2008 Ford Taurus X recalls
Reported Apr 26, 2016 · 695 vehicles affected · Ford Motor Company
Problem: 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."
Risk: An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Fix: 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.
2008 Ford Taurus X problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Steering | 42 | |
| Power Train | 41 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 26 | |
| Structure | 15 | |
| Electrical System | 10 | |
| Suspension | 9 | |
| Unknown or Other | 9 | |
| Service Brakes | 7 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 6 | |
| Engine | 6 | |
| Tires | 5 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 5 | |
Most reported parts
- Structure › Body — 11
- Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 7
- Suspension › Rear — 2
- Seats › Front Assembly › Seat Heater/Cooler — 1
- Latches/Locks/Linkages › Hood › Latch — 1
- Power Train › Driveline — 1
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 1
- Structure › Frame and Members — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 60,660 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2008 Ford Taurus X complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Unknown or Other · reported Sep 5, 2022
This has happened since we purchased the car. when driving down the road out of the blue the wrench light on the dash turns on and the car loses all power!! Dangerous! So dangerous. i have spoken with other foes tauras x owners and they too have the same issue. When it happens i pull over and shut the car off and wait a bit.. I turn it back on and the wrench light is off BUT CAR WONT SHIFT INTO GEAR!! it's very hard to get the shifter to move. when it does move it's a loud CLUNK CLUNk sound like u just dropped the transmission on the ground!! This is happening more often then not now. Hundreds…
Electrical System · at 109,000 miles · reported Dec 16, 2021
The contact owns a 2008 Ford Taurus X. While the contactâs daughter was driving approximately 40 MPH, several unknown warning lights illuminated, the steering wheel became difficult to turn, and the vehicle lost motive power. The contact's daughter was able unable to pull over but was able to restart the vehicle and the vehicle returned to normal functionality. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where it was diagnosed with needing spark plugs, coolant, and radiator replaced. The failure persisted. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The contact was informed that the vehicle…
Electrical System · reported Oct 20, 2021
I bought this vehicle used from a lot. It had 2 previous owners and came with all the service history. I first noticed the vehicle seemed like it didnât want to go into overdrive . It would get to about 70 mph which would have the rpmâs at 3k! The 2nd time or so that we got it to these speeds (on interstate) the vehicle suddenly clunked , steering wheel jerked , vehicle lost power - I had my 2 children in the vehicle and I was pregnant. We had to pull over immediately . After sitting side the road for a few , it crunk up and we rode out . Only for it to happen 2 more times. And this is not…
Unknown or Other · at 140,000 miles · reported Mar 22, 2021
The dash warning lights all come on and the speedometer and gas gauge go to zero. I have had the car since september 2017 and it only had one previous owner! This is a scary problem because the car will not accelerate when this occurs. Has anyone had this problem and figured out how to fix? Also there's a loud knocking noise sometimes that sounds like is coming from under the dashboard. This is not the first or even tenth time this has happened. To many to remember all the dates!
Steering · at 100,274 miles · reported Jan 21, 2021
Driving down the road straight, our car made a pop sound and suddenly lurched and steering was impaired. Car was taken to the nearest dealership where they found the engine cradle/front sub frame had rusted through internally causing the sway bar to break away and it had perforated around the mount for the control arm. We were extremely fortunate the control arm didn't completely drop out causing an accident. Failure is almost identical to the ford escape subframe recall. Dealer technician said he has replaced a lot of these engine cradles in the taurus x's for the same failure (Some worse…
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2008 Ford Taurus X have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2008 Ford Taurus X: 16V-247 (air bags). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What is the most common problem with the 2008 Ford Taurus X?
Owners report steering problems most often (42 reports), followed by power train (41). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 60,660 miles.
Are Ford recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Ford dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.