2010 Ford Taurus Problems and Repair Histories
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Ford Taurus Reliability through March 31, 2013
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2010 | Ford Taurus | 50 Tauri, 10.0 months of data per Taurus, average 33900 miles Redesigned. Common problems with chrome peeling off tail lights, grinding brakes, and optional massaging seats.62 |
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2011 Ford Taurus 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| Ford Taurus in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2012 | 13020 | 0 | very hard shifts up and down as well as lack of power on hard acceleration |
| May | 2013 | 32860 | 0 | Rear camera guidelines had to be reset regularly. Both camera (parts) and software update were needed. It is a common problem on the 2011 model but many people don't use the rear guidelines so don't know that they disappear from time to time. |
2010 Ford Taurus
Engine not specified
| Ford Taurus in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 620 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2010 | 920 | 0 | Raw fuel smell in the drivers cabin. Wrench light on "Limp Mode" operating on 4 cyl not full 6 cyl. The vehicle entered the Ford Freeway Dealership Service Department 5 times and they could not resolve the "Raw Fuel Smell" entering the drivers cabin. The vehicle was been monitored for Combustible Gas detection and results prove positive. |
| Oct | 2010 | 2480 | 250 | The vehicle still remains with a "gas like smell" in the drivers cabin. The dealer can not repair, Ford will not replace the vehicle. |
2010 Ford Taurus 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Ford Taurus in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2010 | 6000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2010 | 6000 | 84 | Front brakes grinding when applied...covered by Ford TSB 10-17-3 |
| May | 2011 | 9000 | 0 | Chrome peeling from tailight trim. Was approved for repair under warranty, parts ordered. |
| Jun | 2011 | 9000 | 0 | Tailights replaced. |
| Jul | 2012 | 18700 | 0 | The multi-contour seats were inflating the lumbar, and would not remain deflated. |
| Mar | 2013 | 22000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Taurus in Indiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2010 | 4000 | 0 | Trim piece on trunk lid pop out on drivers side. |
| Oct | 2012 | 11000 | 0 | Tail light chrome on driver and pass.side peeling. |
| Mar | 2013 | 11000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Taurus in Nebraska, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 3000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2010 | 6000 | 0 | Heater had air blockage in circulation system. |
| Jun | 2011 | 11000 | 0 | TSB 11-5-6 |
| Aug | 2011 | 11700 | 0 | New drivers side mirror installed |
| Mar | 2012 | 14000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Taurus in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2010 | 1000 | 0 | TSB 10-7-2. It was for new rear pads and caliper brackets. The front emblem was replaced on the same day for chipping paint. |
| Jul | 2011 | 21000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Taurus in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2012 | 18000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2012 | 18000 | 0 | Loose rod in rear door handle re-installed No heat at idle - cause air in system. Repair Brakes Per TSB. DB kit fixing parts Replaced Separator Plate per TSB. Plate and gasket assembly. |
| Ford Taurus in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2011 | 7000 | 0 | Excessively long transmission downshift delay. Reprogrammed module. |
| Mar | 2013 | 15000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Taurus in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2012 | 21000 | 0 | Update transmission software. Ford TSB covers it, common problem, warranty. Peeling on left taillight, assembly replaced. TSB from ford, common problem, warranty. |
| Mar | 2013 | 36000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Taurus in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 3000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2011 | 5000 | 0 | TSB for brake noise, replaced front rotors and pads |
| Apr | 2011 | 8000 | 0 | Replace tail lights due to peeling chrome. Transmission slips out of gear, intermittent issue, 3 times in 5 months, that dealer cannot replicate and Ford not sure what to do about or don't know how to diagnose. Forums indicate common issue. |
