2010 Ford Taurus

▲ Better than typical

2010 Ford Taurus
BUILT 2026-09-02

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2010: 204 complaints

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Year	Complaints
1981	2
1983	1
1984	4
1985	2
1986	104
1987	259
1988	341
1989	570
1990	392
1991	659
1992	694
1993	1565
1994	931
1995	1208
1996	825
1997	770
1998	545
1999	874
2000	1195
2001	1037
2002	1426
2003	1223
2004	375
2005	774
2006	318
2007	149
2008	175
2009	64
2010	204
2011	187
2012	78
2013	583
2014	228
2015	267
2016	79
2017	44
2018	47
2019	15

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

STEERING 20%

20% of complaints: steering — 41 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

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MY 2010 FORD TAURUS SHO DEVELOPED A DANGEROUS PROBLEM WITH LOSS OF POWER STEERING. THE STEERING INTERMITTENTLY GOES INTO MANUAL MODE WITH NO POWER STEERING WHEN THERE IS A POWER STEERING FAULT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180228

POWER ASSIST STEERING FAULT APPEARS ON THE DASHBOARD. AS I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE STREET AT 7:00 PM MY STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP AND MY DASH READ POWER STEERING ASSIST FAULT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171226

ENGINE 18%

18% of complaints: engine — 37 distinct reports on file.

FIRE

POWER TRAIN 18%

18% of complaints: power train — 36 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and gear position indication (prndl).

CRASH INJURY

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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD TAURUS. THE VEHICLE WAS EQUIPPED WITH A "PUSH START" SWITCH. THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF WITH THE GEAR SHIFT PLACED IN THE "DRIVE" POSITION AND SUDDENLY, THE VEHICLE ROLLED WITHOUT WARNING.

NHTSA ODI report, 20100202

SERVICE BRAKES 16%

16% of complaints: service brakes — 33 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH INJURY DEATH

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Unknown. Car was going 100 mph. Driver, my son , was killed in this car accident. This year make AND model is known for throttle acceleration issues with brake afail override non existent until later models.

NHTSA ODI report, 20250610

Also filed under VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL and AIR BAGS

2010 FORD TAURUS. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO UNINTENDED VEHICLE ACCELERATION. CONSUMER ALSO STATES THAT THE BRAKES AND STEERING WHEEL WOULD NOT WORK.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180713

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 12%

12% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 25 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing cruise control and accelerator pedal.

CRASH INJURY DEATH

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD TAURUS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE BRAKE WAS ENGAGED AND THERE WAS AN UNEXPECTED ACCELERATION. THE CONTACT APPLIED THE BRAKE PEDAL REPEATEDLY AND THE VEHICLE CAME TO A STOP.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120719

THIS IS THE SECOND OCCASION IN TWO WEEKS. ONE SURGE OCCURRED FROM A FULL STOP AND THE ABS BRAKES DIDN'T STOP THE VEHICLE BEFORE BUMPER IMPACT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120415

Also filed under SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD TAURUS. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING CAUSING THE CONTACT TO CRASH INTO A HILL. THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER WERE INJURED DURING THE CRASH. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20100318

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20140726 — exterior lighting

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Taurus vehicles manufactured November 24, 2008, through February 28, 2014, originally sold in, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine,...

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the license plate lamp assemblies, free of charge. The recall began on July 26, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S08.

Campaign 14V285000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20150323 — structure

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Ford Taurus vehicles manufactured December 1, 2009, to July 31, 2010, and 2011-2013 Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured June 1, 2011, to October 31, 2011.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect all four of the interior door handles and either repair or replace them, free of charge. The recall began March 23, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.

Campaign 15V040000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20160609 — air bags

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.

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.

Campaign 16V247000 — check if this car was fixed