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2009 Ford Taurus X Eddie Bauer AWD

The 2009 Ford Taurus X Eddie Bauer AWD is a 263-hp 3.5-liter V6 with a 6-speed automatic and all-wheel drive. It starts at $32,485 MSRP and is rated at 18 mpg combined.

It makes 263 horsepower. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 15 mpg city and 22 mpg highway (18 mpg combined).

The Taurus X measures 200.3 inches long on a 112.9-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 4,203 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeWagon
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$32,485 ($49,220 *)
MSRP with Destination$33,310 ($50,470 *)
Destination Charge$825
Engine
Engine Type3.5L Duratec 35 V6
Displacement3.5 L
Horsepower263 hp
Drivetrain
Drive TypeAWD
Transmission
Transmission6-speed automatic
Fuel Economy
City15 MPG
Highway22 MPG
Combined18 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular Gasoline
Tank Capacity19 gal
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front18 in
Wheels Rear18 in
Tires FrontP225/60R18
Tires RearP225/60R18
Dimensions & Weight
Length200.3 in
Width74.9 in
Height67.6 in
Wheelbase112.9 in
Front Track64.3 in
Rear Track64.4 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft³
Curb Weight4,203 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front39.4 in
Headroom Rear39.7 in
Legroom Front40.8 in
Legroom Rear40.4 in
Shoulder Room Front58.5 in
Shoulder Room Rear58 in
Hip Room Front55.5 in
Hip Room Rear56 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall Not rated
Frontal crash Not rated
Frontal – driver ★★★★★
Frontal – passenger ★★★★★
Side crash Not rated
Rollover ★★★★★ (13.3 % risk)
Tested variant: 2009 Ford Taurus X 4-DR. w/SAB

Recalls

1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 2009 Ford TAURUS X. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Apr 26, 2016 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

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."

Consequence: An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the driver's frontal air bag module, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on June 13, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16C06.

NHTSA campaign 16V247000

11 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2009 Ford TAURUS X

Owner Complaints

11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2009 Ford TAURUS X (3 mention a crash, 1 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Power Train4
Structure3
Steering2
Air Bags1
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)1
Engine1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Jun 11, 2025 · Suspension, Unknown Or Other
“Front subframe (also referred to as K-frame, engine cradle, crossmember) rusted through forming large holes in two locations which could cause failure of the front subframe during operation. Locations…”
May 1, 2023 · Structure, Trailer Hitches
“The contact owns a 2009 Ford Taurus X. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH and hauling a trailer, the tow hitch detached from the vehicle, causing the passenger’s side of the trailer to collapse…”
Jul 5, 2019 · Power Train
“HAVE A SMALL POWER STEERING LEAK THAT TURNED OUT TO BE A RACKET PINION ISSUE. I'VE TALKED TO A FEW PEOPLE WITH THE SAME CAR AND THEY HAVE ALSO HAD THE SAME ISSUE. SMALL LEAK IN THE SAME AREA THAT…”
Jun 23, 2018 · Steering
“STEERING SUDDENLY BECOMES VERY DIFFICULT LIKE THE POWER STEERING FAILED. IT INTERMITTENTLY HAS POWER ASSIST AND THE FLUID LEVEL IS GOOD. I WAS TOLD THIS A WELL KNOWN PROBLEM THAT IS MORE COMMON IN THE…”
Mar 11, 2016 · Air Bags Crash
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD TAURUS X. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE CONTACT'S WIFE STRUCK A DEER. THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE WAS DAMAGED. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THERE WERE NO…”

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 X. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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