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2010 Ford TaurusProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 204 owner complaints about the 2010 Ford Taurus, most often about the steering. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 15V-040 the manufacturer reports only 52% of affected cars repaired.

2010 Ford Taurus
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CarFlaw IndexSolid year49% below the Taurus median · #24 of 34 years by complaints
Safety recalls3Lowest repair rate 52%Owner complaints20431 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage103kSteering, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 12, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY 4.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2010 Ford Taurus has problems

204 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Steering414
Engine372
Power train364
Vehicle speed control246
Electrical system192
Service brakes, hydraulic191
Service brakes143
Structure110
Air bags115
16 other systems543

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

2010 Ford Taurus recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

84%repaired · 2017 Q3

Air bags: frontal

Recall 16V-247 · Apr 26, 2016 · 695 vehicles · 586 repaired

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

52%repaired · 2016 Q2

Body: door

Recall 15V-040 · Jan 28, 2015 · 194,889 vehicles · 101,589 repaired

Risk. If the interior door handle return spring is unseated, the door may unlatch in the event of a side impact crash, increasing the risk of personal injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

72%repaired · 2015 Q4

Exterior lighting

Recall 14V-285 · May 29, 2014 · 183,425 vehicles · 132,933 repaired

Risk. This corrosion may result in a short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Ford.

Mileage at failure

When do steering problems start?

103kmiles, median

Based on the odometer reading in 36 steering complaints. 42% were reported before 100,000 miles.

median0k50k100k150k200k+
2under 30k miles15under 100k miles21100k miles or more
Best & worst years

2010 vs. every other Taurus year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Taurus median. How we score

'86'87'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2010 Ford Taurus safety ratings

2010 Ford Taurus 4-DR. w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

2010 Ford Taurus frontal crash test, NHTSA
Frontal crashNot rated
2010 Ford Taurus side barrier test, NHTSA
Side barrierNot rated
  • Rollover: 4 stars (11.3% risk)
  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: Optional
  • Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words

What Taurus owners report

Recent steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

The contact owns a 2010 Ford Taurus. The contact stated while making a right turn, the steering wheel became stiff. The contact stated that the "Power Steering Assist Failure" message was displayed. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer…
Complaint 11614204 · Sep 12, 2024 · 31,000 miles
The contact owns a 2010 Ford Taurus. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 MPH, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact stated that the advanced traction warning light was illuminated. The contact pulled over and had the vehicle was towed to a local mechanic where it…
Complaint 11446383 · Jan 5, 2022 · 90,000 miles
2010 FORD TAURUS SHO. POWER STEERING FAILURE WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE FREEWAY AT HIGH SPEEDS. VERY DANGEROUS. DISPLAY SAYS SERVIVE POWER STEERING NOW. ALL OTHER MODELS AFTER 2010 HAVE ALREADY BEEN RECALLED FOR THIS SAME ISSUE. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS, VERY EXPENSIVE, AND VERY DISAPPOINTING!
Complaint 11390409 · Jan 27, 2021 · 110,000 miles

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