NHTSA vehicle safety data
2010 Ford Taurus Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2010 Ford Taurus has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 204 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Ford dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2010 Ford Taurus, plus NCAP crash-test ratings. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2010 Ford Taurus owner complaints
Owners have filed 204 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Ford Taurus, describing incidents dated September 25, 2009 to May 4, 2026.
Most-cited components
- Engine 48 complaints
- Steering 41 complaints
- Power Train 36 complaints
- Service Brakes 32 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 24 complaints
- Electrical System 19 complaints
Of the 204 complaints on file, 17 report a crash and 5 a fire; across all 204 complaints, owners report 16 injuries and 2 deaths (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Newest complaints
ODI #11749891 · Filed
Unknown
ODI #11749890 · Filed
Unknown
ODI #11718868 · Filed
UNKNOWN
Owner-reported
2010 Ford Taurus mileage at failure
174 of the 204 complaints on file for the 2010 Ford Taurus give the vehicle's mileage when the problem happened.
| Component | Median | Middle half | Based on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | Median 105,000 miles | Middle half 75,000–110,000 miles | Based on 34 complaints |
| Power Train | Median 12,000 miles | Middle half 5,000–50,000 miles | Based on 32 complaints |
A component's median is its 50th percentile, and its middle half runs from its 25th to its 75th percentile.
Owners give the mileage themselves, often as a round number, and NHTSA doesn't check it. A complaint that names several components counts under each one, and mileages that can't be right, such as 999,999, or 50 miles on a five-year-old car, are left out.
These figures describe the complaints owners filed. They don't predict when a particular vehicle will have a problem, and vehicles that never had one aren't counted.
Mileage from NHTSA's complaints file of October 31, 2026. How these figures are worked out
Air Bag Second Stage may not Inflate Properly
NHTSA #16V247000 · Air Bags — Frontal · NHTSA notice
Reported April 26, 2016 · Ford Motor Company
Potentially affected: 695 vehicles
Repair completion: 84.32% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Ford campaign 16C06 · Owners notified June 9, 2016 · Vehicles built March 23, 2010 – September 2, 2011 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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."
Safety consequence
An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Manufacturer 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. Ford's number for this recall is 16C06.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Interior Door Handle Return Spring may Unseat
NHTSA #15V040000 · Structure — Body — Door · NHTSA notice
Reported January 28, 2015 · Ford Motor Company
Potentially affected: 194,889 vehicles
Repair completion: 52.19% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Ford campaign 15S02 · Owners notified March 23, 2015 · Vehicles built December 1, 2009 – July 31, 2010 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
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.
Manufacturer 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. Ford's number for this recall is 15S02.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Water Intrusion may cause License Plate Lamp Fire
NHTSA #14V285000 · Exterior Lighting · NHTSA notice
Reported May 29, 2014 · Ford Motor Company
Potentially affected: 183,425 vehicles
Repair completion: 72.59% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Ford campaign 14S08 · Owners notified July 26, 2014 · Vehicles built November 24, 2008 – February 28, 2014 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
This corrosion may result in a short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer 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. 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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other Ford Taurus model years
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