Does the 2008 Ford Taurus have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2008 Ford Taurus, the most recent reported on April 26, 2016 (Air bags: frontal). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2008 Ford Taurus?

Owners have filed 175 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is power train (44 complaints), followed by steering (35).

How many 2008 Ford Taurus complaints mention a crash or fire?

19 of 175 complaints report a crash and 7 a fire; 13 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2008 Ford Taurus recalls and problems

1 recall and 175 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2008 Ford Taurus.

recalls

175

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2008 Ford Taurus recalls

Air bags: frontal

NHTSA campaign 16V247000 · reported April 26, 2016 · Ford Motor Company · 695 vehicles potentially affected

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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Power train44
Steering35
Vehicle speed control32
Engine20
Air bags15
Electrical system13
Engine and engine cooling11
Suspension10
Service brakes9
Unknown or other7

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Jan 30, 2026 · Air bags · 142,000 miles · crash reported
The contact owns a 2008 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that the front driver's side seat belt had failed to unbuckle and was previously repaired. Additionally, the contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously rear-ended on several occasions, and the…

Dec 10, 2023 · Air bags · crash reported
My son was in an accident to where the whole front end was smashed and neither airbag deployed

Nov 16, 2023 · Power train · 85,367 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Ford Taurus. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed and making a turn, the vehicle became inoperable. The contact shifted into park and restarted the vehicle. The contact stated while reversing, she heard an abnormal sound. The check engine and several other unknown warning…

Oct 18, 2022 · Suspension · 36,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at the dealer for an inspection, the dealer advised him to stop driving the vehicle due to corrosion of the subframe, caliper, steering arm, brakes, and a hole in the catalytic converter. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer…

Sep 2, 2022 · Engine and engine cooling · 170,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Ford Taurus. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle stalled however, she was able to pull over and stop the vehicle. The contact stated that she noticed that the check engine warning light was illuminated. Additionally, the engine temperature gauge was indicating…

Taurus model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2005	0	774	40	10
2006	2	318	19	4
2007	0	149	8	0
2008	1	175	19	7
2009	0	64	9	1
2010	3	204	17	5
2011	4	187	14	2

Across all years, the 2002 Taurus has the most complaints (1,426). All Ford Taurus years →

Questions

Does the 2008 Ford Taurus have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2008 Ford Taurus, the most recent reported on April 26, 2016 (Air bags: frontal). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Ford Taurus?: Owners have filed 175 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is power train (44 complaints), followed by steering (35).
How many 2008 Ford Taurus complaints mention a crash or fire?: 19 of 175 complaints report a crash and 7 a fire; 13 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received January 30, 2026.