Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2010 Ford Taurus has 3 recalls, 202 complaints.
3
Recalls
202
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026
15V040000
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 2011-201...
14V285000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Taurus vehicles manufactured November 24, 2008, through February 28, 2014, origina...
16V247000
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 S...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2010 Ford Taurus 4-DR. w/SAB
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 20, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | UNKNOWN |
| Jun 10, 2025 | AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES | Unknown. Car was going 100 mph. Driver, my son , was killed in this car accident. This year make AND... |
| Sep 11, 2024 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2010 Ford Taurus. The contact stated while making a right turn, the steering whee... |
| Jan 1, 2024 | AIR BAGS,SEATS,ENGINE | Upgrades allowed a low MPG. |
| Jan 1, 2024 | AIR BAGS,SEATS,ENGINE | O2 System failed. System checked. The service light is still on. Agents assisted with inspecting. De... |
| Jan 1, 2024 | AIR BAGS,SEATS,ENGINE | O2 System failed. System checked. The service light is still on. Agents assisted with inspecting. |
| Jan 1, 2024 | AIR BAGS,SEATS,ENGINE | O2 System failed. System checked. The service light is still on. Agents assisted with inspecting. |
| Feb 15, 2023 | STRUCTURE | While driving on the hwy my moonroof exploded. Which cldve caused a accident due to the shock and fe... |
| Dec 11, 2022 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2010 Ford Taurus. The contact stated while parking the vehicle, the vehicle accel... |
| Nov 23, 2022 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2010 Ford Taurus. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH, there wa... |
| May 20, 2022 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2010 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that the brake pedal would depress the floor... |
| Apr 5, 2022 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | 5 April 2022 my 2010 Taurus SEL 3.5L engine overheated unexpectedly and the temp warning light came ... |
| Jan 1, 2022 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2010 Ford Taurus. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 MPH, the stee... |
| Nov 30, 2021 | POWER TRAIN,AIR BAGS,ENGINE | UNKNOWN |
| Nov 30, 2021 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE,LANE DEPARTURE | UNKNOWN |
| Oct 2, 2021 | AIR BAGS | airbag light is on |
| Feb 19, 2021 | SERVICE BRAKES | WITH THE CAR ON WHEN STOPPING THE BRAKES ARE FADING. WHEN DEPRESSING THE BRAKES THEY GO ALL THE WAY ... |
| Jan 23, 2021 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2010 FORD TAURUS SHO. POWER STEERING FAILURE WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE FREEWAY AT HIGH SPEEDS. VERY D... |
| Nov 4, 2020 | STEERING | POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILURE- THIS COULD LEAD TO A WRECK CAUSING DEATH. VERY UNSAFE WITH HOW QUICKL... |
| Oct 27, 2020 | STEERING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 68 MPH, THE SERVICE POWER ... |