Five problems related to brake disc pads have been reported for the 2010 Ford Taurus. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2010 Ford Taurus based on all problems reported for the 2010 Taurus.
Out for a Sunday drive and suddenly there was heavy brake noise at right rear brake. The brake pads and rotor were ruined. The brake pads had locked up and would not release. All other brakes ok. Ford claimed this was normal brake wear, would not fix the problem. This may be normal for Ford cars, it has not been my experience with other brands.
Both front brake pads did not wear in as they should have. Only the inner 1/2 inch of the outer pad appears to have seated against the rotor, not the full width of the pad. The pads and rotors were replaced but the problem has reappeared on the new parts exactly like the first set. The left and right front brakes have the same problem, it's not just one side. An unusual noise sometimes occurs when coming to a stop. Braking distance is compromised.
Grinding front brakes not related to worn pads.
Bought the 2010 Ford Taurus sel started hearing a grinding sound when braking on a constant basis. Car was bought Feb 2010. Mileage when it first occurred was about 9-10,000 km. Current mileage is approx. 12,000 km. Brought to dealer. They replace pin, bolts, and pads.
Brakes grinding in the front drivers side. At first, dealer attempted to state that they were unable to duplicate. However, now dealer acknowedges that they have had several complaints with the brakes on this model/year, and that there is a TSB on it. The were able to resolve the issue by replacing both sets of front rotors and pads, along with a braket and support.