Used 2009 Ford Taurus Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2009 Taurus, so we've included reviews for other years of the Taurus since its last redesign.
Bought A 2008 Ford Taurus SEL a Month Ago
Josh, 04/17/2018
updated 02/26/2019
2008 Ford Taurus SEL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
24 of 26 people found this review helpful
I am 18 years old and I have been without a car until I got this car on March 27th, 2018. It was a surprise really, we were looking at a 2008 Ford Fusion but we ended up liking this one better for the same price. The car has been good to me so far. I have a job that is around 28 miles away from me so I need a daily commuter that gets good gas mileage. I was pleasantly surprised with how well the car gets on the highway in terms of miles per gallon. On cruise control it averages around 28-29 mpg. This is a nice first car. Its got a bunch of features that even my dads 2016 Ford Fusion S does not have. Power front seats. I am 6'6 and have always struggled with finding the right amount of room in cars. I sat in, adjusted my seat, and wala I fit comfortably WITH ROOM TO SPARE in the ceiling. The only con I can say I have with the car is the handling in the hilly terrain of Cincinnati can be a bit lackluster but recently been trying out turning off Overdrive and it has performed better. Another con has to due with the dealership giving me a car with new brake pads but after a couple of days of driving the rotors seemed to be warped or it could be the calipers. It brakes well still but it is a relatively expensive repair that will need to be done soon already. It brakes well regardless but the vibration is very intense when braking at highway speeds. The car handles extremely well. The ride is comfortable and luxurious but not really "Boring". Loving this car as my first car so far. :) _______ UPDATE: 2/22/2019 I last wrote a review on this car back in March 2018. I still am absolutely in love with the car. I purchased the car with 103350 miles. As of this writing with my black Taurus in the driveway it currently has 124,950 miles. So I have had about 21,000 miles of driving experience with this thing in the past 11 months. It handles great, I think I need a realignment upcoming as it is slightly unaligned to the right (due to those ohio potholes lol). The car is incredibly quiet on the road, switching from my other family's cars to this one is like night and day in how smooth and quiet the ride is. The engine has some pep, I love the enjoyment I get by accelerating this car onto the highway. I've noticed alot of drivers seemingly assume I am some old grandpa behind the wheel, I prove em wrong! :P With some fuel cleaners to help keep its performance up, I can go 0-60 in about 6 seconds. This car has had its fair share of upkeep. For one thing while I get really good gas mileage (26-27 if I drive about 85% highway) it is still pretty expensive to fill up a 20 gallon tank every 1 week - week and a half. The enjoyment of seeing "513 Miles to E" when driving highway however is very palpable. The cars weakpoint from the moment I got it was the tranny, however after some Lucas Oil Trans Slip fix and a trans flush at 106000 miles (going to get one soon coming into spring in order to keep it running fantastic) it runs well. However if theres a cold start, 6th gear is unattainable until the car starts nearing operating temp (find this a lil odd) and you gotta walk on eggshells until then. It performs well in the snow, we drove through a snowstorm in my car to Chicago in January, traction control came in handy. The rotors were fully replaced 2 weeks after purchasing. This upcoming trip to the mechanic is going to include replacing of spark plugs (might as well), trans fluid exchange and new brake pads. Theres about 1 or two microscopic tiny lil rust spots on the hood of my vehicle and the roof. However with the vigorous car wash routine I have set (thanks to an unlimited wash membership for cheap) has prevented any visible rust on the underbody and side frame. The one thing that keeps me up at night however is the water pump. See, 3.5 Cyclone V6's were designed with an internally chain driven water pump instead of an external one. They put it smack dab in the middle of the engine.... right over the oil pan. If theres failure and it does not go through the weep hole to leak on the passenger side of the vehicle, well you got coolant in your engine oil and your engine is shot. I have had no coolant leaks or oil leaks or transmission leaks, however I check every fill up both my coolant levels and my oil dipstick as a precautionary in case of the chocolate shake look. What usually is a 300 dollar job is now a 1500-2000 dollar job. Im thinking about saving up money to preemptively replace the water pump, that would give me peace of mind. With an oil change routine of every 5-7000 miles, my vehicles engine looks in better shape than some of my family's newer cars. In short, I love my car, and plan on keeping it for as long as possible. It is one of the last American sedans that has ease of maintenance (I dont know how to change my oil but I can easily change my air filter and add fluids as needed) , visibility on all sides( I have LITERALLY no blind spots), roomy(Have I mentioned I am 6'6? Lol), yet the safety for confidence.
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2008 Ford Taurus SEL AWD
andysamuels, 02/23/2012
2008 Ford Taurus SEL 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
My 2008 Ford Taurus SEL AWD is a great upgrade from the 2003 Lincoln LS Sport V8 I used to drive. The Taurus has a lot more room in the cabin, a much bigger trunk and AWD. The AWD makes a world of difference: in rain and snow the Lincoln LS was a death trap. Unfortunately the finishing of the trim of the Taurus is not up the Lincoln standard but I guess that is to be expected. I was able to install factory navigation myself so that was a nice bonus. I also bought the Taurus really cheap so I got a lot of value for money (definitely an under appreciated car)
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Steve, 11/20/2009
2009 Ford Taurus SEL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
I rented an '09 Taurus early this year and, once I got past the stodgy styling, really loved it. I was waiting for the 2010 model to make a purchase because, from the pictures I'd seen, the 2010 just looked racier. But when I actually saw a 2010 I found it lacked the visibility and interior spaciousness that are what attracted me to the '09. I now have over 5,000 miles on the car. Quiet, roomy, effortless to drive. Best back support and seating position of any car I have ever owned. Synch feature is great for hands free phone conversations.
Great Car
Matt, 11/07/2009
2009 Ford Taurus SEL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
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"!
I love my Taurus
karenmelissa98, 05/13/2009
2009 Ford Taurus SEL 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
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.