2008 Ford Taurus X Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 6%of 153 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 100,168miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2008 Ford Taurus X, 6% of the 153 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,168 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.
“While stopped at a traffic light the vehicle just took off and I couldn't get car to stop until I put it in neutral while applying the break. Mechanic could not find a reason for this and it doesn't happen all the time .since other people have had the same or similar problem seems like a recall problem to me. Car tries to drive itself!!!”
NHTSA complaint #11071761, filed 2018-02, 95,836 miles“Car shut off 3 minutes after starting it. I restart it then it shut off again after 5 minutes. Drove the about hour and half no problem. 2 hours later drove car a few blocks shut off again luckily I was pulling back up to my house. Now I'm scared to drive the vehicle. Please help.”
NHTSA complaint #11297275, filed 2020-01, 180,000 miles“Hood released while driving at 35 MPH a total of 3 times. Computer reported a tire sensor inflation issues while driving. Air pressure was fine. Popping, loud grinding noise while driving has returned even after it was serviced due to the drivetrain and transmission. Sounds and feels like something is loose while driving at 45 MPH in the suspension, even though we were told that is normal for that vehicle. While turning out from a parking lot, the vehicle sounded and felt like the entire undercarriage had fallen on the ground while we were driving forward. …”
NHTSA complaint #10947761, filed 2017-01, 104,500 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“We are original owners on a 2008 Ford Taurus X with 143000 miles on it. The transmission has been shuttering and shifting roughly for the past 30000 miles or so. Recently my wife was driving at low speed when several warning lights on the dash went off, the miles until empty reading dropped to 0 (3/4 tank of gas remained), and the vehicle would rev but only go 2-3 MPH. I entered some of these symptoms into google and found many message board enteries referencing this issue. What concerns me is Ford does not to appear to fix the issue short of replacing the transmission ($4000).”
NHTSA complaint #10782700, filed 2015-10, 143,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10032234Oct 1, 2007Ford: some multiples vehicles replacements may require revised as built data. The new level sjb service part introduced between 10/07 and 02/08 will require entry of as built data.
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 2 | 18% |
| 2008 | 9 | 6% |
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 complaintsSuspension
9 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsEngine cooling
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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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