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2008 Ford Taurus Electrical Problems

Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2008 Ford Taurus has 9 NHTSA electrical complaints and 0 electrical-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2008 Ford Taurus

Powertrain
40
Steering
35
Speed Control
20
Engine
16
Airbags
15
Other
10
Suspension
9
Electrical
9
Brakes
6
Fuel System
4
Lights
4
Structure
3

9

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Electrical Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Apr 12, 2020ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTHE CAR LOOSES POWER. THE RPM GO UP BUT SPEEDOMETER DOESN'T MOVE. DASH SHOWS DASHES. WHEN YOU STOP A...
May 10, 2017ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD TAURUS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, ONE OF THE ENGINE CYLIN...
Sep 10, 2015ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKESBROUGHT CAR INTO THREE DIFFERENT DEALER TO DIAGNOSE WHY ALL DASH LIGHTS WERE COMING ON AND OFF. EACH...
Jul 12, 2014ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH, THE VEHICL...
Jun 20, 2014ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE2008 FORD TAURUS. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE STALLING PROBLEMS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STAT...
Apr 30, 2014ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO SHUT THE VEHICL...
Feb 5, 2013ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINEWAITING AT A FLASHING RED ARROW TO TURN LEFT. TRAFFIC CLEARED, I ACCELERATED, GOT BARELY INTO INTER...
Jan 24, 2013ELECTRICAL SYSTEMVEHICLE BEGAN TO OPERATE ERRATICALLY, BROUGHT TO DEALER FOR DIAGNOSES DETERMINED PCM FAILED AND IGNI...
Dec 1, 2010ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH,...

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