Does the 2008 Ford Taurus X have engine problems?

NHTSA has 36 owner complaints about the engine in the 2008 Ford Taurus X, 24% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 60,808 miles.

Which Ford Taurus X year has the most engine complaints?

The 2008 Ford Taurus X has the most engine complaints (36), compared with 36 for the 2008.

Is there a engine recall for the 2008 Ford Taurus X?

No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Ford Taurus X is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

2008 Ford Taurus X Engine Problems

NHTSA has 36 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2008 Ford Taurus X, 24% of all 153 complaints for this model year. That is the highest engine complaint count among 2 Taurus X model years. These complaints report 1 crash and 2 fires. Median mileage at failure: 60,808 miles.

Engine complaints: 36; 24% of 153 complaints
All complaints this year: 153
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 2
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 60,808 mi
Related recalls: 0

When 2008 Ford Taurus X engine complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 14, 2008, latest Oct 20, 2021.

36 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2008 to Oct 2021; peak Aug 2010 (2).

Engine recalls for the 2008 Ford Taurus X

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Taurus X model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

200836 (24%)
20091 (9%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Ford Taurus X have engine problems?: NHTSA has 36 owner complaints about the engine in the 2008 Ford Taurus X, 24% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 60,808 miles.
Which Ford Taurus X year has the most engine complaints?: The 2008 Ford Taurus X has the most engine complaints (36), compared with 36 for the 2008.
Is there a engine recall for the 2008 Ford Taurus X?: No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Ford Taurus X is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.