2009 Ford Taurus recalls and problems

The 2009 Ford Taurus has 0 recalls and 64 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is engine.

2009 Ford Taurus
Photo: 2009 Ford Taurus by Jyle Dupuis from Canada, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
How the 2009 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Low complaint count among 20 Taurus model years — 17th most.

0recalls
64complaints
9crashes
1fires
9injuries
31,375median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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0 recalls

No recall campaigns on file.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Engine24
Vehicle Speed Control10
Air Bags6
Power Train5
Service Brakes5
Unknown or other5
Electrical System4
Electronic Stability Control2
Fuel System2
Suspension2

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2009: 16 complaints2009162010: 13 complaints20102011: 4 complaints20112012: 5 complaints20122013: 7 complaints20132015: 3 complaints20152016: 4 complaints20162017: 4 complaints20172019: 3 complaints20192020: 2 complaints20202022: 2 complaints20222023: 1 complaints20231

2009 vs. other Ford Taurus years

2000: 1,195 complaints20002001: 1,037 complaints2002: 1,426 complaints20021,4262003: 1,223 complaints2004: 375 complaints20042005: 774 complaints2006: 318 complaints20062007: 149 complaints2008: 175 complaints20082009: 64 complaints2010: 204 complaints20102011: 187 complaints2012: 79 complaints20122013: 585 complaints2014: 230 complaints20142015: 286 complaints2016: 89 complaints20162017: 44 complaints2018: 52 complaints20182019: 18 complaints201918

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2009. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2009 Ford Taurus have recalls?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2009 Ford Taurus. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to be sure.

What are the most common problems with the 2009 Ford Taurus?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention engine (24), vehicle speed control (10), air bags (6). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.