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2010 Ford Taurus airbags problems
11 complaints (5% of all complaints for this car). 5 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 11
- of this car's complaints
- 5%
- crashes
- 5
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
Owners did not name a specific part.
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
0k-25k
25k-50k
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175k-200k
200k+
Ford Taurus airbags problems in other years
Related recalls
Air bags: frontal
- What is wrong
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 Ford Flex, 2008 and 2010-2012 Ford Taurus, 2008-2009 Ford Taurus X, 2008 Mercury Sable, 2009 and 2011 Lincoln MKS vehicles. The driver frontal air bag may improperly inflate during second-stage deployment in the event of a high speed crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
- Risk
- An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- Remedy
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the driver's frontal air bag module, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on June 13, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16C06.
Recall number 16V247000 · Recall details
What 2010 Ford Taurus owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Unknown
Upgrades allowed a low MPG.
O2 System failed. System checked. The service light is still on. Agents assisted with inspecting.
O2 System failed. System checked. The service light is still on. Agents assisted with inspecting.
O2 System failed. System checked. The service light is still on. Agents assisted with inspecting. Dealership had the vehicle non-recall. Seat belt light appeared and Agent was contacted. System is collected for revisiting my claim.
airbag light is on
Rear ended another car
Tl* the contact owned a 2010 ford taurus. While driving at an unknown speed, another vehicle crashed into the passenger side of the contact's vehicle. As a result, the contact crashed into a light pole and the front driver and passenger side air bags deployed with excessive force. In addition, the air bags emitted a white substance, which affected the driver's visibility. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The driver sustained injuries to the right hand, right arm, back injuries, and whiplash. The front passenger sustained whiplash. The driver and the passenger both required medical attention. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford taurus. While driving approximately 50 MPH, the driver crashed into a deer. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed and no injuries were sustained. The vehicle was repaired, but the air bag warning light remained illuminated. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 64,000.
Questions about the 2010 Ford Taurus airbags
Does the 2010 Ford Taurus have airbags problems?
Owners have filed 11 complaints about the airbags of the 2010 Ford Taurus, 5% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2010 Ford Taurus airbags problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 2010 Ford Taurus airbags?
Yes, 1 recall: 16V247000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Ford Taurus have bad airbags?
The Ford Taurus model years with the most airbags complaints are 2000 (88 complaints), 2001 (66 complaints) and 1991 (55 complaints).
Other 2010 Ford Taurus problems
Engine 48Steering 41Transmission 36Brakes 33Acceleration 24Electrical 19Body 11Fuel system 11Seats 7Driver assistance 6Visibility 5Suspension 3Lights 2Tires 2Wheels 2Locks 1
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