2008 Ford Taurus Problems and Repair Histories
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Ford Taurus Reliability through March 31, 2013
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2008 | Ford Taurus | 63 Tauri, 10.1 months of data per Taurus, average 65500 miles Common problem with corrosion on leading edge of the hood. 55 |
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2008 Ford Taurus X 4dr Wagon
263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD
| Ford Taurus X in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2010 | 30000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 52000 | 200 | malfunctioning auto tailgate closer |
| Oct | 2012 | 87300 | 60 | Battery failed causing the the car's computer to fail. $120 for battery, $60 for reflash. |
| Mar | 2013 | 96000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Taurus X in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2008 | 3000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2009 | 10000 | 0 | Right front strut squeaks. |
| Jan | 2010 | 16000 | 0 | New Radio speaker |
| Dec | 2011 | 31000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Taurus X in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 30000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 36000 | 0 | The hood was refinished under warranty because of paint bubbling along its leading edge. There was a TSB on this. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Taurus X in Rhode Island, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2009 | 34000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2009 | 34000 | 0 | There was some rust that my mechanic found around the body plugs under the second row of seats. I made the Ford dealer strip the area around the plugs down the bare metal and then put on new paint. |
| Dec | 2012 | 63000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Taurus X in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2010 | 22000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 27000 | 0 | Exterior black plastic trim faded. Replaced under original factory warranty. |
| Apr | 2012 | 39000 | 35 | HVAC blend door motor gears stripped. |
| Sep | 2012 | 44000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Taurus X in Manitoba, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 23560 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2010 | 24360 | 0 | The driver side heated seat stopped working. Brought to dealer, fixed in about an hour. No problem since. |
| Mar | 2013 | 37200 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Taurus X in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2011 | 62620 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2011 | 65720 | 28 | Replaced blend door actuator |
| Mar | 2013 | 80600 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Taurus X in Arkansas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2008 | 24000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2009 | 24000 | 0 | Intermittent chirping noise coming from engine on cold start. Could not determine the source, so no repair. Driver's 2nd row seatback trim had come undone, exposing the foam. Original seatback cover was reinstalled by dealer. |
| Dec | 2012 | 85000 | 300 | Replaced condenser / trans cooler due to ATF leak. |
| Mar | 2013 | 92000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Taurus X in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2012 | 63000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2012 | 64000 | 600 | Shorted brake light switch lit lamps unilaterally and drained battery. Ignition lock tumbler failed. Tumbler bound up so key couldnot be turned. |
| Mar | 2013 | 75000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Taurus X in Nova Scotia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2010 | 55800 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2012 | 71900 | 2100 | Paint flaking off the front of hood and bubbled corrosion along the windshield edge. On the inside of the hood bubbled corrosion at the front and at the back. Same issue with the rear hatch, but mostly along the bottom inside seam. |
| Mar | 2013 | 78120 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Taurus X in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2011 | 52000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2012 | 67500 | 760 | Transmission and AC cooler were leaking (small puddle of coolant noticed near front of passenger side). Had shop replace with "improved" ford OEM part. |
| Mar | 2013 | 78000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2008 Ford Taurus X 4dr Wagon
263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD
| Ford Taurus X in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2012 | 60760 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2012 | 62000 | 0 | Second row seat wouldn't fold |
| Apr | 2013 | 71880 | 0 | There was a knocking noise coming from the front wheels when going over bumpy road especially when turning. Sounded like something loose. |
| May | 2013 | 73160 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Taurus X in Arkansas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2010 | 46000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2010 | 48000 | 0 | car jerks when shifting from first to second and second to third dealer tried to recalibrate computer |
