2008 Ford Taurus Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 175 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 29,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the equipment of the 2008 Ford Taurus, 1% of the 175 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 29,000 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.
“2008 Ford Taurus, engine dies unexpectedly. Died three different times while making a left turn. Almost got hit with on-coming traffic two times, also dies at stop signs and waiting for light to change. It is very dangerious because difficult to steer with engine dead. Had in shop 2 times but no help.”
NHTSA complaint #10414874, filed 2011-07, 45,000 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that the vehicle jerked abnormally while accelerating. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where a diagnostic was performed. The failure was located at the air conditioning condenser. The air conditioning condenser was replaced however, the failure was not corrected. The vehicle continued to jerk when accelerating. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 13,000 and the current mileage was 106,556.”
NHTSA complaint #10484536, filed 2012-11, 13,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10163573Jul 2, 2019Some 2009-2017 Expedition/Navigator, 2009-2014 F-150/Mustang, 2008-2009 Sable, 2008-2019 Taurus/Flex/MKT, 2013-2019 Police Interceptor Sedan/Utility, and 2011-2019 Explorer…
- 10137113Mar 30, 2018Replacing the original equipment SYNC/Navigation system with either an aftermarket SYNC/Navigation kit or modifying original SYNC/Navigation parts to provide additional features…
- 10140323Jan 10, 2018The Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad can only be used with vehicles that are factory built with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE). The master code for the Accessory (Wireless)…
- 10138524Jan 10, 2018The Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad can only be used with vehicles that are factory built with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE). The master code for the Accessory (Wireless)…
- 10095858Feb 27, 2017Some 2007-2016 edge/mkx/flex/mkt/mkz/mks/taurus/taurus police/explorer/explorer police equipped with all wheel drive (awd) and built on or before 30-jun-2016 may exhibit a…
- 10095184Jan 24, 2017Replacing the original equipment sync/navigation system with either an aftermarket sync/navigation kit or modifying original sync/navigation parts to provide additional features…
- 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.
Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | 0% |
| 2010 | 3 | 1% |
| 2008 | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 | 3 | 2% |
| 2006 | 1 | 0% |
| 2005 | 4 | 1% |
| 2004 | 3 | 1% |
| 2003 | 31 | 3% |
| 2002 | 26 | 2% |
| 2001 | 9 | 1% |
| 2000 | 7 | 1% |
| 1999 | 15 | 2% |
| 1998 | 9 | 2% |
| 1997 | 24 | 3% |
| 1996 | 22 | 3% |
| 1995 | 20 | 2% |
| 1994 | 15 | 2% |
| 1993 | 37 | 2% |
| 1992 | 19 | 3% |
| 1991 | 20 | 3% |
| 1990 | 12 | 3% |
| 1989 | 9 | 2% |
| 1988 | 7 | 2% |
| 1987 | 6 | 2% |
| 1986 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2008 Ford Taurus
44 complaintsSteering
35 complaintsVehicle speed control
32 complaintsEngine
20 complaintsAir bags
15 complaintsBrakes
15 complaintsElectrical system
13 complaintsEngine cooling
11 complaintsSuspension
10 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Ford Taurus
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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