NCAP 5-Star Crash Test/Rollover Ratings

2008 Taurus 4-DR. w/SAB

Front Driver
*****
Front Passenger
*****
Side Driver
*****
Side Passenger
*****
Rollover
****
NCAP 2008 Ford Taurus front crash test photoNCAP 2008 Ford Taurus side crash test photo

2008 Taurus X 4-DR. w/SAB

Front Driver
*****
Front Passenger
*****
Side Driver
*****
Side Passenger
*****
Rollover
****
NCAP 2008 Ford Taurus front crash test photoNCAP 2008 Ford Taurus side crash test photo

IIHS Crash Test & Rollover Safety Ratings

Good Acceptable Marginal Poor

2008 Ford Taurus 4-door sedan

2008 Ford Taurus 4-door sedan Good performance in front, side and rear tests.

Moderate Overlap
G Overall
G Structure
G Head/Neck Injury
G Chest Injury
G Left Leg Injury
G Right Leg Injury
G Restraints
Full IIHS Moderate Overlap Crash Test report »
Small Overlap (Driver)
Not tested.
Small Overlap (Passenger)
Not tested.
Side Rating
G Overall
A Structure
Driver
G Head Protection
G Head/Neck Injury
A Torso Injury
A Pelvis/Legs Injury
Rear Passenger
G Head Protection
G Head/Neck Injury
G Torso Injury
G Pelvis/Legs Injury
Full IIHS Side Impact Crash Test report »
Rear Rating1
G Overall
G Geometry
G Dynamic
Full IIHS Rear Impact Crash Test report »
Rollover Rating
Not tested.

1 — Manual cloth seats.

Good Acceptable Marginal Poor

2008 Ford Taurus X 4-door SUV

2008 Ford Taurus X 4-door SUV Good performance in front, side and rear tests.

Moderate Overlap
G Overall
G Structure
G Head/Neck Injury
G Chest Injury
G Left Leg Injury
G Right Leg Injury
G Restraints
Full IIHS Moderate Overlap Crash Test report »
Small Overlap (Driver)
Not tested.
Small Overlap (Passenger)
Not tested.
Side Rating
G Overall
A Structure
Driver
G Head Protection
G Head/Neck Injury
A Torso Injury
A Pelvis/Legs Injury
Rear Passenger
G Head Protection
G Head/Neck Injury
G Torso Injury
G Pelvis/Legs Injury
Full IIHS Side Impact Crash Test report »
Rear Rating1
G Overall
G Geometry
G Dynamic
Full IIHS Rear Impact Crash Test report »
Rollover Rating
Not tested.

1 — All seats.

Ratings only apply to the model and body or seat type tested. The date of manufacture and optional safety equipment can affect results. For full details see www.iihs.org.