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2016 Ford Taurus driver assistance problems

33 complaints (37% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 64,000. 1 crash reported.

owner complaints
33
of this car's complaints
37%
typical mileage
64,000
crashes
1
recalls
1

Which part fails

  • Sensing system: camera
    4
  • Warnings
    1
  • Rearview system braking
    1
  • Blind spot detection
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Ford Taurus driver assistance problems in other years

19932005201020152019

Related recalls

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

What 2016 Ford Taurus owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Nov 5, 2026 · Driver assistance · AL

See attached document for complaint.

Filed Nov 5, 2026 · Driver assistance · 45,000 miles · CT

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 unavailable. The contact stated that while in reverse(R), the rearview camera displayed a distorted image. The failure progressed to a blank screen, and the rearview camera became inoperable. The dealer was contacted the parts were currenty restricted to Mustang models. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The failure mileage was approximately 45,000.

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 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 Jul 14, 2026 · Body, Driver assistance · WV

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Taurus. The contact received notifications of the federal safety agency Campaign Numbers: 25V611000 (Structure) and 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The dealer was contacted, and an appointment was scheduled with the understanding that parts had been ordered; however, while contacting the dealer a second time, it was confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issues. The contact had not experienced a failure.

Filed Jul 7, 2026 · Driver assistance · 60,000 miles · OH

The contact's wife owns a 2016 Ford Taurus. The contact's wife was notified of the federal safety agency Campaign Number:Â 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while in reverse(R) on several occasions, the rearview camera displayed a blank image intermittently and eventually became inoperable. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed that the rearview camera had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.

Questions about the 2016 Ford Taurus driver assistance

Does the 2016 Ford Taurus have driver assistance problems?

Owners have filed 33 complaints about the driver assistance of the 2016 Ford Taurus, 37% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.

At what mileage do 2016 Ford Taurus driver assistance problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 64,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2016 Ford Taurus driver assistance?

Yes, 1 recall: 25V695000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Ford Taurus have the most driver assistance problems?

The Ford Taurus model years with the most driver assistance complaints are 2015 (73 complaints), 2016 (33 complaints) and 2013 (30 complaints).

Other 2016 Ford Taurus problems

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

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