How many Structure & Body complaints does NHTSA have for the 2010 Ford Taurus?

NHTSA lists 17 Structure & Body complaints for the 2010 Ford Taurus, which is 8% of the 204 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall related to Structure & Body issues on the 2010 Ford Taurus?

Yes. Recall 15V040000, reported January 28, 2015, covers interior door handles on 2010-2013 Ford Taurus and related Lincoln MKS models; the remedy is inspection and repair or replacement of all four door handles.

Did the door handle recall cause any problems for owners?

Several owners reported that replacement door handle parts were on back order for over six months after receiving the recall notice, according to NHTSA complaints.

What is the median mileage when Structure & Body problems occurred?

NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 41,695.5 miles for Structure & Body complaints on the 2010 Ford Taurus.

Were there any fires linked to Structure & Body complaints?

Yes, NHTSA complaints for this area report 2 fires, both tied to overheating seat heater mats.

2010 Ford Taurus Structure & Body Problems

NHTSA lists 17 Structure & Body complaints for the 2010 Ford Taurus, 8% of that year's 204 total complaints. A related recall (15V040000) covers faulty interior door handles, and owners reported two seat-heater fires at a median 41,695.5 miles.

Structure & Body complaints: 17; 8% of 204
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 2
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 41,696 mi
Related recalls: 1

Typical body and structure symptoms owners report

Seat heater mats overheat and burn through the seat cover, in one case forcing the driver to pull over and exit the vehicle on the highway.
Interior door handles are subject to recall 15V040000, and multiple owners describe long waits for replacement parts that were on national back order.
The driver door fails to seal properly even after repeated dealer adjustments, letting in road noise and outside air.
Headrests sit too high and tilt some drivers' heads forward, leading to reported neck pain and headaches.
The BLIS blind spot sensor system reports a blocked sensor error shortly after purchase, requiring repeated dealer visits.
One owner reported the moonroof exploding while driving on the highway.

When 2010 Ford Taurus body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 16, 2010, latest Jul 12, 2026.

17 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2010 to Jul 2026; peak Feb 2024 (4).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2010 Ford Taurus

NHTSA 15V040000Jan 28, 2015Structure & Body194,889 vehicles
Structure:body:door
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Ford Taurus vehicles manufactured December 1, 2009, to July 31, 2010, and 2011-2013 Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured June 1, 2011, to October 31, 2011. In the affected vehicles, the interior door handle return spring may unseat, resulting in interior door handle that does not return to the fully stowed position after actuation.
Risk: If the interior door handle return spring is unseated, the door may unlatch in the event of a side impact crash, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect all four of the interior door handles and either repair or replace them, free of charge. The recall began March 23, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S02.

Structure & Body complaints by Taurus model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201017 (8%)
201118 (10%)
201218 (23%)
201315 (3%)
20147 (3%)
20158 (3%)
20167 (9%)
20178 (18%)
201811 (22%)
20191 (7%)

Frequently asked questions

How many Structure & Body complaints does NHTSA have for the 2010 Ford Taurus?: NHTSA lists 17 Structure & Body complaints for the 2010 Ford Taurus, which is 8% of the 204 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall related to Structure & Body issues on the 2010 Ford Taurus?: Yes. Recall 15V040000, reported January 28, 2015, covers interior door handles on 2010-2013 Ford Taurus and related Lincoln MKS models; the remedy is inspection and repair or replacement of all four door handles.
Did the door handle recall cause any problems for owners?: Several owners reported that replacement door handle parts were on back order for over six months after receiving the recall notice, according to NHTSA complaints.
What is the median mileage when Structure & Body problems occurred?: NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 41,695.5 miles for Structure & Body complaints on the 2010 Ford Taurus.
Were there any fires linked to Structure & Body complaints?: Yes, NHTSA complaints for this area report 2 fires, both tied to overheating seat heater mats.