2009 Ford Taurus engine and engine cooling problems
18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2009 Ford Taurus — 28% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford taurus. The contact stated that while driving in cruise control at 40 mph and applying the brakes, the vehicle would suddenly stall. In order to restart the vehicle, he would have to shift into neutral and restart. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer and they…”
filed May 31, 2011
“Engine stops running and has to be restarted. It has happened at least 6 times over 22 months and had it to the dealer 4 times. They have tried several things to solve the problem but to no avail. One time I was going to make a left turn and the only way I noticed the problem was that the car would…”
filed Jan 5, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a…
SSM 46085 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 21, 2016
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Taurus years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Taurus | 4 | 9% |
| 2017 Taurus | 1 | 2% |
| 2016 Taurus | 2 | 3% |
| 2015 Taurus | 2 | 1% |
| 2014 Taurus | 6 | 3% |
| 2013 Taurus | 7 | 1% |
| 2012 Taurus | 2 | 3% |
| 2011 Taurus | 9 | 5% |
| 2010 Taurus | 11 | 5% |
| 2008 Taurus | 11 | 6% |
| 2007 Taurus | 22 | 15% |
| 2006 Taurus | 19 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2009 Ford Taurus
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.