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2016 Ford Taurus Engine Problems

Complaints
12about this part
Share
14%of 86 total for the year
Median mileage
45,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the engine of the 2016 Ford Taurus, 14% of the 86 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 45,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“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. However, I keep getting a burning oil smell and car in shop right now and oil line that goes to one of the turbo charges is leaking and fire hazard.”

NHTSA complaint #11329522, filed 2020-06, 45,000 miles

“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. After discovering the issue, the repairman indicated there was a recall on this exact issue. However, I was never notified by Ford of the recall. When I called Ford I was informed that the recall only applied to vehicles built between Oct and Nov 2016. My vehicle was built in April. …”

NHTSA complaint #11556641, filed 2023-11, 124,015 miles

“I don't even know where to begin. Every problem you could imagine with this car only ay 69k miles after fords pathetic powertrian warranty expires. I bought this car at 66k miles spent 20 grand after tax and only made one payment besides the down payment. First off the ptu failed on this vehicle failed after 2k miles witch is a really common problem on this vehicle witch was a $900 part though Ford. Had this replaced and not only 7 days later and barely 1k miles the transmission failed causing the motor to overheat damaging the motor.. …”

NHTSA complaint #11291507, filed 2019-12, 69,000 miles

“I was approaching a very busy intersection and when I applied my brakes the car actually accelerated. I was able to stop before hitting the vehicle in front of me. I proceeded about a mile down the road and as I was turning into a strip mall the vehicle suddenly accelerated again. This time out of control. I when through the turn and hit a large curb and then ran into the guard rail. I ripped the guard rail off and still proceeded for an additional 150 feet on the grass before the vehicle finally came to a complete stop. It scared the hell out of me.”

NHTSA complaint #11282783, filed 2019-11, 29,000 miles

“Problems occurred 2x - 07/16th and 07/18/2016 - while travel at highway speed, 70mph, acceleration ceased - check engine, airbag and service lights came on, have to pull over, shut-off the engine, restart, drive for 1 more problems reoccur again. Drove the vehicle to Ford dealer with check engine light remains. Vehicles was purchased 04/15/2016 had 216 miles on the title...currently has 9,650 miles.”

NHTSA complaint #10885415, filed 2016-07, 9,650 miles

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Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201916%
201836%
201749%
20161214%
20153312%
2014167%
20137012%
20121114%
20114021%
20103718%
200969%
20082011%
200775%
2006248%
2005689%
2004257%
2003232%
200291%
200161%
200050%
199920%
199820%
199751%
199620%
199530%
199420%

Other parts of the 2016 Ford Taurus

Back-over prevention (rear camera)
29 complaints
Other or unknown
16 complaints
Steering
9 complaints
Fuel system
7 complaints
Electrical system
6 complaints
Body and structure
6 complaints
Suspension
5 complaints
Air bags
4 complaints
Brakes
4 complaints
Seat belts
3 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
3 complaints
Engine cooling
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2016 Ford Taurus

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology