2016 Ford Taurus Safety Report
2016 Ford Taurus Safety Analysis
Safety Decision Cockpit for the 2016 Ford Taurus
This page is the hub for deciding what to inspect next on the 2016 Ford Taurus. It connects recall campaigns, owner complaint patterns, service bulletins, sibling model years, component issue hubs, and the model buying guide so a shopper or owner can move from a single report into the wider safety graph.
| Signal | Value | What to inspect next |
|---|---|---|
| Recall burden | High (4) | Review campaign numbers, affected components, and dealer remedies below. |
| Owner complaints | Moderate (71) | Scan complaint narratives for recurring symptoms, mileage, crashes, fires, injuries, and dates. |
| Crash and fire reports | 5 | Treat any crash, fire, injury, or fatality-linked pattern as a priority pre-purchase inspection item. |
| Primary component hub | Back Over Prevention | Compare back over prevention issues across vehicles. |
| Cleaner nearby model year | 2019 | Compare against the 2019 Ford Taurus with 9 complaints and 2 recalls. |
| Riskier nearby model year | 2015 | Check the 2015 Ford Taurus before buying across this generation. |
Ford Taurus Year-by-Year Comparison
The safest purchase decision usually comes from comparing neighboring model years, not reading a single page in isolation. The table below uses only validated Ford Taurus years already present in the cleaned NHTSA dataset, so each comparison links to a real vehicle safety report rather than a generated combination.
| Model Year | Complaints | Recalls | Use case |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Ford Taurus | 40 | 4 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2015 Ford Taurus | 236 | 6 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
| 2018 Ford Taurus | 40 | 4 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2019 Ford Taurus | 9 | 2 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
2016 Ford Taurus Complaint Theme Map
Complaint counts become more useful when they are grouped into inspection themes. For the 2016 Ford Taurus, these are the component areas with the clearest NHTSA complaint signals. Use each link to jump from this single vehicle into broader component hubs and make-specific issue pages.
Back Over Prevention
17 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Back Over Prevention issues Ford onlyUnknown Or Other
7 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Unknown Or Other issues Ford onlyEngine
6 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Engine issues Ford onlySteering
5 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Steering issues Ford onlyFuel/Propulsion System
4 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Fuel/Propulsion System issues Ford onlySuspension
4 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Suspension issues Ford onlyAI Safety Analysis for the 2016 Ford Taurus
Reliability Score
The 2016 Ford Taurus receives a reliability score of 5 out of 100 based on analysis of NHTSA complaint data, recall history, crash reports, and safety ratings. This indicates below-average reliability. Significant issues have been reported by owners and should be carefully evaluated before purchase.
NHTSA Safety Ratings for the 2016 Ford Taurus
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) evaluates vehicles through controlled crash tests and assigns star ratings from 1 to 5, with 5 being the safest.
Known Issues for the 2016 Ford Taurus
The following issues have been identified from NHTSA complaint data and owner reports for the 2016 Ford Taurus:
| Issue | Severity | Frequency | Typical Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Back Over Prevention System Failure The rearview camera system can fail, reducing visibility when reversing. |
Medium | Common | 30k-60k miles |
| Exterior Trim Detachment The exterior trim, particularly the B-pillar, can detach, posing a safety risk during reversing. |
High | Common | 30k-60k miles |
| Engine And Propulsion System Defects Engine and propulsion system defects can cause unexpected shutdowns or performance issues. |
Medium | Common | 30k-60k miles |
| Suspension Issues Suspension problems can affect vehicle stability and handling, especially at higher speeds. |
Medium | Common | 30k-60k miles |
Common Problems Reported by Owners
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the following components account for the majority of reported issues with the 2016 Ford Taurus:
The rearview camera can become inoperable, reducing visibility when reversing.
Exterior trim, particularly the B-pillar, can detach, posing a safety risk during reversing.
Engine and propulsion system defects can cause unexpected shutdowns or performance issues.
Suspension issues can affect vehicle stability and handling, especially at higher speeds.
Recall Details for the 2016 Ford Taurus
The following 4 recalls have been issued for the 2016 Ford Taurus by NHTSA:
Summary: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. 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.
Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Taurus vehicles. The driver and front passenger B-Pillar door trim may detach while driving.
Consequence: Door trim that detaches while driving can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
Summary: 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.
