2016 FORD TAURUS PROBLEMS

Model Trims
Taurus 2.0 EcoBoost (240 Hp) Automatic
Taurus 3.5 V6 24V (288 Hp) Automatic
Taurus 3.5 V6 24V (288 Hp) AWD Automatic
Taurus SHO 3.5 V6 (365 Hp) AWD Automatic
Taurus EcoBoost 180 (181 Hp)
Taurus EcoBoost 245 (245 Hp)
Taurus EcoBoost 325 V6 (329 Hp)

Issues by Year
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Malfunction Modules
Complaints and Common Faults
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1. Suspension issues:
- Both Rear Toe Links going bad at around 64,000 miles, causing uncontrollable veering on bumpy roads
- Rear Toe Link failure caused loss of control of the vehicle
- Suspicion of rear toe link failure related to recall for the same issue in other Taurus models
- Both Rear Toe Links going bad at around 64,000 miles, causing uncontrollable veering on bumpy roads
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2. Engine/Transmission problems:
- Engine acceleration without pushing the accelerator
- Engine overheating due to transmission failure
- Cracked coolant tank presenting risk of fire and premature engine failure
- Oil lines to turbo charger failed, causing oil leak and smoke on highway
- Failed fuel pump control module rendering vehicle unable to start, steer, or brake
- EPAS failure causing steering wheel lock-up at high speeds
- Rack and pinion malfunction causing steering wheel lock-up
- Engine acceleration without pushing the accelerator
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3. Electrical issues:
- APIM system malfunctioning
- Backup camera failure
- Air bag light on, causing inspection failure
- Headlights designed in a way that creates dangerous blind spots
- APIM system malfunctioning
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4. Miscellaneous issues:
- Strong fuel, oil, or carbon monoxide fumes entering cabin while driving
- Door slipping out of alignment, catching against front door
- Loud noise coming from brake pedal
- Water pump failure and gear oil leak at low mileage
- Water leaking from the vehicle causing oil and water to mix inside engine
- Strong fuel, oil, or carbon monoxide fumes entering cabin while driving
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5. Safety concerns:
- Vehicle stalled and caught fire while driving
- Vehicle accelerated unexpectedly causing multiple accidents
- Rearview camera image distorted, posing safety risk in reverse maneuvers
- No-key detected indicator causing vehicle to lose power
- Vehicle stalled and caught fire while driving
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6. Inconsistencies/reliability concerns:
- Issues with dealership and manufacturer not addressing safety concerns or covering repairs
- Concerns about recalls not applying to certain VINs despite experiencing similar issues
- Concerns about trade-in and resale value due to unresolved issues with vehicle.
- Issues with dealership and manufacturer not addressing safety concerns or covering repairs
Other Models
- Aerostar Number of complaints: 3018
- Aspire Number of complaints: 278
- Bronco Number of complaints: 1374
- Bronco II Number of complaints: 257
- Bronco Sport Number of complaints: 534
- C-Max Number of complaints: 363
- C-Max Energi Number of complaints: 127
- C-Max Hybrid Number of complaints: 172
- Contour Number of complaints: 4342
- Crown Victoria Number of complaints: 3490
- E-150 Number of complaints: 1375
- E-250 Number of complaints: 427
- E-350 Number of complaints: 1416
- E-450 Number of complaints: 483
- E-550 Number of complaints: 91
- EcoSport Number of complaints: 1081
- Edge Number of complaints: 13049
- Escape Number of complaints: 27892
- Escape Hybrid Number of complaints: 1666
- Escort Number of complaints: 4937
- Escort ZX2 Number of complaints: 91
- Excursion Number of complaints: 1344
- Expedition Number of complaints: 9654
- Explorer Number of complaints: 34754
- Explorer Sport Number of complaints: 895
- Explorer Sport Trac Number of complaints: 881
- F-150 Number of complaints: 38224
- F-250 Number of complaints: 10492
- F-250 Super Duty Number of complaints: 3446
- F-350 Number of complaints: 5984
- F-350 Super Duty Number of complaints: 2099
- F-450 Number of complaints: 127
- F-450 Super Duty Number of complaints: 555
- F-550 Number of complaints: 74
- F-550 Super Duty Number of complaints: 550
- F-650 Number of complaints: 54
- F-650 Super Duty Number of complaints: 43
- F-750 Number of complaints: 11
- F-750 Super Duty Number of complaints: 9
- Festiva Number of complaints: 170
- Fiesta Number of complaints: 3686
- Five Hundred Number of complaints: 1466
- Flex Number of complaints: 1775
- Focus Number of complaints: 26424
- Focus Electric Number of complaints: 285
- Focus RS Number of complaints: 5
- Freestar Number of complaints: 3143
- Freestyle Number of complaints: 4914
- Fusion Number of complaints: 25001
- Fusion Energi Number of complaints: 199
- Fusion Hybrid Number of complaints: 1202
- LTD Number of complaints: 55
- Maverick Number of complaints: 757
- Mustang Number of complaints: 10395
- Mustang GT Number of complaints: 811
- Mustang Mach-E Number of complaints: 561
- Probe Number of complaints: 1452
- Ranger Number of complaints: 9595
- Ranger EV Number of complaints: 30
- Taurus Number of complaints: 22987
- Taurus SHO Number of complaints: 183
- Taurus X Number of complaints: 213
- Tempo Number of complaints: 1602
- Thunderbird Number of complaints: 3011
- Topaz Number of complaints: 19
- Transit Number of complaints: 608
- Transit Connect Number of complaints: 533
- Windstar Number of complaints: 18774