Used 2009 Ford Taurus X Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2009 Taurus X, so we've included reviews for other years of the Taurus X since its last redesign.
Eh...It's OK
Rob, 06/11/2009
2008 Ford Taurus X SEL 4dr Wagon (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I have had this one for just over a year now. It kept stalling at low speeds. The dealer kept saying it was a calibration issue. We took it in 3 times for it to be properly calibrated. The Continental Touring tires that came OEM are bald at 14000 miles. They only come with a 12 month 12000 mile warranty and trust me...they won't last much longer than that. I would think after paying this much for a car that I could get some better OEM tires that I wouldn't have to replace in one year. The transmission is just plain goofy. It jumps all over the place at the wrong times. The front bumper is starting to come off. Dealer doesn't know why, but will try to fix it. Overall, the car is just..OK
Whats This?
Den, 07/22/2008
2008 Ford Taurus X SEL 4dr Wagon (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Does Ford even know this vehicle exists? Solid performer, found by accident. No marketing on a decent family vehicle. 08 Taurus X FWD SEL. Recent family vacation, 2 adults, 4 crazy kids and way to much luggage. The true test of this vehicle's function. Strong drive train performance, no problems on steep grades at all. Fuel averaged about 25mpg highway. Interior was comfortable and held up well. 3rd row, two medium sized kids, 12hr ride, no complaints. Overall decent vehicle. Ford could have a winner here, but guess they will drop it for the new Flex.
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Bad brakes -available kits don't have all the parts
annabanana1140, 11/26/2012
2008 Ford Taurus X Eddie Bauer 4dr Wagon (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
8 of 11 people found this review helpful
My Taurus X has only 17000 miles and needs new brakes. This is poor design or workmanship as far as I am concerned! We are searching for a manual but they're telling me it takes a week to get it so I am without a car for a week while I search for an manual that will tell us what the missing pieces are and how to get it apart & back together again. New brakes was supposed to be a surprise when I got back from a holiday trip for Thanksgiving. I'm not happy that they make a functionary part like the brakes so hard or obscure to do a regular maintenance job on- though it seems like very poor mileage for a set of front brakes for a front wheel drive vehicle! Other than that I've enjoyed it.
Best Car Ever!!
Lynn Aquilina, 04/15/2009
2008 Ford Taurus X Eddie Bauer 4dr Wagon AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
I routinely buy or lease a new car every three years; I have had a lot of cars over the years. The Ford Taurus X is my favorite so far. The ride is smooth, the handling and braking exceed my expectations, and it is so comfortable.
Dead at 177,000 miles
doublebogey74@gmail.com, 08/25/2015
2008 Ford Taurus X SEL 4dr Wagon (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
22 of 38 people found this review helpful
Beware buying! Major transmission issues, water pump is $1200 repair, steering issues, and ours died at 177,000 miles. Had all maintenance done by a ford dealer and synthetic oil changes. The water pump will fail, and can cause engine failure. We thought we were lucky and got it repaired ($1200-$1500), only to have the engine fail 6 months later. Never used any oil, but the connecting rods are weak on the 3.5's. I will never ever buy a Ford product ever again.
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