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2016 Ford Taurus problems

The most common problem on the 2016 Ford Taurus is driver assistance and stability, typically around 64,000 miles. It has fewer complaints than a typical Taurus model year.

Fewer complaintsAmong the best years of this model
Year score
86/100
Owner complaints
88
Recalls
4
Service bulletins
111
Worst area
Driver assistance
Fuel economy
19-23mpg

The worst 2016 Ford Taurus problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

Problems by type

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  • Driver assistance
    32
  • Engine
    14
  • Steering
    9
  • Fuel system
    7
  • Body
    6
  • Electrical
    6
  • Suspension
    5
  • Airbags
    4
  • Brakes
    4
  • Seat belts
    3
  • Transmission
    3
  • Lights
    1
  • Seats
    1

Specific symptoms reported on the 2016 Ford Taurus

Backup camera 25

Recalls 4

Back over prevention: sensing system: cameraReported October 13, 2025 · 1,448,655 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
A rearview camera that fails to properly display an image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on October 25, 2025. Additional letters will be mailed once the final remedy is available on each phase. Mustang owner notification letters were mailed January 2, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SA9. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on on October 14, 2025.

Recall number 25V695000 · Recall details

Structure: exterior trimReported September 12, 2025 · 101,944 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Taurus vehicles. The driver and front passenger B-Pillar door trim may detach while driving.
Risk
Door trim that detaches while driving can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will repair or replace the B-pillar trim as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 20, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S91.

Recall number 25V611000 · Recall details

Suspension: rearReported February 10, 2020 · 211,207 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
A fractured rear toe link will cause a sudden change in vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links, free of charge. Remedy parts are not currently available. Owners were notified about the recall on March 3, 2020. A second notice will be mailed when remedy parts become available, which is currently expected to be the end of September 2020. The recall began October 28, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332 or Lincoln customer service at 1‑800‑521‑4140. Ford's number for this recall is 20S04.

Recall number 20V072000 · Recall details

Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: turbo/superchargerReported December 22, 2016 · 1,163 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
An oil leak, in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and if necessary, replace the turbocharger oil supply tubes, free of charge. The recall began on January 31, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S46.

Recall number 16V925000 · Recall details

See all 4 recalls for the 2016 Ford Taurus

Technical service bulletins for the 2016 Ford Taurus 111

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

See all 111 bulletins for the 2016 Ford Taurus

2016 Ford Taurus fuel economy

Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.

EngineDriveCityHighwayCombined
2.0L 4‑cylFWD202923
3.5L 6‑cylFWD182721
3.5L 6‑cylAWD16-172419

What 2016 Ford Taurus owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Nov 5, 2026 · Driver assistance · AL

See attached document for complaint.

Filed Oct 26, 2026 · Driver assistance · MA

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that while reversing, the rear-view camera displayed a blank image. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The manufacturer was contacted and made aware of the failure.

Filed Oct 22, 2026 · Driver assistance · FL

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Taurus. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 25V69500 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. While reversing, the rear-view camera intermittently failed to display an image. The dealer was made aware of the failure but confirmed that parts were not yet available.

Filed Oct 19, 2026 · Driver assistance · 70,000 miles · IL

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Taurus. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the parts needed to complete the recall repair were unavailable. The contact stated that while reversing, the rearview camera displayed an inverted image or occasionally displayed a blank image. The dealer was notified of the failure by telephone and informed the contact that the parts were unavailable. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

Filed Oct 19, 2026 · Driver assistance · 64,000 miles · IA

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Taurus. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to complete the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact stated that the rearview camera displayed an inverted image while reversing. The failure mileage was approximately 64,000.

Filed Oct 13, 2026 · FL

Ford has failed to remedy the safety recall campaign 25SA9/25v695 for my vehicle in a timely manner. A rear view camera that displays a blank or distorted image while in reverse can reduce or distort the drivers view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Their own stated deadline has passed.

