2016 Ford Taurus problems and complaints
Owners have filed 81 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Ford Taurus. The most-reported areas: Back Over Prevention (26), Unknown Or Other (14), Engine (12).
Key takeaways
- 81 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 | 26 | 32% |
| Unknown Or Other | 14 | 17% |
| Engine | 12 | 15% |
| Steering | 9 | 11% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 7 | 9% |
| Structure | 6 | 7% |
| Electrical System | 6 | 7% |
| Suspension | 5 | 6% |
| Air Bags | 4 | 5% |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 5% |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 4% |
| Power Train | 3 | 4% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| 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 2026-09-17
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 ...
Back Over Prevention - filed 2026-08-26
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Taurus. 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 contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated ...
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-08-10
I own a 2016 Ford Taurus Limited that is covered under Ford Safety Recall 25SA9 / NHTSA 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 lat...
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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.