2010 Ford Taurus Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 5%of 204 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 52,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the air bags of the 2010 Ford Taurus, 5% of the 204 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 52,500 miles. 5 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 2010 Ford Taurus. While driving approximately 50 MPH, the driver crashed into a deer. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed and no injuries were sustained. The vehicle was repaired, but the air bag warning light remained illuminated. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 64,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10661624, filed 2014-12, 64,000 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #11573851, filed 2024-02“The contact owns a 2010 Ford Taurus. The contact was driving 20 MPH when she crashed into a parked vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. A passenger sustained injuries to the head, neck and back. The passenger was transported to the hospital where they were kept for five days. A police report was available. The vehicle sustained major damages. The approximate failure and current mileage was 1,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10351320, filed 2010-08, 1,000 miles“The contact owned a 2010 Ford Taurus. While driving at an unknown speed, another vehicle crashed into the passenger side of the contact's vehicle. As a result, the contact crashed into a light pole and the front driver and passenger side air bags deployed with excessive force. In addition, the air bags emitted a white substance, which affected the driver's visibility. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The driver sustained injuries to the right hand, right arm, back injuries, and whiplash. The front passenger sustained whiplash. …”
NHTSA complaint #10714377, filed 2015-05, 60,000 milesRelated recalls
- 16V247000Apr 26, 2016Ford 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…Covers: Ford Taurus 2008, 2010–2012, Flex 2009–2012, Taurus X 2008–2009 +2 more
Related service bulletins
- 10038965Apr 1, 2011Comm-trans lund: some 2009-2011 models may have the air bag inicator flashing with a stored trouble code. This is a software problem.
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 6% |
| 2017 | 2 | 5% |
| 2016 | 4 | 5% |
| 2015 | 5 | 2% |
| 2014 | 5 | 2% |
| 2013 | 11 | 2% |
| 2012 | 3 | 4% |
| 2011 | 8 | 4% |
| 2010 | 11 | 5% |
| 2009 | 6 | 9% |
| 2008 | 15 | 9% |
| 2007 | 7 | 5% |
| 2006 | 21 | 7% |
| 2005 | 27 | 3% |
| 2004 | 21 | 6% |
| 2003 | 46 | 4% |
| 2002 | 47 | 3% |
| 2001 | 66 | 6% |
| 2000 | 88 | 7% |
| 1999 | 40 | 5% |
| 1998 | 39 | 7% |
| 1997 | 42 | 5% |
| 1996 | 45 | 5% |
| 1995 | 55 | 5% |
| 1994 | 38 | 4% |
| 1993 | 54 | 3% |
| 1992 | 49 | 7% |
| 1991 | 55 | 8% |
| 1990 | 41 | 11% |
| 1989 | 1 | 0% |
Other parts of the 2010 Ford Taurus
41 complaintsEngine
37 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
36 complaintsBrakes
33 complaintsVehicle speed control
24 complaintsElectrical system
19 complaintsOther or unknown
15 complaintsEngine cooling
11 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsBody and structure
11 complaintsSeats
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 Ford Taurus
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology