Representative photoBattery boost for a 2016 Ford Taurus
Battery boost for the 2016 Ford Taurus: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 10.2 to 12.4 L/100 km
- Body
- Large Cars
A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 2016 Ford Taurus for battery boost
- Body: large cars (EPA size class).
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.
Arranging the work for the Taurus
For battery service on your 2016 Ford Taurus, we arrange a trusted shop; CarmaCars does not do the work. A battery that struggles in the cold is often near the end of its life.
Details the shop needs
The shop sets its own price and time after it sees the car. Tell the shop about any warning light or sound you have noticed. A photo of the dashboard warning light helps the shop prepare. The powertrain here is the 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo with front-wheel drive and a 6-speed automatic.
How the request works
Tell us when suits you, and whether the car can be driven. The shop sets the price and the time after seeing the car. We follow up until the shop has the car booked in.
Stay on the road
The rental is priced like any other on our site. We deliver the rental to you and collect it when your car is ready. Delivery and pickup are both options across the Toronto area.
Talking to the shop
Ask whether the shop needs your keys, the wheel lock key or the spare. Ask the shop to call you before doing anything not on the estimate. Ask whether the quote includes both parts and labour.
Car care, briefly
If the car pulls to one side, ask the shop to check the alignment and the tires. Have the battery tested before winter if it is more than a few years old. Clear snow off the whole car, roof included, before you drive.
Over to you
Ask us, and we tell you whether we can arrange it.
Request battery boost
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
Rent a car while yours is in in Toronto
We have no car while yours is in on the site right now. Request one and we look for it for your dates, or take a similar car that is available now.
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