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2010 Ford Taurus repairs by problem area

Engine (15%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)

Brakes and Traction Control (8%)

Suspension and Steering (11%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (25%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (24%)

Other (8%)

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2010 Ford Taurus body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (16%)

< $100 (84%)

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Chart based on 51 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2010 Ford Taurus 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

9000 mi Tail light chrome peeling. 
11000 mi Replaced brake lights chrome trim was peeling off 
13000 mi Shroud around 3rd brake light was loose. Dealership replaced shroud with one off of floor model. 
17000 mi

US $50
Peeling chrome on taillight assemble. This is the secound time taillight assembly replaced 
27000 mi Chrome Taillight peeling again 3rd time 
34500 mi Taillight chrome peeling 
45700 mi chrome on tail lights peeling 
58000 mi

US $326
Rear drivers side quarter pannel had paint flaking off 
27000 mi chrome peeling on tail lights 
1000 mi The front emblem was replaced on the same day for chipping paint. 
24180 mi Taillight bezel (plastic) chrome is delaminating, exposing base material. Both sides. 
31620 mi

C $25
Driver side, passenger chrome window sill trim piece, coming off 
32220 mi

C $100
tail light bezel "plastic chrome" trim has delaminated , Again! second time in less than 2 years--Airport Lincoln Ford dealership said too bad, will not do anything for me. 
9000 mi Chrome peeling from tailight trim. Was approved for repair under warranty, parts ordered. 
9000 mi Tailights replaced. 
35200 mi The sunroof wind deflector would not retract, not allowing sunroof to fully close. 
8000 mi Replace tail lights due to peeling chrome. 
8000 mi Exterior window trim replaced after folding into window track. Replaced inner tail lights after chrome began peeling. 
35000 mi Peeling chrome on taillight lenses. 
55900 mi Door handle recall 
78000 mi

US $100
Sunroof would no longer close properly. Track and railing replaced under extended warranty. 
58000 mi Tail light chrome is peeling for the 3rd time. Dealer will replace the one that is currently the worst. Ford will not do anything further. 
65000 mi

US $10
Peeling paint on tailights 
7000 mi Trim on trunk replace 4 times - repaired one other time - It is now coming off again. 
12700 mi Cheap plastic chrome peels off tail lights(3rd set) and the Ford dealership can't get the chrome trim across the trunk to stay down on the left side(5th try). Messed up trunk fit while trying to repair trim parts on order for 45 days. The dealership set the car to one of their body shops to have the deck lid trim replaced. It seem the horizontal trip piece had been replaced four time but no one bother to clean the old adhesive from the body of the car. they fixed it. 
20000 mi They replace the tail lights for the 5th time and the trim on the deck lid. 
18000 mi Loose rod in rear door handle re-installed. Loose rod in rear door handle re-installed 
52300 mi Chrome trim on tail lamps is peeling off. Car is 2 yrs old. Issue is widespread because of supplier. Won't repair because out of warranty because of high mileage. Outside mirror adjustment knob falls out of door when adjusting mirror. Interior door panel is cracked. Won't repair because of high mileage even though car is less than 2 years old. 
1000 mi chrome had a scratch 
8197 mi chrome peeling on tail lights replaced driver side rear lamp due to chrome peeling...warranty 
7300 mi

US $20
Chrome peeling from trim around taillights. Parts ordered. 
14000 mi Moon Roof track broken. 
5000 mi Sun Shade noise. During repair all the trim was not reinstalled correctly 
21000 mi Peeling on left taillight, assembly replaced. TSB from ford, common problem, warranty. 
14000 mi Chrome trim around rear tail lamps was peeling. Dealer replaced with new parts. 
5645 mi Headliner Rattle, vibration 
9700 mi Rattle in headliner. 
4000 mi Trim piece on trunk lid pop out on drivers side. 
11000 mi Tail light chrome on driver and pass.side peeling. 
29000 mi This time the other clip was replaced and the technician applied a Ford supplied agent to help the bonding process. This has worked so far. 
64800 mi

US $100
Leak from sunroof when car was parked at curb and a heavy rainfall occurred. 

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2010 Ford Taurus 4dr Sedan

263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

25000 mi Rear tail light Chrome peeling. Common with this vehicle. Dealer aware of problem and replaced. 
33500 mi Chrome peeling on tail lights 
5000 mi Chrome peeling on tail light trims, three trims replaced under warranty. 
22000 mi Road dirt, not water, gets into back seat, passenger area. Special trim added to reduce road crude from getting into interior per TSB but I now see water and soap collects in new trim piece, need to be sure to clean out by hand. 
20000 mi Chrome trim on R & L tail lights peeling. Tail light assemblies replaced. 
61300 mi

US $320
Driver Side Pillar Moulding blew off while driving 
30200 mi Peeling chrome on LTD tail lights. - Replaced @ N/C 
6000 mi Taillight chrome border was peeling off 
16500 mi Replaced tail lights for peeling chrome. 
23000 mi Weather seals on bottom of rocker panels had to be replaced via a TBS. 
16000 mi Had fifth tail light changed because of peeling chrome 
37500 mi Had all 4 tail lights replaced because of peeling chrome. 
8000 mi Four tail light chrome trim pieces replaced due to peeling. 
1300 mi Replaced tail lights, chrome falling off.  Replaced tail lights, chrome falling off. Dealer replaced 
18000 mi

US $200
Rear driver side door was out of alignment. 
58000 mi

US $280
Had water leaking in, showed up between rear passenger and back window. They tell me they could not figure out, but has not leaked since Chrome around tail light is peeling off. This is the second set. They will not cover, I will not fix 
2400 mi Third light trim fell off 
36000 mi peeling chrome on tail lights - 3rd time. 
45100 mi

US $200
chrome trim on tail lights peeling, fourth time 
2000 mi Squeak at low speeds/no speed while turning the wheel even the tiniest bit. Dealer cleaned and regreased grommet around steering column. Successful so far. 
15000 mi Chrome pealing from all four rear tail lamp lens that I found to be a known issue. Left car and parts were ordered and replaced under warranty. Dealership had car for one week. Also paid for wheel alignment and front end alignment too.  
27700 mi Right Front Door Outside Window Frame (black plastic) loose. Replaced molding AG1Z-5420554-AC under warranty 
34700 mi Chrome around tail lights pealing. 
20000 mi Tail light lense chrome strips were pealing. 

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2010 Ford Taurus 4dr Sedan

263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

11780 mi new tailight lenses due to chrome peel new tailight lenses due to chrome peel 
27280 mi seat base trim was loose 
35960 mi seat trim loose again 
70200 mi Right front accent light fell off. Was not broken so I re-installed. 
15500 mi Inner & Outer tail lights replaced, chrome pealing around outer edge. Water leak. Last side window D pillar onto sill. 
18800 mi Replace two licence plate lights due to cracking around mounting screws causing moisture entering bulb area. Recall. 
23760 mi Trim piece on drivers door popping off. Cleaned surface added 2 sided tape to hold trim. 

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2010 Ford Taurus Body Problems

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