| May | 2011 | 8000 | 0 | Another dealer was able to identify and make repair that was first reported in April. Dealer performed TSB that resolved the issue with the transmission slipping out of gear. Exterior window trim replaced after folding into window track. Replaced inner tail lights after chrome began peeling. |
| Mar | 2013 | 31000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Taurus in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 13000 | 0 | AC blend valve actuator. |
| Sep | 2011 | 14000 | 0 | Moon Roof track broken. |
| Jan | 2012 | 15000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Taurus in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2011 | 48000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2011 | 52000 | 0 | 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. Trunk struts don't hold trunk open. Car is only 2 yrs old but high mileage therefore not covered on warranty. Transmission sensors replaced |
| Dec | 2011 | 59000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Taurus in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2010 | 5580 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2010 | 6820 | 0 | Adaptive cruise and collision warning system stopped working. Overnight in shop. I had to pay for a rental---not happy about that. ECU was reflashed. |
| Jul | 2011 | 24180 | 0 | Taillight bezel (plastic) chrome is delaminating, exposing base material. Both sides. |
| Mar | 2012 | 26660 | 0 | Left rear rotor failure, covered under TSB. |
| Jan | 2013 | 31620 | 25 | Driver side, passenger chrome window sill trim piece, coming off Pneumatic cylinder that supports trunk lid failed and will not support trunk--fell and struck my wife |
| Mar | 2013 | 31620 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Taurus in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 9000 | 0 | Tail light chrome peeling. |
| Aug | 2011 | 23000 | 0 | Shift problem. Unable to replicate. Left rear door seal fail. Causing a lot dirt to enter cabin. After thousands of miles with a burning oil smell, out was determined that the front seal was bad. Oil leak in ptu in awd system. Small leak not repaired. |
| Dec | 2012 | 44000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Taurus in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 5000 | 0 | transmission would seem to be in neutral at a stop and then slam into first gear.Sensor was replaced in trans. This is a known problem--the dealer even has the part in stock. Fix seems to correct problem. |
| Nov | 2010 | 6500 | 0 | the wires from the air intake sensor became frayed and were shorting out. |
| Jun | 2011 | 11000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Taurus in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2010 | 6000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2011 | 22000 | 0 | Took it in for a "grinding sound" on rotors. Dealer found nothing wrong. |
| Oct | 2012 | 0 | blend-door actuator for fresh, recirc chrome peeling on tail lights | |
| Nov | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Taurus in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2011 | 10000 | 0 | Buyback. Rough idle issue. First attempt reflashed PCM. Second did spark plugs per TSB. Thirdeplaced fuel injector, coil, wiring harnesses, PCM etc and removed the heads. Total of 74 days. Replaced with a 2011. |
| Ford Taurus in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 2000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 15000 | 0 | Via the internet I discovered there was a TSB to replace the front rotors, pads and calipers for revised ones that work better. I went to my dealer and they ordered the parts. Parts arrived when promised and car was repaired. |
| Nov | 2010 | 16000 | 0 | Car had a rough downshift problem. I had never reported it but I decided to ask the dealer about it. They checked and there was a TSB to reflash the transmission computer. They did the reflash and the repair was successful. |
| Aug | 2011 | 27000 | 0 | The rear CHMSL clips detached from the rear window and the lamp dropped down. Ford only approved replacement of one of the two clips and the repair did not hold. New parts are on order now and I will bring the car back when they arrive. |
| Sep | 2011 | 29000 | 0 | 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. |
| Dec | 2011 | 31000 | 350 | Brakes were grinding when applied at highway speeds. Shop determined that front pads had hardened even though they were only at half life. Recommended pad replacement and resurface rotors. |
| Feb | 2012 | 35000 | 0 | Car exhibited a harsh bump after stopping for a light and trying to restart. The shop performed TSB 11-08-21. The BLIS system was giving false notification of a vehicle present in the blind spot when nothing was there. |
