2010 Ford Taurus problems
Owners have filed 280 complaints about the 2010 Ford Taurus with NHTSA. Steering accounts for 14.6% of them — narrowly the most common, ahead of engine at 13.2%.
Complaints280
Crashes23
Fires6
Injuries31
Deaths6
What owners report breaking
Steering 14.6% · 41
Engine 13.2% · 37
Power train 12.9% · 36
Vehicle speed control 8.9% · 25
Service brakes, hydraulic 6.8% · 19
Electrical system 6.8% · 19
Service brakes 5.0% · 14
Unknown or other 4.6% · 13
Severity
Of those complaints, 23 describe a crash, 6 describe a fire, 31 report an injury and 6 report a death.
Reading the numbers
Across the 26 model years of the Ford Taurus in this data, 2010 sits 21st by complaint volume. 1993 draws the most.
Filings are rising — 29 in the last three years against 11 in the three before. For a vehicle this age that usually points to a wear-related failure owners are hitting now.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 45,000 miles.
In owners' own words
Following a warm start, power steering assist failed when leaving a parallel parking space at relaxed speed. "Power steering fault" was displayed on the dash. The vehicle requires incredible effort to maneuver at this point. Turning the vehicle is exhausting work and it is fortunate this did not happen unexpectedly while driving at highway speeds. All fuses are intact--there is no apparent reason for this to occur. Steering · reported at 106,000 miles
The contact owns a 2010 Ford Taurus. While the vehicle was parked, an abnormal noise was heard coming from underneath the vehicle. The contact independently inspected the vehicle and noticed that there was steering fluid on the rack and pinion housing. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 48,000. Steering · reported at 48,000 miles
The "service power steering now" light is on the dashboard, and the power steering does not work. The dealer used the diagnostic computer, which shows the steering gear needs to be replaced. They were able to reset the code, and power steering was working just fine. After 10 minutes of driving the "service power steering" light is back on. Power steering still works. Steering
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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