| Sep | 2012 | 65000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Taurus X in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 23000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2010 | 24000 | 0 | Check engine light came on. Code P0022. Dealer unable to find cause of problem after going thru checklist. Reset light. No further problem. Driver's Auto down/up window quit working; had to hold switch to use window. 3rd time for this problem. Replaced switch first 2 trips. This time replaced switch & motor after found that motor was drawing too much power thru switch. |
| Aug | 2010 | 25500 | 0 | Check engine light came on and idle was not right. Dealer said air intake sesnosr was dirty. Cleaned it and problem was resolved. |
| Nov | 2011 | 41700 | 0 | Engine light came on; would not go off. Dealer replaced "phasers" per Tech Svc Bulletin 110601. |
| Mar | 2013 | 53000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Taurus X in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2012 | 39000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2012 | 39700 | 120 | original battery stopped holding a charge so it was replaced. |
| Apr | 2013 | 54000 | 0 | The passenger-side output seal on the PTU (power takeoff unit) started to leak transmission fluid. The PTU is specific to the AWD models, and there is a service bulletin re: this specific issue. |
| Ford Taurus X in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2009 | 21000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2010 | 24000 | 0 | A roaring noise highway speed (install SOP Shaft and bearing) Cause 25201: Intermediate shaft bearing Noisey code 42 NVH diag, repl RF HalfShaft, repl intermediate shaft seal and deflector, top off trans, reroad. 1 8A8Z * 3B436* B Shaft - front axle TSB 08-26-13 01/05/09 HARSH DRIVELINE CLUNK FELT AT LOW SPEED - BELOW 10 MPH (16 KM/H) - STOP AND GO DRIVING ON TIP-IN (COULD BE PERCEIVED AS A HARSH 1-2 UPSHIFT OR 2-1 DOWNSHIFT) |
| Oct | 2011 | 46000 | 0 | I did replaced the clip which holds the headrest in place. This was on the driver side, middle row. Cost $15.00 for parts. Dealer wanted $100 for labor. |
| Feb | 2013 | 61000 | 0 | First, the warranty just expired and was only 40 miles over 60.000 miles. According to Ford dealer, the now heated seat on driver side, which just stopped working are not covered under warranty. I will not fix this yet. Dealer asking ~$500. |
| Mar | 2013 | 62000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Taurus X in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 64000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2011 | 84000 | 275 | Replace pads, true rotors |
| Jun | 2012 | 94000 | 0 | Transmission failed. Replaced under extended warranty. |
| Oct | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Taurus X in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2011 | 66000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2011 | 71000 | 120 | I had a puddle on the passenger dash area and a wet headliner above. Sunroof leak, drain tubes. This is a Taurus X |
| Dec | 2011 | 74000 | 100 | both front axle seals were leaking, replaced under Ford Certified warranty, paid 100 deductible |
| Mar | 2013 | 93000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Taurus X in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2010 | 64000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 67000 | 210 | Blower switch was not working, fixed loose connection Trip computer/odometer failed, repair requires replacement of entire instrument cluster plus Ford needs to configure the cluster, cost prohibitive so I'm living without an odometer. |
| May | 2012 | 77000 | 1000 | Steering assist became intermittent, there was a service bulletin and had to have the steering rack replaced. |
| Mar | 2013 | 84000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Taurus X in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2011 | 60000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2011 | 63000 | 0 | left rear trim piece came loose |
| Aug | 2012 | 75000 | 120 | would not start. Bad battery. OE part. |
| Oct | 2012 | 78000 | 0 | 6 disk CD player got jammed and could not eject CDs |
| Nov | 2012 | 78500 | 100 | seat belt female end would not engage |
| Mar | 2013 | 84000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Taurus X in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2007 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2011 | 33000 | 0 | Heated driver's seat won't turn on after 5-10 minutes of use. Light flashes on for just a second when try to turn it on. Showed to service writer, but tech couldn't replicate. Don't think he sufficiently tested it, then tried to charge |
| Feb | 2011 | 34000 | 100 | Heated seat element replaced after proper diagnosis on second repair trip. |
| Dec | 2011 | 40000 | 0 | Corrosion bubbling up along leading edge of hood. Dropped by dealer, whose body shop manager knew what I was going to ask as soon as I said "Taurus X." From steel inserts inside aluminum hood. He said they'd repaint the hood at cost, |
| Jan | 2012 | 41000 | 100 | Transfer case leaking. Water covering floor on right side. From sunroof? Dealer wanted five hours of labor just to diagnose. |
