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.
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.
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.