The Lemon IndexAll cars · Ford Taurus · 2008
2008 Ford Taurus. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Engines and drivetrains 2
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5L 6-cyl | Auto 6-spd | FWD | 18 / 28 / 22 | Regular | $2,850 |
| 3.5L 6-cyl | Auto 6-spd | 4Wheel or AWD | 17 / 24 / 19 | Regular | $3,300 |
EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.
Failure mileage by system
Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 35,500 and 108,200 miles. Median 65,400, from 162 complaints with a mileage.
| System | Median | Middle half | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission & drivetrain | 81,500 | 35,700–109,800 | 44 |
| Steering | 46,500 | 35,000–81,000 | 33 |
| Speed control | 58,000 | 28,000–101,300 | 31 |
| Engine | 85,100 | 54,200–166,200 | 18 |
| Airbags | 114,200 | 54,800–139,500 | 12 |
Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Steering | 29% |
| Transmission & drivetrain | 24% |
| Engine | 16% |
| Speed control | 13% |
| Suspension | 11% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 175 | 19 | 7 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Recall campaigns 1
16V247000 Apr 2016 Air Bags / Frontal
Defect. 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.
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 investigations
| Status | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closed | Tire valve cracking | 2008 | 2009 |
Manufacturer communications 17
Ford filed 17 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- 6f50 transaxles built prior to 1/1/07 - dtc p0715, p0717, p0718, p0720, and/or harsh…
- Ford/mercury/lincoln: some vehicles equipped with a 6f50 transaxle , with any output shaft…
- 6f50 transaxle equipped vehicles when stopped on a hill in drive or reverse without service…
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | No | No |
Nearby model years
Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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