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2008 Ford Taurus X Wheels Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
1%of 153 total for the year
Median mileage
76,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the wheels of the 2008 Ford Taurus X, 1% of the 153 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 76,000 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.

“For the past 2-3 year, when attempting to turn the steering wheel left or right, vehicle looses power steering. Took the car into Ford dealership, while under warranty, and was repeatedly told by service tech, mechanic did not notice a problem. Vehicle shudders when backing up and struggles to shift gears when accelerating on highway. Abs brake system kicks in for no apparent reason when driving. Grinding noise coming from rear wheel on drivers side when driving the vehicle. Took car to mechanic and was told no power steering, need ball bearing replacement and need new/ rebuilt transmission. …”

NHTSA complaint #10787212, filed 2015-10, 76,000 miles

Wheels: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200811%

Other parts of the 2008 Ford Taurus X

Steering
42 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
41 complaints
Vehicle speed control
26 complaints
Body and structure
15 complaints
Brakes
14 complaints
Electrical system
10 complaints
Other or unknown
9 complaints
Suspension
9 complaints
Fuel system
7 complaints
Engine
6 complaints
Engine cooling
6 complaints
Tires
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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology