2009 Ford Taurus Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
GoodComplaint Index
43/100
#9 most-complained of 15 Taurus years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2009 Ford Taurus has 64 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 43 out of 100 — #9 highest of 15 Taurus model years (verdict: Good). The most reported problem area is engine (33 complaints, 52% of the total). Complaints report 9 crashes, 1 fire, and 9 injuries.
- Complaints
- 64
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes / fires
- 9 / 1
- Injuries / deaths
- 9 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 20
- 17.5 city / 26 hwy
Top 2009 Ford Taurus problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine33 (52%)
- Brakes7 (11%)
- Airbags6 (9%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires6 (9%)
- Other5 (8%)
- Transmission & Powertrain5 (8%)
- Electrical System4 (6%)
- Fuel System2 (3%)
- Structure & Body2 (3%)
- Visibility & Wipers2 (3%)
2009 Ford Taurus recalls
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
2009 Ford Taurus fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 17.5 MPG
- Highway
- 26 MPG
- Combined
- 20 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,250
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2009 compared with other Taurus years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2009 Ford Taurus a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2009 Ford Taurus ranks #9 of 15 among Taurus model years (Complaint Index 43/100, verdict: Good). It has 64 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
- What are the most common problems with the 2009 Ford Taurus?
- The most reported problem areas are engine (33 complaints), brakes (7 complaints), and airbags (6 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 31,375 miles.
- Does the 2009 Ford Taurus have any recalls?
- No safety recall campaigns list the 2009 Ford Taurus in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2009 Ford Taurus?
- EPA rates the 2009 Ford Taurus at 20 MPG combined (17.5 city / 26 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,250. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.