Representative photoTowing for a 2009 Ford Taurus
Towing for the 2009 Ford Taurus: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 11.8 to 12.8 L/100 km
- Body
- Large Cars
A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 2009 Ford Taurus for towing
- Body: large cars (EPA size class).
2009 Ford Taurus: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 3.5 L | 3.5 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 18 | 16 |
| MPG highway (US) | 26 | 23 |
| MPG combined (US) | 20 | 19 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 24 | 23 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 595 L (21 cu ft) | 595 L (21 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,375 | US$3,625 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,658 | $3,968 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2009 Ford Taurus
- NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 75 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and engine cooling (18), vehicle speed control (10) and power train (9). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16V247000 | 2016-04-26 | air bags:frontal | 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... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2009 Ford Taurus: Towing
Your 2009 Ford Taurus needs a tow? We arrange a trusted shop; CarmaCars does not do the work. Tell us where the car is, where it should go, and whether the keys are with it.
Before the shop sees your Taurus
Say whether the car is drivable; it changes how it gets to the shop. The shop may ask for the VIN to order the right parts. Tell the shop the year, the trim and the engine: the 3.5L 6-cylinder. The engine is the 3.5L 6-cylinder, with front-wheel drive and a 6-speed automatic.
The steps
You approve the shop's quote before any work. You agree the price with the shop before any work starts. Send a request with the car and what it needs; a person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one.
Keep moving meanwhile
A rental from us keeps you moving while the shop has your car. We collect the rental when your car is back. Delivery is priced by distance in your offer, and pickup from us is free.
A short checklist
Ask how the shop takes payment before you pick the car up. Ask whether the estimate includes tax and shop supplies. Ask the shop to explain the repair in plain words before you agree.
Small things that help
Have the cabin air filter changed on the maker's schedule. Follow the maintenance schedule in your owner's manual, by time or distance. If the car pulls to one side, ask the shop to check the alignment and the tires.
When you know your dates
A short request starts it: the car, the problem, and when suits you.
Request towing
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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