| Mar | 2012 | 43000 | 402 | Referred by a second Ford dealer to a trim shop, which charged far less than the dealer would have. Leak was in the cowl area on the passenger side. Half the cost was replacing carpet padding along the entire passenger side. |
| Mar | 2013 | 51000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Taurus X in Vermont, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2008 | 8000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2009 | 12000 | 0 | Replaced seal on axle. Rotor was uneven - needed to be milled evenly. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Taurus X in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2008 | 5000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2009 | 26000 | 0 | Strap for third row passengers to pull to fold down middle row fell off. The dealer ordered a new mechanism. Covered under warranty. |
| Jan | 2010 | 36300 | 0 | Autochromatic (auto dimming) rear view mirror not dimming. Heated driver's seat also not working. Held car for 3 days but unable to fix either problem. Needed the car back because the loaner was too small for a trip. |
| Sep | 2011 | 63000 | 45 | Replaced clip which holds the headrest in place. (Driver side, middle row) |
| Feb | 2012 | 67300 | 100 | Clicking sound was coming from dashboard and the blend valve actuator was replaced. The clicking sound did not go away so stereo was replaced. The new actuator turned out to be defective and the problem went away when it was replaced again. |
| Mar | 2013 | 79000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Taurus X in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2009 | 84000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2009 | 87000 | 250 | Wheel bearing |
| Apr | 2010 | 95000 | 1010 | Stuck valve on rack. |
| Jun | 2010 | 98000 | 331 | Brake pads and rotors |
| Aug | 2010 | 100000 | 200 | Transmission speed sensor bad |
| Mar | 2011 | 110000 | 250 | Axle seal leak; seal replaced. |
| Jul | 2011 | 115000 | 610 | Rear wheel bearings |
| Nov | 2012 | 144000 | 300 | Airbag warning light on dash was coming on. Dashboard sensor was replace. |
| Mar | 2013 | 146000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Taurus X in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2007 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2008 | 2000 | 0 | Right second row heated seat inoperative. Loose connector from factory. |
| Apr | 2008 | 6000 | 0 | The motorized memory pedals were not remembering their position. I noticed the problem several months ago, but because it was so minor, I waited until my next scheduled maintenance visit. |
| Jan | 2009 | 18000 | 0 | Rear driver side door lock solenoid was firing 2-3 times when locking (like a jack hammer). Part was replaced. Creak in suspension coming from front. Left lower control arm ordered. Left lower control installed (previously ordered). |
| Apr | 2010 | 34000 | 0 | Brake pulse from front rotors, dealer turned them and even paid for rental car. This was done during routine visit for oil change. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Taurus X in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2009 | 26000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2010 | 33000 | 0 | Strange abrupt shifting, found TSB that described the problem and solution. Went to dealer armed with TSB and they re-calibrated the tranny software. Car shifts much better now, we are happy so far. |
| Mar | 2013 | 51000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2008 Ford Taurus
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| Ford Taurus X in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2007 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2008 | 2000 | 0 | Paint chipping off around wheel well. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Taurus in Tennessee, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2011 | 79000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2011 | 80000 | 1800 | OUT OF THE BLUE 3 COIL PACKS BURNED UP AND THE COMPUTER AS WELL AS THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER |
| Ford Taurus X in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2011 | 11160 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2011 | 11160 | 0 | Blue paint flaking inside the Ford oval badge |
| Sep | 2011 | 13020 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2008 Ford Taurus 4dr Sedan
263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD
| Ford Taurus in Rhode Island, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2010 | 12000 | 0 | Replaced defective heating element in driver's seat |
| May | 2011 | 23500 | 100 | No steering power assist when turning right. Replaced steering gear (right rack) per TSB 090507A. Vehicle driven to dealer. Took 3 days to get parts and repair vehicle. |
| Jan | 2012 | 30000 | 0 | Driver heated seat not working. Part ordered. Previously ordered seat heating elements were installed |
| May | 2012 | 34500 | 100 | Replaced both trunk pistons (leaking fluid) |
| Nov | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Taurus in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2007 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2010 | 37300 | 0 | Heated seats for both driver and passenger. Both units fully replaced. |
| May | 2012 | 71000 | 800 | install new rack and pinion |
