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2010 Ford Taurus recalls & problems

The 2010 Ford Taurus has 3 safety recalls and 204 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is steering (41 complaints).

Recalls3safety recalls
Complaints204filed by owners
Crashes · fires17 · 5reported in complaints
Injuries · deaths16 · 2reported in complaints
2010 Ford Taurus in an NHTSA crash test
NHTSA crash test

Safety recalls

Air bagsApr 26, 2016

Frontal

Recall 16V247000695 vehicles

Problem
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 such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk
An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Fix
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. Ford's number for this recall is 16C06.
StructureJan 28, 2015

Body › Door

Recall 15V040000194,889 vehicles

Problem
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. In the affected vehicles, the interior door handle return spring may unseat, resulting in interior door handle that does not return to the fully stowed position after actuation.
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.
Fix
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. Ford's number for this recall is 15S02.
Exterior lightingMay 29, 2014

Exterior lighting

Recall 14V285000183,425 vehicles

Problem
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, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. When used in areas that use road salt, the license plate lamp assembly may experience an electro-chemical reaction and corrosion as a result of water intrusion.
Risk
This corrosion may result in a short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix
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. Note: Under program 14R01, Ford will notify owners in non-corrosion states, and, at the customer's request, dealers will replace the license plate lamp assembly.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Crash test ratings

2010 Ford Taurus 4-DR. w/SAB

OverallNot Rated
Frontal crashNot Rated
Side crashNot Rated
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk11.3%

Forward collision warning: Optional · Lane departure warning: No

2010 Ford Taurus NHTSA side crash test
NHTSA side barrier crash test

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.

Fuel economy

Taurus FWD

22mpg combined
City / highway18 / 28 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

3.5 L · 6 cyl · Automatic 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $3,050/year to fuel

Taurus FWD

21mpg combined
City / highway18 / 27 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

3.5 L · 6 cyl · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive · about $3,200/year to fuel

Taurus AWD

20mpg combined
City / highway17 / 25 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

3.5 L · 6 cyl · Automatic 6-spd · All-Wheel Drive · about $3,350/year to fuel

Taurus AWD

20mpg combined
City / highway17 / 25 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

3.5 L · 6 cyl · Automatic (S6) · 4-Wheel Drive · about $3,350/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem areaComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesTypical mileage*
Steering41401102,500 mi
Engine3702068,000 mi
Power trainAutomatic transmission; Automatic transmission › Gear position indication (prndl)3640113,431 mi
Vehicle speed controlAccelerator pedal; Cruise control25601029,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulicPedals and linkages; Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip1910110,000 mi
Electrical systemInstrument cluster/panel1901140,500 mi
Service brakes1430842,500 mi
Unknown or other1300044,250 mi
Engine and engine coolingEngine110006,700 mi
Air bags1150952,500 mi
StructureBody; Body › Door110005,006 mi
Seats7020—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.