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2008 Ford Taurus Engine Problems

NHTSA has 56 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2008 Ford Taurus, 32% of all 175 complaints for this model year. That is #6 highest engine complaint count among 15 Taurus model years. These complaints report 9 crashes, 4 fires, and 2 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 73,000 miles.

Engine complaints
56
32% of 175
Crashes reported
9
Fires reported
4
Injuries reported
2
Median mileage
73,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2008 Ford Taurus engine complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 13, 2007, latest Jan 30, 2026.

2008 Ford Taurus engine complaints: complaints filed per quarter32007 Q42010 Q42012 Q12013 Q42015 Q22017 Q22018 Q32022 Q4
56 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2007 Q4 to 2026 Q1; peak 2012 Q1 (3).

Engine recalls for the 2008 Ford Taurus

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Taurus model year

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

  1. 2005579 (75%)
  2. 2006198 (62%)
  3. 200779 (53%)
  4. 200856 (32%)
  5. 200933 (52%)
  6. 201068 (33%)
  7. 201156 (30%)
  8. 201216 (20%)
  9. 201387 (15%)
  10. 201428 (12%)
  11. 201541 (15%)
  12. 201614 (17%)
  13. 20175 (11%)
  14. 20187 (14%)
  15. 20193 (20%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Ford Taurus have engine problems?
NHTSA has 56 owner complaints about the engine in the 2008 Ford Taurus, 32% of all complaints for this model year, including 9 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 73,000 miles.
Which Ford Taurus year has the most engine complaints?
The 2005 Ford Taurus has the most engine complaints (579), compared with 56 for the 2008.
Is there a engine recall for the 2008 Ford Taurus?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Ford Taurus is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.