2008 Ford Taurus X steering problems
42 complaints about steering have been filed for the 2008 Ford Taurus X, which is 20% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 42 20% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 71,000 miles 40 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When steering problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 4 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 8 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 10 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 7 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 4 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 40 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 71,000 miles, and 38% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash.
What owners wrote
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 ford taurus x. While driving 25 MPH, the vehicle drifts to the left and right when the steering wheel is released. It is very difficult for the contact to maintain control of the vehicle. She stated that the vehicle was unsafe to drive and wants to return it to the dealer. The current mileage was 14,000 and failure mileage was 20.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford taurus x. The contact stated that the steering would become extremely difficult whenever attempting a right turn. The vehicle was taken to the dealer or a mechanic to be inspected or repaired. The failure mileage was 118,592 and the current mileage is 125,000. Updated 01/03/12 the rack and pinion was replaced. Updated 01/12/12
Other problems reported for the 2008 Ford Taurus X
- Drivetrain & axles 34 complaints
- Cruise control 26 complaints
- Body & structure 15 complaints
Steering problems in other years
- 2009
- 2008