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.
Blown head gasket
W. Bigelow , 02/20/2021
2008 Ford Taurus Limited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I have a 2008 ford taurus ltd that have blown a head gasket just a little past the 120,000 mark. I replaced the engine to only have the same thing happen. Truly love the vehicle, but the is a default somewhere in the engine. I have filed a claim with Ford motor, hopefully they can resolve this matter.
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Great Value
Happy with 1st Ford, 03/22/2009
2008 Ford Taurus Limited 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I am so happy with my first domestic. This has been the most reliable car I've owned, better then Toyotas and VWs I have owned. Almost 30K miles, and just perform maintenance. Highway mileage is best at 60- upper 20's, city is not great, but this is a 2 ton plus car (4075 with AWD loaded -C&D article) with 263 horsepower, larger than any Toyota or Honda by 400-500 pounds with AWD, so gas mileage for its size is commendable. It is not a Corrola or camry 4 cylinder, and honda and Toyota V6 cars, including the Avalon, are much smaller regardless of class (400-500 pounds), and they do not offer AWD. Taurus feels more stable at fast highway speed, especially with cross winds than other sedans.
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See all 0 listingsOn my second taurus
Rich, 06/26/2024
2008 Ford Taurus SEL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I originally had a 2009 ford Taurus and loved it. It was comfortable, safe and surprisingly peppy with the gas pedal. It also gave me around 25 MPGs, most of which were highway. It had 200,000 miles on it when a deer decided to take it out. I repaired it with junkyard parts but found a great deal on a lower milage 2008. I bought the 2008 with 91,000 miles and still drive it now. It just rolled 176,000 miles the other day. Still drives like new and delivers 25 MPGs. I love these cars and I’ll never understand why ford stopped making them.
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First 3000 mile review
WStaso, 09/08/2008
2008 Ford Taurus Limited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
I traded my 04 Mustang GT in for this car (I needed a back seat) so I know power. The Taurus will accelerate decently if you put your foot down with force--but the mpg really suffers. The Limited series has a quality feel to the interior and the tech system is impressive, especially with the nav and synch. The exterior styling is less impressive, but I was after more space and the car delivers that well. Gas mileage is tricky. I was actually getting better mileage with my GT in town. On the highway I notice that if I drive steady at 70 mph I get about 22.5 mpg; cruising at 65 I get about 24.5; and at 62 (tried today) I get about 26 mpg. Not sure what speed gets 30 mpg--55 maybe?
Reliable, good power, no recalls
Aaron F, 09/21/2018
2008 Ford Taurus SEL 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
I have had my 08 SEL AWD for 8 years now. I bought it with 65k in 2010 and now it has 151k. Surprisingly I get a lot of compliments on it (I keep it clean, that black shines!) I have really only had to do the brakes since I had it. Had it tuned up in 2012 (plugs, wires, fuel cleaning, battery, tranny and radiator flush) and really not much else but oil changes. I use a high mileage synthetic blend. The only thing I have an issue with is the transmission gets sticky once in a while. Usually first thing in the morning. Just likes to rev up a little higher then normal and then shift. Its kinda rough but I got used to it. And it doesnt happen all the time. Its been like that since I bought it and hasnt gone out on me. The car was a rental before I bought it so assuming some people might have been a little rough on it. I live in Iowa so I get a lot of use out of the AWD and traction control. No issues during winter. The car has good power. Im starting to get a couple rust spots in front of the rear tires on both sides. I sanded and put some rust stop on it. I have to touch it up every couple months but the rust hasnt gotten any worse. Overall I am very happy with the car. Havent had any recalls either.
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