- The problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 Ford Flex, 2008 and 2010-2012 Ford Taurus, 2008-2009 Ford Taurus X, 2008 Mercury Sable, 2009 and 2011 Lincoln MKS vehicles. The driver frontal air bag may improperly inflate during second-stage deployment in the event of a high speed crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
- The risk
- An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- The fix
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the driver's frontal air bag module, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on June 13, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16C06.
Vehicle safety record
2008 Ford Taurus Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2008 Ford Taurus have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in April 2016 for the frontal.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical Taurus year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2008 Ford Taurus recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No complaints about the 2008 Ford Taurus yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Ford Taurus: every year compared
All Taurus years2008 Ford Taurus vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Ford Taurus | 0 | 1 | A | |
| 2008 Ford Escape | 2,417 | 5 | F | Compare |
| 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid | 2,417 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 2008 Ford Edge | 1,120 | 7 | D | Compare |
| 2008 Ford E-150 | 266 | 17 | F | Compare |
| 2008 Ford Expedition | 146 | 4 | C | Compare |
| 2008 Ford Crown Victoria | 50 | 3 | C | Compare |
| 2008 Ford E-350 15 Passenger | 44 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 2008 Ford E-350 12 Passenger | 44 | 0 | F | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2008 Ford Taurus
Does the 2008 Ford Taurus have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2008 Ford Taurus: frontal (April 2016). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2008 Ford Taurus had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2008 Ford Taurus a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 92 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Ford Taurus year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 2008 Ford Taurus has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data