Recalls (3)
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2010 Ford Taurus. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. PlainVIN shows every recall campaign listed for a model year, with the official text and how many cars have been fixed so far.
Check on NHTSA ↗Air Bag Second Stage may not Inflate Properly
- Summary
- 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."
- Consequence
- An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- 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.
Interior Door Handle Return Spring may Unseat
- Summary
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Water Intrusion may cause License Plate Lamp Fire
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- This corrosion may result in a short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
- 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.
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Owner complaints (204)
204 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The steering is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 204 |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 41 | 20.1% |
| Engine | 37 | 18.1% |
| Power train | 36 | 17.6% |
| Service brakes | 32 | 15.7% |
| Vehicle speed control | 24 | 11.8% |
| Electrical system | 19 | 9.3% |
| Unknown or other | 13 | 6.4% |
| Air bags | 11 | 5.4% |
| Engine and engine cooling | 11 | 5.4% |
| Structure | 11 | 5.4% |
How 2010 compares with other Taurus years
Best and worst Taurus years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 318 | 2 |
| 2007 | 149 | 0 |
| 2008 | 175 | 1 |
| 2009 | 64 | 0 |
| 2010 | 204 | 3 |
| 2011 | 187 | 4 |
| 2012 | 79 | 5 |
| 2013 | 584 | 9 |
| 2014 | 229 | 5 |
| 2015 | 276 | 6 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 22 mpg combined
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $3,050
- CO₂ tailpipe
- 404 g/mi
- EPA class
- Large Cars
What it costs you to run
Miles ÷ 22 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.
EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.
Specs by configuration
| Engine · transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | EPA $/yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 L 6-cyl · 6-speed automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 18 / 28 / 22 | $3,050 | 404 |
| 3.5 L 6-cyl · 6-speed automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 18 / 27 / 21 | $3,200 | 423 |
| 3.5 L 6-cyl · 6-speed automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 17 / 25 / 20 | $3,350 | 444 |
| 3.5 L 6-cyl · 6-speed automatic | 4-Wheel Drive | 17 / 25 / 20 | $3,350 | 444 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
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2010 Ford Taurus FAQ
How many recalls does the 2010 Ford Taurus have?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns: 16V247000 (air bag), 15V040000 (structure), 14V285000 (lighting). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2010 Ford Taurus problems?
Owners filed 204 complaints with NHTSA. Steering (41), Engine (37), Power train (36) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2010 Ford Taurus get?
EPA rates the 3.5 L 6-cyl · 6-speed automatic version at 18 city, 28 highway and 22 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.
How does the 2010 Taurus compare with other years?
Among the 2006–2015 Ford Taurus model years at least five years old, the 2009 drew the fewest complaints (64) and the 2013 the most (584). The 2010 drew 204. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.