Filed Jul 12, 2026 · Acceleration, Engine · MI
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2010 Ford Taurus engine problems
48 complaints (24% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 54,000.
- owner complaints
- 48
- of this car's complaints
- 24%
- typical mileage
- 54,000
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Engine2
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Ford Taurus engine problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2010 Ford Taurus engine
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 2010 Ford Taurus owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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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.
5 April 2022 my 2010 Taurus SEL 3.5L engine overheated unexpectedly and the temp warning light came on my way home. I let it cool down during a heavy rain before heading home. I left the vehicle at a gas station for a couple of hours and return to bring it home (3 miles). Temp gage remain steady (3 miles) until it was parked on my driveway. The next day, I conducted an assessment to the cooling system. Reservoir was completely empty and my oil deep stick level was higher than normal 1 inch above max range. It showed coolant contamination. I read several reports about a flaw with the internal water pump design. If indeed is a flaw design or pump manufacture defect, why Ford Motor Company hasn't fix the issue or provided a solution to alleviate this flaw? Now I have to incur on major engine repairs or replacement, in which I am not sure if it is cost effective. Current mileage 171,424
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford taurus. The contact stated that while driving, the steering wheel seized while turning causing the vehicle to become difficult to steer. The contact stated that an unknown warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the check engine warning light then illuminated and the vehicle loss motive power and stalled. The contact waited for several minutes, restarted the vehicle and the vehicle operated as designed. The vehicle was taken to rivertown ford (1680 whittlesey rd, columbus, ga 31904) and diagnosed and test driven however, the mechanic was unable to retrieve a fault code. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 82,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford taurus. The contact stated that while driving the temperature warning light illuminated, the engine was shaking and smoke white smoke was coming from the engine. The contact had shut off the vehicle to extinguished the smoke. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where they diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The contact stated that he had two other independent mechanic diagnosed the failure and confirmed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.
Questions about the 2010 Ford Taurus engine
Does the 2010 Ford Taurus have engine problems?
Owners have filed 48 complaints about the engine of the 2010 Ford Taurus, 24% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 2010 Ford Taurus engine problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 54,000 miles.
Is there a recall for the 2010 Ford Taurus engine?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
Other 2010 Ford Taurus problems
Steering 41Transmission 36Brakes 33Acceleration 24Electrical 19Airbags 11Body 11Fuel system 11Seats 7Driver assistance 6Visibility 5Suspension 3Lights 2Tires 2Wheels 2Locks 1
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