2008 Ford Taurus electrical system problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2008 Ford Taurus — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The car looses power. The rpm go up but speedometer doesn't move. Dash shows dashes. When you stop and cut the car off and turn it back on it slams into gear. After waiting a few minutes the car drives fine. *tr”
filed Apr 14, 2020
“Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford taurus. While driving approximately 60 mph, one of the engine cylinders misfired and the speed drastically reduced to 35 mph. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road and noticed the ignition coil was melted under the hood. The vehicle was towed to…”
filed May 10, 2017
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Electrical System problems in other Taurus years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Taurus | 7 | 14% |
| 2017 Taurus | 11 | 25% |
| 2016 Taurus | 6 | 7% |
| 2015 Taurus | 31 | 11% |
| 2014 Taurus | 29 | 13% |
| 2013 Taurus | 57 | 10% |
| 2012 Taurus | 15 | 19% |
| 2011 Taurus | 47 | 25% |
| 2010 Taurus | 19 | 9% |
| 2009 Taurus | 4 | 6% |
| 2007 Taurus | 29 | 19% |
| 2006 Taurus | 25 | 8% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 Ford Taurus
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.