2016 Ford TAURUSFord Taurus 2016

Complaint Information: Recalls, Consumer Complaints, Service Bulletins, OBD II Codes

NHTSA Mandated Recalls
  • Recall 155175 [USA]: A fractured rear toe link will cause a sudden change in vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash.
    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.
    ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links, free of charge. Remedy parts are not currently available. Owners were notified about the recall on march 3, 2020. A second notice will be mailed when remedy parts become available, which is currently expected to be the end of september 2020. The recall began october 28, 2020. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or lincoln customer service at 1-800-521-4140. Ford's number for this recall is 20s04.
    owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Safercar.Gov.

  • Recall 124108 [USA]: An oil leak, in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire.
    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.
    ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and if necessary, replace the turbocharger oil supply tubes, free of charge. The recall began on january 31, 2017. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16s46.
    owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Safercar.Gov.

  • Recall 2020051 [Canada]: Suspension
    Issue: on certain vehicles, the rear suspension toe link(s) could break. This could cause a sudden loss of vehicle stability. Note: vehicles previously repaired under ford campaign 19r01 or 19s18 do not require repair under this recall. For the taurus model, only the sho performance package model is included in this recall. Safety risk: a loss of vehicle stability could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective actions: the company will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a ford or lincoln dealer to install improved rear suspension toe links.

  • Recall 2019281 [Canada]: Suspension
    Issue: on certain vehicles, a buildup of dirt and mud could cause the rear suspension toe links to break. This could result in a sudden loss of vehicle stability. Note: this problem affects vehicles operated in alberta, saskatchewan and manitoba. The unique soil properties in this region could make a toe link more likely to break. Safety risk: a loss of stability could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective actions: the company will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a dealer to install improved rear suspension toe links.

  • Recall 2016639 [Canada]: Powertrain
    On certain vehicles, the turbocharger oil supply tube may have been improperly brazed. This could allow engine oil to leak and come in contact with hot surfaces, increasing the risk of fire resulting in injury and/or damage to property. Correction: dealers will inspect oil supply lines and replace as required.

To ensure accuracy and for your safety, it is recommended to do a free VIN recall check here or here [USA] - UK - Canada.