| Oct | 2012 | 47700 | 100 | The "Blend door" actuator quit working and had to be replaced. The symptoms were cold air coming from 2 left vents and warm air coming from 2 right vents when system in single mode. No way to change this. |
| Dec | 2012 | 51000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Taurus in South Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 10000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2010 | 11000 | 0 | 3rd Brake Light High Mount has now fallen off 3 times. This has happened since May took delivery in April. Dealership is waiting on parst or TSB Replaced brake lights chrome trim was peeling off Blind Spot System malfunctioned Passenger side mirror malfunctions when using driver memory function on seats |
| Nov | 2010 | 13000 | 0 | Blind spot and cross traffic system failed again. Dealership follows TSB and relubed connections on mirror. Shroud around 3rd brake light was loose. Dealership replaced shroud with one off of floor model. |
| Apr | 2011 | 17000 | 50 | Peeling chrome on taillight assemble. This is the secound time taillight assembly replaced |
| Jun | 2012 | 27000 | 0 | Chrome Taillight peeling again 3rd time |
| Feb | 2013 | 34500 | 0 | Taillight chrome peeling |
| Mar | 2013 | 35000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Taurus in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2012 | 47000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2012 | 48700 | 0 | PTU was replaced in the transmission. Might have been caused by improper towing. |
| Mar | 2013 | 58000 | 0 | 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. |
| Apr | 2013 | 60000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Taurus in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2010 | 3000 | 0 | Adaptive Cruise Control Reprogram |
| Sep | 2010 | 5000 | 0 | Sun Shade noise. During repair all the trim was not reinstalled correctly |
| Nov | 2010 | 7000 | 0 | 2 Main recurent problems, still unresolved is push to touch start does not work. Car is unstartable w/o a 2nd remote or leaving the car for 6 hours allowing onboard pc's to sleep mode. Other issue is speed sensor in the tranny. |
| Apr | 2011 | 11000 | 0 | Climate, radio nav unit locked up. unable to turnoff/down the volume or change climate features, or nav |
| May | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Taurus in Delaware, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 5000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2010 | 7000 | 20 | Chrome peeling from trim around taillights. Parts ordered. |
| Jul | 2010 | 10000 | 0 | Cruise control shutting down, transmission appears to hunt for correct gear. Latest event, turned on transmission/AWD error wrench. Went into limp home, which cleared after getting to side of road and restarting. Rest of trip uneventful |
| Aug | 2010 | 13000 | 60 | Recurring problem. Same as above. |
| Nov | 2010 | 16500 | 0 | Brake growl/noise under heavy breaking. TSB covers this issue. |
| Jan | 2011 | 19000 | 0 | Growling noise from brakes under hard braking. Dealer replaced front brake pads, rotors, brackets, and supports. |
| Jun | 2011 | 28000 | 0 | TSB on tranmission, TSB on both front and rear brakes |
| Sep | 2011 | 29000 | 0 | Shift handle rotates slightly left and right. Loose. Must replace entire shift handle as there is no way to tighten. Built as all 1 piece. |
| Nov | 2011 | 32000 | 0 | Shift lever loose. Shifter replaced. |
| Jan | 2013 | 51000 | 124 | Replacede faulty battery |
| Feb | 2013 | 51500 | 0 | Both turbo's leaking oil at seam. |
| Mar | 2013 | 52000 | 0 | Leaking oil near rear turbo. |
| Apr | 2013 | 56000 | 0 | Oil leak required second repair attempt. |
| May | 2013 | 56000 | 0 | Rear turbo oil leak. Dealer finally jumped through enough hoops that Ford let them change the turbo. That was really the overall issue. |
| Ford Taurus in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2010 | 1000 | 0 | chrome had a scratch |
| Aug | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Taurus in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2010 | First odometer entry | ||
| Jan | 2010 | 0 | Headliner Rattle, vibration | |
| May | 2010 | 10000 | 0 | Rattle in headliner. Transmission hunts for gear occasionally going into neutral for 3-5 seconds. |
| Dec | 2011 | 36000 | 0 | replaced ring gear sensor |
| Jan | 2013 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Taurus in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2010 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 1000 | 0 | Turbo sensor failed, resulting in very rough driving. Sensor replaced and all is well... so far. The front brake calipers were either designed or manufactured incorrectly which resulted in 'slop' or 'play' in the brake pad assembly. The slop allowed the brake pads to grab, degrading performance and super-heating the discs. |
