Representative photoCollision centre for a 2008 Ford Taurus
Collision centre for the 2008 Ford Taurus: request it here. Rent a car from us while it is repaired, as an insurance replacement rental when it is a claim.
- Combined
- 11.6 to 12.8 L/100 km
- Body
- Large Cars
An insurance replacement rental while it is repaired
Your car is in the shop; you keep driving. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, and bill your insurer when the claim covers it.
The 2008 Ford Taurus for collision centre
- Body: large cars (EPA size class).
2008 Ford Taurus: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 3.5 L | 3.5 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 17 | 16 |
| MPG highway (US) | 26 | 23 |
| MPG combined (US) | 21 | 19 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 25 | 23 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 595 L (21 cu ft) | 595 L (21 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,300 | US$3,625 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,596 | $3,968 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2008 Ford Taurus
- NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 328 complaints with NHTSA, most often about power train (85), steering (78) and vehicle speed control (58). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16V247000 | 2016-04-26 | air bags:frontal | 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... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Your Taurus and collision repair
CarmaCars takes requests for collision repair on the 2008 Ford Taurus, and rents you a car while yours is in. Repairs can go through an insurance claim or be paid directly; tell us which in your request. Collision repair covers panels, bumpers, paint and, when needed, frame and structural work.
Your Taurus, up close
Tell us the year and the trim; the details change from one to the next. A car of this size is quick to work on compared with a large SUV. There are 1 NHTSA recall campaigns on file for it; a dealer can check by the VIN.
Your request
Tell us when the car is free and whether you can drop it off. A person reads your request and replies with the next step. You can add a rental to the same request.
Keep your week on track
Add a rental to your request, and we deliver it to you. Pick the rental from our fleet; delivery is priced in the offer. We deliver around Toronto; pickup at our location is free.
Looking after it afterwards
Hand washing is gentler than automatic brushes on any finish. Park out of direct sun when you can to protect paint and interior.
What to bring
Bring the claim number and your adjuster's details if the repair is a claim. Photos of the damage taken at the scene help with the repair and the claim. Leave a phone number where we can reach you during the day.
What affects the price
Options such as sensors, trim pieces or special paint can add time. The condition of the car matters too; heavy dirt, deep scratches or rust take longer. For repairs, the price depends on the parts, the paint and the hours of work.
How long it takes
Coatings and paint need time to cure, which is part of the schedule. Book a little ahead for larger jobs; small ones can be quicker to schedule.
Ready when you are
A person reads every request and replies with the next step.
Request collision centre
Tell us when suits you; we reply within one business day with a time and a price.
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Collision centre: the 2008 Ford Taurus
Can I rent a car while my 2008 Ford Taurus is in for collision centre?
Yes. Rent from us while it is repaired: an insurance replacement rental if the repair is an insurance claim (ask your insurer what your policy pays a day), or at our usual rates. We deliver the car to you.
How do I book collision centre for my 2008 Ford Taurus?
Send the request on this page with when suits you. We reply within one business day with a time and a price.