| Oct | 2012 | 77000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Taurus in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2009 | 29000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 43000 | 100 | Original throttle body replaced. |
| Oct | 2011 | 59500 | 400 | Rear brake rotor and bearings seized. |
| Mar | 2012 | 63000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Taurus in South Dakota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2009 | 17000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2009 | 18000 | 0 | Drivers door window was inop, Sun/Moon roof was inop, Mirror would not auto dim at night. Dealer replaced motor for drivers door window, and installed new mirror and new motor for sun/moon roof and then found that it was only a fuse for the mirror and sun/moon roof. The front struts were squeaking. Dealer tried to say they couldn't replicate but I showed them the TSB and they went ahead and lube the struts per the TSB. |
| Mar | 2013 | 68000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Taurus in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2011 | 68000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2011 | 69000 | 0 | Intermittent hard downshift at low speed |
| May | 2013 | 97000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Taurus in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2008 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2008 | 5000 | 0 | Suspension noise during turns. Car has a TSB describing the problem. Lubricated suspension per TSB. Time will tell if problem reoccurs. Car will sometimes idle very rough. No codes, but sometimes enough to believe a miss occurred. So far only occurs in park. More prevelent when not cold nor hot. Shop could not reproduce, found no ECU updates. Shop wants to wait and see. |
| Aug | 2009 | 19000 | 0 | Rough idle in park only. (TSB in system this time. When they did not have TSB -- said could not duplicate). Reflash improved problem but still noticable. |
| Apr | 2010 | 28000 | 0 | Water pools in door during rain. Water falls on door opener when opened after rain. |
| Mar | 2013 | 83000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Taurus in South Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2011 | 75000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2011 | 82000 | 0 | Took car to dealer because trans fluid leaking near bumper on passenger side of car.Dealer insisted leak coming from axle seal not trans cooler as I suspected. Dealer ordered seal and replaced under warrenty. Transmission fluid still leaking on passenger side near bumper. Took car back to dealer were they informed me the transmission cooler was leaking as I suspected but that they would no longer cover under warrenty. Will perform repairs myself. |
| Apr | 2012 | 96700 | 220 | Replaced leaking trans cooler/a/c condenser and re charged a/c system |
| Mar | 2013 | 120000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Taurus in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 85000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2012 | 129000 | 900 | PCM was replaced All four brakes and rotors replaced. |
| Ford Taurus in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2008 | 2000 | 0 | TSB for creak/groan of front suspension. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Taurus in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2008 | 45000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2008 | 47000 | 744 | CV joint on driver side worn out! |
| Nov | 2008 | 63000 | 463 | Replaced rear pads. While this might fall into the category of "wear parts," the front pads were 50%. So, we are watching these pads to make sure there are not any other issues contributing to this unusual wear. |
| Jan | 2010 | 114000 | 6 | High mount center brake light along with both license plate bulbs-- replaced bulbs. |
| Jul | 2010 | 136000 | 6 | Return of the front suspension "squeak". One can of silicone lubricant and I was on my way. I guess every 100K miles is not too bad. |
| Sep | 2010 | 143000 | 309 | Car was hard shifting under a moderate load at speeds between 40-60 mph. Was not consistent but was happening at least once a day. Was able to replicate for the dealer. Did transmission flush and computer update. |
| Nov | 2010 | 151000 | 716 | Shifting problems continue. Dealer believes that the transmission is beginning to fail. Has contacted Ford to discuss high mileage transmission issues. Prior "transmission repair" did not correct shifting issue. Took mechanic on test drive to replicate the problem. Turns out problem was misfire due to two failing coil packs on cylinders one and three. Also replaced all six plugs. |
| May | 2011 | 169000 | 1211 | Front struts replaced Three coil packs replaced |
| Ford Taurus in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2012 | 22000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2012 | 25000 | 162 | The battery had a bad cell. |
| Ford Taurus in Iowa, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2008 | First odometer entry | ||
| Aug | 2008 | 0 | TSB- Front struts lubed because of noises coming from the front end when hitting bumps. | |
| Sep | 2008 | 2000 | 0 | Front struts would squeak when you went over a bump when turning or backing out of a driveway |