| Apr | 2011 | 12000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Taurus in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 7000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 8000 | 0 | replaced driver side rear lamp due to chrome peeling...warranty |
| Oct | 2010 | 11000 | 62 | Blind spot system was picking up everything |
| Jul | 2011 | 20000 | 65 | 3rd brake light fell down, also 20k service preformed 3rd brake light has falling loose 3 times and the dealer has not been able to repair. TSB. |
| Aug | 2011 | 20000 | 0 | brake light still coming loose when sold. dealer was waiting for oooler temperatures... |
| Ford Taurus in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2012 | 6000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2012 | 7000 | 0 | Trim on trunk replace 4 times - repaired one other time - It is now coming off again. The third brake light was attached to the top of the rear window. Both the light and the housing fell off. It took 3 days in the shop for the glue to set and how it is not straight. |
| Apr | 2013 | 12000 | 0 | 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. |
| Ford Taurus in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2010 | 4000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 14000 | 0 | Chrome trim around rear tail lamps was peeling. Dealer replaced with new parts. |
| Jul | 2011 | 32000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2010 Ford Taurus 4dr Sedan
263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Ford Taurus in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2013 | 36000 | 0 | noisy/grabby brakes peeling chrome on tail lights - 3rd time. |
| Ford Taurus in Maine, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2011 | 8000 | 0 | Four tail light chrome trim pieces replaced due to peeling. |
| Oct | 2012 | 17000 | 0 | Brake grumbling noise. Repaired as per TSB; replaced mounting bolts, calipers, disks, and pads. |
| Mar | 2013 | 23000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Taurus in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2011 | 56000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2013 | 83000 | 155 | Loud clicking noise from broken tooth on plastic gear on recirc/fresh actuator behind passenger vent. Part was $24, new cabin filter $25 labor $90. Problem resolved. Labor ~ 1 hour. |
| Ford Taurus in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2011 | First odometer entry | ||
| Jul | 2011 | 0 | REPLACED WORN FRONT BEARING | |
| Aug | 2011 | 580 | DUE TO STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION WHEN BRAKING, DEALER PERFORMED A TSB FOR NEW CALIPER KIT, NEW FRONT BRAKE PADS AND SHAVING ROTORS. | |
| Dec | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Taurus in Mississippi, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2011 | 7000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2011 | 17000 | 0 | Replaced tail lights for peeling chrome. |
| Jun | 2012 | 23000 | 0 | Weather seals on bottom of rocker panels had to be replaced via a TBS. |
| Sep | 2012 | 27000 | 0 | Replace side marker/turn signal bulb front drivers side. Bumper had to be lowered. |
| Mar | 2013 | 28000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Taurus in Kentucky, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 85000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2012 | 81000 | 600 | The back 2 power windows started to struggle going down and coming back up. Regulators needed replaced and the windows lubed up a bit. |
| Ford Taurus in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2012 | 36000 | 0 | Automatic temperature control fresh air door motor failed. It was replaced under new car warranty. |
| Mar | 2013 | 47000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Taurus in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2011 | 13000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2012 | 25000 | 0 | brakes made growling noise. replaced brake parts |
| Ford Taurus in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2012 | 41300 | 200 | Blocker door motor failed preventing a/c from working on passenger side |
| Mar | 2013 | 48000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Taurus in North Dakota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2011 | 16000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2013 | 25000 | 0 | Battery struggled during cold weather. Diagnostics showed replacement needed. Warranty covered. |
