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2016 Ford Taurus Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 4 NHTSA recalls and 74 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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This is one of the better years for the Ford Taurus

The 2016 model year shows below-average complaints compared to other years of this model — a good sign for reliability.

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66/100

Use Caution — 2016 Ford Taurus

The 2016 Ford Taurus has elevated complaints or recalls that warrant careful consideration. Have any open recalls resolved before purchase and inspect the vehicle thoroughly.

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NHTSA Recalls
4 recalls on record
74
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
4
Crashes + Injuries
1 fire report

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NHTSA Recalls — 2016 Ford Taurus (4)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Ford dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #16V925000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #20V072000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #25V611000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #25V695000
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Most Common Problems — 2016 Ford Taurus

Based on 74 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Back Over Prevention
19
Steering
9
Unknown Or Other
8
Engine
8
Suspension
5
Electrical System
5
Fuel/propulsion System
4
Structure
3
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Ford Taurus — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2016 model year is highlighted.

2010 202 complaints 2011 187 complaints 2012 78 complaints 2013 584 complaints 2014 233 complaints 2015 248 complaints 2016 74 complaints 2017 43 complaints 2018 44 complaints 2019 11 complaints 2020 0 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2013 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2016, 2017, 2018 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2016 Ford Taurus

Is the 2016 Ford Taurus reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2016 Ford Taurus has 4 recalls and 74 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2016 Ford Taurus have?
The 2016 Ford Taurus has 4 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Ford Taurus?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2016 Ford Taurus are: Back Over Prevention, Steering, Unknown Or Other, Engine. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2016 Ford Taurus safe to buy?
The 2016 Ford Taurus has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 4 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Ford Taurus should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Ford Taurus are: 2016, 2017, 2018. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2013.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.