2009 Ford Taurus X Consumer Reviews

Poor Gas mileage

Written by: Derek on 09/17/2009

Vehicle

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

Review

Overall the car rides nice, but the seats are very uncomfortable. Leather is not real leather, some type of bonded leather or whatever it is. Lots of issues with the window on driver's side not working. Been in the garage 6 times in 7 months for repairs. Center console very outdated.

Favorite Features

Ride and handling.

Suggested Improvements

Better quality. audio and climate controls very difficult to use and sirius satellite is a joke. It takes 6 presses of a buttons to save 1 song. Needs a major overhaul for sure.

6 out 6 people found this review helpful

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09 taurus x sel review

Written by: robert on 09/07/2009

Vehicle

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

Review

The overall experience with this car is that its adequate. I would rate it better, but for a few glaring shortcomings, mostly associated to poor dealer service, which may not apply to those who have better dealers. The SYNC system is complicated and buggy. Does not interface with certain ipods well. The phone feature has glitches too. Can receive calls but not place calls. SYNC phone reps and dealer cannot figure it out. I don't recommend SYNC. Next problem: half way through model year, Ford changed the oil filter size without notifying aftermarket publications. All books in auto parts stores will direct consumer to get wrong filter if their car was made after 1/16/09.

Favorite Features

Probably would be the SYNC feature if it worked as advertised. Since it doesn't, its Rather worthless. For this kind of technology, Ford likely would have had a better and less troublesome system it they had Apple design it versus Microsoft. As it is, its a disappointment

Suggested Improvements

Make the SYNC system simpler and less buggy. Also with regards to the oil filter problem above, owners of vehicles made after 1/16/09 can expect to have great difficulties locating that new size filter. They are as rare as green hair to find in any auto parts store. Even dealer didn't have one.

4 out 5 people found this review helpful

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I LOVE MY TAURUS X

Written by: Ellen on 08/27/2009

Vehicle

2009 Ford Taurus X Eddie Bauer 4dr Wagon AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)

Review

I studied, read reviews and visited many show rooms before purchasing my Taurus X. This was the best purchase of my life! The vehicle is economical, reliable, beautiful, roomy, and comfortable. I take many vacations with my family of 5, making this vehicle perfect for our needs. The seating configuration of 2 front, 2 middle and 2 3rd row, opens up the available space and allows passengers to see/communicate well. I am thrilled I had the opportunity to purchase this car and am saddened that Ford has decided to discontinue it. BIG MISTAKE FORD!!!!

Favorite Features

My favorite features are: its smooth drive, affordable and user friendly luxuries (navigation, serious radio, heated seats, entertainment system, leather interior),seating configuration and size.

Suggested Improvements

The Taurus X does not get great gas mileage (18-19mpg).

6 out 6 people found this review helpful

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Taurus X, good car

Written by: AndyB on 07/20/2009

Vehicle

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

Review

We really like this car. Family of four, two major mileage vacations, comfortable and still liking it after a year. Lots of room and has lots of power. Compared to many including Mazda CX-9 and GMC Acadia and found this to be the best value for the money. No regrets. Andy B

Favorite Features

wipers wipe one extra time, delayed, after using the windshield spray; catches those drops running down.

Suggested Improvements

Great if you could open the back window without opening the hatch (like my '95 Explorer)

20 out 21 people found this review helpful

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Ford Taurus X review

Written by: ahoelk on 06/15/2009

Vehicle

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

Review

This is a good vehicle with great functionality, we had 6 adults in it for a weekend trip, plus luggage. The third row folds flat if needed. Ford had packaged this vehicle well with most 'toys' in the limited. I have all features including nav, sync, rear heated heats. My only complaint would be that "softer" materials should have been used - overall the fit and finish is much improved over previous Ford vehicles (this is my fourth). It is sad to hear that Ford has discontinued the production - wagons are just not popular in this market place - in Europe most cars are wagons. The engine/transmission performs well, but a manual shift mode would have been great.

Favorite Features

Sync - it works well for phone, I pods, etc. Navigation system - controls are user friendly

Suggested Improvements

Softer interior finishes A manual shift mode A bit stiffer ride Make it again and then market it correctly.

32 out 35 people found this review helpful

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