2010 Ford Taurus Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 5%of 204 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 5,006miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the body and structure of the 2010 Ford Taurus, 5% of the 204 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 5,006 miles. 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.
“I have experienced problems with my Taurus for three years beginning with the bad brake system, leaking moon roof, and now the trottal sensor performance system. The brake started with cable not releasing with the brakes are applied causing a rubbing noise which avis Ford still claiming they can't see or hear anything, next, the roof leak and replacing of the noisy air condition system that was replace and still has some knocking when the system is turned on. Third the car was required by the dealer to go through a computer upgrade with has cause the car to have performance issues. …”
NHTSA complaint #10745777, filed 2015-08, 2,012 miles“Purchased 2010 Taurus limited in fall 2009. Within 900 miles, bliss system reported bliss not available - sensor blocked see manual after dozens of trips to 3 dealers during the course of 11 months and nearly 14,000 miles driven, purchase refunded by Ford under pa lemonlaw. Very disappointed in Ford.”
NHTSA complaint #10359958, filed 2010-10, 900 miles“We brought a 210 Ford Taurus and the head rest are to high and is causing my head to tilt forward. It is causing my neck to hurt and I'm getting headaches. I truly hate to get in it. Knowing that it's going to hurt my neck. The headrest need to be adjusted back some.”
NHTSA complaint #10356013, filed 2010-09“While driving on the hwy my moonroof exploded. Which cldve caused a accident due to the shock and fear it caused from the very loud gunshot like sound when exploding out of no where..for reason that was done by myself..”
NHTSA complaint #11531060, filed 2023-07“The contact owns a 2010 Ford Taurus. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v040000 (structure) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician confirmed that the vehicle required the recall remedy. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact was informed that the parts were on back order. The failure mileage was approximately 97,000. Parts distribution disconnect. Updated 01/27/16”
NHTSA complaint #10786917, filed 2015-10, 97,000 milesRelated recalls
- 15V040000Jan 28, 2015Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Ford Taurus vehicles manufactured December 1, 2009, to July 31, 2010, and 2011-2013…Covers: Ford Taurus 2010–2013, Lincoln MKS 2011–2013
Related service bulletins
- 11029052Feb 24, 2026Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with wired keyless entry keypad systems and accessory wireless keyless entry keypad systems may or may not come with a wallet card containing…
- 10037089Sep 1, 2010Ford: 2010 all wheel drive vehicles may have a shudder/vibration or a clunk noise while driving in low speeds.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 6% |
| 2018 | 11 | 21% |
| 2017 | 7 | 16% |
| 2016 | 6 | 7% |
| 2015 | 5 | 2% |
| 2014 | 4 | 2% |
| 2013 | 12 | 2% |
| 2012 | 16 | 20% |
| 2011 | 12 | 6% |
| 2010 | 11 | 5% |
| 2008 | 5 | 3% |
| 2007 | 8 | 5% |
| 2006 | 15 | 5% |
| 2005 | 22 | 3% |
| 2004 | 17 | 5% |
| 2003 | 111 | 9% |
| 2002 | 54 | 4% |
| 2001 | 38 | 4% |
| 2000 | 33 | 3% |
| 1999 | 19 | 2% |
| 1998 | 22 | 4% |
| 1997 | 25 | 3% |
| 1996 | 40 | 5% |
| 1995 | 55 | 5% |
| 1994 | 64 | 7% |
| 1993 | 69 | 4% |
| 1992 | 67 | 10% |
| 1991 | 62 | 10% |
| 1990 | 68 | 18% |
| 1989 | 66 | 12% |
| 1988 | 51 | 15% |
| 1987 | 34 | 13% |
| 1986 | 17 | 17% |
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 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsEngine cooling
11 complaintsFuel system
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 27, 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