Bulletins

Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

  • SSM 52476 - EQUIPMENT: All accessory stick-on keyless entry keypads come with a wallet card containing the master code. If the accessory keypad was factory installed, this card will be placed in the glove box and should be handed to the vehicles owner during ini
  • SSM 52335 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: For 2015-2024 ford and lincoln vehicles equipped with turbocharged engines and customer concern of an engine oil leak, refer to workshop manual (wsm), section 303-00 for oil leak inspection and testing methods. Ford has evaluated turbocharg
  • SSM 52314 - POWER TRAIN: During service and repair requiring removal and replacement of a crankshaft bolt and/or crankshaft damper, achieving proper torque of the crankshaft pulley bolt is critical. Incorrect torque may allow the bolt to loosen resulting in the tim
  • SSM 51261 - BRAKES (PWS): Some ford and lincoln vehicles may exhibit noise when the brakes are applied. When diagnosing and repairing brake noise conditions, use the workshop manual (wsm) and the appropriate pinpoint test in section 206-00. The brake rotors should o
  • SSM 50861 - POWER TRAIN: Some 2015-2016 vehicles equipped with 6f50/6f55 transmission and built on 2-nov-2015 and through 1-feb-2016 may exhibit no reverse, 3rd and 5th gear with diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) P0715,P0717,P0756 and/or P2701. This may be caused by
  • SSM 50375 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: Some 2016-2021 ford and lincoln vehicles equipped with sync 3 may exhibit a condition where the navigation voice prompts are inoperative after a sync map update. This may be due to an incomplete installation of the sync map software. If pos
  • TSB160066 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM): Touchscreen navigation system - arabic language - blank screen
  • TSB160001 - FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (PWS): 49 cfr part 579.5 monthly communications - march 2016 air bag warning light illuminated with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) B141B and/or B141C
  • LTR3756 - FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (PWS): 49 cfr part 579.5 monthly communications - january 2016
  • SSM 50067 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Some 2015-2021 ford and lincoln vehicles may exhibit an illuminated mil with diagnostic trouble codes (dtc) P0011, P0012, P0014, P0015, P0016, P0017, P0018, P0019, P0021, P0022, P0024 and/or P0025. This may be due to small debris causing th
  • SSM 50064 - SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC:SOFTWARE/PROGRAMMING : Some 2013-2021 ford and lincoln vehicles may exhibit noise when the brakes are applied. When diagnosing and repairing brake noise conditions, use the workshop manual (wsm) and the appropriate pinpoint test in section 206-00. The brake rotor
  • SSM 50039 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Some 2016-2021 ford or lincoln vehicles equipped with sync 3 or sync 4 may exhibit a blank screen or other various sync symptoms only when the vehicle is in transport mode. This is considered normal due to the power saving features enabled
  • TSB 21-2175 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Some 2016 mks, 2016-2017 navigator, 2016-2018 f-150/focus/c-max/edge/fiesta/mkx/transit connect/mustang, 2017-2018 continental/fusion/mkz, 2017-2019 explorer, 2016-2019 escape/mkc/flex/mkt/taurus/transit/expedition/f-super duty, and 2018-20
  • 16B10 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: In some of the affected vehicles, the front control/display interface module (fcdim) may have been unintentionally programmed for the european market instead of the north american market
  • SSM 49221 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: When installing a replacement short block in 2015-2017 vehicles equipped with a 2.7l or 3.0l ecoboost engine, the engine must be converted to use a belt driven oil pump with the following parts: left exhaust camshaft jt4z-6250-b, left inta
  • SSM 49210 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Some 2009-2020 ford and lincoln vehicles equipped with turbochargers may exhibit an oil leak from the turbocharger oil supply or return tubes, o-rings or 6.7l pedestal gasket. Although oil may collect on the turbocharger, it is very rare fo
  • TSB 20-2255 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: Some 2016 mks, 2016-2017 navigator, 2016-2018 f150/focus/cmax/edge/fiesta/mkx/ transit connect/mustang, 2017-2018 continental/fusion/mkz, 2017-2019 explorer, 2016-2019 escape/mkc/flex/mkt/taurus/transit/expedition/f-super duty, and 2018-201
  • SSM 48908 - EQUIPMENT: Some 2016-2020 ford and lincoln vehicles equipped with a sync 3 touchscreen may experience the volume control unresponsive from the front control interface module (fcim) and steering volume controls when using apple car play. When the apple
  • SSM 48619 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Ssm 48619 - various vehicles - perimeter alarm armed and original vehicle keys cannot be accessed to enter vehicle - can protection strategy some 2013-2016 model year vehicles may exhibit a concern in which the perimeter alarm is active
  • SSM 48423 - POWER TRAIN: Some 2015-2020 ford and lincoln vehicles may exhibit an illuminated mil with diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) P0011, P0012, P0014, P0015, P0016, P0017, P0018, P0019, P0021, P0022, P0024 and/or P0025. This may be due to small debris causing t
  • SSM 48340 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Some 2016-2019 vehicles equipped with sync 3 may experience a map displayed on the left half of the sync screen with no other information/soft buttons present after updating to the latest version of v3.0 software. This issue occurs when the
  • SSM 48135 - EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER: Some 2013-2020 vehicles equipped with an evdc air conditioning (a/c) compressor may exhibit poor a/c performance/improper climate function. To support the proper diagnosis of this compressor, the evdc control valve tester has been provided
