2008 Ford Taurus Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2008 Ford Taurus recalls

Most common 2008 Ford Taurus problems

Problem areas named in the 175 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Power Train	44
Steering	36
Vehicle Speed Control	32
Engine	20
Air Bags	15
Electrical System	13
Suspension	11
Engine And Engine Cooling	11
Service Brakes	9
Unknown Or Other	7

What owners report

2026-01-30, Air Bags
The contact owns a 2008 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that the front driver's side seat belt had failed to unbuckle and was previously repaired. Additionally, the contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously rear-ended on several occasions, and the air bags did not deploy. The contact had sustained severe back injuries that had become permanent. The contact had received medical assistance. A police report was filed. The vehicle was able to be driven from the scene on each occasion. Additionally, the contact stated that while driving at 5 MPH, the vehicle experienced sudden and unintended acceleration. The contact depress

2023-12-10, Air Bags
My son was in an accident to where the whole front end was smashed and neither airbag deployed

2023-11-16, Power Train
The contact owns a 2008 Ford Taurus. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed and making a turn, the vehicle became inoperable. The contact shifted into park and restarted the vehicle. The contact stated while reversing, she heard an abnormal sound. The check engine and several other unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle had been diagnosed by an independent mechanic. The contact was informed that the failure was due to the power train not being connected to the solenoids. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 85,367.

2022-10-18, Suspension
The contact owns a 2008 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at the dealer for an inspection, the dealer advised him to stop driving the vehicle due to corrosion of the subframe, caliper, steering arm, brakes, and a hole in the catalytic converter. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 36,000.

2022-09-02, Engine And Engine Cooling
The contact owns a 2008 Ford Taurus. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle stalled however, she was able to pull over and stop the vehicle. The contact stated that she noticed that the check engine warning light was illuminated. Additionally, the engine temperature gauge was indicating that the engine was overheating. The contact observed that white smoke was coming out from under the hood. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle and had the vehicle towed to her residence. An independent mechanic went to the residence to diagnose the vehicle. The independent mechanic determined that the head gasket had blown and the water pump needed to be replaced. The veh

2008 Ford Taurus questions

Does the 2008 Ford Taurus have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2008 Ford Taurus: Driver Front Airbag May Not Inflate Properly in Crash. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2008 Ford Taurus?

Based on 175 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (44), Steering (36), Vehicle Speed Control (32).

How do I check if a recall on my 2008 Ford Taurus has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.