The 2008 Ford Taurus's elevated safety profile includes 1 recall campaigns and 175 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

Recalls

175

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

16V2470002016-26-04

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

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."

An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

View at NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2008 Ford Taurus has accumulated 175 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with steering leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Steering34

02Power Train25

03Vehicle Speed Control15

04Air Bags13

05Suspension7

175 total across 1 model years (2008–2008)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Ford Taurus Fuel Economy

18–22mpg combined

15-18city

22-28hwy

$2,000-$2,450/yr

With 4 configurations tested, the 2008 Ford Taurus ranges from 18 to 22 MPG combined. That's a 4 MPG gap that can add up to hundreds of dollars a year in fuel costs.

By Trim

Taurus FWD - Automatic 6-spd

22mpg

3.5L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

18 city28 hwy~$2,000/yr-1/10 Poor

Taurus AWD - Automatic 6-spd

19mpg

3.5L 6-cyl · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive

17 city24 hwy~$2,300/yr-1/10 Poor

Taurus X FWD - Automatic 6-spd

19mpg

3.5L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

16 city24 hwy~$2,300/yr-1/10 Poor

Taurus X AWD - Automatic 6-spd

18mpg

3.5L 6-cyl · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive

15 city22 hwy~$2,450/yr-1/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2008 Ford Taurus

35States

29%in top 3

If you're near Michigan, you're in luck: 11% of listings are there. But with 35 states represented, there's likely one near you too.

MIMichigan

7211%

FLFlorida

6210%

TXTexas

467%

ILIllinois

437%

DCWashington DC

325%

PAPennsylvania

295%

OHOhio

264%

MOMissouri

254%

OKOklahoma

203%

MDMaryland

193%

MNMinnesota

183%

AZArizona

183%

GAGeorgia

163%

IN13

NC13

DE12

NJ12

CA11

NE10

WA10

KY10

VA9

NY9

IA8

WI8

CO7

TN7

MA6

AL6

NH6

OR6

UT5

CT5

RI4

NM4

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2008.

2008 Ford Taurus: Questions Buyers Ask

Pricing, reliability, and ownership answers

Is the 2008 Ford Taurus a good car to buy?

Here's the short version on the 2008 Ford Taurus. There are 1 recall to verify before purchase. Dig into the safety overview and pricing trends for recall-by-recall detail.

Are there recalls on the 2008 Ford Taurus?

Yes, 1 recall on record. The good news: recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Check the safety report for specifics, and always run the VIN before buying.

What's the gas mileage of the 2008 Ford Taurus?

Fuel economy ranges from 18 to 22 MPG combined. If you drive 15,000 miles a year, that gap is worth about $530 annually. See the fuel economy section for per-trim data.

What are common problems with the 2008 Ford Taurus?

STEERING problems top the list with 175 total complaints filed. Not every car is affected, but it's worth asking about and inspecting. Full details in the known issues section.

How does the 2008 compare to other Ford Taurus years?

Each Ford Taurus model year has different pricing, recall counts, and owner satisfaction patterns. Compare all available years on the Ford Taurus overview page.