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Ford Taurus X recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 164 owner complaints for the Ford Taurus X, covering model years 2008 to 2009. The 2008 model year drew the most complaints (153), and Power Train is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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  • 1 recall campaign on file
  • 164 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 2 model years with data (2008–2009)
  • most complaints: 2008 (153 for that model year)
  • top component: Power Train (45 complaints)
  • latest recall 16V247000 (reported Apr 26, 2016)
  • 7 complaints reporting a crash (4.3%)
  • 4 complaints reporting a fire (2.4%)
  • 3 complaints reporting an injury (1.8%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Ford Taurus X complaints by model year

2 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2008 model year has the most complaints: 153 of 164, or 93.3%. Next come 2009 (11).

Ford Taurus X complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Ford Taurus X complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
20081534420
2009113010
All model years1647430

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Ford Taurus X components

top 15 · NHTSA categories

Power Train is the component named most often, in 45 complaints (27.4% of all 164), followed by Steering (44) and Vehicle Speed Control (26).

Components named most often in Ford Taurus X complaints (top 15)
Components named most often in Ford Taurus X complaints (top 15)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Power Train4527.4%
Steering4426.8%
Vehicle Speed Control2615.9%
Structure1811.0%
Electrical System106.1%
Suspension106.1%
Unknown or Other106.1%
Service Brakes84.9%
Engine74.3%
Engine and Engine Cooling63.7%
Tires63.7%
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)53.0%
Service Brakes, Hydraulic53.0%
Fuel/Propulsion System42.4%
Seats42.4%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

  • They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
  • Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
  • Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
  • One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
  • Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Ford Taurus X recalls

1 campaign · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name Taurus X, newest first. The only campaign, 16V247000, covers model years 2008 and 2009.

  • 1 recall campaign
Ford Taurus X recall campaigns covering each model year
2008: 1 campaign2009: 1 campaign

  1. NHTSA campaign 16V247000

    Reported

    Air Bags › Frontal

    Model years 2008–2009

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 Ford Flex, 2008 and 2010-2012 Ford Taurus, 2008-2009 Ford Taurus X, 2008 Mercury Sable, 2009 and 2011 Lincoln MKS vehicles. The driver frontal air bag may improperly inflate during second-stage deployment in the event of a high speed crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

    Consequence:
    An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the driver's frontal air bag module, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on June 13, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16C06.

    Filed by Ford Motor Company

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means
What each recall field means
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.
  • Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
  • A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
  • Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Ford Taurus X questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Ford Taurus X have?

NHTSA lists 1 vehicle recall campaign for the Ford Taurus X, covering model years 2008 to 2009. The campaign, 16V247000, was reported on April 26, 2016 and is filed under “Air bags”. The 2008 and 2009 model years are covered by the most campaigns (1 each).

Which Ford Taurus X model year has the most complaints?

The 2008 model year, with 153 of the 164 complaints in NHTSA’s file (93.3%). The next is 2009 (11). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Ford Taurus X complaint?

Power Train is the component named most often: 45 complaints, or 27.4% of all 164. Steering (44) and Vehicle Speed Control (26) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Ford Taurus X?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Ford dealer.

How many Ford Taurus X complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 164 complaints, 7 report a crash, 4 a fire, 3 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

Other Ford models

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The Ford models with the most NHTSA complaints, and the Ford VIN decoder with every Ford model page, WMI code and VIN note.

  • Ford F-150 1995–2027 · 158 recalls · 35,790 complaints
  • Ford Explorer 1995–2027 · 131 recalls · 31,089 complaints
  • Ford Escape 2000–2026 · 95 recalls · 27,343 complaints
  • Ford Fusion 2006–2020 · 46 recalls · 22,383 complaints
  • Ford Focus 1999–2018 · 36 recalls · 22,086 complaints
  • Ford Windstar 1995–2005 · 33 recalls · 14,108 complaints
  • Ford Edge 2004–2024 · 43 recalls · 14,009 complaints
  • Ford Taurus 1995–2019 · 52 recalls · 12,702 complaints

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.