Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2016 Ford Taurus
NHTSA data on file today
The 2016 Ford Taurus has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 87 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #25V695000 Rearview Camera Image May Not Display NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V611000 Driver and Front Passenger Door Trim May Detach NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V072000 Rear Suspension Toe Links May Fracture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V925000 Oil Leak from Turbocharger NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Back Over Prevention 30 complaints
- Unknown or Other 16 complaints
- Engine 12 complaints
- Steering 9 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 7 complaints
- Electrical System 6 complaints
Of the 87 complaints on file, 4 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 87 complaints, owners report 3 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$7,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2016 Ford Taurus has mixed reliability due to various recalls, including rear suspension and engine issues. Complaints highlight problems with back over prevention and engine components. However, it doesn't exhibit severe or frequent issues overall, earning an average rating.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| rear suspension | 70,000–100,000 miles | $800–$1,200 | very common |
| turbocharger oil tube | 50,000–80,000 miles | $500–$900 | common |
| rearview camera | 40,000–70,000 miles | $200–$400 | occasional |
| steering components | 60,000–90,000 miles | $600–$1,000 | occasional |
| door trim | 30,000–60,000 miles | $150–$300 | rare |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake fluid replacement
- Transmission service
- Coolant flush
- Tire rotation and balance
- Spark plug replacement
- Air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Distorted rear camera image
- Turbocharger oil leaks
- Unusual steering noises
- Detached door trim
- Rear suspension noise
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2016 Ford Taurus at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.