2008 Ford Taurus steering problems
36 complaints about steering have been filed for the 2008 Ford Taurus, which is 15% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 36 15% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 46,000 miles 34 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 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 | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 13 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 9 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 34 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 46,000 miles, and 68% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the steering complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 ford taurus. While driving approximately 5 MPH the steering wheel became very stiff then it would not turn at all. The vehicle was shut off and upon restart the steering wheel functioned normally; however, it became difficult to turn at low speeds. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated that it was a known failure but he would have to pay for the repair cost. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the power steering gear.
While driving home sunday evening on 10/02/20011, steering assist failed and felt like it might lock up. Drove the rest of the way home with partial steering assist. Brought the car to the ford dealer the next morning. They said the steering gear failed. Cost to repair $985.00 plus tax.
Other problems reported for the 2008 Ford Taurus
- Drivetrain & axles 38 complaints
- Cruise control 32 complaints
- Engine 31 complaints
- Air bags 15 complaints
- Brakes 15 complaints