ford Taurus problems
0 safety recalls. 64 owner complaints. We mapped every trouble spot before you sign the papers.
Solid reliability overall. Common issues are concentrated in a few systems.
Top trouble spots 5 categories with 3+ complaints
What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim
TRACTION CONTROL LOCKS UP MY FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE. THIS HAPPENED ON 12/27/16 AND TWO OTHER TIMES IN THE PAST. BRAKES WERE NOT APPLIED AT THE TIME. THE TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM LOCKED THE BRAKE. THERE A MANY COMPLAINT OF THIS HAPPENING ON THE WEB IN OTHER FORD MODELS AS WELL.…
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD TAURUS SEL(NA). WHILE DRIVING 1-2 MPH MAKING A LEFT TURN, THE VEHICLE STALLED SUDDENLY. THE CRUISE CONTROL HAD JUST BEEN DEACTIVATED BEFORE THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT ALLOWED THE VEHICLE TO COAST AND RESTARTED IT. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TAKEN TO AN…
FORD TAURUS 2009 ENGINE STALLED WHILE GOING ABOUT 55 MPH. DRIVER RESTARTED CAR BY SHIFTING INTO NEUTRAL AND RESTARTING CAR. THIS HAPPENED A SECOND TIME A FEW MONTHS LATER. THE THIRD TIME THE CAR STARTED IDLING VERY ROUGHLY WHILE STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT. THIS TIME, A…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE FAILED TO YIELD RIGHT-OF-WAY AND CRASHED INTO THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND A POLICE REPORT…
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Common questions
Is the 2009 Ford Taurus reliable?
Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 8.0 out of 10 based on 64 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2009 Ford Taurus is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.
What's the most common problem on the 2009 Ford Taurus?
Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is engine, with 23 complaints filed. Average repair cost runs about $3,100 at an independent shop.
What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?
The engine is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $3,100 at an independent shop. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.
How do I check if my Ford Taurus has open recalls?
Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.
Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2009 Ford Taurus?
Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 64 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $3,100, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans aren't always better value.