Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2008 Ford Taurus X
NHTSA data on file today
The 2008 Ford Taurus X has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 153 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #16V247000 Air Bag Second Stage may not Inflate Properly NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Steering 42 complaints
- Power Train 41 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 26 complaints
- Structure 15 complaints
- Electrical System 10 complaints
- Suspension 9 complaints
Of the 153 complaints on file, 4 report a crash and 4 a fire; across all 153 complaints, owners report 2 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,500–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2008 Ford Taurus X has notable issues with steering and power train components, with numerous complaints. Additionally, a recall on frontal airbags presents safety concerns. These issues contribute to below-average reliability.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| steering system | 60,000–100,000 miles | $600–$1,200 | very common |
| transmission | 80,000–120,000 miles | $1,800–$3,500 | common |
| vehicle speed control | 75,000–110,000 miles | $300–$800 | common |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change every 5,000 miles
- Transmission fluid change every 30,000 miles
- Brake pad replacement every 40,000 miles
- Coolant replacement every 50,000 miles
- Inspect steering components annually
- Battery replacement every 4 years
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Steering wheel difficulty
- Delayed gear engagement
- Unusual engine noise
- Erratic speed control
- Check engine light on
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2008 Ford Taurus X at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.