2016 Ford Taurus recalls and problems

The 2016 Ford Taurus has 4 safety recalls and 89 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Ford dealer.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes / fires

4 / 1

Injuries / deaths

3 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2016 Ford Taurus vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2016 Ford Taurus recalls

Recall 25V-695: Back Over Prevention

Reported Oct 13, 2025 · 1,448,655 vehicles affected · Ford Motor Company

Problem: 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.

Risk: A rearview camera that fails to properly display an image can reduce the driverâs view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: 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.

Recall 25V-611: Structure

Reported Sep 12, 2025 · 101,944 vehicles affected · Ford Motor Company

Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Taurus vehicles. The driver and front passenger B-Pillar door trim may detach while driving.

Risk: Door trim that detaches while driving can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: 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.

Recall 20V-072: Suspension

Reported Feb 10, 2020 · 211,207 vehicles affected · Ford Motor Company

Problem: 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.

Risk: A fractured rear toe link will cause a sudden change in vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: 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.

Recall 16V-925: Engine and Engine Cooling

Reported Dec 22, 2016 · 1,163 vehicles affected · Ford Motor Company

Problem: 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.

Risk: An oil leak, in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire.

Fix: 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.

2016 Ford Taurus problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Back Over Prevention	33
Unknown or Other	16
Engine	12
Steering	9
Fuel/Propulsion System	7
Structure	6
Electrical System	6
Suspension	5
Service Brakes	4
Air Bags	4
Power Train	3
Seat Belts	3

Most reported parts

Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera — 4
Structure › Body — 2
Lane Departure › Blind Spot Detection — 1
Back Over Prevention › Warnings — 1
Back Over Prevention › Rearview System Braking — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 56,965 miles (median of owner reports).

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Recent 2016 Ford Taurus complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Back Over Prevention · at 45,000 miles · reported Nov 5, 2026

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 while in reverse(R), the rearview camera displayed a distorted image. The failure progressed to a blank screen, and the rearview camera became inoperable. The dealer was contacted the parts were currenty restricted to Mustang models. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The failure mileage was approximately 45,000.

Back Over Prevention · reported Oct 26, 2026

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that while reversing, the rear-view camera displayed a blank image. 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 manufacturer was contacted and made aware of the failure.

Back Over Prevention · reported Oct 22, 2026

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Taurus. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V69500 (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. While reversing, the rear-view camera intermittently failed to display an image. The dealer was made aware of the failure but confirmed that parts were not yet available.

Back Over Prevention · at 64,000 miles · reported Oct 19, 2026

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Taurus. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to complete the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact stated that the rearview camera displayed an inverted image while reversing. The failure mileage was approximately 64,000.

Back Over Prevention · at 70,000 miles · reported Oct 19, 2026

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Taurus. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the parts needed to complete the recall repair were unavailable. The contact stated that while reversing, the rearview camera displayed an inverted image or occasionally displayed a blank image. The dealer was notified of the failure by telephone and informed the contact that the parts were unavailable. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2016 Ford Taurus have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2016 Ford Taurus: 25V-695 (back over prevention), 25V-611 (structure), 20V-072 (suspension), 16V-925 (engine and engine cooling). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2016 Ford Taurus?

Owners report back over prevention problems most often (33 reports), followed by unknown or other (16). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 56,965 miles.

Are Ford recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Ford dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.