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2008 Ford Taurus X
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2008 Ford Taurus X, concerning air bags, and 140 consumer complaints received since 2007.
The component named most often is steering: 215.8 of every 1,000 component mentions for this year, above the 83.4 per 1,000 across all 2008 model-year vehicles and against 212.9 per 1,000 for the Ford Taurus X line as a whole.
That is more than the average of 74.0 complaints per model year across the 2 Ford Taurus X model years on this register; 4 complaints reported a crash and 4 a fire.
Complaints were received in the largest number in 2010 (20); the most recent in the file is dated 1 Apr 2019.
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation has opened 1 investigation naming this model year.
Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA. Recall text is the manufacturer's Part 573 report as filed with NHTSA. Complaint file through 15 May 2019; recall file through 29 Sep 2026.
Recalls by model year:
Recall campaigns
Defect, as filed: 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."
Consequence: An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
Filed by Ford Motor Company (manufacturer campaign 16C06).
Each entry links to the NHTSA record. NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are free of charge at an authorised dealer; check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Component mentions per 1,000 for the 2008 Ford Taurus X (black) against all 2008 model-year vehicles in the file (yellow). A complaint can name more than one component.
| Per 1,000 component mentions | 2008 | Taurus X line | All 2008 vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 215.8 | 212.9 | 83.4 |
| Power Train | 194.7 | 198 | 75.7 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 126.3 | 118.8 | 41.8 |
| Structure | 78.9 | 84.2 | 47.5 |
| Suspension | 42.1 | 39.6 | 30.7 |
| Electrical System | 42.1 | 39.6 | 142.9 |
| Component | Mentions | Per 1,000 | Line | All 2008 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 41 | 215.8 | 212.9 | 83.4 |
| Power Train | 37 | 194.7 | 198 | 75.7 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 24 | 126.3 | 118.8 | 41.8 |
| Structure | 15 | 78.9 | 84.2 | 47.5 |
| Suspension | 8 | 42.1 | 39.6 | 30.7 |
| Electrical System | 8 | 42.1 | 39.6 | 142.9 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 6 | 31.6 | 29.7 | 26.6 |
| Unknown or Other | 6 | 31.6 | 29.7 | 34.8 |
| Service Brakes | 6 | 31.6 | 34.7 | 41.5 |
| Tires | 5 | 26.3 | 29.7 | 14.3 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 5 | 26.3 | 24.8 | 33.2 |
| Engine | 5 | 26.3 | 29.7 | 62.5 |
| Seats | 4 | 21.1 | 19.8 | 9 |
| Visibility | 3 | 15.8 | 14.9 | 17.5 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 2 | 10.5 | 9.9 | 14.4 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 10.5 | 9.9 | 21.8 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 | 10.5 | 9.9 | 30.6 |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | 2 | 10.5 | 14.9 | 18.2 |
| Air Bags | 2 | 10.5 | 14.9 | 160.2 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 5.3 | 5 | 9.5 |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 5.3 | 5 | 3.9 |
| Equipment | 1 | 5.3 | 5 | 6.8 |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 5.3 | 5 | 1 |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 5.3 | 5 | 1.5 |
| Wheels | 1 | 5.3 | 5 | 11 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 | 5.3 | 5 | 11.7 |
140 unique complaints, 190 component mentions; 2 injuries and 0 deaths reported by complainants. Complaint narratives are not republished.
Complaints by year received
Investigations
| Action | Type | Subject | Component | Opened | Closed | Recall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PE08060 | Preliminary evaluation | TIRE VALVE CRACKING | tires:valve | 14 Oct 2008 | 9 Apr 2009 | — |
Other Ford Taurus X model years
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Units in campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | 140 | 695 |
| 2009 NHTSA | 1 | 8 | 695 |
Model years with a single campaign and fewer than 25 complaints have no page here; the NHTSA link opens the agency's record for that year.
All Ford Taurus X model years · Ford: 201 model lines
Questions and answers
How many recalls does the 2008 Ford Taurus X have?
1 NHTSA recall campaign name this model year; the most recent, 16V247000, was reported to NHTSA on 26 Apr 2016 and concerns air bags:frontal. Across all model years the Ford Taurus X line has 1 campaign.
Is there an open NHTSA investigation into the 2008 Ford Taurus X?
NHTSA's investigation file lists 1 action naming this model year; the table above shows each action's opening and closing dates. An action with no closing date was still open when the file was produced.
What component do owners of the 2008 Ford Taurus X complain about most?
Steering: 41 of 190 component mentions (215.8 per 1,000). Next is power train with 37. Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA.
How do I get a recall repaired?
NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are performed free of charge by the manufacturer's authorised dealers. Each campaign's remedy text above is the manufacturer's statement as filed with NHTSA. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
Where does this data come from?
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation recall, complaint and investigation flat files, public domain, downloaded 29 Sep 2026. Complaint counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; component figures count each component a complaint names. The NHTSA record linked from each campaign is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Office of Defects Investigation flat files (recalls, complaints, investigations), public domain, files dated 29 Sep 2026 (recalls) and 15 May 2019 (complaints). Complaints since 1 Jan 1995. Counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; per-1,000 rates divide a component's mentions by all mentions for the same group. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections and the methodology.