2009 Ford Taurus Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 6%of 64 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 1,850miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the electrical system of the 2009 Ford Taurus, 6% of the 64 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 1,850 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I purchased a new Ford Taurus on 9-16-09. Shortly after that, I noticed that all the running lights and interior lights would go on and off while the car was parked in the garage. I also noticed that the drivers door would unlock while I was driving it. I was told that a part was ordered on 10-27-09 and as of this date (12-10-09) the part has not arrived. The car has been out of service for 17 days.”
NHTSA complaint #10295216, filed 2009-12, 1,800 miles“I purchased a 2009 Ford Taurus demo. With a 1000 miles on odometer on july 30, 2009. On sept. 26, 2009 I was driving in heavy rain on rt. 220, near state college, pa, at 55 MPH. Suddenly the motor turned off and I had to drift off the road to stop. The lights, wipers and my radio were still working. I tried to restart the engine but there was no response. (not even trying to turn over the starter.) I tried off and on for 10 minutes to restart the engine when it finally did start. I took my car to the blaize alexander Ford, inc. …”
NHTSA complaint #10287134, filed 2009-10, 1,850 miles“The contact owns a 2009 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that the driver was traveling 30 MPH when the key became hot, melted, and detached from the ignition. The vehicle stalled as a result. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The dealer replaced the key. The failure repeated after the vehicle was taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 9,500 and the current mileage was 13,700.”
NHTSA complaint #10461015, filed 2012-06, 9,500 miles“The contact owns a 2009 Ford Taurus. While driving with the cruise control set to 30 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The check engine, oil and battery warning lights were illuminated. The contact was able to restart the vehicle as it resumed normal operation. The failure persisted intermittently. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure and a vehicle data recorder was installed in the vehicle. The fuel pump and relay were later replaced yet the failure persisted and the dealer replaced the fuel tank and throttle body. The failure persisted. …”
NHTSA complaint #10353008, filed 2010-08Related service bulletins
- 10163573Jul 2, 2019Some 2009-2017 Expedition/Navigator, 2009-2014 F-150/Mustang, 2008-2009 Sable, 2008-2019 Taurus/Flex/MKT, 2013-2019 Police Interceptor Sedan/Utility, and 2011-2019 Explorer…
- 10038965Apr 1, 2011Comm-trans lund: some 2009-2011 models may have the air bag inicator flashing with a stored trouble code. This is a software problem.
- 10039053Mar 1, 2011Ford: if there is an intermittent lack of power, surge, or hesitation while driving the brakes will override acceleration.
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 6% |
| 2018 | 7 | 13% |
| 2017 | 11 | 25% |
| 2016 | 6 | 7% |
| 2015 | 31 | 11% |
| 2014 | 29 | 13% |
| 2013 | 59 | 10% |
| 2012 | 16 | 20% |
| 2011 | 47 | 25% |
| 2010 | 19 | 9% |
| 2009 | 4 | 6% |
| 2008 | 13 | 7% |
| 2007 | 29 | 19% |
| 2006 | 25 | 8% |
| 2005 | 28 | 4% |
| 2004 | 26 | 7% |
| 2003 | 97 | 8% |
| 2002 | 42 | 3% |
| 2001 | 37 | 4% |
| 2000 | 62 | 5% |
| 1999 | 51 | 6% |
| 1998 | 34 | 6% |
| 1997 | 62 | 8% |
| 1996 | 57 | 7% |
| 1995 | 95 | 8% |
| 1994 | 81 | 9% |
| 1993 | 156 | 10% |
| 1992 | 70 | 10% |
| 1991 | 44 | 7% |
| 1990 | 41 | 11% |
| 1989 | 118 | 21% |
| 1988 | 94 | 28% |
| 1987 | 69 | 27% |
| 1986 | 18 | 18% |
Other parts of the 2009 Ford Taurus
18 complaintsVehicle speed control
10 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Ford Taurus
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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