| Jan | 2010 | 9000 | 0 | Noticed while braking from high speeds, a rumble or noise coming from front brake area. Ford dealership confirmed and my front rotors were warped with only 9,080 miles on the car. Dealership replaced/turned rotors and problem fixed. |
| Feb | 2011 | 11000 | 0 | In dash digital display where the odometer and other read outs are went out and could hardly read what was displayed. Took into dealership, replaced with new display, good as new |
| Jun | 2011 | 13000 | 0 | Noticing clunking and squek sounds coming from right front suspension area when going over bumps. Dealerships confirmed problem, and replaced both struts and strut plates on both sides in the front. Problem fixed. |
| Mar | 2012 | 17000 | 0 | Rattling from front suspension area when going over large bumps in road. Dealer replaced struts and strut plates again and lubbed area where needed. |
| Apr | 2013 | 22000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Taurus in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2008 | 0 | - An A/C related part changed in the dash board was causing flapping noise (Under warrantee/free service contract) | |
| Aug | 2009 | 0 | - Air compressor changed (under warrantee/free service contract) - Rear brake disks and pads changed (under warrantee/free service contract - Wiper blades changed (under warrantee/free service contract) | |
| Oct | 2009 | 33100 | 0 | - Battery changed (under warrantee/free service contract) - Sound in the front right wheel. Part ordered, to be changed (under warrantee/free service contract) - Again flipping noise coming from the dash board. |
| Dec | 2009 | 37200 | 0 | Transmission shifting delay in 2nd and 4th gear, two sensors replaced. Again, flapping noise in the dashboard on otherside of the previous one. A noise appears while start steering. This noise appeared after 50,000KM but they reported that it's normal in all this car model (personally unacceptable). |
| Jan | 2010 | 37200 | 0 | Noise while start steering in both directions, they have changed a part which was not effective. |
| Jun | 2010 | 42780 | 400 | Changed rear brake pads. This is the second time since I took the car which I feel very short life time (after 30K kilometers). |
| Oct | 2011 | 70300 | 2000 | Changed brake pads (FT & RR), changed FT brake discs. Front springs upper brackets and roll assy, ordered but not yet installed A/C compressor parts ordered but not installed (althought it was changed on 40,000 KM). Flapping motor in dashboard replaced twice earlier, but it seems that it's a defective thing & I have to pay around 250 US$ everytime problem appears because it's noisy. Changed belts as well. Changed transmission mounting. |
| Jan | 2012 | 75020 | 300 | Slight oil leak (Transmission/Axcel). Oil seals changed. |
| Jul | 2012 | 80600 | 400 | Including the routine service, front brake pad calipers changed |
| Ford Taurus in Indiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2007 | 3000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2010 | 35000 | 0 | Drivers seat heater inoperative |
| Apr | 2010 | 37000 | 0 | Replaced driver's side seat heater element, problem corrected. At same time, reflashed the transmission controller with latest software (per TSB) to update the early 2008 calibration. |
| Mar | 2013 | 75000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Taurus in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2010 | 33000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2010 | 34000 | 0 | Driver side seat heater replaced prior to delivery. |
| Mar | 2013 | 73000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Taurus in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2008 | 2000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2012 | 99000 | 0 | The handle on the driver side lumbar adjustment broke. No charge for replacement or repair. The piece had failed earlier, but the cost of the earlier repair bill was only $16! |
| Mar | 2013 | 108000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Taurus in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2013 | 43000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2013 | 44000 | 0 | Driver and passenger heated seats wouldn't turn on |
| Ford Taurus in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2009 | 0 | harsh shifting | |
| Jul | 2009 | 0 | harsh shifting. Dealer could not duplicate. | |
| Sep | 2009 | 0 | clunk in right front. Dealer replaced strut and strut mount. Did not fix problem. | |
| Oct | 2009 | 0 | Dealer could finally duplicate harsh shifting. reporgramed computer with new program. Fixed harsh shifting | |
| Jun | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Taurus in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2007 | 2000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2009 | 25000 | 0 | taillight and center brakelight |
| Dec | 2009 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Taurus in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2011 | 74000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2012 | 102000 | 558 | Transmission cooler developed a leak. The weld broke on one of the fins at the base of the cooler. Where this is located it could not be struck by road debris. |
| Mar | 2013 | 107000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Taurus in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 25000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 27000 | 0 | Right rear window very slow to go up, went down ok. Replaced motor and regulator. Banging noise behind glove box when hvac on. Replaced servo motor for heater door. |
