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2010 Ford Taurus
Common Problems

Ranked from 131 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.

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Safety
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High severity
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Medium
5 problems on this vehicle involve a crash, fire, or injury risk. If you are experiencing one, stop driving and have it inspected.

13 Common Problems

Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.

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  1. 1

    Engine stalling and sudden power loss while driving

    29complaints
    Safety riskEngine

    The engine stalls or loses power unexpectedly while driving, often at highway speeds or during turns, requiring multiple restart attempts.

    $150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs labor
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  2. 2

    Electric Power Steering Assist Failure

    28complaints
    Safety riskSteering

    Electric power steering assist fails while driving, causing the steering wheel to become stiff or unresponsive with a warning message displayed. This can lead to loss of control, especially at high speeds.

    $200–$1,500est. power-steering / eps repair · 1–6 hrs labor
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  3. 3

    Transmission Stalling/Shifting Issues

    21complaints
    High severityTransmission

    The transmission intermittently stalls or shifts erratically, causing loss of power and hesitation during acceleration, often accompanied by clunking or gear confusion.

    $200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs labor
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  4. 4

    Brake pedal sinking to the floor and poor braking performance

    11complaints
    Safety riskBrakes

    The brake pedal sinks to the floor before engaging, reducing braking effectiveness and increasing stopping distance.

    $150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs labor
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  5. 5

    Electrical system failures causing no-start conditions

    11complaints
    High severityElectrical

    The vehicle fails to start randomly, regardless of temperature or driving conditions.

  6. 6

    Engine Overheating and Failure

    11complaints
    High severityEngine

    The engine overheats unexpectedly, often without warning, leading to engine failure or smoke emission. In some cases, the vehicle catches fire.

    $150–$1,200est. cooling-system diagnosis + repair · 1–6 hrs labor
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  7. 7

    Airbag Warning Light and Malfunction

    10complaints
    Safety riskElectrical

    The airbag warning light illuminates, indicating a potential malfunction in the airbag system.

    $100–$250est. professional diagnosis · 1–2 hrs labor
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  8. 8

    Brake Grinding and Noise

    7complaints
    Medium severityBrakes

    Front brakes produce grinding noise during braking, often after low mileage, and may pull to one side despite replacement of pads and rotors.

    $250–$700est. brake pads + rotors (per axle) · 1–2.5 hrs labor
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  9. 9

    Door Handle Recall Delays

    6complaints
    Medium severityOther

    Door handles are recalled due to failure risk, but replacement parts remain unavailable for extended periods.

    $200–$600est. door lock/latch repair · 1–2.5 hrs labor
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  10. 10

    Fuel System Issues (Injectors, Fuel Rail)

    6complaints
    High severityFuel system

    Fuel injectors fail or the fuel rail leaks, causing misfires, power loss, and potential engine damage.

  11. 11

    Heated seat overheating and fire hazard

    2complaints
    Safety riskElectrical

    The heated seat element overheats, causing burns and damaging the seat cover.

    $150–$1,200est. cooling-system diagnosis + repair · 1–6 hrs labor
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  12. 12

    Moonroof Malfunction or Explosion

    2complaints
    Medium severityOther

    The moonroof either explodes unexpectedly or fails to close properly, causing noise, fear, or water intrusion.

  13. 13

    Throttle Body Assembly Failure

    2complaints
    Medium severityEngine

    The throttle body assembly fails prematurely, causing power loss or stalling, requiring replacement even at low mileage.

Other years & sources

2015 Ford TaurusAll NHTSA complaints for this vehicle →

Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.