2009 Ford Taurus Consumer Reviews

Great Car

Written by: Matt on 11/07/2009

Vehicle

2009 Ford Taurus SEL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)

Review

This is the first new car my wife and I have ever purchased, had always purchased year old cars before this one. The Taurus is very smooth and comfortable car... and big, which I like because it will probably be big enough to keep us from purchasing a minivan (ugh) in the future. Just took the first long trip and got 33 mpg with a little tailwind and 27 going back into the same wind. For a 4000 pound car, I think that's more than acceptable. My wife drives it to work and gets about 20-21 around town. One thing I like about this car is the interior room. I'm 6'4" and my wife is 6' and we both appreciate that Ford recognizes that there are people in the world taller than 5'8"!

Favorite Features

The Edmunds reviewer said the V-6 is "course," I think it's a great sounding engine. Good power and fuel economy, interior and trunk space. Seats are pretty comfortable. Lots of cup holders and bins for holding all of your stuff. Sirius is nice. Transmission is flawless.

Suggested Improvements

Wish it had electric power steering like the new Fusion has.

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Six speed equals awfull ride

Written by: James on 10/13/2009

Vehicle

2009 Ford Taurus Limited 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)

Review

As a die hard blue oval fan this is very hard to write.Let me give you a little history about me and Ford. My first car ever was a white Ford Taurus in high school/college, then a F-150 king ranch pickup in the Marine Corp, when the gas prices went up I got a ford 500. I know own a 09 Taurus limited AWD and it is the worst car i have ever owned. The six speed transmission is pathetic at best constantly sifting and the shifts are not smooth by any means, I have had several people ask me if there was something wrong with my car when they were riding with me.. Why did ford get rid of the CVT ???and ruin the car with the six speed. It's so bad I'm getting rid of the car and it has 9753 miles!!

Favorite Features

Suggested Improvements

NEW TRANSMISSION, Six-speed stinks

1 out 2 people found this review helpful

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So close, but with annoying flaws

Written by: Ted in NH on 09/28/2009

Vehicle

2009 Ford Taurus SEL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)

Review

Driving position is one of worst I have had, pedals too close, steering wheel too far, lack of seat side support, low beams are terrible, bad torque steer, subject to wind gusts, noisy engine under acceleration, whiny transmission shifts that passengers ask about, radio display disappears unless you have the dash display up full, can't rest arms on rests and reach steering wheel but can't reach the 10 and 2 wheel positions because wheel is so far away, you end up leaning forward to reach the top of the wheel to turn, pushing the wiper sqirter can turn on signal lights or brights, most anoying is the intrusion of the front wheel wells into the foot wells - uncomfortable

Favorite Features

good acceleration, comfort ride but you are so uncomfortable in the seat you cannot enjoy it, leg rests against large center console that makes a sore spot on your leg, mp3 plugin is good, roomy back seat

Suggested Improvements

driver's seating needs major work, or at least adjustable pedals and telescope wheel to help, low beams are dangerous, such a bad seat position, hard to like anything about the car - waiting out the lease and celebrate the day it's gone

4 out 9 people found this review helpful

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Cream Puff Cocoon meets American Tank

Written by: All American Muscle on 08/24/2009

Vehicle

2009 Ford Taurus SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)

Review

How could something so heavy duty and solid be so quiet and soft. I nicknamed my Taurus the silver cloud, because it is light as air floating silently down the highway and yet built so solid it feels like it weighs 10,000 pounds. Power is adequate, powerband gives you the power on time and when you need it. Basic stereo, seats and interior are highest quality equipment I have ever seen on a standard model of a car. The car is the luxury buy of the century. The space inside the interior makes you feel like you never left the comfort of your home. Tall friends, small friends, all friends, remark of the comfort, silent interior, smooth ride. Import owner friends are confused and mystified

Favorite Features

Ride, Quiet, Trunk, Fuel Economy, Motor, Transmission, Stereo, Paint, Glass, and Seats are all 10/10. You really can't ask for or get more for 26,000 dollars. This car is a gem. The best gas mileage I got so far was 30, the worst 19! All on 87 Octane.

Suggested Improvements

You have no choice but to hold steering wheel with 2 hands, reminds me of my 1969 Lincoln, effortless to a fault. Air conditioning registers are limited in angles of adjustment, what I loved about the 2008 Mustang was the infinite adjustment with the vents, you can't do that with the Taurus. Hepa?

