2008 Ford Taurus problems by component
175 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2008 Ford Taurus, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train → | 44 | 25% | 83,000 mi |
| Steering → | 35 | 20% | 46,500 mi |
| Vehicle Speed Control → | 32 | 18% | 73,000 mi |
| Engine → | 20 | 11% | 85,099 mi |
| Air Bags → | 15 | 9% | 118,500 mi |
| Electrical System → | 13 | 7% | 116,000 mi |
| Engine and Engine Cooling → | 11 | 6% | 46,000 mi |
| Suspension → | 10 | 6% | 46,023 mi |
| Service Brakes | 9 | 5% | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 6 | 3% | — |
| Structure | 5 | 3% | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 4 | 2% | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 2% | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 2% | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 | 2% | — |
| Seats | 3 | 2% | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 1% | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 1% | — |
| Traction Control System | 2 | 1% | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 1% | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 1% | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 1% | — |
| Tires | 1 | 1% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.