| Mar | 2013 | 37000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Taurus in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2012 | 31000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2013 | 36300 | 810 | Power steering failed. Had to replace the power steering rack assy. |
| Mar | 2013 | 37000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Taurus in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2009 | 10000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2009 | 15000 | 100 | Squeaks in front struts. Repaired under warranty/ recall notice with special lubricant, etc. |
| Aug | 2011 | 58000 | 325 | Electric seat heater for passenger front seat failed; was replaced |
| Mar | 2012 | 68000 | 1000 | Driver's seat heater quit working. Had to replace unit. Speedometer needle dropped down so speedo was reading 25 mph slow. |
| Dec | 2012 | 84000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Taurus in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2009 | 25420 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2009 | 26620 | 0 | Digital display kept winking out and was not readable and sometimes disappeared altogether. Instrument cluster replaced by local dealer under factory warranty. |
| Jun | 2010 | 43400 | 541 | Scraping sound from under car. Problem was rotors and pads finished. |
| Sep | 2010 | 43400 | 0 | I have the same sound that I had before the brake repair and the dealer cannot find the problem. I was told everythings checks out and not to worry. This, howeever gives we no comfort as there is definitely something wrong somewhere. |
| Aug | 2012 | 74380 | 500 | All rotors required remachining to clear up scrapping noise on turns. Plus I had the normal maintenace due at the 120K mark |
| Sep | 2012 | 75020 | 0 | Noticed a banging noise coming from left front. Problem was blown seal on strut. Next day: Heated seat on passenger side not working. Element was open. |
| Feb | 2013 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Taurus in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2009 | 18000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 30000 | 20 | Rubbing noise coming from rt. strut. Strut and hardware replace under 3/36 warranty. |
| Apr | 2012 | 35000 | 89 | squeaky suspension-dealer lubed jounce bumpers, that took care of the problem. Apparently there were some dry sockets/ |
| Aug | 2012 | 37300 | 127 | Replaced re-circulation actuator fan. |
| Mar | 2013 | 44000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Taurus in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 57000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 60700 | 0 | Output sensor failing. TSB on the problem, so Ford fixed it. |
| Sep | 2011 | 87000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2008 Ford Taurus 4dr Sedan
263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD
| Ford Taurus in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 24180 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2012 | 42160 | 240 | blend door actuator changed |
| Mar | 2013 | 45880 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Taurus in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2011 | 77000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2011 | 78000 | 0 | right front hub (bearing gone) Blower motor rheostat failed only fan speed 3-4 working replaced by myself for $12.00 wasnt worth time to leave at shop took 5 min to change |
| Feb | 2013 | 92000 | 120 | play in steering inner tie rod failing r and r inner and outer tie rods alighment |
| Mar | 2013 | 93000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Taurus in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 0 | leaking transfer case seal, warranty | |
| Mar | 2011 | 59520 | 500 | Brakes (rear) pad and rotors replaced |
| Sep | 2011 | 75020 | 150 | wrench and traction control light on... sensor ordered for advance trac system |
| Oct | 2011 | 75820 | 564 | replaced 4X4 module to correct Traction Control & Wrench Light on dash |
| Jun | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Taurus in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2009 | 13000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2009 | 14000 | 2 | driver side heat element built in seat needed to be replaced something wrong with steering wheel i need to hold steering wheel tight around turns or it will go off road. my arms are sore after my arrival. |
| Sep | 2009 | 15000 | 1 | Replaced the steering part ordered during the previous visit. |
| Aug | 2010 | 19000 | 0 | replace passenger heater seat element steering problem parts replaceed went to pick up at dealer started up car engine souding like diesel engine. left car at dealers went home |
| Sep | 2010 | 20000 | 40 | problem with steering when apply brakes at times car pulls quickly to right, alignment keeps going out, front tires seem to need high speed balance, ignition key just touch it, and drivers seat goes back and forth air conditioning compressor too loud driver door weather stripping deteriorated ( holes and cuts) Order parts will call when in. Called 2-3 weeks latter return to dealership parts were replaced |