4 out 4 people found this review helpful

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sofar so good

Written by: charles zambito on 06/27/2009

Vehicle

2009 Ford Taurus SEL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)

Review

i reluctently traded in my 2005 ford freestyle awd with cvt transmission after 37,000 miles. i hate to admit it but the 2009 taurus with fwd rides more comfortabaly than i expected and is superquiet on highway travel. local mpg at around 16 and 26-28 on the highway. The 3.5 engine is an improvement over the 3.0 of the Freestyle. Interior is tastefully done and the heated leather seats are fabulous. I would recommend this vehicle without any hesitation at all.

Favorite Features

heated seats and mirrors leather interior headlights automatically go on when the wipers are activated.

Suggested Improvements

too early in ownership to make a suggestion at this time.

5 out 5 people found this review helpful

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I love my Taurus

Written by: karenmelissa98 on 05/13/2009

Vehicle

2009 Ford Taurus SEL 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)

Review

I needed a good dependable car, I'm a Hospice nurse. I drive in all kinds of weather and needed lots of room for all of my nursing supplies. I absolutely love this car and have no complaints about it.

Favorite Features

Large trunk, safety, good cd changer/sound system, heat controls on steering wheel, good gas mileage (in these time of high gas prices)

Suggested Improvements

none come to mind yet.

4 out 5 people found this review helpful

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Great Car for the Money

Written by: Ed on 04/18/2009

Vehicle

2009 Ford Taurus SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)

Review

I love this car. I needed space for the car seat for my new baby so I was looking for a mid to full size sedan. I actually purchased a Ford Fusion, but when I got home, I noticed that the space for the baby car seat was not adequate. So I went to the dealer and changed that vehicle for the Ford Taurus, and I am pleased that I did so. I looked also at the Dodge Charger, Chrysler 300 and Hyundai Sonata. But none of them come close to the Taurus in terms of the combination of interior room, price, reliability and options.

Favorite Features

Interior Space. Trunk size. Fuel Economy. Safety Ratings. Price.

Suggested Improvements

Ford should add more air bags to compete face to face with the Hyundai Sonata. Daytime running lamps should be standard.

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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Great Vehicle

Written by: mlg on 04/03/2009

Vehicle

2009 Ford Taurus Limited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)

Review

After auto accident with 2002 Chrysler 300M, obtained the 2009 Taurus as a rental. Fell in love immediately!! Test drove all other American-made sedans in this class along with a few 7- passenger crossovers. Nothing compared in interior room, fuel economy, features, and price! Three adults fit very comfortable with 41" leg room in back seat, quiet and smooth ride, classy appearence, loaded with features, get 28.9mpg on interstate @70mph using cruise.

Favorite Features

Fuel economy, Sync system, USB plug for iPod, roomy back seat with lots of leg- room for teenager + 2 car seats, lots of storage in cabin and huge trunk, chrome accents.

Suggested Improvements

The only feature I miss is there was not an option for stereo controls (volume, station change) on steering wheel.

9 out 9 people found this review helpful

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Nice Car

Written by: Joe on 01/29/2009

Vehicle

2009 Ford Taurus SEL 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)

Review

Traded 2000 Sable. Taurus steering requires very little effort - like the old power steering days. Very comfortable. A very quiet car: No tire noise, very little road or wind noise. Love the big trunk. Good engine performance. Transmission pauses a bit when cold. On straight, flat open Interstate - got 28 mpg with AWD. Like position of information center buttons. Sirius radio nice to have.

Favorite Features

Cloth seats are very comfortable and give a nice snug feel when driving.

Suggested Improvements

Transmission may need tweaking. Slight hesitation when cold. Drops out of 6th gear on slight grades.

7 out 9 people found this review helpful

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Ford is Back!

Written by: Ford is back! on 12/25/2008

Vehicle

2009 Ford Taurus Limited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)

Review

Wow! Is this car a hidden gem, owned it 2 months almost, 3k miles so far. I'm so impressed I encouraged my mother in law to drive when car shopping last week. She was sold and traded her '00 Honda Accord. Big on inside but drives like smaller car. Super comfortable, and upgrade stereo and AWD are very nice options. Drive this car and you will see!

Favorite Features

Safety, style, power, gas mileage, comfort for 6 adults!

Suggested Improvements

Bigger nav screen

13 out 14 people found this review helpful

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