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2008 Ford Taurus X Brakes Problems

Brakes complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2008 Ford Taurus X has 8 NHTSA brakes complaints and 0 brakes-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2008 Ford Taurus X

Steering
42
Powertrain
39
Structure
10
Other
8
Brakes
8
Speed Control
8
Engine
8
Suspension
7
Electrical
4
Visibility
4
Seats
4
Tires
4
Fuel System
3

8

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Brakes Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jul 17, 2019SERVICE BRAKESTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD TAURUS X. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH IN TRAFFIC, THE CONTAC...
Oct 16, 2013SERVICE BRAKESPULLING OUT OF GRAVEL PARKING LOT/DRIVEWAY THE BRAKES HAVE LOCKED UP AND THE PEDAL IS VERY HARD. GO...
Jul 15, 2013SERVICE BRAKEST THIS LOW MILEAGE. MOST PEOPLE WHO HAVE THIS PROBLEM WOULD THINK THE REAR BRAKES WORE OUT NOT REALI...
Jul 28, 2010SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC2008 FORD TAURUS X (FORMERLY KNOWN AS THE FREESTYLE) WITH PREMATURE REAR BRAKE WEAR. MY VEHICLE NEE...
Mar 14, 2010SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICREAR BRAKES WEAR OUT TO SOON. *TR
Jul 13, 2009SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLFAILURE OF VEHICLE TO STOP. TWO INCIDENTS - 10/25/08 & 7/13/09. TRAFFIC LIGHT TURNS RED, AND I TRIED...
May 23, 2009SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)ON THREE DIFFERENT OCCASIONS WHEN EITHER PULLING OUT FROM GRAVEL OR WET PAVEMENT THE ESC WILL APPLY ...
Sep 8, 2008SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESENCOUNTER IN NORMAL DRIVING WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKE MOVING YOUR FOOT FROM THE ACCELERATOR TO THE BR...

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