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2008 Ford Taurus X Latches, locks and linkages Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
1%of 153 total for the year
Median mileage
3,764miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2008 Ford Taurus X, 1% of the 153 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 3,764 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.

“Encounter in normal driving while applying the brake moving your foot from the accelerator to the brake pedal your foot seems to catch both making the car difficult to stop(engine runs faster while braking till you realize your foot is in contact with both pedals, happens several times a week with multiple drivers.”

NHTSA complaint #10241436, filed 2008-09, 100 miles

“The contact owns a 2008 Ford Taurus X. The contact stated that the hood release lever is located directly to the left of the parking brake pedal. When he attempts to apply pressure to the parking brake, it is easy to accidentally press the hood release lever. As a result, the hood opens. The contact filed a formal complaint with the manufacturer. The current and failure mileages were 7,428. Updated 03-18-08 updated 03/18/08”

NHTSA complaint #10215650, filed 2008-01, 7,428 miles

Latches, locks and linkages: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200821%

Other parts of the 2008 Ford Taurus X

Steering
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 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsTires
5 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2008 Ford Taurus X

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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