These are standard specifications for the 2010 Ford Taurus, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
6 Automatic
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
For additional safety information and testing procedures, please visit the NHTSA website.
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Front Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 2010 - |
| Price : | MSRP: $25,170-37,170 Invoice: $23,245-34,040 |
| Weight : | 4015 lbs | 1821.173 kg |
| MPG City : | 18 |
| MPG Highway : | 28 |
| Introduced At : | 2009 Detroit Auto Show |
Engine & Transmission
| V 6 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 3500 cc | 213.6 cu in. | 3.5 L. |
| Power : | 263 BHP (193.568 KW) |
| Torque : | 249 Ft-Lbs (338 NM) |
| Twin-turbocharged V 6 60-degree | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 3496 cc | 213.3 cu in. | 3.5 L. |
| Power : | 365 BHP (268.64 KW) @ 5500 RPM |
| Torque : | 350 Ft-Lbs (475 NM) @ 3500 RPM |
| Bore : | 92.5 mm | 3.642 in. |
| Stroke : | 88.7 mm | 3.492 in. |
| Compression : | 10.3:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 24 (4 valves per cylinder) |
| Construction : | Aluminum block and head |
| Redline : | 6700 RPM |
| Ignition system : | Pencil coil |
| Intake manifold : | Composite, split plenum |
| Exhaust manifold : | Cast iron |
| Crankshaft : | Forged steel |
| Throttle body : | 65 mm, electronic |
| Pistons : | High temperature cast aluminum alloy with low-friction coated skirts, low tension rings |
| Connecting rods : | Cracked powder metal |
6 Automatic
Handling
Safety
| NHTSA Crash-Test Results | |
|---|---|
| 2010 Ford Taurus 4-DR. w/SAB | |
| Frontal driver : |  |
| Frontal passenger : | |
| Side driver : | |
| Side rear passenger : | |
| Rollover 2 Wheel Drive : |  |
| Rollover 4 Wheel Drive : | |
Recall
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Mfr Report Date | 20081124 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 14V285000 |
| Summary | 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. |
| Consequence | 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. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Mfr Report Date | 20091201 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 15V040000 |
| Summary | 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. |
| Consequence | 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. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Mfr Report Date | 20100323 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 16V247000 |
| Summary | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 Ford Flex, 2008 and 2010-2012 Ford Taurus, 2008-2009 Ford Taurus X, 2008 Mercury Sable, 2009 and 2011 Lincoln MKS vehicles. The driver frontal air bag may improperly inflate during second-stage deployment in the event of a high speed crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, 'Occupant Crash Protection.' |
| Consequence | An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash. |
| Remedy | Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the driver's frontal air bag module, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on June 13, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16C06. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
Data updated January 2023
2010 Averages
| Avg. Home : | $184,000 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $2.74 |
| Avg. Stamp : | $0 |
| Total Car Production : | 7,743,093 |
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 2010 Ford Taurus?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2010 Ford Taurus? A: The 2010 Ford Taurus has a wheelbase size of 112.90 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2010 Ford Taurus? A: The 2010 Ford Taurus has a length of 202.90 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2010 Ford Taurus? A: The 2010 Ford Taurus has a width of 76.20 inches.Q: How much headroom does the 2010 Ford Taurus have?A: The 2010 Ford Taurus has 39.00 inches of headroom.Q: How much legroom does the 2010 Ford Taurus have?A: The 2010 Ford Taurus has legroom of 41.90 inches.Q: How much did the 2010 Ford Taurus cost when new?A: The 2010 Ford Taurus had a base price of approximately $25,995 (USD).Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2010 Ford Taurus? A: The 2010 Ford Taurus was a Sedan.Q: How much did the 2010 Ford Taurus cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2010 Ford Taurus had an MSRP of $25,170 - $$37,170 (USD).Q: What engines did the 2010 Ford Taurus have? A: The 2010 Ford Taurus had the following engine options: V 6 (3500 cc | 213.6 cu in. | 3.5 L.) with 263 BHP (193.568 KW) and 249 Ft-Lbs (338 NM) Twin-turbocharged V 6 (3496 cc | 213.3 cu in. | 3.5 L.) with 365 BHP (268.64 KW) @ 5500 RPM and 350 Ft-Lbs (475 NM) @ 3500 RPM Q: What transmission did the 2010 Ford Taurus have? A: The 2010 Ford Taurus had a 6 speed Automatic gearbox.