2016 Ford Taurus for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 10.2 to 12.4 L/100 km combined (EPA). 4 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 10.2 to 12.4 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 4
For sale
We do not have a 2016 Ford Taurus for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
2016 Ford Taurus specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo | 3.5L 6-cylinder | 3.5L 6-cylinder turbo | 3.5L 6-cylinder |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 11.8 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 14.7 L/100 km | 13.6 L/100 km |
| Highway | 8.1 L/100 km | 8.7 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km | 9.9 L/100 km |
| Combined | 10.2 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 240 g/km | 263 g/km | 294 g/km | 290 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $15.81 | $17.36 | $19.22 | $19.22 |
2016 Ford Taurus: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.0 L | 3.5 L | 3.5 L | 3.5 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 20 | 18 | 16 | 17 |
| MPG highway (US) | 29 | 27 | 24 | 24 |
| MPG combined (US) | 23 | 21 | 19 | 19 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 28 | 25 | 23 | 23 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 566 L (20 cu ft) | 566 L (20 cu ft) | 566 L (20 cu ft) | 566 L (20 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,900 | US$3,200 | US$3,550 | US$3,550 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,162 | $3,472 | $3,844 | $3,844 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2016 Ford Taurus
- NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 85 complaints with NHTSA, most often about back over prevention (29), unknown or other (16) and engine (12). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25V695000 | 2025-10-13 | back over prevention: sensing system: camera | 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... |
| 25V611000 | 2025-09-12 | structure:exterior trim | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Taurus vehicles. The driver and front passenger B-Pillar door trim may detach while driving. |
| 20V072000 | 2020-02-10 | suspension:rear | 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. |
| 16V925000 | 2016-12-22 | engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo/supercharger | 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. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
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Buying the 2016 Ford Taurus
Does CarmaCars sell the 2016 Ford Taurus?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2016 Ford Taurus before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 30 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2016 Ford Taurus have recalls?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2016 Ford Taurus cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$2,900 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $3162.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.