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2008 Ford Taurus X recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2008 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Air bags | 1 |
Safety recalls1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Apr 26, 201616V247000 | Air bags: frontalAn improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 16V247000
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Owner complaints by component153
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 42 | 27 |
| Power train | 41 | 27 |
| Vehicle speed control | 26 | 17 |
| Structure | 15 | 10 |
| Service brakes | 13 | 8 |
| Electrical system | 10 | 7 |
| Unknown or other | 9 | 6 |
| Suspension | 9 | 6 |
| Engine | 6 | 4 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 6 | 4 |
| Hydraulic | 5 | 3 |
| Tires | 5 | 3 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 4 | 3 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 4 | 3 |
| Seats | 4 | 3 |
12 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Seat belts
“All 5 rear seatbelts have cracked plastic around the metal piece that buckles in.”
- Unknown or other
“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.”
- Electrical system
“The contact owns a 2008 Ford Taurus X. While the contact’s daughter was driving approximately 40 MPH, several unknown warning lights illuminated, the steering wheel became difficult to turn, and the vehicle lost motive…”
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2008 Ford Taurus X recall questions
How many recalls does the 2008 Ford Taurus X have?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2008 Ford Taurus X. The most recent, 16V247000 (reported April 26, 2016), concerns air bags. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2008 Ford Taurus X?
Steering is the most-reported component, named in 42 complaints out of 153 filed with NHTSA (27%). Across all complaints, owners reported 4 crashs and 4 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2008 Ford Taurus X?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Ford recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Ford dealer.
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