2008 Ford Taurus X Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 4%of 153 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 39,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2008 Ford Taurus X, 4% of the 153 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 39,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My 2008 Taurus X has lurched forward on more than 1 occasion. In all the events I have been going very slow, almost just rolling to a stop sign or stoplight. I have been able to control it by stomping on the brake. It doesn't happen often, and there are no other circumstances I can recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10402040, filed 2011-05, 39,000 miles“My car lost power while driving and stalled in traffic. My mechanic had it for two weeks and tested repeatedly and could not find a reason and could not make the event reoccur. I drive in a rural area with young children.”
NHTSA complaint #10374153, filed 2010-12, 45,215 miles“Vehicle lost all power, including brakes and steering twice. Once at approx. 8,000 miles and again at approx. 8,660 miles (may 2009). Vehicle made loud grinding noise and became very sluggish while driving approx. 15 MPH. At approx. 15,900 miles twice within 1/4 mile (nov.2009). Dealership says they cannot duplicate any of these events or find a reason that they may have occurred. Obviously, I am not comfortable driving this vehicle as I'm not sure what it's going to do (or not do) next. …”
NHTSA complaint #10294190, filed 2009-12, 8,000 miles“Driving the car, and lost the ability to turn the car left. I had to have the car towed and discovered the rack and pinion dear failed internally. Somehow a gasket became intertwined within steering column. Repairs totaled $860.91.”
NHTSA complaint #10588761, filed 2014-05, 72,739 miles“I have a 2008 Ford Taurus X with approx 8000 miles as of this writing. Approx. One month ago, I was driving on a very narrow 2 lane road and my engine failed. I noticed because the steering wheel would not turn and brakes were difficult to apply. I pulled to the side and started the car. It started right up. This past week, the same thing happened as I was driving on the same road. This time I put the car in neutral and started it, then put it in drive. I am afraid of driving this vehicle now due to the potential danger. …”
NHTSA complaint #10269940, filed 2009-05Related service bulletins
- 10039053Mar 1, 2011Ford: if there is an intermittent lack of power, surge, or hesitation while driving the brakes will override acceleration.
- 10039155Aug 9, 2010Ford: there may be a rough idle or misses while the malfunction light is on. There are mutliple possible trouble codes stored.
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 6 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2008 Ford Taurus X
42 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
41 complaintsVehicle speed control
26 complaintsBody and structure
15 complaintsBrakes
14 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsSuspension
9 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsTires
5 complaintsElectronic stability control
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Ford Taurus X
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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