2016
Ford Taurus

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$40,385
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Available trims

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  • 4dr Sdn SE FWD
    Starts at
    $27,220
    18 City / 27 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-6
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Sdn SEL FWD
    Starts at
    $29,650
    18 City / 27 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-6
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Sdn SEL AWD
    Starts at
    $31,500
    17 City / 24 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-6
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Sdn Limited FWD
    Starts at
    $34,570
    18 City / 27 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-6
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Sdn Limited AWD
    Starts at
    $36,420
    17 City / 24 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-6
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Sdn SHO AWD
    Starts at
    $40,385
    16 City / 24 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-6
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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Notable features

Full-size five-seat sedan
Sync 3 multimedia system newly available
Lane departure prevention available
Front- or all-wheel drive
High-performance Taurus SHO available

The good & the bad

The good

Steering feedback
Massive trunk
Seating comfort
Child-safety seat configurability

The bad

Unresponsive transmission with non-turbo V-6
Difficult touch-sensitive controls
Undersized cabin for a full-size car
Visibility
Interior build quality
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Safety review

Based on the 2016 Ford Taurus base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Overall rating
5/5
Combined side rating front seat
5/5
Combined side rating rear seat
5/5
Frontal barrier crash rating driver
5/5
Frontal barrier crash rating passenger
5/5
Overall frontal barrier crash rating
5/5
Overall side crash rating
5/5
Rollover rating
5/5
Side barrier rating
5/5
Side barrier rating driver
5/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5/5
Side barrier rating driver
5/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5/5

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
3 years / 36,000 miles
Corrosion
5 years
Powertrain
5 years / 60,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
5 years / 60,000 miles

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
Fords and many non-Ford vehicles up to 10 years old with less than 150,000 miles
Basic
90-Day / 4,000-Mile (whichever comes first) Comprehensive Limited Warranty
Dealer certification
139-point inspection
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Consumer reviews

95% of drivers recommend this car
4.8 / 5
Based on 68 reviews
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Comfort 4.7
Interior 4.5
Performance 4.7
Value 4.5
Exterior 4.7
Reliability 4.8

Most recent

By laurajean97 from Maumelle, AR
Owns this car
May 4, 2023

Fun to drive Taurus that looks beautiful

I have owned many sedans and many Ford Tauruses over time and this is my fourth one overall. Love this car! So fun to drive and it looks incredible. The gas mileage is great and I purchased it 7 years old with 100k and it's still just like new inside and out. The engine sounds amazing and I haven't had any trouble at all. The comfort level is insane and for a car that's fun to drive that's a bonus for sure. Great car overall.
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 5.0
Interior 5.0
Performance 5.0
Value 4.0
Exterior 5.0
Reliability 4.0
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By Donald Scales from Cahokia il
Owns this car
April 4, 2023

Second Ford Taurus is a very comfortable and vehic

Best car ever and a very safe vehicle..Ford Taurus.. Love this style car.. I would. Definitely buy another one. This is my second one I highly recommend it.
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 5.0
Interior 5.0
Performance 5.0
Value 5.0
Exterior 5.0
Reliability 5.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2016 Ford Taurus?

The 2016 Ford Taurus is available in 4 trim levels:

  • Limited (2 styles)
  • SE (1 style)
  • SEL (2 styles)
  • SHO (1 style)

What is the MPG of the 2016 Ford Taurus?

The 2016 Ford Taurus offers up to 18 MPG in city driving and 27 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

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Is the 2016 Ford Taurus reliable?

The 2016 Ford Taurus has an average reliability rating of 4.8 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2016 Ford Taurus owners.

Is the 2016 Ford Taurus a good Sedan?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2016 Ford Taurus. 95.6% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.8 / 5
Based on 68 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.7
  • Interior: 4.5
  • Performance: 4.7
  • Value: 4.5
  • Exterior: 4.7
  • Reliability: 4.8

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