Complaints
77
Crashes
10
Fires
1
Injuries
10
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2009 Ford Taurus Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#118 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Avg mileage:6,383 mi
#210 complaints
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Avg mileage:73,865 mi
Crash-related:3
#36 complaints
AIR BAGS
Avg mileage:69,500 mi
Crash-related:6
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2009 Ford Taurus.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 18 | — | — | 6,383 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 10 | 3 | — | 73,865 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 6 | 6 | — | 69,500 mi | |
| ENGINE | 6 | — | — | 83,596 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 5 | — | — | 84,213 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 4 | — | 1 | 4,383 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 4 | — | — | 90,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 3 | 1 | — | 40,250 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 2 | — | — | 137,500 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | 90,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 | — | — | 1,800 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 2 | — | — | 20,000 mi | |
| TIRES | 2 | — | — | — | |
| WHEELS | 2 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | — | — | 1,800 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 1 | — | — | 83,000 mi | |
| INTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | — | — | 1,800 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH | 1 | — | — | 99 mi | |
| SEATS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 | — | — | 46,000 mi | |
| STEERING | 1 | — | — | 101,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER | 1 | — | — | 1 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR | 1 | — | — | 23,000 mi |
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