Total Complaints
274 filings
FORD TAURUS · model year
2010 FORD TAURUS
274 NHTSA complaints, 23 crash reports, and 3 active recalls for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2010FORDTAURUS carries 274 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 23 crashes, 6 fires, 31 injuries, and 6 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2010 TAURUS is steering with 40 filings, followed by engine (36) and power train (27). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability. This model year has 3 active recall campaigns, which means the manufacturer is obligated to remedy the covered defect at no charge for the life of the vehicle, the full NHTSA campaign numbers are listed below.
NHTSA currently has 6 investigation files overlapping the 2010 TAURUS. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page, a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
274
Complaints
23
Crashes
6
Fires
31
Injuries
6
Deaths
Crashes Reported
23 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
Above median complaint volume, review patterns below.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| STEERING | 40 |
| ENGINE | 36 |
| POWER TRAIN | 27 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 21 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 18 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 14 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 14 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 13 |
| AIR BAGS | 11 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 9 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 8 |
| SEATS | 7 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 6 |
| STRUCTURE | 4 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 4 |
Recalls (3)
14V28500029/05/2014
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, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri
15V04000028/01/2015
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
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, re
16V24700026/04/2016
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 spe
Recent Complaints
20260218UNKNOWN OR OTHER
UNKNOWN
20250610CrashFatalAIR BAGS
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. Case number [XXX] sterling heights police department INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
20250610CrashFatalSERVICE BRAKES
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. Case number [XXX] sterling heights police department INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
20250610CrashFatalVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
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. Case number [XXX] sterling heights police department INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
20240912STEERING
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 was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 31,000.
Mileage: 31,000
20240602POWER TRAIN
UNKNOWN
20240602ENGINE
UNKNOWN
20240602AIR BAGS
UNKNOWN
20240602ENGINE
UNKNOWN
20240602UNKNOWN OR OTHER
UNKNOWN
20240602LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION
UNKNOWN
20240226AIR BAGS
Upgrades allowed a low MPG.
20240226ENGINE
Upgrades allowed a low MPG.
20240226SEATS
Upgrades allowed a low MPG.
20240225AIR BAGS
O2 System failed. System checked. The service light is still on. Agents assisted with inspecting. Dealership had the vehicle non-recall. Seat belt light appeared and Agent was contacted. System is collected for revisiting my claim.
20240225ENGINE
O2 System failed. System checked. The service light is still on. Agents assisted with inspecting. Dealership had the vehicle non-recall. Seat belt light appeared and Agent was contacted. System is collected for revisiting my claim.
20240225SEATS
O2 System failed. System checked. The service light is still on. Agents assisted with inspecting. Dealership had the vehicle non-recall. Seat belt light appeared and Agent was contacted. System is collected for revisiting my claim.
20240225AIR BAGS
O2 System failed. System checked. The service light is still on. Agents assisted with inspecting.
20240225ENGINE
O2 System failed. System checked. The service light is still on. Agents assisted with inspecting.
20240225SEATS
O2 System failed. System checked. The service light is still on. Agents assisted with inspecting.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2010 FORD TAURUS have?▼
The 2010 FORD TAURUS has 274 NHTSA complaints, 23 crashes, 6 fires, 31 injuries, and 6 deaths reported.
Are there any recalls for the 2010 FORD TAURUS?▼
Yes, the 2010 FORD TAURUS has 3 recall(s). The most common affected component is EXTERIOR LIGHTING. Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2010 FORD TAURUS?▼
The most-complained component for the 2010 FORD TAURUS is STEERING with 40 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include ENGINE and POWER TRAIN.
Is the 2010 FORD TAURUS safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.