Consequence: A fractured rear toe link will cause a sudden change in vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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 servi...
Summary: 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.
Consequence: An oil leak, in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA Complaint Summaries for the 2016 Ford Taurus
Below are complaint narratives filed by owners of the 2016 Ford Taurus with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. 2 complaints involved crashes. 2 reported injuries or fatalities.
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 rear-view camera displayed a distorted image or a black screen intermittently while in reverse(R). The contact stated that the failure obstructed the driver's visibility, which...
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 unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while in reverse, the back-over prevention camera displayed a black screen. The d...
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that while attempting to reverse, the rearview camera became inoperable. The rearview camera image was either distorted, upside down, or the image was frozen on the screen. 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 dealer w...
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 local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact h...
I am writing to report an unresolved safety recall for my vehicle. I received Safety Recall Notice 25V695 in October 2025, and as of today, the recall has not been resolved because the required repair parts remain unavailable. This recall involves a safety-related defect, and the extended delay in providing a remedy raises serious safety concerns. I have contacted authorized dealerships, and I ha...
Rearview Camara assist works then quits and the duel heat only works on the driver's side and blows cold air on the passenger side and it smells like it's getting exhaust in the car ?but the fan motor is working fine and so does the AC!
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. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Ov...
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that while attempting to reverse, the rearview camera became inoperable. The contact stated that the rearview camera image was unexpectedly turning on and off. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the parts to do the recall repair were not yet available. The dealer was not cont...
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 rear-view camera displays a blank or distorted image while in reverse(R). In addition, the rear-view camera image occasionally froze. The local dealer was not notified of the f...
The manufacturer has failed or is unable to remedy this safety recall for your vehicle in a timely manner. I received a letter regarding a safety recall dated October, 2025. We are now in January of 2026. I am unable to see, safely, and,without the recalled backup camera feature working, to operate the car safely, when backing up the vehicle.
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 rearview camera displayed a white screen while the vehicle was in reverse(R). In addition, the rearview camera image would occasionally freeze. The contact stated that the fail...
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, causing the contact to slightly hit a pole. The dealer was made aware of the failure; however, the contact was informed that t...
I received a safety recall notice in October 2025 for my 2016 Ford Taurus SHO regarding a defect involving the rear backup camera system. As of today, there are still no parts available to correct this issue. I have contacted the manufacturer and authorized dealers multiple times and have been informed that there is currently no estimated timeline for when the required parts will be available. Th...
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the rearview camera darkened, and the "Rearview Camera Malfunction" message was displayed on the instrument panel, and the rearview camera was inoperative. The contact read the Owner’s manual and attempted to reset the camera; however, once the rearview camera was reset, the image was upside down and failed ...
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Taurus. The contact stated while reversing, the rear-view camera displayed a partial image. The contact stated that because of the failure while reversing, the contact had to keep turning around to see what was behind the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: ...
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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. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact stated...
REAR-VIEW CAMERA DISPLAY - I recently learned of Safety Recall Notice 25S89 / NHTSA Recall 25V572. My 2016 Ford Taurus has been exhibiting the same camera issue display as described in recall notice number provided. It's been doing this for at least 5 or more years. However, when reviewing the details and models being recalled, I noticed the Ford Taurus is not included. The Taurus should be ...
Ford has a recall on back up cameras and I believe my 2016 model should be included in this recall. My camera works about 50% or more of the time, a pop up warning shows camera not working. the recall is for other models in year 2016 but not my model
Showing 20 of 71 complaints. Additional complaints are available via the NHTSA database.
Frequently Asked Questions About the 2016 Ford Taurus
Has the 2016 FORD TAURUS been recalled?
Yes, the 2016 FORD TAURUS has 4 recalls on record with NHTSA. Each recall addresses a specific safety defect identified by the manufacturer or NHTSA.
How many complaints does the 2016 FORD TAURUS have?
The 2016 FORD TAURUS has 71 complaints filed with NHTSA. Of these, 4 involved crashes. 3 injuries and 0 deaths have been reported.
What is the safety rating for the 2016 FORD TAURUS?
The 2016 FORD TAURUS received an overall NHTSA safety rating of excellent (5/5). Frontal crash: 5/5. Side crash: 5/5. Rollover: 4/5.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 FORD TAURUS?
