2008 FORD TAURUS Structurebody Problems
3 NHTSA complaints on file
Structurebody Issues in the 2008 FORD TAURUS
3 structurebody complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 FORD TAURUS. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
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Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Structurebody Complaints
ENGINE CRADLE ROTTING, MECHANICS SAID IT'S A COMMON PROBLEM FOR THE MAKE AND MODEL
A RIGHT SIDE LICENSE PLATE LIGHT BURNED OUT. THERE IS A LEFT LAMP, ALSO. I NOTICED IT WHEN I WALKED AROUND THE VEHICLE FOR A GASOLINE REFILL. THERE IS NO DASH BOARD PROMPT FOR THIS LAMP BURN OUT. WHEN I WENT TO REPLACE THE LAMP A COUPLE DAYS LATER, I NOTICED RUST SPOTS BETWEEN A PLASTIC TRIM PIECE AND THE TRUNK LID. I MONITOR THE LICENSE LAMPS NOW. I HAVE NOT HAD A LICENSE LAMP BURN OUT UNTIL I NOTICED THE RUST ON THE METAL PANEL. I QUESTION THE COINCIDENCE OF THE LAMP BURN OUT AND THE RUST. A POSSIBLE SHORT. *TR
PAINT ON MY 2008 FORD TAURUS LIMITED IS PEELING OFF IN CHUNKS AND BUBBLING UP IN OTHER SPOTS. BOTH REAR WHEEL AREAS, SPOILER AND PROBABLY MORE YET TO BE DISCOVERED. I HAVE VISITED OUR LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP IN 2012 AND 2013 AND I AM BEING TOLD THERE IS NOTHING THAT CAN BE DONE TO CORRECT THIS ISSUE. I HAVE ALSO CONTACTED FORD ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS AND WAS TOLD THIS ISSUE WAS OUTSIDE OF WARRANTY PERIOD. UNDERSTAND THIS IS A FORD ISSUE. THEY ARE SELLING AN INFERIOR PRODUCT THAT NEEDS TO BE RECTIFIED. SO WE SPEND 20-30K ON A CAR TO HAVE IT LOOK NICE FOR A FEW YEARS AND THEN MUST PAY SOMEONE TO REPAINT THE ENTIRE CAR OR FIX THE AREA'S BUBBLING? HOW SHOULD THE CONSUMER BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR AN ISSUE THAT HAPPENED IN THE FACTORY? AT THIS POINT FORD NEEDS TO STEP UP TO THE PLATE AND...
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
Seats
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