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2016 Ford TaurusProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 107 owners and 4 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·NHTSA complaints through October 19, 2026

Complaints
107
Crashes
10
Fires
2
Recalls
4
TSBs
111
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Preliminary Verdict

Think Twice

Based on 107 complaints, 10 crashes, 2 fires, and 4 recalls. Complaint rate is 2.0x the class average.

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Top reported problems

1

blower not working

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
2

heater comes on and off by itself

1 complaints • Severity 4/10

$X,XXX
3

shield falling off

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
4

water leak in trunk

1 complaints • Severity 6/10

$X,XXX
5

rubbing noise

1 complaints • Severity 4/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Back Over PreventionHIGH

21 owners reported back over prevention issues — failures commonly reported around 57K miles.

!Inspect the EngineMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

17
0–30K
14
30–60K
16
60–90K
4
90–120K
6
120–150K
2
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (17 reports) • Median: 57K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Back Over Prevention (21 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Back Over Prevention21 (20%)
Other16 (15%)
Engine14 (13%)
Steering9 (8%)
Fuel System7 (7%)
Electrical6 (6%)
Suspension5 (5%)
Airbags4 (4%)

2016 Ford Taurus: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Back Over Prevention Issues

Back Over Prevention complaints account for 20% of all reports filed for the 2016 Ford Taurus, with 21 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 56,965 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 57K-mile mark.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2016 Ford Taurus, with 14 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Steering Issues

Steering complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2016 Ford Taurus, with 9 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to steering-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Fuel System Issues

Fuel System complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2016 Ford Taurus, with 7 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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18
5
19
11
20
5
21
10
22
8
23
4
24
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25
28
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2016 Ford Taurus. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (4 recalls)

16V925000Jan 2017

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ford Taurus, 2016-2017 Ford Flex, Lincoln MKT, 2017 Ford Explorer and Ford Explorer Police Interceptor Utility vehicles equipped with 3.5L GTDI engines. Improperly brazed turbocharger oil supply tubes may leak oil on engine components.

20V072000Oct 2020

SUSPENSION:REAR

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Lincoln MKT and Ford Flex and Taurus vehicles with the Police Interceptor or SHO Performance Pack. The rear suspension toe links may fracture due to stress on the rear suspension.

25V611000Feb 2026

STRUCTURE:EXTERIOR TRIM

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Taurus vehicles. The driver and front passenger B-Pillar door trim may detach while driving.

25V695000Jan 2026

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Flex, 2015 Explorer, Lincoln MKT, Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 C-Max, Escape, Taurus, 2016 Fusion, 2018-2019 Taurus, 2019 Lincoln MKT, Fiesta, and 2020 Mustang vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, intermittent, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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2016 Ford Taurus NHTSA Safety Ratings

Overall

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Frontal crash

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Side crash

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Rollover

★★★★★

4 of 5 stars

From NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.

The worst model year for the Ford Taurus is the 2003 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is transmission.

2016 Ford Taurus vs. Class Average (Large Cars)

This vehicle

107

Class avg

54

2.0x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical large cars vehicles.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 107 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 4 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated . NHTSA complaints received through October 19, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.

Other Ford Taurus Model Years

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2016 Ford Taurus: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2016 Ford Taurus?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2016 Ford Taurus is related to the back over prevention, with 21 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2016 Ford Taurus reliable?
The 2016 Ford Taurus has 107 complaints, 10 crash reports, and 2 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 2.0x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How safe is the 2016 Ford Taurus?
NHTSA rates the 2016 Ford Taurus 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 5 stars in frontal crash tests, 5 stars in side crash tests, 4 stars for rollover resistance. Where NHTSA tested more than one version, the lowest rating is shown.
How much does it cost to fix 2016 Ford Taurus problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2016 Ford Taurus have any recalls?
Yes, the 2016 Ford Taurus has 4 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Ford Taurus problems start?
Based on 59 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 56,965 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 2016 Ford Taurus data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 21, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 19, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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