Ford · Taurus · 2009
2009 Ford Taurus
0
Recalls
64
Complaints
N/A
NCAP overall
The 2009 Ford Taurus has no recalls and 64 owner-reported complaints on file with NHTSA. Most frequent stored component label: engine and engine cooling (16 reports).
Stored NHTSA configuration: 2009 Ford Taurus 4-DR. w/SAB NCAP Vehicle ID: 5140
Ratings describe one stored NHTSA configuration, not every trim, body style or drivetrain for this model year. How this configuration is selected
Source: NHTSA Public Records
NHTSA source checks for this vehicle year
- Complaints
- Separate successful check not recorded.
- Recalls
- Separate successful check not recorded.
- Safety ratings
- Separate successful check not recorded.
- Investigations
- Separate successful check not recorded.
- Manufacturer communications
- Separate successful check not recorded.
Checks are recorded separately for each dataset, not for the whole page. Dates use UTC. A missing check date does not mean no records exist.
Vehicle import recorded: May 4, 2026. This is the stored import date, not confirmation that every source was successfully refreshed.
Research Context
The 2009 Ford Taurus page works best as a research starting point. Complaint totals show how much owner-reported activity exists, while recalls and investigations help show whether any of that activity turned into formal safety action.
Because this is a newer-era vehicle page, it usually helps to compare this year against nearby model years before deciding whether a complaint pattern looks isolated or persistent. On this page, the most frequent complete stored component label is engine and engine cooling with 16 reported complaints.
Best Research Moves
- Use the complaint log to understand what owners were actually reporting instead of relying only on the raw complaint total.
- Review the recall section even if the total is smaller, because a limited number of recalls can still point to meaningful safety actions.
- This page is primarily a complaints-and-recalls research surface, so compare nearby model years before treating the complaint total as a standalone verdict.
Key Takeaways
- The 2009 Ford Taurus currently shows no active NHTSA recalls listed on this page and 64 owner-reported complaints.
- This page currently shows no linked NHTSA investigations.
- This page reflects complaint volume, recall history, and NHTSA test data, but it does not diagnose causes or rank reliability by itself.
- Safety data currently shows no overall NHTSA safety rating in our current dataset.
- The most frequent complete stored component labels on this page are engine and engine cooling (16), vehicle speed control (8), air bags (5).
- Vehicle
- 2009 Ford Taurus
- Recalls
- 0
- Complaints
- 64
- Stored Configuration Overall Rating
- Not available in this dataset
How to Interpret This Page
This page combines three types of NHTSA data: recall campaigns (official manufacturer or government actions), owner complaints (unverified consumer reports), and crash test ratings (where available). A vehicle with many complaints is not necessarily less reliable — complaint volume correlates with sales volume and vehicle age. Recalls indicate identified defects, not overall quality. To compare this model year with others, use the year navigation in the sidebar or return to the model overview page.
If you are researching a used vehicle, start with the complaint categories, compare them against the recall list, and then check nearby model years to see whether the same issue profile repeats. That usually produces a better buying or research signal than treating the raw complaint total as a standalone safety ranking.
NHTSA Configuration Test Results
Stored NHTSA configuration: 2009 Ford Taurus 4-DR. w/SAB NCAP Vehicle ID: 5140
Ratings describe one stored NHTSA configuration, not every trim, body style or drivetrain for this model year. How this configuration is selected
No overall score is available in our current dataset. The individual results below are not a combined safety rating; compare vehicles within the same test program and model year.
Frontal Crash Test
Side Crash Test
Overall Frontal Rating
Driver and Passenger Assessment
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Overall Side Rating
Side Barrier and Side Pole Tests
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Rollover Resistance
No rollover risk estimate available in this dataset
Safety Features
ESC: StandardForward Collision Warning: NoLane Departure Warning: No
Owner Complaints
64 totalWHEELS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES
Aug 16, 2023
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. My mechanic has looked at the brakes, wheels, etc., & cannot find the problem. I am VERY concerne...
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SUSPENSION
Jun 29, 2022
Car shop replaced front suspension struts 1/23/19. I told owner that made the clunking noise ever worse. Kevin said well, your car needs lower control arms, bushings, &engine mount. Had that done by same car shop on 9/16/2019. I told Kevin that did not take care of clunking noise...
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POWER TRAIN
Apr 21, 2022
On 4 separate occassions, my 2009 Ford Taurus limited automatic transmission dropped out of gear while I was accelerating slowly away from a stop The times they have occurred Is from a stop sign into traffic. It dropped out of gear at about 5 mph and made a growling noise. . I ...
