Ford Taurus Fifth generation (2008 - 2009)

2008
2009

Custom-fit Add-ons

Body kits
Fender flares
Rims
Coilovers
Decals

Fifth generation of Ford Taurus has been in production since 2008 by 2009.

2009 Ford Taurus Engines list
- Duratec 35
2008 Ford Taurus Engines list
- Duratec 35

Ford Taurus Fifth generation dimensions and specs

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Fifth generation

Body style	Wagon, Sedan
Engine options	Duratec 35, 3.5L V-6, 240 HP, 223 lb/ft
Length	201.80 in
Width	74.50 in
Height	61.50 in
Wheelbase	112.90 in
Curb weight	3643 - 3814 lbs
Number of doors	4
Seating capacity	5
Front hip room	53.70 in
Rear hip room	53.60 in
Front Headroom	39.60 in
Rear Headroom	38.80 in
Front shoulder room	57.80 in
Rear shoulder room	57.60 in
Fuel tank capacity	20.50 gal
MPG (City/Highway)	17 - 18/24 - 28
Towing capacity	1000 lbs
0-60 mph / 0-100 kph	5.8 - 6.5 sec
¼ mile time	14.3 - 14.9 sec

Ford Taurus Common Problems generations

Unfortunately, there is no such thing as a perfect car. Each car has its own design flaws and problems that the user has to deal with. During the Ford Taurus Fifth generation production period from 2008 to 2009 drivers have reported 220 complaints. The most common problems are VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, POWER TRAIN, STEERING.

