Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2009 Ford Taurus
NHTSA data on file today
try.vin couldn't confirm NHTSA's recall list for the 2009 Ford Taurus, so this page doesn't state a recall count — check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for current campaigns. 64 owner complaints are on file.
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 18 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 10 complaints
- Air Bags 6 complaints
- Engine 6 complaints
- Power Train 5 complaints
- Unknown or Other 5 complaints
Of the 64 complaints on file, 9 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 64 complaints, owners report 9 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$7,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2009 Ford Taurus has an average reliability outlook. While engine and cooling system issues are the most noted problems, the overall complaint count is moderate, suggesting occasional issues. The absence of recall data limits the assessment, but no widespread systemic issues are evident.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine and cooling | 80,000–120,000 miles | $700–$2,000 | common |
| vehicle speed control | 60,000–100,000 miles | $400–$1,500 | occasional |
| air bags | Unknown | $500–$1,500 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake fluid replacement
- Transmission fluid service
- Cooling system checks
- Spark plug replacement
- Air filter change
- Tire rotations and balancing
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Engine overheating
- Erratic speed control
- Airbag warning light
- Transmission slipping
- Brake pedal softness
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2009 Ford Taurus at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.