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UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Nov 8, 2020
WHILE DRIVING MY 2009 FORD TAURUS 83,000M THE BREAKS HARD STOP ON ITS OWN, IT WAS HARD ENOUGH THAT IF ME AND MY PASSENGER WAS NOT WEARING OUR SEAT BELTS IT WOULD HAVE SMASHED HIS FACE INTO THE DASH AND MY FACE INTO MY STEERING WHEEL, WE WERE ON A SIDE STREET TURNING LEFT AND AS ...
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AIR BAGS
CRASH1 injuryJan 21, 2020
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. THE DRIVER DOOR HAD TO BE CUT OPEN TO EXTRACT THE DRIVER. SO THE CAR WAS MO...
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UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Oct 13, 2019
WHILE DRIVING MY DAUGHTER'S VEHICLE IT WILL RANDOMLY STALL OUT OR SHUT OFF. DASH LIGHTS COME ON, AND STEERING LOCKS UP. BOTH TIMES SHE WAS ABLE TO GET TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. SHE RESTARTED THE CAR AND IT RAN AND DROVE NORMAL AGAIN. SHE TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC AND THEY CAN'T FIND T...
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POWER TRAIN
Jul 30, 2019
THE CAR HAS LOW MILES FOR THE YEAR 42K. THE TRANSMISSION HAS ALWAYS BEEN ERRATIC, HARD SHIFTING, HOLDING GEARS FOR TOO LONG. A NEW PROBLEM THAT IS HAPPENING, IN THE MORNING CAR CLUNKS EXTREMELY HARD INTO SECOND GEAR. I WENT TO ACCELERATE ONTO A BUSY ROAD AND THE TRANSMISSION BA...
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UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jul 1, 2019
THE AC BLOWS HOT AIR ON THE DRIVER SIDE & COLD AIR ON THE PASSENGER SIDE.THE BLEND DOOR ACTUATOR IS BAD. IT'S VERY HARD TO GET TO AND VERY EXPENSIVE TO HAVE REPLACED. I HAVE SEEN OVER 100 COMPLAINTS ON MULTIPLE YEARS AND MODELS OF FORDS. ESPECIALLY TAURUS MODELS. PLEASE FORCE FOR...
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SERVICE BRAKES
Aug 9, 2017
THE BRAKES WILL ACTIVATE BY THEMSELVES WITH NO FOOT ON BRAKE. WITH NO NOTICE IT WILL TURN INTO A FULL PANIC STOP. SIMPLY DRIVING AND ALL OF A SUDDEN THE BRAKES GO TO FULL LOCK. A VERY VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. ONCE THE SPEED GETS BELOW A CERTAIN MILE PER HOUR IT CHANGES. IF ONE S...
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WHEELS
Mar 21, 2017
"TAKATA RECALL" WHILE DRIVING MY CAR THIS HAS HAPPEN TWICE DRIVING MAKING A TURN LEFT AND ALL OF A SUDDEN THE WHELL ON THE PASSENGER JUST STICKS FOR 10 SECOND COULDN'T TURN JUST HAD TO WAIT UNTIL IT COULD TURN. THIS IS SCARY. A CAR WAS COMING AND IT COULD HAVE HIT ME BOTH TIMES. ...
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Why Compare These Pages
The strongest comparison flow is usually: exact vehicle-year page, then nearby years of the same model, then other 2009 Ford models. That sequence helps separate one-off year spikes from broader make-wide patterns.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many recalls does the 2009 Ford Taurus have?
The 2009 Ford Taurus has 0 recalls recorded by NHTSA.
How many complaints have been filed for the 2009 Ford Taurus?
NHTSA has received 64 owner-reported complaints for the 2009 Ford Taurus.
What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2009 Ford Taurus?
An overall NHTSA safety rating is not available in our current dataset for the 2009 Ford Taurus. Individual crash-test results may still be available.
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Ford Taurus?
The most frequent complete stored component labels for the 2009 Ford Taurus are engine and engine cooling (16 reports), vehicle speed control (8 reports), air bags (5 reports). These are exact-label counts, not broader component-group totals or confirmed defects.
Does the 2009 Ford Taurus have any recalls?
NHTSA does not currently list any recalls on record for the 2009 Ford Taurus. To verify the status of your specific vehicle, check nhtsa.gov/recalls with your VIN.
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This page summarizes publicly available data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA by vehicle owners and do not by themselves prove defect severity or vehicle safety. Safety ratings may not be available for all vehicle-years. This site is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. For official information, visit the official NHTSA page for this vehicle.