There are 2 owner-reported electrical system complaints for the 2009 Ford Taurusin NHTSA's database. These are unverified consumer reports and may not reflect confirmed defects.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER WAS TRAVELING 30 MPH WHEN THE KEY BECAME HOT, MELTED, AND DETACHED FROM THE IGNITION. THE VEHICLE STALLED AS A RESULT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER REPLACED THE KEY. THE FAILURE REPEATED AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 9,500 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 13,700.
I PURCHASED A NEW FORD TAURUS ON 9-16-09. SHORTLY AFTER THAT, I NOTICED THAT ALL THE RUNNING LIGHTS AND INTERIOR LIGHTS WOULD GO ON AND OFF WHILE THE CAR WAS PARKED IN THE GARAGE. I ALSO NOTICED THAT THE DRIVERS DOOR WOULD UNLOCK WHILE I WAS DRIVING IT. I WAS TOLD THAT A PART WAS ORDERED ON 10-27-09 AND AS OF THIS DATE (12-10-09) THE PART HAS NOT ARRIVED. THE CAR HAS BEEN "OUT OF SERVICE " FOR 17 DAYS. *TR
Complaints are unverified consumer reports submitted to NHTSA. A high complaint count may reflect vehicle popularity, not defect severity. Data sourced from NHTSA public records.
Data synced from NHTSA on Apr 26, 2026