Model Year	Complaints
2009 Taurus	60
2008 Taurus	160

Problem Category	Number of Problems
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL tl*the contact owns a 2009 ford taurus. when the contact attempted to apply the brakes she noticed that the vehicle...	40 ~ 63654 miles
POWER TRAIN tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford taurus. the contact stated that while reversing out of residential garage he attempted...	35 ~ 83937 miles
STEERING taurus starts from a full stop accelerating and at 40-45 mph the car jerks hard to the right there is...	31 ~ 59575 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING on 2 occasions about a week apart driving 40 mph down hill coasting (foot off the gas completely) when engine...	25 ~ 22381 miles
ENGINE while driving with cruise control set at 55mph my engine stalled. smelled electrical wire burning. smell went away so i...	24 ~ 90279 miles
AIR BAGS tl* the contact owned a 2009 ford taurus. the contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph another vehicle crashed...	17 ~ 80147 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM i purchased a 2009 ford taurus demo. with a 1000 miles on odometer on july 30 2009. on sept. 26...	16 ~ 84741 miles
SERVICE BRAKES step hard on brake pedal in panic stop & gas pedal went down to speed up car pedal are to...	11 ~ 79801 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN new 2010 ford taurus sel a few weeks old has a dangerous defect in the transmission or clutch mechanism. the...	7 ~ 27249 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER car comes to a sudden stop on its own without warning no lights or any kind of warning we just	6 ~ 90273 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL taurus starts from a full stop accelerating and at 40-45 mph the car jerks hard to the right there is...	6 ~ 109892 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM my wife and grandson were entering the toll way via the ramp as she merged into 75 mph traffic she...	6 ~ 106394 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC tl*the contact owns a 2009 ford taurus. the contact was traveling 30 mph when the brakes were applied in order...	5 ~ 26594 miles
SUSPENSION tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford taurus. the contact stated when attempting a turn in either direction the wheels...	5 ~ 40609 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING i purchased a new ford taurus on 9-16-09. shortly after that i noticed that all the running lights and interior...	5 ~ 42360 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE on 8/28/12 the check engine light went on while i was driving on the long island expressway. on 8/29/12 i...	4 ~ 53511 miles
RACK AND PINION > STEERING tl*the contact owns a 2008 ford taurus. while driving approximately 5 mph the steering wheel became very stiff then it...	4 ~ 49875 miles
SEATS my client peggy stephenson was a passenger in the front passenger seat of a 2009 ford taurus. she is paralyzed...	4 ~ 49168 miles
WHEELS takata recall while driving my car this has happen twice driving making a turn left and all of a sudden...	3 ~ 6667 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE paint on my 2008 ford taurus limited is peeling off in chunks and bubbling up in other spots. both rear...	3 ~ 77333 miles
TIRES 2009 ford taurus wrong tire. *tr...	3
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford taurus. while driving at a low speed the traction control warning light illuminated...	2 ~ 80000 miles
DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN on 8/10/2008 i was driving at highway speed on highway 41north within the city of green bay wi. as she...	2 ~ 19469 miles
REAR > SUSPENSION tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford taurus. while driving between 30-40 mph the steering column began to violently vibrate....	2 ~ 17000 miles
REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY on the 2009 ford taurus the windshield washer fluid misses the middle bottom section triangular in shape approx one foot...	2 ~ 26001 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING this incident occurred in a rented 2008 ford taurus. i left a restaurant drove a very short distance to my...	2 ~ 25494 miles
COIL SPRINGS > SPRINGS > FRONT right front spring broke and punctured tire. *tr...	2 ~ 77555 miles
SEAT BELTS approximately 3 minutes after turning on the navigational system the seatbelt began to tighten on my son the driver of...	1 ~ 27300 miles
CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford taurus. while driving 75 mph the vehicle jerked without warning. the contact drove...	1 ~ 85197 miles
POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY 2008 ford taurus. consumer writes in regards to vehicle power folding exterior window switch issues. consumer has previous correspondence with...	1
ROOF AND PILLARS > BODY > STRUCTURE 2008 ford taurus. consumer writes in regards to vehicle power folding exterior window switch issues. consumer has previous correspondence with...	1
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford taurus. the contact stated that the vehicle jerked abnormally while accelerating. the vehicle...	1 ~ 13000 miles
EQUIPMENT 2008 ford taurus engine dies unexpectedly. died three different times while making a left turn. almost got hit with on-coming...	1 ~ 45000 miles
PEDALS AND LINKAGES > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford taurus. the contact was traveling in reverse 2 mph when the vehicle suddenly...	1 ~ 15000 miles
CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN tl*the contact owns a 2008 ford taurus x. the contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph there was an...	1 ~ 35162 miles
PUMP > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING tl*the contact owns a 2008 ford taurus x. the contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph there was an...	1 ~ 35162 miles
INTERIOR LIGHTING i purchased a new ford taurus on 9-16-09. shortly after that i noticed that all the running lights and interior...	1 ~ 1800 miles
MOTOR > WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY tl*the contact owns a 2009 ford taurus. while driving 35 mph the windshield wiper gear box suddenly failed during a...	1 ~ 23000 miles
LATCH > HOOD > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES tl*the contact owns a 2009 ford taurus. while driving between 25 to 45 mph the hood un-latched. the vehicle was...	1 ~ 99 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS tl*the contact owns a 2008 ford taurus. since the vehicle was purchased it has been returned to the dealer twice....	1 ~ 200 miles
FRONT > SUSPENSION tl*the contact owns a 2008 ford taurus. while driving approximately 25 mph the contact heard a loud rattling noise underneath...	1 ~ 4500 miles

How to improve the appearance of your Ford Taurus and to make it look younger?

Time goes on, and the automobile industry does not stand still. The cars that were trendy just a few years ago no longer make people look at you with such enthusiasm. However, you won't love your car any less because it's getting old. But if you want your Ford Taurus to stand out from the crowd and still catch the eye, transform its appearance. Put on nice rims - it'll make it more noticeable right away. Install coilovers - lowered cars always look cooler. Add fender flares to the kit and you get a sportier look. Put decals on it and people passing by won't be able to take their eyes off of you.

However, you can not only change the appearance of your car beyond recognition, but also to rejuvenate it. If you want, you can make your car a couple of generations younger. To do this you should buy a body kit - a set of body elements that repeat the outlines of cars of later versions. It won't make the car go faster, but it will be extremely difficult to notice the differences externally.