Filed Oct 7, 2026 · AR

In October 2025 a recall was announced concerning the rear view camera in my vehicle. A remedy date was provided to the federal safety agency by Ford with a date range ending July 3 2026. As of October 07 2026 my vin is still showing remedy not available. Just last month my rear view camera has started to malfunction and most of the time it either shows a black screen a blue screen or says contact dealer. Occasionally it will work normally. Manufacturer Recall Number25SA9 and the federal safety agency Recall Number25v695 specifically includes this issue for my vehicle yet Ford still has no remedy available for my vehicle.

Filed Sep 17, 2026 · Driver assistance · MA

The rear-view camera on my 2016 Ford Taurus Limited intermittently malfunctions when the vehicle is placed in reverse. The displayed image flickers and sometimes appears upside down/inverted. The vehicle also sometimes produces inappropriate warning beeps while reversing. There were no warning lamps or messages before the problem began. The malfunction makes the rear-view image unreliable and creates a safety risk while backing because the displayed image may not accurately represent what is behind the vehicle. I cannot safely rely on the camera to identify pedestrians, vehicles, or other obstacles. The problem has occurred repeatedly but has not yet been diagnosed or confirmed by a Ford dealer or independent repair facility. The vehicle and rear-view camera are available for inspection upon request. I am aware that the federal safety agency Recall 25V695 / Ford Recall 25SA9 concerns rear-view camera failures in certain 2015-2016 Ford Taurus vehicles. My vehicle exhibits similar symptoms, including an intermittent and inverted rear-view camera image. I have contacted Ford regarding the issue, and they are saying my VIN is not included. Yet, the defect is the same as what is described in the recall. I have escalated my customer service case at Ford.

Filed Aug 26, 2026 · Driver assistance · 160,000 miles · TN

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Taurus. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while reversing, the rear-view camera displayed an inverted, distorted, or blank image. The message "Rear-view Camera Unavailable" was displayed. The dealer was made aware of the failure but confirmed that parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.

Filed Aug 10, 2026 · MN

I own a 2016 Ford Taurus Limited that is covered under Ford Safety Recall 25SA9 / the federal safety agency Recall 25V‑695 for the rearview camera. I received the recall notification in October 2025 stating that a remedy was not yet available and that I would receive another notification once parts became available. Nearly 10 months later, I contacted my local Ford dealership to schedule the recall repair. I was informed that they still do not have the required parts and that no nearby Ford dealerships have them available. I also contacted Ford’s customer service line, but the automated system simply states there are no updates available for this recall. My vehicle is experiencing the exact safety defect described in the recall. When I shift into reverse, the rearview camera no longer displays an image. Instead, the screen turns completely blue, leaving me without a functioning backup camera. This is no longer a potential safety concern—it is an active failure that affects the safe operation of my vehicle when backing up. I am extremely concerned that a federally recognized safety recall remains unrepaired even though my vehicle is now exhibiting the recalled defect. Despite my efforts to have the vehicle repaired, Ford has been unable to provide the necessary parts or any estimated timeline for when the repair will be available. I respectfully request that the federal safety agency review Ford’s continued inability to provide a remedy for Recall 25SA9 / the federal safety agency 25V‑695 and investigate the prolonged delay in making repair parts available to owners whose vehicles are already experiencing this safety-related failure. Thank you for your attention to this matter.

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Questions about the 2016 Ford Taurus

Is the 2016 Ford Taurus reliable?

Owners have filed 88 complaints about the 2016 Ford Taurus, fewer than a typical Taurus model year.

What is the 2016 Ford Taurus year score?

The 2016 Ford Taurus scores 86 out of 100 (good). The score compares it with the other model years of the Ford Taurus: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.

What is the most common problem with the 2016 Ford Taurus?

Driver assistance and stability, with 32 complaints, typically around 64,000 miles. Next is engine (14).

How many recalls does the 2016 Ford Taurus have?

4 recalls, covering back over prevention, structure and suspension.

What gas mileage does the 2016 Ford Taurus get?

Official estimates for the 2016 Ford Taurus range from 19 to 23 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.0L 4-cyl, FWD) gets 20 city and 29 highway.

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