2010 Ford Taurus vs 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2010 Ford Taurus | 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 204 | 24 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 38 | 17 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 17 | 6 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–22 | 19 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 51,000 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Taurus | Mercury Grand Marquis |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 41 | 5 |
| Engine | 37 | 1 |
| Power Train | 36 | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 24 | 3 |
| Electrical System | 19 | 3 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 19 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 14 | 2 |
| Structure | 11 | 5 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 27 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 14 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 12 | 0 |
| Steering problems | 5 | 0 |
2010 Ford Taurus
2010 Mercury Grand Marquis
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.