| Nov | 2010 | 24000 | 42 | another alignment, dashboard under teck and speedometer moving away causing 1/2" gap dealer said nothing they can do.upgrade of 911 assist and health report. bang in transmission tsb already done however car pulss when apply brake another alignment 5th one transmission banging noise at low speed hit brake car pulls to right lane problem with steering when apply brakes at times car pulls quickly to right, alignment keeps going out, front tires seem to need high speed balance, ignition key just touch it, and drivers seat goes back and forth sice 2008 my sync telephone will not allow me to terminate call by tapping steering whell button. only way to end call is to take eyes and hands off steering wheel and hit end call on nav screen. contary what fords states in ads , |
| Dec | 2010 | 26000 | 0 | Told loud AC compressor not a problem. |
| Mar | 2011 | 27200 | 0 | In dealership one week finally after 4 times there they made me leave car overnight and found yellow light on showing air bag driver side warning light. Dash board where speed and odometer are years of complaining, collision center inform |
| Aug | 2011 | 30300 | 0 | CANNOT SHUT OFF CEL CALL USING STEERING WHEEL SYNC |
| Sep | 2011 | 31000 | 0 | started when car was delivered new 3 years and ford states nothing can be done. i cannot hire a lawyer. |
| Dec | 2011 | 33000 | 0 | left car 8;00am came back next day at 10;00am dealer and Ford said i need to take eyes and hands of steering wheel to end phone call. i am so P----. i purchased taurus for the sync safety driving. and they say that to me |
| Mar | 2012 | 34000 | 100 | trunk lid pumps needed replacement, very dangerous condition, trunk w/o these pumps made lid come down with tremendous force , hitting head, if your fingers were in there they would be cut off |
| Jul | 2012 | 35700 | 858 | due to shifting problem since purchased i decided to pay for new transmission fluid change. NOW it shifts much better no hanging up with revs when shifting. brought in for this problem on warranty. they found no problem. Ford is tough replaced new battery replaced brake pads |
| Mar | 2013 | 38000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Taurus in Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2007 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2008 | 4000 | 0 | One touch up/down stopped functioning after car was taken in for the 1st warranty item, replacement of the battery by the dealer which was determined to be defective. It was determined that the driver's window motor was faulty and the dealer replaced it. When I was changing the oil and filter at home noticed the threaded shaft that the filter screws onto was itself loose and partially unscrewed from the block. I took it in to have it secured to factory specs. |
| Mar | 2010 | 14000 | 0 | Paint peeling off nose of car. Dealer removed nose and repainted it. Transmission clunks under acceleration and provides little power to move the car. Followed TSB 07-21-11 for codes and replaced turbine shaft speed sensor and engine speed sensor. |
| Apr | 2010 | 14300 | 0 | Cars rolls back on incline. Dealer performed TSB 08-01-08, PCM recalibration, at my insistence. Slight improvement. |
| Jul | 2010 | 15000 | 0 | Paint began peeling again where plastic nose meets the netal fenders. Dealer said there was a TSB for this paint rubbing problem. |
| Jan | 2013 | 24300 | 55 | Immediate failure (seized)of power steering pump. Failure of pump contaminated steering gear. Both power steering pump, steering gear rack and v-belt were replaced. Front passenger seat heaters stopped working. Dealer diagnosis found both heaters in seat inoperable. Both elements replaced. |
| Apr | 2013 | 25000 | 0 | Battery failed and was replaced under waranty. This is battery #4. Excessive with only 25k on the car. |
| Ford Taurus in North Dakota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 69000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2011 | 97300 | 250 | Throttle Position Sensors A&B reported faulty logic. TPS and throttle body replaced. |
| Dec | 2012 | 135000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Taurus in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2011 | 86000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2011 | 88000 | 0 | Vapor tank under car cracked...sits to low |
| Apr | 2012 | 94000 | 25 | Leaking valve stem |
| Sep | 2012 | 96000 | 200 | Replaced gas tank evaporative canister under rear passenger side. It had cracked over winter. Sits too low and is easily broken, triggered loose gas cap indicator on dashboard |
| Ford Taurus in Nebraska, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2011 | 51000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2012 | 57000 | 266 | rear pads replaced, just one of the pads was bad enough to damage the rotor which then meeant 2 new rotors |
| Apr | 2012 | 60000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2008 Ford Taurus 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Ford in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2007 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2008 | 3000 | 0 | Rear brake lights to stay every now and then when the brake pedal was released. The dealer fixed by changing the sensor under the brake pedal. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
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