2010 Ford Taurus engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 48 complaints for the 2010 Ford Taurus, 17% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 48 17% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 51,000 miles 40 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 12 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 5 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 5 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 5 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 4 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 40 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 51,000 miles, and 55% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 fires.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owned a 2010 ford taurus. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH, he noticed smoke coming from under the hood. The contact veered to the shoulder of the road. The interior filled up with smoke, the contact managed to get out the vehicle where in a few moments the vehicle went up in flames. The fire department was contacted and extinguished the flames. A police and fire department report was made. Progressive insurance was contacted, came out and deemed the vehicle a total loss.
On several occasions, while driving at varying speeds between 15 MPH and 65 MPH, the engine will lose power, followed by the dashboard indicator "d" light going out, and the electrical accessories, associated with the engine or reverse functions, such as the cruise control and the rear window shade will shut down. Basically, at the time of this power loss, the vehicle default safety functions engage. Shortly thereafter, within 30 seconds, the engine regains thrust and the "d" light comes back on.
Other problems reported for the 2010 Ford Taurus
- Steering 41 complaints
- Brakes 34 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 27 complaints
- Cruise control 25 complaints
- Electrical system 19 complaints