| Ford Taurus in Puerto Rico | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2011 | 17000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2012 | 17700 | 0 | I have taken the car for service six times in one year to fix the same problem which is a thump noise in the right front side. They haven't been able to fix the problem. When put in reverse backup alarm sounded intermitently even though there was nothing in the rear. Took the car twice because they could not replicate the noise. Backup sensor replaced without painting it, they said warranty did not cover it. |
| Apr | 2012 | 20000 | 0 | The thump noise continued after the last visit, this time they replaced the right side upper strut bushing and it was fixed, this is the first time that I like my car ride since I bought it. |
| Mar | 2013 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Taurus in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2012 | 18000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2012 | 19000 | 0 | Speedometer reads incorrectly and sticks. Driving 40, speedometer reads 120 automatic sunroof and window openers activated unexpectedly. Dealer said driver caused it. Driver watched it happen on second occasion with no input. Dealer had to remove feature from computer to fix. |
| Mar | 2012 | 19000 | 0 | Traded in the car with faulty speedometer. |
| Ford Taurus in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2011 | 11000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2012 | 18000 | 0 | Left front seat lumbar massage feature failed with one section up making seat very uncomfortable on extended trip. Took it to dealer in Erie PA they replaced 2 items but it still had intermittent failure. Local dealer repaired on return replac. |
| Mar | 2012 | 20000 | 0 | Chrome trim on R & L tail lights peeling. Tail light assemblies replaced. |
| Jan | 2013 | 25300 | 0 | Cold air on passenger side from floor and vent when heat ok on driver side. requires new damper motor to be installed |
| Mar | 2013 | 26000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Taurus in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 16000 | 0 | Fluctuating idle; "Check Engine" light and dash "wrench" light activated. Throttle Body - replaced. |
| Aug | 2012 | 30000 | 0 | Peeling chrome on LTD tail lights. - Replaced @ N/C |
| Mar | 2013 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Taurus in Wyoming, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2010 | 2300 | 0 | Third light trim fell off |
| Sep | 2010 | 6000 | 0 | third brake light falls off. dealer did not have proper parts to fix. |
| Feb | 2011 | 9000 | 0 | third brake light falls off. repaired problem myself. |
| Jan | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Taurus in Oklahoma, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 0 | Replaced tail lights, chrome falling off. Dealer replaced | |
| Dec | 2010 | 18000 | 200 | Rear driver side door was out of alignment. |
| Mar | 2012 | 58000 | 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 Sync system would not work right. Never would understand us, would not connect. Chrome around tail light is peeling off. This is the second set. They will not cover, I will not fix |
| Mar | 2013 | 84000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Taurus in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2010 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 5700 | 0 | Braking causes a clicking sound. Dealer resurfaced rotors and cleaned pads. Problem still exists. |
| Feb | 2012 | 23000 | 0 | replaced grinding brakes under warranty for the 2nd time. |
| Mar | 2013 | 37000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Taurus in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2011 | 4000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2011 | 5000 | 0 | Chrome peeling on tail light trims, three trims replaced under warranty. |
| May | 2012 | 11000 | 0 | Inconsistent power going thru 40 mph (up and down), actually feel a pump. Also get the bump/drop as tranny goes to zero. At times when press on gas pedal the transmission doesn't respond with any power for seconds. brakes grinding |
| Mar | 2013 | 17000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Taurus in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2010 | 6000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2010 | 7000 | 0 | Just quits at speeds up to 45mph. Has stopped 6 times. |
| Jun | 2010 | 8000 | 0 | Car stalled and bucked after everytime the gas tank was filled. They replaced the gas tank, hoses and vapor valves. After two more fill ups every thing seems to be fixed. |
