The most-reported Taurus X run is 1FMDK02W38G (2008 builds) with 11 complaints, 5× the typical run. Steering problems make up 25% of reports; 2008 is the worst model year at 2.4 complaints per run; NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for Taurus X model years 2008–2009.
Which build runs owners report most
A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Ford Taurus X has 65 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 24% of every Taurus X complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1FMDK02W38G•••••• | 2008 | — | — | |
| 1FMDK02W48G•••••• | 2008 | — | — | |
| 1FMDK02W68G•••••• | 2008 | 1 | — | |
| 1FMDK02W18G•••••• | 2008 | — | — | |
| 1FMDK06W38G•••••• | 2008 | — | 1 | |
| 1FMDK02W08G•••••• | 2008 | — | — | |
| 1FMDK05W38G•••••• | 2008 | — | — | |
| 1FMDK02W78G•••••• | 2008 | — | — | |
| 1FMDK02W58G•••••• | 2008 | 1 | — | |
| 1FMDK03W98G•••••• | 2008 | — | — | |
| 1FMDK05W08G•••••• | 2008 | 1 | — | |
| 1FMDK05W98G•••••• | 2008 | — | — |
Each of the other 53 Taurus X runs has 4 complaints or fewer.
Which model years to check twice
Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list. On the Ford Taurus X the gap between build years is 2.2×: a 2008 car draws 2.4 complaints per run, a 2009 one 1.1.
| Year | Per run | Complaints | Runs | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 10 | 9 | 3 | |
| 2008 | 135 | 56 | 3 |
Heaviest year here is 2008 at 2.4 complaints per run; lightest is 2009 at 1.1.
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 25% of everything Ford Taurus X owners report: Steering, 41 of 145 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 1 | — | |
| Power Train | 2 | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1 | |
| Structure | 4 | 1 | |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1 | |
| Unknown Or Other | — | — | |
| Electrical System | — | 1 | |
| Suspension | — | — |
Recalls to check against your VIN
NHTSA has 1 recall campaign on the Ford Taurus X; the 1 below cover build years 2008 to 2009. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.
| Campaign | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| 16V247000 | Air Bags:frontal | 2008–2009 |
16V247000 was opened in 2016 on cars built from 2008: 8 years on the road before the recall.
The Taurus X against its rivals
The Taurus X draws 2.2 complaints per production run; the GMC Envoy 5.4, the Suzuki XL7 1.6 and the Saab 9-7X 1.9.
| Model | Complaints | Runs | Per run | Involved a crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Taurus X | 145 | 65 | 4.1% | |
| GMC Envoy | 2,599 | 483 | 5.5% | |
| Suzuki XL7 | 51 | 31 | 21.6% | |
| Saab 9-7X | 139 | 72 | 0% |
How serious were they
Of the 145 reports on the Ford Taurus X, 4.1% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, below the norm.
| Outcome | Ford Taurus X | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints filed | 145 | 1,115,966 |
| Involved a crash | 6 (4.1%) | 64,194 (5.8%) |
| Involved a fire | 4 (2.8%) | 26,974 (2.4%) |
| Injuries reported | 3 | 58,013 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 2,728 |
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How this check works
The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Ford Taurus X share of that is 145 complaints over 65 runs, 0.01% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a Ford Taurus X VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 145 NHTSA complaints from 65 Taurus X runs and 1 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which Taurus X production run has the most complaints?
1FMDK02W38G, a 2008 build, with 11 complaints. The typical Taurus X run has 2.2.
Which Taurus X years have the most complaints?
Per production run, 2008 is heaviest at 2.4 complaints per run and 2009 lightest at 1.1.
Does the Taurus X get more complaints than the GMC Envoy?
No: 2.2 complaints per production run for the Taurus X against 5.4 for the GMC Envoy.
How many Taurus X complaints involve a crash?
4.1% of 145 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 4 involved a fire.
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