Trim Report

Ford Taurus LX2008

Includes:TAURUS|LX
$2,500
Starting From
5
Active Listings
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Avg Mileage

Sourced from 5 active dealer listings as of

Min $2,500
Max $5,490
From $2,500
Fresh

LX Market Overview

All Trims Combined
From$2,500
$3K–$11K
18 listings119,444 avg miles
LX
From$2,500
5 listings|$3K–$5K
Limited
From$575
232 listings|$575–$23K
SE
From$995
182 listings|$995–$25K
SEL
From$850
396 listings|$850–$30K
SES
From$995
17 listings|$995–$9K
SHO
From$1,800
102 listings|$2K–$24K

2008 Ford Taurus LX Pricing

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Where to Find Ford Taurus LX

Location data for all 2008 Ford Taurus trims combined

35States

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.

Ford Taurus Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2008 Ford Taurus trims

Elevated

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.

1
Recalls
175
Complaints
19
Crashes
7
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
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Ford Taurus Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2008 Ford Taurus trims

18–22mpg combined
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15-18city
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22-28hwy
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$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)

2008 Ford Taurus LX FAQ

Trim-specific pricing and feature questions

How does the LX compare to other Ford Taurus trims?

The LX occupies a distinct position in the Ford Taurus range. See how it stacks up on the 2008 overview page.

What should I know about maintaining the 2008 Ford Taurus LX?

Budget for standard LX maintenance plus any trim-specific items. The 2008 has 1 recall on file. Review the known issues on the model year page for areas to inspect before purchasing.

What are the best years for the Ford Taurus LX?

For the LX, look at the price-to-mileage ratio across model years. Later model years before a redesign tend to be the most refined version of the platform. See the Ford Taurus buyer's guide.

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