MYRModel Year Report

2009 Ford Taurus

▲ Better than typical
2009 Ford Taurus
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:03:56.868Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Ford Taurus Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2009 highlighted. 1981: 2 complaints 1981 1983: 1 complaints 1984: 4 complaints 1985: 2 complaints 1986: 101 complaints 1987: 255 complaints 1987 1988: 333 complaints 1989: 562 complaints 1990: 381 complaints 1991: 649 complaints 1992: 681 complaints 1992 1993: 1557 complaints 1994: 923 complaints 1995: 1205 complaints 1996: 825 complaints 1997: 770 complaints 1997 1998: 545 complaints 1999: 874 complaints 2000: 1195 complaints 2001: 1037 complaints 2002: 1426 complaints 2002 2003: 1223 complaints 2004: 375 complaints 2005: 774 complaints 2006: 318 complaints 2007: 149 complaints 2007 2008: 175 complaints 2009: 64 complaints 2009 2010: 202 complaints 2011: 187 complaints 2012: 78 complaints 2012 2013: 579 complaints 2014: 227 complaints 2015: 253 complaints 2016: 75 complaints 2017: 43 complaints 2017 2018: 45 complaints 2019: 11 complaints 2019
2009: 64 complaints
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YearComplaints
19812
19831
19844
19852
1986101
1987255
1988333
1989562
1990381
1991649
1992681
19931557
1994923
19951205
1996825
1997770
1998545
1999874
20001195
20011037
20021426
20031223
2004375
2005774
2006318
2007149
2008175
200964
2010202
2011187
201278
2013579
2014227
2015253
201675
201743
201845
201911

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 28%

28% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 18 distinct reports on file.

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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, 20090209

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 16%

16% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 10 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
ENGINE 9%

9% of complaints: engine — 6 distinct reports on file.

AIR BAGS 9%

9% of complaints: air bags — 6 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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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, 20200121

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, 20120712

SERVICE BRAKES 6%

6% of complaints: service brakes — 4 distinct reports on file.

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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, 20230907

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2009 Ford Taurus — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (18 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (10 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (6 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2017 ▲ 2018 ▲ 2016

WORST YEARS

■ 1993 ■ 2002 ■ 2003

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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 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.