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 175 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Ford Taurus. That ranks 18th out of 25 Taurus model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (44 complaints, 25%), typically at around 81,500 miles. Complaints mention 19 crashes, 7 fires, 13 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
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- 175owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 19complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 Ford Taurus problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 44 | 25% | 81,500 | — | — |
| Steering | 35 | 20% | 46,500 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 32 | 18% | 58,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 20 | 11% | 85,099 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 15 | 9% | 114,250 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 13 | 7% | 116,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 11 | 6% | 46,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 10 | 6% | 46,023 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 9 | 5% | 86,500 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 7 | 4% | 147,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 6 | 3% | 19,660 | — | — |
| Structure | 5 | 3% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 4 | 2% | 108,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 2% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 2% | 142,500 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 | 2% | 61,792 | — | — |
| Seats | 3 | 2% | 68,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 1% | 29,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 1% | 84,650 | — | — |
| Traction Control System | 2 | 1% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 1% | 52,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 1% | 20,000 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 Ford Taurus recalls (1)
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Air bags:frontal
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 Ford Flex, 2008 and 2010-2012 Ford Taurus, 2008-2009 Ford Taurus X, 2008 Mercury Sable, 2009 and 2011 Lincoln MKS vehicles. The driver frontal air bag may improperly inflate during second-stage deployment in the event of a high speed crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk: An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the driver's frontal air bag module, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on June 13, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16C06.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Tire valve cracking (PE08060) — opened Oct 14, 2008, closed Apr 9, 2009.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2008 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that the front driver's side seat belt had failed to unbuckle and was previously repaired. Additionally, the contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously rear-ended on…
My son was in an accident to where the whole front end was smashed and neither airbag deployed
The contact owns a 2008 Ford Taurus. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed and making a turn, the vehicle became inoperable. The contact shifted into park and restarted the vehicle. The contact stated while reversing, she heard an abnormal sound. The check engine and several…
The contact owns a 2008 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at the dealer for an inspection, the dealer advised him to stop driving the vehicle due to corrosion of the subframe, caliper, steering arm, brakes, and a hole in the catalytic converter. The vehicle was not…
The contact owns a 2008 Ford Taurus. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle stalled however, she was able to pull over and stop the vehicle. The contact stated that she noticed that the check engine warning light was illuminated. Additionally, the engine temperature…
Other Ford Taurus years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Taurus | 17 | 2 |
| 2018 Taurus | 50 | 4 |
| 2017 Taurus | 44 | 4 |
| 2016 Taurus | 83 | 4 |
| 2015 Taurus | 278 | 6 |
| 2014 Taurus | 229 | 5 |
| 2013 Taurus | 585 | 9 |
| 2012 Taurus | 79 | 5 |
| 2011 Taurus | 187 | 4 |
| 2010 Taurus | 204 | 3 |
| 2009 Taurus | 64 | 0 |
| 2008 | 175 | 1 |
| 2007 Taurus | 149 | 0 |
| 2006 Taurus | 318 | 2 |
| 2005 Taurus | 774 | 0 |
| 2004 Taurus | 375 | 1 |
| 2003 Taurus | 1,223 | 3 |
| 2002 Taurus | 1,426 | 3 |
| 2001 Taurus | 1,037 | 9 |
| 2000 Taurus | 1,195 | 8 |
| 1999 Taurus | 874 | 5 |
| 1998 Taurus | 545 | 2 |
| 1997 Taurus | 770 | 3 |
| 1996 Taurus | 825 | 6 |
| 1995 Taurus | 1,205 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Ford Taurus?
Owners most often report power train, steering, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 44 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Ford Taurus?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2008 Ford Taurus a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Taurus model years, the 2008 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.