  • SSM 48123 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: For ford and lincoln vehicles that require positive or negative battery terminal replacement, it is not necessary to replace the complete battery cable harness (14300 and 14301) for this concern. Positive battery cable clamp bt4z-14450-aa a
  • SSM 48070 - EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER: Some 2009-2017 expedition/navigator, 2009-2014 f-150/mustang, 2008-2009 sable, 2008-2019 taurus/flex/mkt, 2013-2019 police interceptor sedan/utility, and 2011-2019 explorer vehicles may exhibit inoperative or intermittent hvac blower motor
  • SSM 48053 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Some 2016-2019 ford and lincoln vehicles equipped with sync 3 not at the latest software level may exhibit various performance related concerns such as display operation, navigation, voice recognition, phone pairing, applink, travel link, s
  • SSM 48049 - FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: Some 2015-2017 f-150/mustang, 2015-2018 edge/mkc, 2016-2018 mkx, 2013-2018 explorer/taurus/flex/mkt, and 2017-2018 fusion/mkz/continental vehicles built on or before 19-oct-2017 may exhibit an inoperative adaptive cruise control, collision
  • SSM 47993 - POWER TRAIN: 2015-2016 edge/mkx/flex/mkt/mkz/mks/taurus/taurus police/explorer/explorer police vehicles built on or before 10-jun-2016 and equipped with a 3.5l or 3.7l engine, all wheel drive (awd) and a power transfer unit (ptu) may exhibit a ptu venti
  • SSM 47976 - POWER TRAIN: On vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission it is imperative that the converter pilot hub be greased with motorcraft multi-purpose grease spray xl-5-a even if grease was not applied from the factory. Also verify that the engine/tran
  • SSM 47967 - EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER: Some 2013-2019 vehicles equipped with a evdc air conditioning (a/c) compressor may exhibit poor a/c performance/improper climate function and/or a diagnostic trouble code (dtc) P06A0 in the powertrain control module (pcm). To support the pr
  • SSM 47948 - ENGINE (PWS): Ssm 47948 - 2010-2019 various vehicles - turbocharged engines - oil supply filter replacement when replacing the turbocharger or the turbocharger oil supply tube for 2010-2019 vehicles equipped with turbocharged engines, when diagnosing an
  • SSM 47850 - EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER: Some 2013-2019 vehicles equipped with a evdc air conditioning (a/c) compressor may exhibit poor a/c performance/improper climate function and/or a diagnostic trouble code (dtc) P06A0 in the powertrain control module (pcm). To support the pr
  • SSM 47824 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Some 2015-2017 vehicles may experience a no crank concern due to a security access key table error. When attempting to program keys or perform a parameter reset, the procedure may fail and the integrated diagnostic system (ids) scan tool ma
  • SSM 47797 - EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER: Some 2009-2017 expedition/navigator, 2009-2014 f-150/mustang, 2008-2009 sable, 2008-2019 taurus/flex/mkt, 2013-2019 police interceptor sedan/utility, and 2011-2019 explorer vehicles may exhibit inoperative or intermittent hvac blower motor
  • TSB 19-2051 - EQUIPMENT: Some 2011-2019 taurus/police interceptor sedan vehicles may exhibit a loose and/or sagging headliner near the high mounted stoplamp. This may be caused by the headliner mounting bracket separating from the headliner. To resolve the conditio
  • SSM 47824 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Some 2015-2017 vehicles may experience a no crank concern due to a security access key table error. When attempting to program keys or perform a parameter reset, the procedure may fail and the integrated diagnostic system (ids) scan tool ma
  • SSM 47797 - EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER: Some 2009-2017 expedition/navigator, 2009-2014 f-150/mustang, 2008-2009 sable, 2008-2019 taurus/flex/mkt, 2013-2019 police interceptor sedan/utility, and 2011-2019 explorer vehicles may exhibit inoperative or intermittent hvac blower motor
  • TSB 19-2051 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: Some 2011-2019 taurus/police interceptor sedan vehicles may exhibit a loose and/or sagging headliner near the high mounted stoplamp. This may be caused by the headliner mounting bracket separating from the headliner. To resolve the conditio
  • SSM 47749 - EQUIPMENT: Some 2012-2019 vehicles may require repairs to the smartlink system. Smartlink is a ford licensed accessory which has a warranty provided by the accessory manufacturer. Warranty replacement parts for smartlink that are ordered through ford
  • SSM 47711 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Some 2016-2019 ford and lincoln vehicles equipped with sync 3 and a 6, 8 or 10 inch screen may show a pop-up message every key cycle that states 'sync can check for updates when connected to a wifi network'. To remove the inconvenience of t
  • SSM 47662 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER: For 2010-2019 vehicles equipped with turbocharged engines, when diagnosing and/or replacing turbo related concerns, all steps within the workshop manual (wsm) procedure must be followed including replacement of all mandatory discarded parts
  • SSM 47638 - STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR: 2013-2019 vehicles equipped with a lks system with customer complaints of steering wheel vibration, steering pull or vehicle drift may be due to an alert and/or steering aid input from the lks. The lks system detects unintentional drifting
  • SSM 47547 - POWER TRAIN: Some 2013-2019 police interceptor sedan and utility vehicles may exhibit a reduced top speed after a transmission fluid service with unapproved fluid. The use of unapproved fluid or improper transmission fluid level can lead to reduced vehi
  • SSM 47538 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Some 2016-2018 ford and lincoln vehicles equipped with sync 3 may exhibit the android auto preference menu selection is not present after an update to version 3.0 software. In prior versions of sync 3 software this menu was present, however