| Aug | 2010 | 9500 | 0 | TSB on brakes |
| Jul | 2011 | 16000 | 0 | Had fifth tail light changed because of peeling chrome |
| Oct | 2011 | 22000 | 0 | grinding noise - pads replaced |
| Jan | 2012 | 24700 | 0 | Lumbar inflated past normal and would not deflate. |
| Jun | 2012 | 27000 | 0 | One of the vent door motor gears broke. |
| Ford Taurus in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2010 | 2000 | 0 | Transmission shifting poorly..was told at 1,450 miles I needed to let the transmission "learn" my driving habits more. They reset software to "ground zero" and I am starting from scratch and will see what happens. Wish me luck. |
| Jul | 2010 | 4000 | 0 | Transmission "slipped" or hard shifted when going from first to second gear at very slow speeds...dealer reflashed transmission and problem seemingly gone (I hope). |
| Jun | 2011 | 22000 | 0 | Old issue of transmission slipping and slamming into gear...previous attempt with reflash nto effective...now applied TSB 11-5-6 and seemingly all is well...time will validate. |
| Dec | 2012 | 59000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Taurus in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2009 | 2000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2010 | 2500 | 0 | Instrument Cluster problem. Numerous warning icons chimed simultaneously including service engine, ABS, Charging system, engine coolant temp, low tire press, etc. Entire cluster was replaced by manufacturer. |
| May | 2010 | 4000 | 0 | Original problem with instrument cluster continues and is now thought to be related to problem with cruise control module. Am waiting for replacement module. Began Lemon Law procedure. Problem has been a continuing one involving instrument cluster making bogus reports. Waiting now for new cruise control module thought to be the villain. Meanwhile Lemon Law has been initiated. |
| Jul | 2010 | 7000 | 0 | Ordered part, cruise control module, was replaced on 16 July. No recurring problems since that date. If none by 8 August will settle Lemon Law with Ford Co. by keeping car, asking for extended maintenance agreements. |
| Jan | 2011 | 10000 | 0 | Continuing problem of false warning lights and chimes, especially CEL. A couple of loose connectors were finally located during diagnostic testing and dealer consultation with factory engineers. Shortly after reporting what I had hoped would finally be a permanent fix my car was back to the dealer for the same problem. They have actually admitted that this set of problems would most likely never be fixed. |
| Jun | 2011 | 15000 | 0 | Ford engineer worked on this 18 month old problem. Head Up Display module was replaced. It appears to have now finally been fixed as there have been no recurrances of the check engine light or other warning signals. |
| Jun | 2012 | 23000 | 0 | We hear a short series of 7 or 8 knocks in the center of the console. Thought it might be in radio or in A/C |
| Ford Taurus in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2010 | 2000 | 0 | Lens cover on radio very badly scratched on delivery. Dealer says this is a common issue and they have to replace the whole radio. They ordered a new radio to find that the lens on that was worse yet. Still not resolved. 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. |
| Mar | 2010 | 4000 | 0 | Horrible grinding noise with moderate brake pressure Transmission slip/hitch between 1st and second gear at very low speed and/or from a 'rolling' takeoff |
| May | 2010 | 5000 | 0 | Transmission reflash to correct low-speed slip shift Brake rotors resurfaced per TSB for intermittent grinding/thud. |
| Aug | 2010 | 6000 | 0 | Second application of the original TSB for front brake grinding/grunting. Failure to fix the problem. |
| Oct | 2010 | 9000 | 0 | New front brake TSB applied. |
| Sep | 2011 | 17000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Taurus in Oklahoma, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 4000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2010 | 4000 | 0 | Front brake caliper bolts were replaced, rotors turned and pads replaced. Was told it is a TSB but unable to find the TSB |
| Apr | 2010 | 6000 | 0 | Taillight chrome border was peeling off All 4 rear taillights replaced |
| Oct | 2010 | 13000 | 0 | front brakes grinding....TSB required parts that were not yet available in ford system..Took 4 weeks for parts to arrive...Car in shop now and expected to complete repair tomorrow Vehicle had special multi-contour seats that vibrate massage drive and fron passenger. Passenger seat massage system froze in on position and developed large lump in seat. Seat was replaced by ford |
