2009 Ford Taurus X Eddie Bauer FWD
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- Photo: 2008 Ford Taurus X Limited AWD, front 9.30.19 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 08-09 Ford Taurus X by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 08 Ford Taurus X Limited by IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2008 Ford Taurus X Limited AWD, rear 9.30.19 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2009 Ford Taurus X Eddie Bauer FWD is a 263-hp 3.5-liter V6 with a 6-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $30,635 MSRP and is rated at 19 mpg combined.
It makes 263 horsepower. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 17 mpg city and 24 mpg highway (19 mpg combined).
The Taurus X measures 200.3 inches long on a 112.9-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 4,033 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Wagon |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $30,635 ($46,417 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $31,460 ($47,667 *) |
| Destination Charge | $825 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 3.5L Duratec 35 V6 |
| Displacement | 3.5 L |
| Horsepower | 263 hp |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 17 MPG |
| Highway | 24 MPG |
| Combined | 19 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
| Tank Capacity | 19 gal |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 18 in |
| Wheels Rear | 18 in |
| Tires Front | P225/60R18 |
| Tires Rear | P225/60R18 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 200.3 in |
| Width | 74.9 in |
| Height | 67.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.9 in |
| Front Track | 64.3 in |
| Rear Track | 64.4 in |
| Cargo Volume | 15.8 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 4,033 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39.4 in |
| Headroom Rear | 39.7 in |
| Legroom Front | 40.8 in |
| Legroom Rear | 40.4 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 58.5 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 58 in |
| Hip Room Front | 55.5 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 56 in |
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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 | ★★★★★ (13.3 % risk) |
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
| Power Train | 4 |
| Structure | 3 |
| Steering | 2 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 1 |
| Engine | 1 |
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.