2016 Ford Taurus problems and complaints
Owners have filed 88 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Ford Taurus. The most-reported areas: Back Over Prevention (31), Unknown Or Other (16), Engine (12).
Key takeaways
- 88 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 4 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 3 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Back Over Prevention | 31 | 35% |
| Unknown Or Other | 16 | 18% |
| Engine | 12 | 14% |
| Steering | 9 | 10% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 7 | 8% |
| Structure | 6 | 7% |
| Electrical System | 6 | 7% |
| Suspension | 5 | 6% |
| Air Bags | 4 | 5% |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 5% |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 3% |
| Power Train | 3 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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- Battery
- Engine oil
- Oil filter
- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
- Headlight bulb
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Ford Taurus 4 DR AWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2016 Ford Taurus 4 DR FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Back Over Prevention - filed 2026-11-05
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Back Over Prevention - filed 2026-10-26
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 NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The manufacturer was contacted and ma...
Back Over Prevention - filed 2026-10-22
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Taurus. The contact received notification of NHTSA 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...
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More for the 2016 Ford Taurus
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.