Body kits

GOOACC 240PCS Bumper Retainer Clips Car ...
- UNIVERSAL FIT KIT - Great Assortment Push Retainer Kit with 12 popular size, fitting for door trim, radiator shield yoke, fender, bumper and splash shield retainers replacement for Ford, GM, Chrysler, Toyota, Honda and more.
Xotic Tech Front Bumper Lip Chin Spoiler...
- 【Material】Made of updated durable and sturdy ABS, no deformation in long-term use, physically strong firm and durable, anti-collision and scratch-resistant
- 【Special Design】DIY installation, different cool style reveal no matter you install the White spoiler or...
Xotic Tech Universal Front Bumper Lip Ch...
- [Model] - Universal fitment for most vehicle front bumper lip.(Please measure and check the position you are going to install the spoiler, and make sure these splitters will fit your vehicle before purchase.)
- [Material] -...
Bumper Trunk Quick Release Front Rear Bu...
- Need to attach and detach your bumper quickly? Quick release fasteners are great for front bumpers, rear bumpers, and hatch lids that need to be frequently removed. They are perfect for people who go to...
CK Formula Carbon Fiber Hood Scoop - Aer...
- ? DECORATIVE USE: Closed end hood scoop enhances the JDM body lines to give your vehicle a racing / sports look. The scoop kit can improve the aerodynamics and fuel efficiency of your vehicle. Give...
Mega Racer Universal JDM Racing Style Gl...
- ? UNIVERSAL FIT: Our Hood Scoop Is Ultra Light Weight And Designed To Be A Universal Fit With Every Car With A Flat Hood Type. Upgrade The Look Of Your Vehicle With No Cutting Or...

Fender flares

EZ Flares – The Original Universal Fle...
- ENHANCE & PROTECT YOUR RIDE – The universal fender EZ Flares are a fast, easy, and low-cost way to give your car an aggressive, off-road look! Universal compatibility allows it to be installed on virtually...
EZ Flares XL – The Original Universal ...
- MAXIMUM PROTECTION & TIRE COVERAGE – The universal EZ Flares XL are fast, easy way to give your truck an aggressive, off-road look and stay legal! Universal compatibility allows it to be installed on virtually...
GOOACC Blind Rivet,Fender Flare & Rocker...
- 20 Pieces of Nylon Blind Rivets: Replaces GM: 10184895, 20452072 Ford: N803862-S, Chrysler: 6501559, 6506007-AA
- 20 Pieces of Fender Flare & Rocker Moulding Clip:Replaces Chrysler: 68039280-AA Jeep Wrangler JK & Wrangler Unlimited JK 2007 -
Mean Mug Auto 23181-6133A 50x Fender Fla...
- Precision-engineered to push firmly into a 10 mm hole and lock into place.
- Ready to fit snuggly into your vehicle with the 14 mm stem length and the 38 mm head diameter.
- Compatible with Chrysler:...
50PCS Fender Flare Clips, Push Door Trim...
- [High quality material]: Fender Flare Clips are made of high quality Nylon material, which is wear-resistant and corrosion resistant. It is equipped with black foam for better sealing, smaller swing, and is not easy to...
Car Reindeer Decoration, Reindeer Antler...
- [DURABLE DECORATION FOR CAR] Our reindeer car decoration is made of premium fabric, build-in high-quality PVC clip to ensure stability and durability that can still stay on the car even in a high speed driving....

Rims

All-Fit Rim Trim Wheel Protection Strips...
- Car Wheel Rim Protection Strips Available In 7 Standout Colors ?
- 25 Feet of OEM Grade Wheel Rim Material That Won't Rip Or Tear
- Package Includes Enough Rim Trim Wheel Protection For Four 24 inch...
Ouzorp Car Wheel Scratch Fix Rim Touch U...
- If you are parking sideways, your wheels are easily scratched, the kits help you repair scratches and slight dents.
- It has never been easier to repair your wheels quickly! No need to take your wheels...
Ouzorp Car Wheel Scratch Fix Rim Touch U...
- If you are parking sideways, your wheels are easily scratched, the kits help you repair scratches and slight dents.
- It has never been easier to repair your wheels quickly! No need to take your wheels...
Tallew 4 Pcs Push Through Wheel Center C...
- Quality Material Selection: made of quality stainless steel, the wheel center cap is sturdy and solid, reliable and long lasting, strong enough against breakage, deformation and abrasion, serving you for long
- Notable Size Details: the...
TOUREN TR60 Matte Black/Machined Ring Wh...
- Country Of Origin : China
- Package Weight : 26.0 Lbs
- Formed With A Fierce 14-Spoke Mesh Pattern That Lets Your Brake System Show Through
- Topped Off With A Matching Touren Center Cap
Touren TR60 Matte Black/Machined Ring Wh...
- Matte Black/Machined Ring Finish
- 18x8 Size, 40 Offset
- Formed with a fierce 14-spoke mesh pattern that lets your brake system show through
- Topped off with a matching Touren center cap
- Made from aluminum for weight...

