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#BS-2009-FORTAU-336B

2009 Ford Taurus

Based on reports from 77 owners and 0 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
77
Crashes
10
Fires
1
Recalls
0
TSBs
14
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Preliminary Verdict

Think Twice

Based on 77 complaints, 10 crashes, 1 fires, and 0 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

faulty transmission

3 complaints • Severity 8.7/10

$X,XXX
2

wheel bearing making noise

2 complaints • Severity 9/10

$X,XXX
3

premature brake wear

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the EngineHIGH

24 owners reported engine issues — failures commonly reported around 37K miles.

!Inspect the Speed ControlMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

29
0–30K
11
30–60K
10
60–90K
10
90–120K
120–150K
3
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (29 reports) • Median: 37K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Engine (24 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Engine24 (31%)
Speed Control10 (13%)
Airbags6 (8%)
Other5 (6%)
Brakes5 (6%)
Electrical4 (5%)
Wheels & Tires4 (5%)
Drivetrain3 (4%)

2009 Ford Taurus: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 31% of all reports filed for the 2009 Ford Taurus, with 24 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 37,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 37K-mile mark.

Speed Control Issues

Speed Control complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2009 Ford Taurus, with 10 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to speed control-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2009 Ford Taurus, with 6 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to airbags-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2009 Ford Taurus, with 5 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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14
10
4
11
5
12
9
13
5
15
5
16
4
17
3
19
4
20
2
22
3
23

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2009 Ford Taurus. Recent trend: increasing.

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The worst model year for the Ford Taurus is the 2003 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is transmission.

2009 Ford Taurus vs. Class Average (Large Cars)

This vehicle

77

Class avg

147

Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical large cars vehicles. A good sign.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 77 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 0 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2009 Ford Taurus: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2009 Ford Taurus?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2009 Ford Taurus is related to the engine, with 24 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2009 Ford Taurus reliable?
The 2009 Ford Taurus has 77 complaints, 10 crash reports, and 1 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.
How much does it cost to fix 2009 Ford Taurus problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2009 Ford Taurus have any recalls?
No recalls have been issued for the 2009 Ford Taurus according to NHTSA records.
What mileage do Ford Taurus problems start?
Based on 63 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 37,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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