Worst 2016 Ford Taurus Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Backup Camera
Engine Problems
Steering Defects
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2016 Ford Taurus.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Backup Camera | 16 | — | — | 75,766 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 12 | 1 | — | 48,186 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 9 | 2 | — | 38,313 mi | |
| Fuel System | 7 | 1 | — | 91,210 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 6 | 1 | — | 50,000 mi | |
| Airbags | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Warnings | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2016 Ford Taurus
4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,762,969 vehicles.
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.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Taurus vehicles. The driver and front passenger B-Pillar door trim may detach while driving.
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.
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.
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2016 Ford Taurus — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Ford Taurus reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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