The most commonly reported problems with the 2016 FORD TAURUS involve back over prevention (17 complaints), unknown or other (7 complaints), engine (6 complaints). Other affected components include steering, fuel/propulsion system, suspension.
How many crash reports does the 2016 FORD TAURUS have?
There are 4 crash reports associated with the 2016 FORD TAURUS out of 71 total complaints (5.6% of complaints involved crashes).
How many fire reports does the 2016 FORD TAURUS have?
There are 1 fire reports for the 2016 FORD TAURUS out of 71 total complaints. Fire reports are among the most serious safety concerns tracked by NHTSA.
Are there any deaths reported for the 2016 FORD TAURUS?
No deaths have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2016 FORD TAURUS.
How many injuries are reported for the 2016 FORD TAURUS?
3 injuries have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2016 FORD TAURUS. These are self-reported by vehicle owners as part of their safety complaints.
Should I buy a 2016 FORD TAURUS?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2016 FORD TAURUS is acceptable with caveats. It has 71 complaints, 4 recalls, and a excellent (5/5) safety rating. Always have a pre-purchase inspection done by a qualified mechanic.
What components fail most on the 2016 FORD TAURUS?
The components with the most failures on the 2016 FORD TAURUS are: 1. BACK OVER PREVENTION (17 complaints), 2. UNKNOWN OR OTHER (7 complaints), 3. ENGINE (6 complaints), 4. STEERING (5 complaints), 5. FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (4 complaints). BACK OVER PREVENTION is the single most-reported problem area with 17 complaints.
What should I know before buying a 2016 FORD TAURUS?
Ensure the rearview camera and exterior trim are in good condition. Regularly check for recalls and address any issues promptly. The 2016 FORD TAURUS has 71 NHTSA complaints and 4 recalls on record. NHTSA rates it excellent (5/5).
How reliable is the 2016 FORD TAURUS?
The 2016 FORD TAURUS receives a reliability score of 5/100, indicating below-average reliability. This is based on 71 owner complaints, 4 recalls, and 5 crash/fire reports in the NHTSA database. Key known issues include Back over prevention system failure and Exterior trim detachment.
What are the known issues with the 2016 FORD TAURUS?
Known issues with the 2016 FORD TAURUS include: Back over prevention system failure, Exterior trim detachment, Engine and propulsion system defects, Suspension issues. These are based on patterns found across 71 NHTSA complaints. 4 of these patterns resulted in formal recalls.
Can the rearview camera fail, and what are the consequences?
Yes, the rearview camera can fail, reducing visibility when reversing and potentially leading to accidents.
What are the signs of suspension issues in the 2016 Ford Taurus?
Suspension issues can cause handling problems, especially at higher speeds, and may be indicated by unusual vibrations or noises.
What should I do if I receive a recall notice for my 2016 Ford Taurus?
Contact Ford to schedule a repair as soon as possible to address the safety concern.
Buyer Advice
Our recommendation: Ensure the rearview camera and exterior trim are in good condition. Regularly check for recalls and address any issues promptly.
NHTSA Data Summary for 2016 Ford Taurus
This safety report is based on a comprehensive analysis of data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the 2016 Ford Taurus. The data includes 71 consumer complaints filed by vehicle owners, 4 manufacturer-initiated safety recalls, 4 reported crashes, 1 fire incidents, 3 reported injuries, and safety rating assessments associated with this vehicle.
The NHTSA has assigned the 2016 Ford Taurus an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with a frontal crash rating of 5 stars, a side crash rating of 5 stars, and a rollover rating of 4 stars. These ratings are determined through controlled crash testing conducted by the NHTSA.
All data presented in this report is sourced from public NHTSA databases. Our AI analysis identifies patterns across complaint narratives, correlates them with recall history, and produces the safety assessment above. This analysis is updated as new complaints and recalls are filed with the NHTSA.
Consumers are encouraged to report vehicle safety problems to the NHTSA at nhtsa.gov. If your vehicle is subject to a recall, contact your dealer to schedule the free repair.
Disclaimer: This analysis is AI-generated from NHTSA public data and does not constitute professional automotive or safety advice. Always verify recall status at NHTSA.gov and consult a qualified mechanic.
Analysis last updated: 2026-05-16