2016 Ford Taurus: raw data

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vehicle	2016 / ford / taurus
known issues	7 clusters (reviewed 2026-08-27)
complaints	81 on file (2016-07-18 → 2026-09-17)
recalls	4
investigations	1
fars	33 occupant deaths, crash years 2010-2024 (legacy-code)
indexed	yes
license	CC BY 4.0 (derived)

Known Issues clusters all years →

Rearview camera failure pending recall partsBACK OVER PREVENTION33 complaints2022-01 → 2026-08taurus-2016-rearview-camera-recall

11755923 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
11482978 I was backing up in a parking lot when the backup camera suddenly inverted and I nearly ran over a small child. It now only works about 40% of the time and usually the image is inverted or scrambled. This is dangerous
11707871 The contact owns a 2016 Ford Taurus. The contact received a recall notification NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V6950000 (Back Over Prevention); however; the recall remedy parts were not available. The contact stated while reversing, the rearview camera displayed a blurry image

B-pillar trim detachment under structure recallSTRUCTURE3 complaints2025-11 → 2026-07taurus-2016-b-pillar-trim-detach

11753126 The contact owns a 2016 Ford Taurus. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V611000 (Structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available
11710983 The contact owns a 2016 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that the passenger's side door exterior B-Pillar trim was detaching. Additionally, while in reverse(R), the rearview camera displayed a blue image or the message "Camera Unavailable" was displayed on the screen
11697966 The contact owns a 2016 Ford Taurus. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 25V611000 (Structure) and 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available

Rear suspension toe link failureSUSPENSION5 complaints2020-08 → 2026-04taurus-2016-rear-toe-link-failure

11732495 Bushing of the driver side rear toe link (aka lateral link, toe arm, etc.) separated, causing the rest of the toe link to disconnect from the tire. Images are available but the original part has been taken by the mechanic
11512448 2016 Ford Taruas SEL Both Rear Toe Links went bad at around 64,000 miles The car is incontrollable on bumpy roads, which causes the car to veer very hard into the next lane or off the road
11543127 The contact owns a 2016 Ford Taurus. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed over a dip in the roadway, there was an abnormally loud sound coming from the rear of the vehicle

Fuel or exhaust odor entering cabinFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM3 complaints2016-08 → 2022-03taurus-2016-fuel-exhaust-odor-cabin

10905029 THIS NEW 2016 TAURUS SHO HAS A STRONG FUEL, OIL OR CARBON MONOXIDE FUMES ENTERING THE CABIN WHILE DRIVING. THIS OCCURS WITH OR WITHOUT THE AC RUNNING. THE FUMES ARE SO STRONG THAT I MUST DRIVE WITH THE WINDOWS DOWN
10899182 UPON HARD ACCELERATION, CABIN IS FILLED WITH STRONG ROTTEN EGG SMELL / EXHAUST. AC IS IN THE AUTO MODE AND RECIRCULATION IS NOT ENGAGED. MUST ROLL ALL WINDOWS DOWN IN ORDER TO CLEAR THE CABIN OF FUMES
11456738 Smell of gas inside and outside of 2016 Ford Taurus while driving and while not driving. Dealer hasn't done anything to correct the problem despite consumer's on going requests both at the dealership and corporate executive level

Power steering assist failure or lockupSTEERING8 complaints2018-09 → 2025-06taurus-2016-power-steering-lockup

11543517 Rack and pinion malfunctioned causing vehicle steering to pull to one side, eventually causing steering wheel to lock up making it almost impossible to steer vehicle. Problem confirmed by dealer, happened under 60k miles, however vehicle was passed year for factory warranty
11488701 The future that failed on my vehicle was the epas or electronic power assisted steering. This feature failed while I was on the freeway at upwards of 65 mph the steering wheel locked and I was unable to turn the steering wheel
11669222 The contact owns a 2016 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle experienced a loss of power steering assist. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that there was a loose steering bolt

Engine water pump and coolant system failureENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING7 complaints2018-05 → 2025-11taurus-2016-water-pump-coolant

11654572 The contact owns a 2016 Ford Taurus. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the engine overheated. Additionally, the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine overheated
11593733 I have learned there is a known issue with the 3.5liter twin turbo V6 motor Water Pump. The "cyclone motor" design by Ford has a known problem with water pump leaking and must be replaced, costs are typically $4,500
11091157 DURING SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN FOUND CRACKED COOLANT TANK. CONSISTENT PROBLEM ON 2016 TAURUS AND EXPLORER. CRACKED COOLANT TANK PRESENTS RISK OF FIRE, SKIN BURNS, ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT SHORTS AND PREMATURE ENGINE FAILURE

Turbocharger oil line leakENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM3 complaints2017-05 → 2023-11taurus-2016-turbo-oil-line-leak

11556641 my vehicle's oil lines to the turbo charger failed and caused a huge oil leak and my car was smoking all over the highway. I had the vehicle towed to a nearby service station recommended by AAA
10990946 I TOOK MY CAR INTO THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT DUE TO A STRONG SMELL OF PROPANE/NATURAL GAS. THE SERVICE WRITER INFORMED ME THAT THE SMELL WAS REALLY BAD BUT THAT IT SHOULD BE SAFE TO DRIVE AND THAT SHE COULDN'T GET ME IN UNTIL TUESDAY
11329522 OIL LEAK FROM TURBO LINE, WAS SHOWING RECALL AFFECTED 2016 FORD TAURUS SHO REFERENCE 16S463 BUT WHEN I CALL DEALER AND LOOK UP VIN MY CAR IS NOT SHOWING TO BE INCLUDED

NHTSA complaints (summary) all years →

count	earliest_date	latest_date	crash_flagged	fire_flagged	top_components
81	2016-07-18	2026-09-17	4	1	BACK OVER PREVENTION:26; UNKNOWN OR OTHER:14; ENGINE:12; STEERING:9; FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM:7

Recalls all years →

campaign_number	report_received_date	component	summary	consequence	remedy
16V925000	22/12/2016	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER	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.	An oil leak, in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire.	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.
20V072000	10/02/2020	SUSPENSION:REAR	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.	A fractured rear toe link will cause a sudden change in vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash.	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.
25V611000	12/09/2025	STRUCTURE:EXTERIOR TRIM	Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Taurus vehicles. The driver and front passenger B-Pillar door trim may detach while driving.	Door trim that detaches while driving can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.	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.
25V695000	13/10/2025	BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA	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.	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.	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 NHTSA.gov on October 14, 2025.

Investigations all years →

action_number	status	subject	components	opened	closed	recall_campaign	summary
DP94006	closed	POWER STEERING FLUID FIRES	UNKNOWN OR OTHER	1994-07-11	1995-01-26	·	POWER STEERING FLUID FIRES

FARS occupant deaths all years →

crash_years	occupant_deaths	match_type	vpic_recovered
2010-2024	33	legacy-code	0

FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road.

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Wrench.Pro (2026). 2016 Ford Taurus vehicle data [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2016/ford/taurus

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  author = {Wrench.Pro},
  title = {Wrench.Pro vehicle data: 2016 Ford Taurus},
  year = {2026},
  howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2016/ford/taurus}},
  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}

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