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2009 Ford Taurus repairs by problem area

Engine (28%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)

Brakes and Traction Control (11%)

Suspension and Steering (17%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (22%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (11%)

Other (0%)

Chart based on 18 repairs.
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2009 Ford Taurus repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (6%)

$500 - $999 (12%)

$100 - $499 (18%)

< $100 (65%)

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Chart based on 17 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2009 Ford Taurus 4dr Sedan

263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD

Ford Taurus in Iowa, United States
Dec 2011 - Mar 2013
Dec 2012

65000 mi

US $90
drivers side seat heater failed 
Ford Taurus in Iowa, United States
Feb 2016 - Dec 2017
Mar 2016

148000 mi

US $100
The wheel wells on the rear and the frame under the lower side trim were rusting. I sanded the affected area, applied rust converter, bondo, and repainted. 
Ford Taurus in Maryland, United States
Feb 2013 - Oct 2016
May 2013

51000 mi

US $20
Driver side stabilizer link began to make a chuckling noise and was replaced. 
Nov 2013

59800 mi

US $30
The motor assembly for the fresh air/recirculate door required replacement. 
Ford Taurus in Illinois, United States
Jul 2012 - Jul 2018
Aug 2012

61300 mi

US $100
Wheel Bearing had worn out...the second one in a month. But this was a different wheel 
Ford Taurus in North Carolina, United States
Apr 2016 - Jan 2022
Apr 2018

97000 mi

US $20
The blender activator motor gear had stripped and would click. Very common problem with these cars. Trivial to change the part -- however, it would be better without a plastic gear that wouldn't strip. 
Jun 2018

97500 mi

US $20
Replaced Blend Door failed after 4 days using non-OEM part, so I replaced it again with OEM part. 

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2009 Ford Taurus 4dr Sedan

263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD

Ford Taurus in Vermont, United States
Mar 2015 - Sep 2018
Jan 2018

118000 mi

US $900
Entire exhaust system needed to be replaced due to multiple leaks. All brake components needed at all four wheels. 
Ford Taurus in Pennsylvania, United States
Jun 2013 - Oct 2022
Aug 2014

131300 mi

US $345
Right front wheel bearing failed. 
Mar 2015

139000 mi

US $50
Bolts attaching first segment of exhaust system to engine header broke off due to corrosion. 
Jul 2016

155800 mi

US $68
Serpentine belt worn and cracked. Had roughly 80K miles on it. Replied before it failed. 
Mar 2017

165000 mi

US $655
Throttle body repair/replace. Car went in to LIMP mode and was driven to the garage. Took 2 days to diagnose; they had to use a more complex scanner to track down the codes. 
Ford Taurus in Oregon, United States
Sep 2011 - Aug 2016
Oct 2011

36000 mi
Seal went out in rear differential 
Jun 2012

55000 mi
leaking right side axle seal 
Jun 2013

72000 mi

US $2200
Broken camshaft bought used motor and had installed 
Ford Taurus in Massachusetts, United States
- Nov 2010
Aug 2010

1500 mi
warped rotors at new 
Nov 2010

6000 mi
driver heated seat - did not work--bad element 

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2009 Ford Taurus Repair Histories

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