The Lemon IndexAll cars · Ford Taurus · 2009
2009 Ford Taurus. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Engines and drivetrains 2
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5L 6-cyl | Auto 6-spd | FWD | 18 / 28 / 21 | Regular | $2,950 |
| 3.5L 6-cyl | Auto 6-spd | 4Wheel or AWD | 17 / 24 / 19 | Regular | $3,300 |
EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.
Failure mileage by system
Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 3,900 and 75,300 miles. Median 31,400, from 53 complaints with a mileage.
| System | Median | Middle half | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4,000 | 1,600–9,700 | 17 |
| Speed control | 80,500 | 25,900–106,000 | 8 |
| Airbags | 59,500 | 57,200–88,800 | 6 |
| Engine | 80,600 | 35,600–122,000 | 6 |
Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Engine | 47% |
| Speed control | 11% |
| Electrical | 11% |
| Transmission & drivetrain | 8% |
| Visibility | 5% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 64 | 9 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 2 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Manufacturer communications 14
Ford filed 14 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
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Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | No | No |
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Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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