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 authorized dealer who could not duplicate the failure. The failure occurred again after the cruise control had been…
2009 Ford Taurus cruise control problems
severe 9 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $600 · see cruise control across all vehicles →
Complaints
9
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$600
2crashes
When does it fail?
Of the 9 cruise control complaints filed for the 2009 Ford Taurus, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 0-25,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
No new NHTSA cruise control complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 15 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
What owners are reporting 3 most recent
2009 Ford taurus. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle sudden acceleration. *smd the consumer experienced sudden acceleration on three separate occasions. He immediately tried to shift the transmission into neutral or park position and there was a loud clunk sound. Within a second or so, he turned the ignition to the off position. He then re-started the car and it resumed its normal…
Tl*the contact owns a 2009 Ford taurus x. While driving approximately 5 MPH he engaged the brakes and the vehicle continued to accelerate. He shifted into neutral gear and the rpms continued to increase. He also shifted the vehicle back into drive and the rpms began to decrease. He called the dealer and they advised him to bring the vehicle in for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not taken to…
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Common questions
How serious is the cruise control problem on the 2009 Ford Taurus?
It's a meaningful issue. 9 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $600.
At what mileage does the cruise control typically fail?
Based on the 9 complaints filed, cruise control issues most often appear around 72,274 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $600 for cruise control repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to cruise control?
No active recalls currently cover cruise control issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2009/Ford/Taurus.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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