2008 Ford Taurus Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026

20Engine complaints

11.4%Of all 175 complaints

#4Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

POWER TRAIN35 · 20%

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL32 · 18.3%

STEERING31 · 17.7%

ENGINE20 · 11.4%

AIR BAGS14 · 8%

Share of the 175 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2008 Ford Taurus overview page.

What owners report

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A…”NHTSA complaint 10778681 — filed 09/30/2015

“2008 FORD TAURUS. PARKED IN DRIVEWAY WITH FOOT ON BRAKE...ALL OF SUDDEN THE ENGINE ACCELERATES RAPIDLY AND I PROCEED TO HIT THE SIDE OF THE…”NHTSA complaint 10648612 — filed 10/18/2014

“2008 FORD TAURUS. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE STALLING PROBLEMS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE STALLED EIGHT TIMES, SINCE HE PURCHASED IT NEW…”NHTSA complaint 10609374 — filed 07/09/2014

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Ford Taurus have engine problems?

Engine is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2008 Ford Taurus: 20 of 175 complaints on file (11.4%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2008 Ford Taurus have in total?

175 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 19 involved a crash, 7 involved a fire, 13 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.