2010 Ford Taurus Electrical System Problems
NHTSA lists 21 Electrical System complaints for the 2010 Ford Taurus, 10% of that year's 204 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 34,000. There is one related recall (14V285000) covering license plate lamp assemblies, unrelated to the stalling and lighting issues owners describe.
- Electrical System complaints
- 21
- 10% of 204
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 34,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical electrical symptoms owners report
- Owners report the engine shutting off and the throttle deactivating at highway speeds, with the message center telling the driver to shift into park before it will restart.
- Some describe the vehicle stalling at low speeds, including at 20 mph and 40 mph, with dealers unable to duplicate or diagnose the cause.
- Interior lights, headlights, turn signals, and instrument panel lights were reported to flicker on and off, sometimes accompanied by the gear shifter locking in park.
- Owners report the CD player and center stack (navigation/radio/sync) failing entirely, requiring full replacement.
- Some describe heated seat elements shorting or overheating, causing burning sensations and damage to the seat leather.
- A few owners report dashboard lighting that was unreadable during the daytime.
When 2010 Ford Taurus electrical complaints were filed
First complaint Jul 30, 2010, latest Jan 27, 2021.
Electrical System recalls for the 2010 Ford Taurus
- NHTSA 14V285000May 29, 2014Electrical System183,425 vehicles
Exterior lighting
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Taurus vehicles manufactured November 24, 2008, through February 28, 2014, originally sold in, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. When used in areas that use road salt, the license plate lamp assembly may experience an electro-chemical reaction and corrosion as a result of water intrusion.
Risk: This corrosion may result in a short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the license plate lamp assemblies, free of charge. The recall began on July 26, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S08. Note: Under program 14R01, Ford will notify owners in non-corrosion states, and, at the customer's request, dealers will replace the license plate lamp assembly.
Electrical System complaints by Taurus model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many electrical complaints does NHTSA have for the 2010 Ford Taurus?
- NHTSA lists 21 Electrical System complaints for the 2010 Taurus, which is 10% of the 204 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2010 Ford Taurus electrical system?
- Yes, recall 14V285000 covers 2010-2014 Taurus vehicles, but it addresses license plate lamp assemblies rather than the stalling or flickering-light issues owners describe in complaints.
- At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up on the 2010 Taurus?
- The median mileage at failure across reported Electrical System complaints for the 2010 Taurus is 34,000 miles.
- Did the 2010 Taurus electrical issues cause any crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA data shows 0 crashes but 1 fire and 1 injury among the reported Electrical System complaints for the 2010 Taurus.