Trim Report

Ford Taurus SEL2008

Includes:TAURUS|SEL
$850
Starting From
396
Active Listings
—
Avg Mileage

Sourced from 396 active dealer listings as of

Min $850
Max $29,995
From $850
Fresh

SEL 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 SEL Pricing

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Where to Find Ford Taurus SEL

Location data for all 2008 Ford Taurus trims combined

35States

The biggest cluster of inventory is in Michigan (11%), but the remaining listings are spread across 34 other states nationwide.

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
·
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)

SEL Trim Buyer Questions

What to know about the 2008 Ford Taurus SEL

How does the SEL compare to other Ford Taurus trims?

Every Ford Taurus trim targets a different buyer. The 2008 model page compares all available trims side by side.

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

Maintenance costs for the SEL align with the broader Ford Taurus ownership experience, though trim-specific equipment can add to routine costs. The 2008 model year has 1 recall on record. The most-reported issue area is steering. Check the 2008 Ford Taurus page for the full breakdown.

What are the best years for the Ford Taurus SEL?

Check the price-to-mileage ratio for each Ford Taurus SEL year. The last year before a generation change is usually the most refined; the first year after is when resale drops fastest. The Ford Taurus overview compares all years side by side.

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