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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
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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

Expert 2016 Ford Taurus review

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Vehicle Overview

The Ford Taurus is available in SE, SEL and Limited trim levels and is offered with front- or all-wheel drive. The Taurus, which seats up to five people, competes with the Chevrolet Impala, Hyundai Azera and Toyota Avalon. It is also available as the high-performance Taurus SHO, which is powered by a twin-turbo V-6 engine.

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New for 2016
Ford’s new Sync 3 multimedia system is available.
Significant Standard Features

  • 288-horsepower, 3.5-liter V-6 engine
  • Six-speed automatic transmission
  • Chrome grille accents and chrome-tipped exhaust
  • Backup camera
  • Required in every new car: front airbags, antilock brakes and an electronic stability system

Significant Available Features

  • 240-hp, turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder
  • 20-inch wheels
  • Power moonroof
  • Sync 3 multimedia system
  • Push-button start
  • Leather seats
  • Power-adjustable pedals with memory feature
  • Heated and cooled front seats, heated rear seats
  • Blind spot warning system
  • Collision warning system
  • Lane departure warning and prevention

Taurus SHO
SHO stands for Super High Output, and the Taurus SHO caps the Taurus lineup from a performance and luxury standpoint. The SHO swaps the Taurus’ standard drivetrain for a twin-turbo 3.5-liter V-6.
What’s Special

  • Twin-turbo V-6 makes 365 hp and 350 pounds-feet of torque
  • Six-speed automatic transmission with steering-wheel paddle shifters
  • All-wheel drive
  • Sport suspension
  • SHO design cues include a unique grille, SHO badges, 20-inch wheels and a rear spoiler
  • SHO Performance Package includes beefier brakes, unique shocks and springs, a different steering calibration, a shorter final drive ratio, 20-inch summer tires and a Track mode for the stability system

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2016 Ford Taurus review: Our expert's take

Vehicle Overview

The Ford Taurus is available in SE, SEL and Limited trim levels and is offered with front- or all-wheel drive. The Taurus, which seats up to five people, competes with the Chevrolet Impala, Hyundai Azera and Toyota Avalon. It is also available as the high-performance Taurus SHO, which is powered by a twin-turbo V-6 engine.

(Skip to details on the: Taurus SHO)
New for 2016
Ford’s new Sync 3 multimedia system is available.
Significant Standard Features

  • 288-horsepower, 3.5-liter V-6 engine
  • Six-speed automatic transmission
  • Chrome grille accents and chrome-tipped exhaust
  • Backup camera
  • Required in every new car: front airbags, antilock brakes and an electronic stability system

Significant Available Features

  • 240-hp, turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder
  • 20-inch wheels
  • Power moonroof
  • Sync 3 multimedia system
  • Push-button start
  • Leather seats
  • Power-adjustable pedals with memory feature
  • Heated and cooled front seats, heated rear seats
  • Blind spot warning system
  • Collision warning system
  • Lane departure warning and prevention

Taurus SHO
SHO stands for Super High Output, and the Taurus SHO caps the Taurus lineup from a performance and luxury standpoint. The SHO swaps the Taurus’ standard drivetrain for a twin-turbo 3.5-liter V-6.
What’s Special

  • Twin-turbo V-6 makes 365 hp and 350 pounds-feet of torque
  • Six-speed automatic transmission with steering-wheel paddle shifters
  • All-wheel drive
  • Sport suspension
  • SHO design cues include a unique grille, SHO badges, 20-inch wheels and a rear spoiler
  • SHO Performance Package includes beefier brakes, unique shocks and springs, a different steering calibration, a shorter final drive ratio, 20-inch summer tires and a Track mode for the stability system

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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

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

  • 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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  • 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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  • Love my second Taurus!

    Love this car! Bought in 2020 with low mileage. I'm 5'2" so was sold when shown I could bring the pedals toward me! Never had a pushbutton start, so that took some getting used to and now I love it. Like flying in a cockpit. I'll never use the alternate manual transmission with steering wheel paddles. But it has that option. Lots of on-dash gizmos I rarely use, but they're there. I like that it tells me I need gas or an oil change. Only problem, and it just happened, is the low tire pressure warning didn't go off when the tires were aired up.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • 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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  • Awesome car

    I bought a 2016 limited package and it's unbelievable. Extremely comfortable seating. I'm 6'1" 180 and I fit very comfortable inside. The 3.5l V6 has plenty of pick up. The outside has a great sleek look to it. For the price, this car is perfect
    • 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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  • Solid as a Bull

    This is a heavy but all around safe feeling car. The MPG stated has a flaw. But I actually have had excellent fuel mileage and the added power of that V6 to pull past others on the highway. The seats are comfy and sporty. Lots of room in the trunk. Took on road trip and drove over 485 miles to my destination and still had 80 miles left to drive according to fuel gauge. I bought her pre-owned and love it. Really nice car. I driven the 2022 Malibu and it is nice but feels extremely light weight and the engine is much smaller than my 3.5 L. Has some power but not like my daily driver. My elderly mother can easily get in and out as well. Love sedans over other vehicles. Looking at another Ford soon. Maybe that Ecoboost all wheel drive. Keeping my Taurus forever.
    • 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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  • Nice car

    The needs for my lifestyle have been met with the purchase of this car. The interior design is outstanding. It is comfortable to drive, and the various features are perfect.
    • 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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  • Car I always wanted

    This vehicle has everything you can think of I mean everything!! Plenty of space and power!! I love this vehicle! Would recommend this vehicle to anyone!!
    • 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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  • The Taurus with the 6cyl engine has been fine

    Huge trunk space-good acceleration -29 mpg reg gas at highway speed-handles well-zero rust at 100,000 miles on OD.Interior materials show no significant wear-sync 3 system easy to use-model is the limited edition
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • BEST CAR FOR ME

    HAD 3 YRS. BEST CAR IN MY LIFE. WOULD'NT SELL BUT WANNA SHO. AFROMNYBODY WANT A 2015 TAURUS LIMITED? SELL IT FAIR PRICE. RIGHT NOW.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 4.0
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  • Most luxurious car for the money on the road

    Heart broken they won’t be making them anymore. Hoping to update to a 2019 to keep current. It rides so smooth and most of all we love the well appointed interior.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • 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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  • What are you thinking Ford!

    The Taurus saved the Ford company. They need to reconsider discontinuing that car. I have owned 4! Mr. Ford is rolling in his grave. I like the Explorer but they need a sedan offering like the Taurus.
    • 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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  • Love this car!

    This car is all I ever wanted in a car and more! All the options are blowing me away! I feel like I got a great deal for the money!
    • 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.

What are some similar vehicles and competitors of the 2016 Ford Taurus?

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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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