2008 Ford Taurus X Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 3%of 153 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 9,550miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the tires of the 2008 Ford Taurus X, 3% of the 153 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 9,550 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.
“I own a 2008 Ford Taurus X which has a major problem with the tires. If the tires get low or if the tread gets below a certain amount the car will suddenly come to a complete stop-sometimes in the middle of making a turn. It feels like the front tires are snowplowing (pigeon toe) and the car will not move. It will resume after a few seconds but unfortunately I have had it happen while I was pulling out into traffic.”
NHTSA complaint #10301854, filed 2010-01, 15,000 miles“Clunking sound on some roads coming from tires on a 2008 Ford Taurus X automobile. Complained to dealer and they replaced two pirelli p225/60r18 p6 tires made in brazil. Dealer said the tires were cupping. After about three weeks the sound is appearing again - possibly on the other two tires. Have you received any complaints from other people.”
NHTSA complaint #10241002, filed 2008-09, 5,500 miles“Submitted this yesterday but gave incorrect e-mail address. Clunking sound on some roads coming from tires on a 2008 Ford Taurus X automobile. Complained to dealer and they replaced two front pirelli p225/60r18 p6 tires made in brazil. Dealer said the tires were cupping. After about three weeks the sound is appearing again - possibly on the other two tires. Have you received any complaints from other people?”
NHTSA complaint #10241030, filed 2008-09, 5,500 miles“2008 Ford Taurus X. Consumer writes regarding a very loud rumbling noise inside the consumer was informed by the dealer, that the tires were wearing unevenly. The tires were rotated as recommended but that did not resolve the problem. The consumer was informed that pirelli tires were known to wear unevenly and they would check the alignment. After the alignment, the noise was reduced to about 50%. That lasted 6 months and then the noise returned to its original loudness. The consumer was told to either live with the noise or replace all four tires at his expense.”
NHTSA complaint #10360902, filed 2010-10Tires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | 9% |
| 2008 | 5 | 3% |
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 complaintsEngine cooling
6 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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