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2008 Ford Taurus X Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2008 Ford Taurus X has 8 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-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 Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Mar 5, 2016ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD TAURUS X. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH, THE CHEC...
Jan 8, 2014ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD TAURUS X. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 M...
Apr 9, 2013ENGINEI WAS TAKING MY SON TO PHYSICAL THERAPY FOR A STROKE HE HAD. THE CAR JUST SHUT OFF. I HAD TO FIND ...
Mar 11, 2011ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGMY 2008 TAURUS X HAS LURCHED FORWARD ON MORE THAN 1 OCCASION. IN ALL THE EVENTS I HAVE BEEN GOING V...
Dec 1, 2010ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHERMY CAR LOST POWER WHILE DRIVING AND STALLED IN TRAFFIC. MY MECHANIC HAD IT FOR TWO WEEKS AND TESTED...
Aug 19, 2010ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLSUDDEN ACCELERATION WHILE STOPPED IN 2008 FORD TAURUS X. *TR
May 9, 2009ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGVEHICLE LOST ALL POWER, INCLUDING BRAKES AND STEERING TWICE. ONCE AT APPROX. 8,000 MILES AND AGAIN ...
May 22, 2008ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGI HAVE A 2008 FORD TAURUS X WITH APPROX 8000 MILES AS OF THIS WRITING. APPROX. ONE MONTH AGO, I WAS...

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