2008 Ford Taurus steering problems
35 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2008 Ford Taurus — 20% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“2008 taurus, bought new 11/7/7, 33 miles. 11/12/13 repair ' 31,682 miles ' rack and pinion steering started to fail while driving. Replaced for $889.82, not under warranty; ford covered none of the cost. 1/2/20 repair ' 65,691 miles ' rack and pinion steering failed again immediately after a…”
filed Jan 31, 2020
“Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford taurus. While driving 20 mph, the steering wheel separated from the steering shaft without warning. Ron lewis ford beaver falls (201 7th ave, beaver falls, pa 15010, (724) 843-1000) was notified and the vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the…”
filed Aug 27, 2018
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Taurus years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Taurus | 1 | 2% |
| 2017 Taurus | 3 | 7% |
| 2016 Taurus | 9 | 12% |
| 2015 Taurus | 50 | 19% |
| 2014 Taurus | 64 | 28% |
| 2013 Taurus | 293 | 50% |
| 2012 Taurus | 16 | 21% |
| 2011 Taurus | 25 | 13% |
| 2010 Taurus | 41 | 20% |
| 2009 Taurus | 1 | 2% |
| 2007 Taurus | 5 | 3% |
| 2006 Taurus | 5 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 Ford Taurus
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.