Three problems related to water pump 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.
While traveling through a red light on a state route, I began to accelerate. All dash lights came on. Engine sounded choked. Vehicle then would not accelerate traveling up hill. Forcing me to pull over immediately. After being towed to a Ford dealership for repairs, was advised the engine needed replaced. Dealership service stated the water pump failed releasing coolant into the engine, damaging the engine permanently. Traveling this roadway is usually a semi route to a major highway and factories. Semis do not slow down or stop as quickly as a car and could have caused a fatal accident do to the abrupt pull over that was necessary due to the malfunction.
The water pump damaged the engine on my 2010 Taurus brought it to a Ford dealer now dealer told me I need a new engine with a cost of $5000. 00 plus labor ,water pump is inside the engine . When water pump goes it starts leaking into engine. Needing to engine to be replace I think this stupid ass design by Ford . I was driving when this happen in the middle of the road.
The contact owns a 2010 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 70 mph, the check engine waring indicator illuminated and the temperature gauge moved to hot. The contact pulled to the side of the road and turned the vehicle off. The contact open the hood and noticed that it was leaking coolant at the water pump. The vehicle was towed the dealer where it was diagnosed that the water pump needed replacement. The vehicle was towed home and then to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 132,000. The VIN was not available.