2010 Ford Taurus steering problems
41 complaints about steering have been filed for the 2010 Ford Taurus, which is 15% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 41 15% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 103,000 miles 36 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 4 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When steering problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 5 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 14 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 4 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 36 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 102,000 miles, and 19% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 4 crashes, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
2010 ford taurus. Consumer writes in regards to unintended vehicle acceleration. Consumer also states that the brakes and steering wheel would not work. The consumer stated the vehicle accelerated and flew through 5 lanes of traffic,hit a high curb and crashed into a parked car.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford taurus. While driving at an unknown speed, the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the steering rack needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 73,000.
Other problems reported for the 2010 Ford Taurus
- Engine 48 complaints
- Brakes 34 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 27 complaints
- Cruise control 25 complaints
- Electrical system 19 complaints