| Jul | 2011 | 20000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Taurus in Indiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2010 | 3000 | 0 | Rear Sway bar bushing (inside ones )came loose and caused a thump/rattle in the rear. Dealer had to install completely new bar to repair and thought a redesign of this part was needed in the future. |
| Mar | 2010 | 6500 | 0 | Blind Spot on left side info "unavailable" until car is shut off several times. No updates available and no work performed under warranty |
| Feb | 2011 | 15000 | 0 | 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. |
| Feb | 2012 | 24000 | 0 | Intermittent grunt and grinding noise from brakes over last year. Found TSB and took back to Dealer for service. They said they were unaware of this TSB and got approval to perform TSB 11-5-15 on front brakes under warranty correcting this. |
| Aug | 2012 | 28000 | 0 | Right Front Door Outside Window Frame (black plastic) loose. Replaced molding AG1Z-5420554-AC under warranty SIRUS Radio disconnected, plus issues with paired phone. Main issue was with the expanded services of the optional "travel Link" that includes Weather 5 days, Weather Radar Map, Fuel Prices that would not re-activate on the GPS screen. Vehicle exterior lights were flickering, then inside lights when unlocked door opened. Power front seat had moved all the way forward, dash lights flickering too. When push button start (key-less) pushed engine would not start. |
| Mar | 2013 | 33000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Taurus in Kentucky, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2010 | 9000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2010 | 10000 | 0 | Engine light staying on; Diagnosed bad sensor; Sensor ordered. |
| Dec | 2010 | 11000 | 0 | Engine light on; part (sensor) ordered in Nov & replaced in Dec. |
| Jan | 2011 | 12000 | 0 | Same problem with engine light coming on; called dealer and the same sensor replaced as in Dec. |
| Apr | 2013 | 34000 | 0 | Chrome around tail lights pealing. |
| Ford Taurus in Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2011 | 5000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2011 | 8700 | 0 | Capless gas filler not sealing. |
| Jun | 2012 | 20000 | 0 | Tail light lense chrome strips were pealing. |
| Mar | 2013 | 29000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Taurus in Tennessee, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2011 | 20000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 25000 | 0 | Brake noise identified in TSB common to this year vehicle. So many with similar problem parts (new anchor brackets) are on backorder. Loud noise when braking. Rear tail light Chrome peeling. Common with this vehicle. Dealer aware of problem and replaced. |
| Apr | 2012 | 34000 | 0 | Chrome peeling on tail lights ECM flashed with updates |
| Jul | 2012 | 37300 | 0 | Rear sunshade malfunction. Automobile was 96 miles over waranty period (36,096), dealer refuses to make repairs. Spoke to Ford and they also refuse to repair these items. I am very disappointed in Ford. a/c heater blend door actuator malfunction |
| Mar | 2013 | 46000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Taurus in Alabama, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2011 | 6000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 7000 | 0 | Car shut off on interstate going 67 mph. Lost all power. Able to restart after wrestling to side of road. Ford and dealer did nothing to solve since dealer was not able to replicate problem. Could get killed in this car. grinding brakes |
| Nov | 2012 | 15000 | 0 | Both remotes quit working and had to be reprogrammed. TSB for this. Find out how to start car when remote does not work. We were in parking lot trying to figure this out. They hide it well. Under warranty. |
| Dec | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Taurus in Tennessee, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2009 | 2000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2009 | 5000 | 0 | Hooting/scraping noise from A/C Temperature door when cabin temp adjusted. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Taurus in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2010 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2011 | 11000 | 0 | Groaning from front brakes, TSB replaced rotors, calipers and pads |
| Jan | 2012 | 18000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Taurus in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2011 | 14000 | 0 | Transmission delay between gear 1 and 2. I was hearing a grinding sound occasionally when braking. However, it went away when it was in the shop, they were not able to duplicate the problem. |
