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Ford Taurus X
Data refreshed October 26, 2026
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Complaints
403
Active records
Recalls
2
Active records
TSBs
23
Active records
Filing history
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Reported severity
Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.
Deaths
0
Injuries
25
Crashes
35
Fires
12
Top reported issues — Ford Taurus X
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Operating state
Condition issue
Steering behavior
Transmission/drivetrain behavior
Engine behavior
Performance issue
Reporting mechanism
Noise
Vibration/harshness
Safety restraint issue
Braking behavior
Thermal issue
Safety restraint behavior
Fluid issue
Driver assistance issue
Ride/handling behavior
Access/entry issue
Smell
Electrical issue
HVAC behavior
Starting behavior
Wiper/washer behavior
Lighting behavior
Powering on/off behavior
Recent filings
The 10 most recent filings for each type.
2008 FORD TAURUS
Filed Jan 30, 2026
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 air bags did not deploy. The contact had sustained severe back injuries that had become permanent. The contact had received medical assistance. A police report was filed. The…
2008 FORD TAURUS X
Filed Jul 17, 2025
All 5 rear seatbelts have cracked plastic around the metal piece that buckles in.
2009 FORD TAURUS X
Filed Jun 11, 2025
Front subframe (also referred to as K-frame, engine cradle, crossmember) rusted through forming large holes in two locations which could cause failure of the front subframe during operation. Locations mirror each other, are at the forward-facing side of the cross member just in from the point where the crossmember connects to the side beams of the K-Frame. Holes formed at ~100,000 miles. The subframe overall has moderate rust and metal is fully intact. Rest of the vehicle has minimal…
2008 FORD TAURUS
Filed Dec 10, 2023
My son was in an accident to where the whole front end was smashed and neither airbag deployed
2008 FORD TAURUS
Filed Nov 16, 2023
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 lights illuminated. The vehicle had been diagnosed by an independent mechanic. The contact was informed that the failure was due to the power train not being connected to the…
2009 FORD TAURUS
Filed Sep 7, 2023
Every couple weeks when driving slowly around a corner, the brakes will all of a sudden come on & stop my car. If I had anyone behind me, I would have had several collisions, by now. My mechanic has looked at the brakes, wheels, etc., & cannot find the problem. I am VERY concerned about this defect. PLEASE HELP!
2009 FORD TAURUS X
Filed May 1, 2023
The contact owns a 2009 Ford Taurus X. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH and hauling a trailer, the tow hitch detached from the vehicle, causing the passenger’s side of the trailer to collapse. No one was injured. The contact was able pull over on the side of the roadway with the driver’s side of the trailer still attached to the vehicle. The contact detached the trailer from the vehicle and had the trailer hauled by another vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and…
2008 FORD TAURUS
Filed Oct 18, 2022
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 was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 36,000.
2008 FORD TAURUS X
Filed Sep 5, 2022
This has happened since we purchased the car. when driving down the road out of the blue the wrench light on the dash turns on and the car loses all power!! Dangerous! So dangerous. i have spoken with other foes tauras x owners and they too have the same issue. When it happens i pull over and shut the car off and wait a bit.. I turn it back on and the wrench light is off BUT CAR WONT SHIFT INTO GEAR!! it's very hard to get the shifter to move. when it does move it's a loud CLUNK CLUNk sound…
2008 FORD TAURUS
Filed Sep 2, 2022
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 that the engine was overheating. The contact observed that white smoke was coming out from under the hood. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle and had the vehicle towed to…