2008 Ford Taurus X drivetrain & axles problems
Owners reported drivetrain & axles problems in 34 complaints for the 2008 Ford Taurus X, 16% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 34 16% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 65,000 miles 30 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When drivetrain & axles problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 3 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 6 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 7 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 5 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 3 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 30 drivetrain & axles complaints that report mileage, the median is about 64,000 miles, and 40% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the drivetrain & axles complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
I wanted to bring potential fire hazard safety recall to your attention. I own a 2008 ford taurus x with 42,000 miles on it the transmission fluid leaks from the passenger side driveshaft yolk (where the shaft enters the trans case). Car is in excellent condition never in accident. Trans fluid drips onto exhaust and then burns to a point of charring on the exhaust (I can send pictures). I have scheduled a service at my local ford dealer (rt 23 ford, butler, nj).
(my wife) driving vehicle on highway, car violently jerked (jumped) and then dropped in speed dramatically. Coasted off interstate onto exit and waited for wrench light to go off and then made it home (car would not accelerate over 20MPH). We called about having it checked but was informed that they needed to have the wrench light on in order to read anything on it. It has happened a few other times and most recent as today (7/29/14) with the car not wanting to accelerate.
Other problems reported for the 2008 Ford Taurus X
- Steering 42 complaints
- Cruise control 26 complaints
- Body & structure 15 complaints
Drivetrain & axles problems in other years
- 2009
- 2008