MYRModel Year Report

2009 Ford Taurus

▲ Better than typical
2009 Ford Taurus
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:31:37.085Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
64
Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Engine and engine cooling

28% of complaints

Complaints per year

1981: 2 complaints 1981 1983: 1 complaint 1984: 4 complaints 1985: 2 complaints 1986: 104 complaints 1987: 259 complaints 1987 1988: 341 complaints 1989: 570 complaints 1990: 392 complaints 1991: 659 complaints 1992: 694 complaints 1992 1993: 1,565 complaints 1994: 931 complaints 1995: 1,208 complaints 1996: 825 complaints 1997: 770 complaints 1997 1998: 545 complaints 1999: 874 complaints 2000: 1,195 complaints 2001: 1,037 complaints 2002: 1,426 complaints 2002 2003: 1,223 complaints 2004: 375 complaints 2005: 774 complaints 2006: 318 complaints 2007: 149 complaints 2008: 175 complaints 2009: 64 complaints 2009 64 2010: 204 complaints 2011: 187 complaints 2012: 79 complaints 2013: 585 complaints 2014: 229 complaints 2015: 272 complaints 2016: 83 complaints 2017: 44 complaints 2017 2018: 47 complaints 2019: 16 complaints
1981: 2 complaints 1981 1983: 1 complaint 1984: 4 complaints 1985: 2 complaints 1985 1986: 104 complaints 1987: 259 complaints 1988: 341 complaints 1988 1989: 570 complaints 1990: 392 complaints 1991: 659 complaints 1991 1992: 694 complaints 1993: 1,565 complaints 1994: 931 complaints 1994 1995: 1,208 complaints 1996: 825 complaints 1997: 770 complaints 1997 1998: 545 complaints 1999: 874 complaints 2000: 1,195 complaints 2000 2001: 1,037 complaints 2002: 1,426 complaints 2003: 1,223 complaints 2003 2004: 375 complaints 2005: 774 complaints 2006: 318 complaints 2006 2007: 149 complaints 2008: 175 complaints 2009: 64 complaints 2009 64 2010: 204 complaints 2011: 187 complaints 2012: 79 complaints 2012 2013: 585 complaints 2014: 229 complaints 2015: 272 complaints 2015 2016: 83 complaints 2017: 44 complaints 2018: 47 complaints 2018 2019: 16 complaints
1981: 2 complaints 1981 1983: 1 complaint 1984: 4 complaints 1984 1985: 2 complaints 1986: 104 complaints 1986 1987: 259 complaints 1988: 341 complaints 1988 1989: 570 complaints 1990: 392 complaints 1990 1991: 659 complaints 1992: 694 complaints 1992 1993: 1,565 complaints 1994: 931 complaints 1994 1995: 1,208 complaints 1996: 825 complaints 1996 1997: 770 complaints 1998: 545 complaints 1998 1999: 874 complaints 2000: 1,195 complaints 2000 2001: 1,037 complaints 2002: 1,426 complaints 2002 2003: 1,223 complaints 2004: 375 complaints 2004 2005: 774 complaints 2006: 318 complaints 2006 2007: 149 complaints 2008: 175 complaints 2009: 64 complaints 2009 64 2010: 204 complaints 2011: 187 complaints 2012: 79 complaints 2012 2013: 585 complaints 2014: 229 complaints 2014 2015: 272 complaints 2016: 83 complaints 2016 2017: 44 complaints 2018: 47 complaints 2018 2019: 16 complaints

2009: 64 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19812
19831
19844
19852
1986104
1987259
1988341
1989570
1990392
1991659
1992694
19931,565
1994931
19951,208
1996825
1997770
1998545
1999874
20001,195
20011,037
20021,426
20031,223
2004375
2005774
2006318
2007149
2008175
200964
2010204
2011187
201279
2013585
2014229
2015272
201683
201744
201847
201916

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Engine and engine cooling

28% · 18 reports
Show complaint excerpts

On 2 occasions about a week apart, driving 40 MPH, down hill, coasting (Foot off the gas completely), when engine shut off. First time stalled in r lane and I was able to restart. Second time I restarted engine while moving. Will take to dealer.

NHTSA ODI report, 2009-02-09

Vehicle speed control

16% · 10 reports
CRASHINJURY

Engine

9% · 6 reports

Air bags

9% · 6 reports
CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2020-01-21

Tl* the contact owned a 2009 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, another vehicle crashed into her when it drove through a stop light. The air bags did not deploy. The police reported to the scene.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-07-12

Service brakes

8% · 5 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-09-07

Also filed under Wheels

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

2009 Ford Taurus — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine and engine cooling: 18 reports on file for this year.
  • Vehicle speed control: 10 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine: 6 reports on file for this year.
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FAQ

Is the 2009 Ford Taurus reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2009 Ford Taurus is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Ford Taurus?
The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 28% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2009 Ford Taurus have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.