2009 Ford Taurus problems
Verdict · NHTSA data
Among the better years
The 2009 Ford Taurus is among the quieter years of the Taurus on NHTSA's books: 77 complaints (81% below the model's median year), no recalls, and no open investigations. Complainants reported 10 injuries in total across these filings.
Engine leads the complaint categories with 24 reports (31% of the total).
77
NHTSA complaints
0
Recalls
0
Investigations
10
Crash-involved
1
Fires reported
10
Injuries
0
Deaths
—
NCAP overall
How does 2009 compare to other Taurus years?
What are the most common 2009 Ford Taurus problems?
| Component | Complaints | Share | vs prior year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 24 | 31% | — flat |
| Speed Control | 10 | 13% | ▼ down |
| Airbags | 6 | 8% | ▼ down |
| Electrical System | 6 | 8% | ▼ down |
| Other | 5 | 6% | ▼ down |
| Brakes | 5 | 6% | ▼ down |
| Transmission | 5 | 6% | ▼ down |
| Tires & Wheels | 4 | 5% | ▲ up |
| Suspension | 2 | 3% | ▼ down |
| Visibility & Wipers | 2 | 3% | — flat |
| Lighting | 2 | 3% | ▼ down |
| Fuel System | 2 | 3% | ▼ down |
| Latches & Locks | 1 | 1% | — flat |
| Seats | 1 | 1% | ▼ down |
| Driver Assistance | 1 | 1% | — flat |
| Steering | 1 | 1% | ▼ down |
Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA
Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC SEVERAL TIMES FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING AND THE TC VALVE WAS REPLACED. THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE…”
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2009 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SURGED AND UNINTENTIONALLY ACCELERATED WHEN THE PASSENGER SIDE TIRE STRUCK A SIDEWALK. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL; HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE PROCEEDED TO CRASH INTO A WALL. THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG FAILED TO…”
“THIS VEHICLE WAS STRUCK IN AN ACCIDENT AND NO AIRBAG WAS DEPLOYED. IT WAS TRAVELING THROUGH AN INTERSECTION, WHEN A 2012 DODGE RAM 1500 TURNED IN TO THE VEHICLE FROM THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION LEFT TURN LANE. THE DRIVER DOOR HAD TO BE CUT OPEN TO EXTRACT THE DRIVER. SO THE CAR WAS MOVING AND THE IMPACT…”
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER WAS TRAVELING 30 MPH WHEN THE KEY BECAME HOT, MELTED, AND DETACHED FROM THE IGNITION. THE VEHICLE STALLED AS A RESULT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER REPLACED THE KEY. THE FAILURE REPEATED AFTER THE VEHICLE…”
“Every couple weeks when driving slowly around a corner, the brakes will all of a sudden come on & stop my car. If I had anyone behind me, I would have had several collisions, by now. My mechanic has looked at the brakes, wheels, etc., & cannot find the problem. I am VERY concerned about this…”
2009 Ford Taurus — common questions
Is the 2009 Ford Taurus reliable?
Its record is better than the model's norm: 77 NHTSA complaints, below the typical Taurus year, with 0 recalls and no open investigations.
What are the most common 2009 Taurus problems?
According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are engine (24 complaints), speed control (10 complaints), electrical system (6 complaints).
Does the 2009 Ford Taurus have recalls?
No. NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2009 Ford Taurus.
Which Ford Taurus years should you avoid?
Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Taurus years to avoid are 1993, 2002, 1995, 2003, 2000, 1994, 2001, 1996, 1999, 1992, 2005, 1997, 1991, 1989, 2013, 1998, 1990. The cleanest record among Taurus years belongs to 1983.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.