U.S. public vehicle records

2008 Ford TAURUS X: complaints, problems and recalls

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

153 owner complaints analyzed

1 distinct recall campaigns

60,660 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 2008 model year. Data snapshot: 2026-09-12 (September 12, 2026). 137 complaints include usable failure mileage.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Steering is the most frequently named component, appearing in 41 of 153 complaints (26.8%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
Topic	Matching reports	Share of complaints
Steering behavior	48	31.4%
Braking behavior	36	23.5%
Transmission and shifting	34	22.2%
Engine operation	9	5.9%
Electrical and battery issues	5	3.3%

Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.

Component breakdown

Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.

Steering

Power Train

Vehicle Speed Control

Structure:Body

Electrical System

Unknown Or Other

Power Train:Automatic Transmission

Service Brakes

Steering: 41; Power Train: 33; Vehicle Speed Control: 26; Structure:Body: 11; Electrical System: 10; Unknown Or Other: 9; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 7; Service Brakes: 7

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000

25,000 to 49,999

50,000 to 74,999

75,000 to 99,999

100,000 to 149,999

150,000 and above

Under 25,000: 28; 25,000 to 49,999: 25; 50,000 to 74,999: 27; 75,000 to 99,999: 22; 100,000 to 149,999: 22; 150,000 and above: 13

Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (28). 16 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.

Complaints over time

Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.

2007

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

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2020

2021

2022

2025

2007: 1; 2008: 8; 2009: 7; 2010: 20; 2011: 17; 2012: 15; 2013: 16; 2014: 17; 2015: 14; 2016: 10; 2017: 6; 2018: 5; 2019: 6; 2020: 5; 2021: 4; 2022: 1; 2025: 1

Pattern summary

Steering leads the component reports. Steering behavior appears in 48 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 36 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 34 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.

Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.

Examples from the source records

Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.

Owner report 10212086 · 2007-12-17 (December 17, 2007)

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD TAURUS X. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUSE HEAT SENSOR FAILED AND SPONTANEOUSLY CAUSED THE SEAT TO CATCH FIRE. ALL OF THE COMPONENTS THAT OPERATE THE SEAT HEATER FAILED. THERE WAS A HOLE THE SIZE OF A FIST THAT BURNED THROUGH THE SEAT. FORD MOTOR COMPANY STATED THAT THIS WAS A MANUFACTURER DEFECT. THEY FURTHER STATED THAT THEY WOULD REPLACE THE SEAT UNDER WARRANTY AND THAT IF THE CONTACT WANTED ANOTHER VEHICLE, IT WOULD HAVE TO CATCH FIRE TWO MORE TIMES TO QUALIFY FOR THE LEMON LAW. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO …

Owner-reported narrative. 1,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10212086 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10215650 · 2008-01-22 (January 22, 2008)

TL*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 *BF UPDATED 03/18/08 *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 7,428 miles reported. Look up ODI 10215650 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10215751 · 2008-01-23 (January 23, 2008)

THE NEW FORD TAURUS X (FRONT WHEEL DRIVE) VEHICLE ROLLS BACK WHEN YOU TAKE YOUR FOOT OFF THE BRAKE TO MOVE IT TO THE ACCELERATOR WHEN ON AN INCLINE. IT WILL KEEP ROLLING AS FAR AS YOU LET IT GO. THIS IS A SAFETY CONCERN TO ANYONE OWNING ONE. I AM NOT USE TO DRIVING WITH TWO FEET AND SHOULD NOT HAVE TO. THIS VEHICLE IS AN ACCIDENT WAITING TO HAPPEN. WHAT ARE THEY GOING TO DO WHEN SOME CHILD RUNS BEHIND A CAR AND THE CAR ROLLS BACK AND HITS THEM. WE WERE TOLD AT THE DEALERSHIP IT IS BECAUSE OF THE TRANSMISSION FORD PUT IN IT. I HAVE WRITTEN THE…

Owner-reported narrative. 1 miles reported. Look up ODI 10215751 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10232145 · 2008-06-24 (June 24, 2008)

THE VEHICLE WILL ROLL BACKWARDS WHILE IN DRIVE IF STOPPED ON AN INCLINE AND FOOT IS REMOVED FROM BRAKE, IT ROLLS LIKE IT IS IN NEUTRAL. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 190 miles reported. Look up ODI 10232145 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10241002 · 2008-09-04 (September 4, 2008)

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. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 5,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10241002 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10241030 · 2008-09-05 (September 5, 2008)

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? *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 5,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10241030 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10241436 · 2008-09-09 (September 9, 2008)

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. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 100 miles reported. Look up ODI 10241436 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10241441 · 2008-09-09 (September 9, 2008)

I'M A LITTLE FAT LADY THAT HAS TO RIDE IN THE BACK SEAT. I CAN JUST GET THE SEAT BELT TO HOOK AND CANT MOVE BECAUSE IT STRETCHES TIGHTER AND TIGHTER. FORD CLAIMS THE DO NOT SUPPLY EXTENDERS FOR THE REAR SEATS, WE DID GET A SET FOR THE FRONT. BUT THAT DON'T HELP IN THE BACK. WHEN WE RIDE HOME AFTER WORK ON I-79 THERE IS A STATE TROOPER ON A MOTOR CYCLE THAT RIDE UP BESIDE YOU LOOKING FOR SEAT BELT VIOLATIONS. I NEED AN EXTENDER. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 3 miles reported. Look up ODI 10241441 at NHTSA ↗

Recall history

1 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.

16V247000 · Air Bags:Frontal

Reported: 2016-04-26 (April 26, 2016)

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 Ford Flex, 2008 and 2010-2012 Ford Taurus, 2008-2009 Ford Taurus X, 2008 Mercury Sable, 2009 and 2011 Lincoln MKS vehicles. The driver frontal air bag may improperly inflate during second-stage deployment in the event of a high speed crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Consequence: An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the driver's frontal air bag module, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on June 13, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16C06.

NHTSA campaign record ↗