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2009 Ford Taurus SEL

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2009 Ford Taurus – front Unverified
Photo: 2008 Ford Taurus SEL, front left, 02-23-2023 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the fifth generation (D3, 2008–2009); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
  1. Photo: 2008 Ford Taurus SEL, front left, 02-23-2023 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: Ford Taurus D258 Black (2) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: Ford Taurus Limited D258 Silver Birch Metallic (1) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: 2008 Ford Taurus SEL, rear right, 01-17-2023 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  5. Photo: 2008 Ford Taurus SEL in Dark Ink Blue Clearcoat Metallic, rear right, 05-20-2022 by Cutlass, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons

The 2009 Ford Taurus SEL is a 263-hp 3.5-liter V6 with a 6-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $25,425 MSRP and is rated at 21 mpg combined.

It makes 263 horsepower at 6,250 rpm and 249 lb-ft of torque at 4500 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 18 mpg city and 28 mpg highway (21 mpg combined).

The Taurus measures 201.8 inches long on a 112.9-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,741 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSedan
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$25,425 ($38,523 *)
MSRP with Destination$26,250 ($39,773 *)
Destination Charge$825
Engine
Engine Type3.5L V6
Displacement3.5 L
Horsepower263 hp @ 6,250 rpm
Torque249 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFWD
Transmission
Transmission6-speed automatic
Fuel Economy
City18 MPG
Highway28 MPG
Combined21 MPG
Tank Capacity20.5 gal
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front17.0 in
Wheels Rear17.0 in
Tires FrontP215/60R17
Tires RearP215/60R17
Dimensions & Weight
Length201.8 in
Width82.9 in
Height61.5 in
Wheelbase112.9 in
Curb Weight3,741 lbs
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

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Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall Not rated
Frontal crash Not rated
Frontal – driver ★★★★★
Frontal – passenger ★★★★★
Side crash Not rated
Rollover ★★★★★ (11.3 % risk)
Tested variant: 2009 Ford Taurus 4-DR. w/SAB

Recalls

No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2009 Ford TAURUS.

64 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2009 Ford TAURUS

Owner Complaints

64 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2009 Ford TAURUS (9 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 7 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Engine And Engine Cooling18
Vehicle Speed Control10
Air Bags6
Engine6
Power Train5
Service Brakes5
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Sep 7, 2023 · Wheels, Unknown Or Other, Service Brakes
“Every couple weeks when driving slowly around a corner, the brakes will all of a sudden come on & stop my car. If I had anyone behind me, I would have had several collisions, by now. My mechanic has…”
Aug 9, 2022 · Suspension
“Car shop replaced front suspension struts 1/23/19. I told owner that made the clunking noise ever worse. Kevin said well, your car needs lower control arms, bushings, &engine mount. Had that done by…”
Apr 22, 2022 · Power Train
“On 4 separate occassions, my 2009 Ford Taurus limited automatic transmission dropped out of gear while I was accelerating slowly away from a stop The times they have occurred Is from a stop sign into…”
Nov 14, 2020 · Unknown Or Other, Service Brakes, Forward Collision Avoidance
“WHILE DRIVING MY 2009 FORD TAURUS 83,000M THE BREAKS HARD STOP ON ITS OWN, IT WAS HARD ENOUGH THAT IF ME AND MY PASSENGER WAS NOT WEARING OUR SEAT BELTS IT WOULD HAVE SMASHED HIS FACE INTO THE DASH…”
Jan 21, 2020 · Air Bags Crash 1 injury
“THIS VEHICLE WAS STRUCK IN AN ACCIDENT AND NO AIRBAG WAS DEPLOYED. IT WAS TRAVELING THROUGH AN INTERSECTION, WHEN A 2012 DODGE RAM 1500 TURNED IN TO THE VEHICLE FROM THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION LEFT TURN…”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2009 FORD TAURUS. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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