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2009 Ford Taurus XProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 11 owner complaints about the 2009 Ford Taurus X, most often about the power train. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 16V-247 the manufacturer reports only 84% of affected cars repaired.

2009 Ford Taurus X
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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Lowest repair rate 84%Owner complaints114 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage49kPower train, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 11, 2025. Updated daily. Photo: Bull-Doser, Public domain.

Complaints by system

Where the 2009 Ford Taurus X has problems

11 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Power train42
Structure32
Steering21
Service brakes10
Suspension10
Tires10
Trailer hitches10
Air bags11
Electronic stability control (ESC)10
1 other systems10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2009 Ford Taurus X recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

84%repaired · 2017 Q3

Air bags: frontal

Recall 16V-247 · Apr 26, 2016 · 695 vehicles · 586 repaired

Risk. An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Ford.

Best & worst years

2009 vs. every other Taurus X year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Taurus X median. How we score

'08'09
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2009 Ford Taurus X safety ratings

2009 Ford Taurus X 4-DR. w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

2009 Ford Taurus X frontal crash test, NHTSA
Frontal crashNot rated
2009 Ford Taurus X side barrier test, NHTSA
Side barrierNot rated
  • Rollover: 4 stars (13.3% risk)
  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words

What Taurus X owners report

Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

HAVE A SMALL POWER STEERING LEAK THAT TURNED OUT TO BE A RACKET PINION ISSUE. I'VE TALKED TO A FEW PEOPLE WITH THE SAME CAR AND THEY HAVE ALSO HAD THE SAME ISSUE. SMALL LEAK IN THE SAME AREA THAT TURNED OUT TO BE THE RACKET PINION NEEDING REPLACED. YOU CAN REALLY SEE THE LEAK WHEN PARKED.
Complaint 11229670 · Jul 5, 2019 · 100,000 miles
WHILE PULLING INTO PARKING SPACE AT VERY LOW SPEED WITH RIGHT FOOT ON BRAKE PETAL, CAR ACCELERATED UP AND LURCHED FORWARD HITTING PARKED VEHICLE IN FRONT. HAD TO APPLY BRAKE HARDER TO GET VEHICLE IN PARK TO STOP ACCELERATION. *TR
Complaint 10575491 · Mar 29, 2014 · 39,300 miles
WHILE TURNING INTO TRAFFIC, THE CAR SUDDENLY DECELERATES AS IF SOMEONE IS PUTTING ON THE BRAKES, OR MORE LIKE THE CAR IS DROPPED INTO THE LOWEST GEAR POSSIBLE. AFTER THE CAR IS BROUGHT TO A COMPLETE STOP IT RESUMES NORMAL OPERATIONS. THIS HAPPENED THREE OR FOUR TIMES. THE DEALER COULDN'T FIND THE…
Complaint 10574126 · Mar 22, 2014 · 35,000 miles

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