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.
2008 Taurus
Bill, 02/25/2016
updated 03/10/2020
2008 Ford Taurus Limited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
16 of 18 people found this review helpful
First off im a Chevy guy and my son bought this car and then I bought it from him. My son had the car for 3 years with no trouble at all and he wanted a new mustang so I bought this from him and I love the car. It gets great gas mileage and handles very well in all climates. the acceleration is right up there with my 90 corvette and I must say I am very impressed with the car. Ford has done these engines right and now im thinking of looking into some ford vehicles( just looking cause im a chevy guy). overall the Taurus has performed better than I ever imagined and I wish I had bought it earlier but it was a good car for my son and served him well. Its a 2008 with 81k miles and I feel it will be in the family for a long time. If you are looking for a great family car or just want a reliable ride then this is it, you wont be disappointed. Updated: At 88,000 miles I had to replace the main computer brain and all coil packs so this is not good. I have spent a lot of money on this car and it might be time to trade it in. My opinion has totally changed as the car is starting to fall apart and beak down. 3/8/2018 Updated at 106,000 miles 9/9/2019 . The car still does ok . I have put a lot of money in it so know I will keep it. Lately the stereo went out and it will be replaced by an aftermarket stereo soon. Just recently put new tires on it as well. All in all its a decent car, it drives good and easy to maintain so I will see how it goes for awhile. Also put a new battery in but I guess that's normal maintenance. The car is showing some rust on the bottom of the rear doors on both sides so that will need some attention. The interior and exterior still looks good but with the recent repairs and out of pocket expenses it will stay for know. I had a new brain put in not a remanufactured with all coil packs replaced at the same time. That was costly but I like the car for work purposes so I will keep it for now. Its still a decent car that I can depend on but the years are starting to show and I take good care of it. I just use it to drive to work for now we will see how it does for awhile then I will update it again. Hope this helps someone cause its a good car . Other than the computer brain going out its been a good car. I don't think it will be a 15 year car to keep before it gets really bad on repairs but @12 yrs divided by 106,000 miles= 8833 miles a year has taken a toll on the vehicle. I probably wouldn't have bought the vehicle for the long haul. Maybe 5-9 years but 9 plus years is pushing its limit. Cheer!! UPdate 3/9/2020 Mileage is 110,000 Still have the Taurus and its doing ok. Other than the New computer brain and coil packs its been running fine. I have kept the car because of the amount of money I have in it so for now I will drive it and most likely trade it in on a new vehicle. One other thing I have put a new stereo In it the factory one has died so I put an aftermarket stereo in the car. The Taurus has been a good car just wish the computer brain incident didn't happen. Its still going strong for now so until next time stay safe out there.
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Nice Car
Joe, 01/29/2009
2009 Ford Taurus SEL 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
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.
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I fell in love with this car
TexasRoadrunner, 03/08/2022
2008 Ford Taurus SEL 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I purchased my 2008 Taurus SEL in 2010 and finally let it go today. It was a comfortable, dependable ride for the last 12 years. It had 304k miles on it but was still getting me to work and back. It was a good experience owning this car.
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Cream Puff Cocoon meets American Tank
All American Muscle, 08/25/2009
2009 Ford Taurus SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
11 of 13 people found this review helpful
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
Weary
bemon, 06/19/2015
updated 07/05/2017
2009 Ford Taurus Limited 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
10 of 12 people found this review helpful
The Taurus has proven to be a solid family hauler. No repairs outside of normal wear and tear to be reported since my first year with it. It still blows tail light bulbs like they grow on trees, but it's a cheap and easy DIY fix. Give me two more years and I'd consider another Taurus. **** I'm updating my review title from "Disappointed" to "Weary" as of June 2016. I haven't been stuck with any major repairs (other than wear and tear items) since those stated below and we routinely put on 400 km over a weekend while visiting family. Here's to hoping we get many more trouble free years from this car. As I mentioned before, it's an absolutely perfect highway cruiser in terms of comfort. If I can call it reliable too, then that's all we need in a car. ** I picked up a used 2009 Taurus limited in December 2014. As of June 2015 it's been in the shop 4 times, and has totaled over 4k in repairs. It's racked with electrical gremlins, has required multiple sensor and gasket replacements and worst of all a timing chain job. I'm the second owner, and it has lest than 100,000 km on the clock. I made the poor decision to finance this car, so I'm stuck and can only continue to throw money at it and hope I've seen the last of my problems. It's a comfortable car that gets compliments, but it's had so many problems I feel nervous driving it.
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