2009 Ford Taurus X Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2009 Ford Taurus X.
Worst 2009 Ford Taurus X Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Transmission / Drivetrain
Steering Defects
Body Structure
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2009 Ford Taurus X.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 4 | 2 | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| Airbags | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Trailer Hitches | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2009 Ford Taurus X
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~695 vehicles.
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."
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2009 Ford Taurus X — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Ford Taurus X reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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