2009 Ford Taurus X Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Taurus X years
- Not enough data 2nd of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Ford Taurus X. That ranks 2nd out of 2 Taurus X model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (4 complaints, 36%), typically at around 49,150 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 1 injury. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 11owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2009 Ford Taurus X problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 4 | 36% | 49,150 | — | — |
| Structure | 3 | 27% | 59,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 18% | 165,500 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 9% | 190,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 9% | 20,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 9% | 20,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 9% | 35,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Trailer Hitches | 1 | 9% | 190,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 9% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2009 Ford Taurus X recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Air bags:frontal
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 Ford Flex, 2008 and 2010-2012 Ford Taurus, 2008-2009 Ford Taurus X, 2008 Mercury Sable, 2009 and 2011 Lincoln MKS vehicles. The driver frontal air bag may improperly inflate during second-stage deployment in the event of a high speed crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk: An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the driver's frontal air bag module, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on June 13, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16C06.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Front subframe (also referred to as K-frame, engine cradle, crossmember) rusted through forming large holes in two locations which could cause failure of the front subframe during operation. Locations mirror each other, are at the forward-facing side of the cross member just in from the point where…
The contact owns a 2009 Ford Taurus X. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH and hauling a trailer, the tow hitch detached from the vehicle, causing the passengerâs side of the trailer to collapse. No one was injured. The contact was able pull over on the side of the roadway with the driverâs…
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.
Steering suddenly becomes very difficult like the power steering failed. It intermittently has power assist and the fluid level is good. I was told this a well known problem that is more common in the 2008 model. Diagnosis indicated the rack and pinion and/or gearbox is bad. It's a very dangerous…
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford taurus x. While driving approximately 40 mph, the contact's wife struck a deer. The front end of the vehicle was damaged. The air bags did not deploy. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The contact drove the vehicle home and contacted the…
Other Ford Taurus X years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 11 | 1 |
| 2008 Taurus X | 153 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Ford Taurus X?
Owners most often report power train, structure, steering problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2009 Ford Taurus X?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2009 Ford Taurus X a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Taurus X model years, the 2009 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.