2009 Ford Taurus engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 24 complaints for the 2009 Ford Taurus, 31% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 24 31% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 6,000 miles 23 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 16 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 0 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 23 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 6,000 miles, and 87% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the engine complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
On 2 occasions about a week apart, driving 40 MPH, down hill, coasting (foot off the gas completely), when engine shut off. First time stalled in r lane and I was able to restart. Second time I restarted engine while moving. Will take to dealer.
Tl-the contact owns a 2009 ford taurus. The contact stated that when he was at a stop and attempted to accelerate, the vehicle would lose all power. The engine would rev but not move forward. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership but the dealer told the contact that was how the vehicle was designed.the dealer also stated that it took time to send the signal to the computer. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact had not notified the manufacturer of the problem.