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2009 Ford Taurus: common problems and reliability
One of the best Taurus years.
64 owner complaints, most about engine and engine cooling. No recalls.
Should I buy a 2009 Taurus?The 2009 Ford Taurus has 64 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are engine and engine cooling and vehicle speed control.
Safety record for the 2009 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2009 Ford Taurus vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Taurus years only. How we score it
Is 2009 a good year for the Taurus?
Across the 24 Taurus model years we track, complaint volume runs from 17 (2019) to 1,471 (2002). With 64 complaints, the 2009 Taurus sits below the model's median of 318.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
What owners say across generations
Sentiment is sharply divided by generation and model variant, ranging from extreme frustration to high satisfaction.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Taurus. See the full Taurus owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used Taurus listings typically run $9,114–$14,953 across 2010 to 2019 model years.
Other Taurus model years
Compare every Taurus year side by side to see how 2009 ranks against the rest.
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