2008 FORD TAURUS Seats Problems
3 NHTSA complaints on file
Seats Issues in the 2008 FORD TAURUS
3 seats complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 FORD TAURUS. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 1 resulted in injury.
3
Complaints
0
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Seats Complaints
I WAS DRIVING FROM WORK, ON MY WAY TO PICK UP MY DAUGHTER. WHEN SUDDENLY THE HEATED SEAT IN MY CAR BEGAN TO GET HOTTER THAN USUAL, THE SEAT HAD SOON MALFUNCTIONED AND DISBURSE IN TO FLAME! LUCKILY I WAS CARRYING A BOTTLE OF WATER FROM MY JOB THAT I WAS DRINKING ON AT THE TIME. I KNEW I WASN'T FIT TO DRIVE MYSELF, AND I WASN'T TO FAR AWAY FROM MY FATHER'S HOUSE, AND WAS DRIVEN BY MY STEP SISTER TO THE E.R.
THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT HEATING MECHANISM FAILED, IT TURNS ON THEN CYCLES ITSELF OFF. PASSENGER SIDE IS STILL FUNCTIONAL. *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD TAURUS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD RATTLING NOISE UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THERE WAS NO PRIOR WARNING TO THE MALFUNCTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS FOR IDENTICAL FAILURES. THE FRONTAL SWAY BAR WAS REPLACED TWICE. IN ADDITION, THERE WAS A MALFUNCTION WITH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE HEATED SEAT SENSORS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,500 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 26,000.
Other 2008 FORD TAURUS Problem Areas
Power Train
35 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
32 complaints
Steering
31 complaints
Engine
20 complaints
Air Bags
14 complaints
Electrical System
13 complaints
Service Brakes
9 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
8 complaints
Unknown Or Other
7 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
5 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
5 complaints
Suspension
5 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
4 complaints
Exterior Lighting
4 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
4 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
4 complaints
Steeringrack And Pinion
4 complaints
Structurebody
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
2 complaints
Power Traindriveline
2 complaints
Seat Belts
2 complaints
Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs
2 complaints
Suspensionrear
2 complaints
Traction Control System
2 complaints
Wheels
2 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
1 complaint
Equipment
1 complaint
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
1 complaint
Forward Collision Avoidance Warnings
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelineconstant Velocity Joint
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
1 complaint
Structurebodyroof And Pillars
1 complaint
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
1 complaint
Suspensionfront
1 complaint
Suspensionsubframemounting Bracket
1 complaint
Tires
1 complaint
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
1 complaint
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasher
1 complaint