Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (service brakes, ABS, rotors and pads, parking brake).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2010 Ford Taurus owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The contact owns a 2010 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that the brake pedal would depress the floorboard without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where a diagnostic test was performed. The diagnostic test determined that the brake module was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact was informed that parts to repair the vehicle were on backorder. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 22,000.
Unknown. Car was going 100 mph. Driver, my son , was killed in this car accident. This year make AND model is known for throttle acceleration issues with brake afail override non existent until later models. Case number [redacted] sterling heights police department
2010 Ford Taurus. Consumer writes in regards to unintended vehicle acceleration. Consumer also states that the brakes and steering wheel would not work. The consumer stated the vehicle accelerated and flew through 5 lanes of traffic,hit a high curb and crashed into a parked car.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, she noticed a hissing sound while braking. The brake pedal would also abnormally travel to the floorboard intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis however, the technician was unable to diagnosis the failure. The failure was recurring and on a separate occasion while approaching a traffic stop, the brakes were unresponsive when applied and caused the driver to crash into the rear of another vehicle. The driver sustained injuries to the left arm. The vehicle was towed a salvage yard. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 71,000. Updated 11/19/13
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Ford Taurus. On several occasions, while the brake pedal was depressed, the brake pedal traveled to the floorboard. As a result, the contact's foot came in contact with the accelerator pedal. The accelerator pedal became depressed while the brakes were also being applied. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the failure was caused by a manufacturing design fault and not a defect. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was also taken to millinax Ford new smyrna beach (2317 fl-44, new smyrna beach, fl 32168, [phone]), but was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 55,000. Updated 8/23/18
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Ford Taurus. When the brake pedal was depressed, it traveled to the floorboard on more than one occasion. The vehicle was diagnosed and kept for over a month by haldeman Ford (640 us-130, east windsor, nj 08520, [phone]). The dealer replaced the brake master cylinder, but the brake pedal still traveled to the floorboard. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle had an extended warranty; however, the dealer had not yet verified if the additional brake diagnosis and repairs would be covered by the extended warranty. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 62,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Ford Taurus. While driving 10 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and the pedal traveled to the floorboard. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who informed the contact that the brake pedal had a fractured spring and needed replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that grogan's towne Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram (16100 telegraph rd, toledo, oh 43612, (419) 476-076) was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 69,712.
This is the second occasion in two weeks. One surge occurred from a full stop and the ABS brakes didn't stop the vehicle before bumper impact. Second accident was when I was traveling 20-30 MPH and went to stop and the car surge with the ABS foot pedal pressed as hard as possible. The ABS brakes made a noise 3 times before impact to rear bumper / spare tire. In addition I have complained to my dealership the last 3 service visits that the right side of the front brakes make a grinding noise sporadically when braking. I have also experienced loss of power while on a highway (very scary).
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Ford Taurus. While driving approximately 50 MPH, the front end of the vehicle shuttered and accelerated on its own. When the brake pedal was depressed, the brakes failed without warning numerous times. The vehicle was driven to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the tat eco and braking systems failed. The contact stated that the brakes were replaced three times within one year; however, the failures recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 86,000.
I have problems with brake and transmission passes the changes and gives a hit. The brake is going to the bottom and makes noise, on occasion gets hard the pedal and no brakes,I was talking to a person who has a Ford edge 2010 and it passed the same, the person called to Ford and had a recall and Ford fixed it, I called for my Taurus no recall of that, but it is curious that suffers from the same problem and Ford not give me a recall . Sometimes when I accelerated the car does not respond as suppose to.
Brake complaints in other Taurus years
Frequently asked questions
How common are brake problems on the 2010 Ford Taurus?
NHTSA has 33 complaints about the brakes of the 2010 Ford Taurus, 16% of the model year's 204 complaints. The component named most often is pedals and linkages (2 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2010 Ford Taurus brake problems?
No. NHTSA lists no brakes recall for the 2010 Ford Taurus, though it has 3 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2010 Ford Taurus brake problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 22,000 miles, and 53% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 4 crashes, 0 fires and 9 injuries and 2 deaths to brakes problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.