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2008 Ford Taurus

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

1

1 current

Combined

12.3L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$3,813

20,000 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2016186 · manufacturer campaign 16C06

26 April 2016

Transport Canada lists: Taurus 2008 · MKS 2009

What is wrong

Certain vehicles may not comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 208 - Occupant Protection in Frontal Impacts. Due to an assembly error involving the driver’s frontal airbag, the second stage of the airbag may to fail to deploy. As a result, the vehicle may fail to meet the occupant protection requirements of the standard. This could increase the risk of injury to the seat occupant in a crash where second-stage airbag deployment is warranted.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will inspect the driver airbag module and, if necessary, replace it. Note: The primary stage of the driver's airbag deployment is not affected.

19 vehicles affected in CanadaCarCompliance Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Mid-size
In its class
More efficient than 28% of 134 2008 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
283 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2008 Ford Taurus have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 1 recall on record for the 2008 Ford Taurus. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2008 Ford Taurus get?
NRCan rates the 2008 Ford Taurus at 12.3 L/100 km combined, emitting 283 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 4 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2008 Ford Taurus for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $3,813 in fuel, producing roughly 5,683 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.