Coilovers

iJDMTOY Universal Fit Gun Metal Grey Fin...
- Universal fit for most cars (sedan/coupe/convertible)
- Come with (4) gunmetal grey color powder-coated anodized finish aluminum fasteners, (4) sets of stainless bolts/nuts/washers, (2) high strength fastener O-ring rubber bands
- Made with T6 6061 high quality...
Motor Trend 923-BG Beige FlexTough Conto...
- Flex Tough - Our Advanced Performance Rubber Polymers are Tested for Extreme Conditions to Ensure they Don't Crack, Split or Deform.
- No-Slip Grip - Rubberized Nibs on the Bottom so the Mat Does not Move...
Xotic Tech 2pc Adjustable 6"-9" Front Bu...
- ?2 pieces of front bumper lip splitter rod strut tie bars, universal for cars use.
- ?Package includes fully articulated top and bottom joins which allow them to be installed at any angle.
- ?Made with premium...
Xotic Tech Front Bumper Lip Chin Spoiler...
- 【Material】Made of updated durable and sturdy ABS, no deformation in long-term use, physically strong firm and durable, anti-collision and scratch-resistant
- 【Special Design】DIY installation, different cool style reveal no matter you install the White spoiler or...
Yaruicar Custom Car Floor Mats Automotiv...
- Car Floor Mats fit for Honda, Toyota, Ford, Cadillac, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi, Chevrolet, Volkswagen, Buick, Porsche, Acura, etc. Model,Click the customize button start your order
- All the colors are in stock. The processing will be...
IKON MOTORSPORTS, Rear Diffuser Compatib...
- Universal Fitment 22x20 inch. Please Measure Your Vehicle Length And Dimensions Prior to Purchasing
- Material: ABS Plastic | Color: Unpainted Black
- Package includes: 1x Rear Diffuser
- Bolt-on Installation, Instructions NOT included, Professional Installation is Highly...

Decals

3D Aluminum Alloy American US Flag Decal...
- Note: Please refer to picture 2 for size. The size of each shape is different. Please confirm the shape and size you need carefully before purchasing.Waterproof, light, no shrinkage, no fading, no rust.
- Quality: High...
8 Pcs Wheel Rim Decal Stripes Car Decals...
- Quality Materials: these rim decals are made of reflective PVC material, which is waterproof and windproof, can resist rain erosion and sunlight, not easy to fade, good adhesion, not easy to fall, and can be...
Arrow Reflective Stickers for Car, 24PCS...
- 【Safety Warning Stickers】: This car sticker is designed with a diamond-grade, high-brightness reflective prism structure, which can have a good reflective effect even in low light. It is not only a cool decorative item, but...
24 x 6.6 Inches Giant Car Bumper Sticker...
- What Will You Get: this package contains 2 pieces 24 x 6.6 inches of large size car stickers for easy replacement and sharing, this will be the ideal present option, and if you have a...
4PCS Car Door Handle Sticker, Carbon Fib...
- 【Style and Protection】: The car door handle cup can get easily scratched by fingernails, rings or keys. The accumulation of scratches will make your car look dull and old. In addition, our car door handle...
7 inch Snow Mountain Tree Stickers for C...
- 【Works for A Long Time】: This forest snow mountain sticker is made of high quality PVC material, not only waterproof and anti-fading, but also not easy to fade very durable. We use a high level...