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    Road Test

    After a hiatus during which it was known as the Five Hundred, the Taurus returned to the marketplace. A new engine made this revised Taurus quicker and more responsive, but fuel economy took a hit. Still, all of the attributes that made the car beloved in the first place returned. Just as did its predeccesors, this Taurus offers a comfortable ride, ample interior room, easy access and a huge trunk to remain a solid -- if unexciting contender in the segment. It also racked up some impressive crash-test results.

    2009 Sedans & Hatchbacks Reliability

    This Car
    NA
    vs. Similar Cars

    Crash and Rollover Tests

    IIHS Front Moderate Overlap
    Good
    IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver
    NA
    IIHS Side Crash
    Good
    NHTSA Overall Crash
    NA
    NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash
    NA
    NHTSA Overall Side-Crash
    NA

    Crash and Rollover Tests

    IIHS Front Moderate Overlap
    Good
    IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver
    NA
    IIHS Side Crash
    Good
    NHTSA Overall Crash
    NA
    NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash
    NA
    NHTSA Overall Side-Crash
    NA

    Ford vs. Other New Car Brands

    Ford vs. Other New Car Brands

    Crash and Rollover Tests

    IIHS Front Moderate Overlap
    Good
    IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver
    NA
    IIHS Side Crash
    Good
    NHTSA Overall Crash
    NA
    NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash
    NA
    NHTSA Overall Side-Crash
    NA

    2009 Large cars Ratings

    Seating
    2 front, 3 rear
    Drive Wheels
    AWD, Front
    Warranty
    Coverage varies among versions of this vehicle

    In most cases, automotive warranties are based on the vehicle identification number (VIN), and the warranty will be valid regardless of ownership. The dealership can tell you exactly how much warranty is left.

    Read more about extended warranties
    Body Styles
    sedan
    Transmissions Available
    • 6-speed Automatic
    Engines Available
    • 3.5-liter V6 (263 hp)
    Model History