| Dec | 2012 | 40000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Taurus in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2010 | 9000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2011 | 11000 | 0 | High Mount Stop Light fell down. TSB to flash transmission. |
| Mar | 2011 | 13000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2010 Ford Taurus 4dr Sedan
263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Ford Taurus in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2012 | 8680 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2013 | 9920 | 0 | Heavy breaking had a grinding noise in front brakes. Replaced pad shims. Drivers side Blind spot Information System "Bliss". "cross traffic system fault" & "Blind spot system fault" showing up on dash. |
| Mar | 2013 | 9920 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Taurus in Kentucky, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2012 | 64000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2012 | 70500 | 0 | Right front accent light fell off. Was not broken so I re-installed. |
| Mar | 2013 | 76000 | 200 | Right front wheel bearing bad. Replaced hub assembly. |
| Ford Taurus in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 7440 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2011 | 11160 | 0 | Grind noise occasionally from brakes |
| Apr | 2011 | 13680 | 0 | new tailight lenses due to chrome peel |
| Mar | 2012 | 27280 | 0 | seat base trim was loose |
| Jun | 2012 | 35960 | 0 | rear shade malfunction seat trim loose again |
| Apr | 2013 | 32860 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Taurus in Newfoundland / Lab., Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2011 | 21700 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2011 | 22320 | 50 | Vehicle shut off 2 different times, engine light come on and engine oil light came on,car had to be restarted with button, brought to local dealer and could not find and faults, hard to find a mechanic to diagnose a problem with no codes. |
| Jan | 2012 | 23560 | 0 | Rumble noise in front left wheel when steering to left, brought car to dealer and told them that wheel bearing was at fault they said tires were fault, mechanic brought car in garage and checked noise replaced front driver wheel bearing. |
| Feb | 2012 | 24180 | 0 | drivers door lock switch won't lock or unlock door, after car locks doors at 20km per hour, will with passenger door switch and key fob, open door with handle and everything ok, replaced door switch..Same thing happening. |
| May | 2012 | 29100 | 0 | Rear passenger wheel getting hot, brought to garage and found out tsb, replaced caliper brackets and pads. So far so good. |
| Nov | 2012 | 33760 | 0 | Check engine light on sometimes, car has major ignition knock, dealer diagnosed vacumn leak in booster pump, parts on order car is still driveable for now. |
| Jan | 2013 | 36580 | 0 | car shuts off seems like after deceleration sometimes, check engine light still on, dealer says car is running lean sometimes and says not o2 sensors, currently has flight recorder installed, we shall see what happens |
| Feb | 2013 | 37180 | 0 | Check engine light coming on every 3 weeks, finally replaced 2 oxygen sensors and so far so good. Car keeps shutting off at stop light, stop sign, dealer doesn't know why. Car starts right up again no problem. |
| May | 2013 | 39060 | 0 | Had leak in ptu, dealer replaced seals and so far so good, .....also, car has some kind of transmission trouble, banging into gear, slipping and sometimes surging, dealer said come back when it gets worst. Not repaired. |
2010 Ford Taurus 4dr Sedan
263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD
| Ford Taurus in Saudi Arabia | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2010 | 620 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2010 | 7440 | 0 | Front left orange LED in headlight burned out and required replacement, shop kept car for two days waiting for part. Part installed and working properly with nothing further to report. |
| Mar | 2011 | 10540 | 0 | Front brakes grind noise since delivery of car. Turned out to be known issue TSB-10-17-03. Parts replaced and issue solved. |
| Jul | 2011 | 13640 | 0 | Air conditioning: car not equipped with dual climate, left half vents give hot air output regardless of settings. Repaired by dealer. |
| Aug | 2011 | 13640 | 0 | Starter: car would fail to start, battery fully charged. dealer reprogrammed computer and issue dealt with. Brakes still grind despite TSB. |
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