Ford Taurus X, representative photo
Representative 2008 model. Photo: Kevauto, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

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2009 Ford Taurus X recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2009 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
1
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
11
Latest campaign
Apr 26, 2016

Recall summary by component1

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ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Air bags1Apr 26, 2016

Safety recalls1

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0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Apr 26, 2016Latest campaign
Apr 26, 201616V247000

Air bags: frontal

An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 16V247000
What's wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 Ford Flex, 2008 and 2010-2012 Ford Taurus, 2008-2009 Ford Taurus X, 2008 Mercury Sable, 2009 and 2011 Lincoln MKS vehicles. The driver frontal air bag may improperly inflate during second-stage deployment in the event of a high speed crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk
An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the driver's frontal air bag module, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on June 13, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16C06.
Campaign
NHTSA 16V247000 · Apr 26, 2016
To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Ford recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component11

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
11Complaints filed
3Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
1Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Power train436200
Structure327200
Steering218001
Suspension19000
Unknown or other19000
Trailer hitches19000
Air bags19100
Tires19000
Electronic stability control (ESC)19000
Engine19000
Service brakes19000

An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

  • Suspension

    “Front subframe (also referred to as K-frame, engine cradle, crossmember) rusted through forming large holes in two locations which could cause failure of the front subframe during operation.”

    Filed 06/11/2025 · ODI 11666214
  • Structure

    “The contact owns a 2009 Ford Taurus X. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH and hauling a trailer, the tow hitch detached from the vehicle, causing the passenger’s side of the trailer to collapse. No one was injured.”

    Filed 05/01/2023 · ODI 11519812
  • Power train

    “Have a small power steering leak that turned out to be a racket pinion issue. I've talked to a few people with the same car and they have also had the same issue.”

    Filed 07/05/2019 · ODI 11229670

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2009 Ford Taurus X recall questions

How many recalls does the 2009 Ford Taurus X have?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2009 Ford Taurus X. The most recent, 16V247000 (reported April 26, 2016), concerns air bags. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2009 Ford Taurus X?

Power train is the most-reported component, named in 4 complaints out of 11 filed with NHTSA (36%). Across all complaints, owners reported 3 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2009 Ford Taurus X?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Ford recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Ford dealer.

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