  • TSB 18-2323 - ENGINE (PWS): Some 2016-1018 police interceptor sedan vehicles equipped with a 3.5l/3.7l twin independent variable camshaft timing (tivct) engine may exhibit an inoperative police option accessory that requires a hardwired vehicle speed signal. Follow th
  • TSB 18-2297 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: Some 2016-2018 police interceptor sedan vehicles equipped with a 3.7l twin independent variable camshaft timing (tivct) engine may exhibit an illuminated mil with dtc P0420 and/or P0430. Follow the service procedure steps to correct the con
  • SSM 47444 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Some 2016-2018 ford and lincoln vehicles equipped with sync 3 not at the latest software level may exhibit various performance related concerns such as display operation, navigation, voice recognition, phone pairing, applink, travel link, s
  • SSM 47426 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Some 2015-2018 flex, taurus, police interceptor sedan, and 2016 navigator vehicles may exhibit a turn signal that does not operate as expected when the steering column multifunction switch is moved to the lane change position, then quickly
  • SSM 47380 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: Some 2016-2018 ford and lincoln vehicles with sync 3 may exhibit an intermittent blue or black screen. Check for sync software update under the oasis tab sync selection. If update is available refer to wsm, section 415-00 and update apim so
  • SSM 47379 - EQUIPMENT: Various 2016-2018 vehicles with sync 3 may experience a touch screen that does not respond to any input. Using the professional technician society (pts) website > oasis tab > sync version, verify the vehicle sync software version. If the ve
  • SSM 47041 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: Various 2016-2017 vehicles with sync 3 may experience a touch screen that does not respond to any input. Using the professional technician society (pts) website > oasis tab > sync version, verify the vehicle sync software version. If the ve
  • SSM 47009 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL: The accessory (wireless) keyless entry keypad can only be used with vehicles that are factory built with remote keyless entry (rke). The master code for the accessory (wireless) keyless entry keypad can be retrieved from fmcdealer - parts a
  • SSM 47041 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL: Various 2016-2017 vehicles with sync 3 may experience a touch screen that does not respond to any input. Using the professional technician society (pts) website > oasis tab > sync version, verify the vehicle sync software version. If the ve
  • SSM 47009 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL: The accessory (wireless) keyless entry keypad can only be used with vehicles that are factory built with remote keyless entry (rke). The master code for the accessory (wireless) keyless entry keypad can be retrieved from fmcdealer - parts a
  • SSM 47230 - EQUIPMENT: Some 2007-2016 edge/mkx/flex/mkt/mkz/mks/taurus/police interceptor sedan/explorer/police interceptor utility vehicles equipped with awd and built on or before 30-jun-2016 may exhibit a propane or natural gas odor during idle or low speed dr
  • SSM 47211 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: Some 2016-2017 ford and lincoln vehicles equipped with sync 3 version 2.2 software may exhibit a blank screen after attempting to exit valet mode. Sync software updates are now available under the oasis tab sync selection. If update is avai
  • TSB18-2088 - STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR : Some 2014-2018 taurus vehicles may exhibit the gearshift selector lever bezel door binding, skewed and/or not latching. This may be due to the door post becoming detached from the trim panel door pivot linkage. Follow the service procedure
  • SSM 47201 - EQUIPMENT: Replacing the original equipment sync/navigation system with either an aftermarket sync/navigation kit or modifying original sync/navigation parts to provide additional features is not recommended nor supported on any ford, mercury or linco
  • SSM 47171 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.: Some 2016-2018 ford and lincoln vehicles equipped with sync 3 and connected to an iphone recently upgraded to ios 11.2.5 may exhibit functional concerns where usb audio playback and app link will not operate. This may also include, under ce
  • SSM 47167 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Various 2016-2017 vehicles with sync 3 may experience a touch screen that does not respond to any input. Using the professional technician society (pts) website > oasis tab > sync version, verify the vehicle sync software version. If the ve
  • TSB18-2096 - STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS: Some 2011-2017 taurus/police interceptor sedan vehicles may exhibit a loose and/or sagging headliner near the high mounted stoplamp. This may be caused by the headliner mounting bracket separating from the headliner. Follow the service proc
  • SSM 47100 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL: Some 2016-2018 ford and lincoln vehicle equipped with sync 3 and connected to an iphone recently upgraded to ios 11.2.5 may exhibit a concern where usb audio playback and app link applications will not function properly. This may also inclu
  • SSM 47080 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.: 2010-2018 various vehicles equipped with sync or sync 3 may not function when attempting to find or use the spotify app via applink. As of an update released on 1/15/2018 spotify will no longer be supporting their applink integration. No re
  • SSM 46949 - EQUIPMENT: Some 2016-2017 ford and lincoln vehicles equipped with sync 3 version 2.2 software may exhibit a blank screen after attempting to exit valet mode. Sync software updates are now available under the oasis tab sync selection. If update is avai
  • SSM 46948 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM): Some owners of 2016-2017 ford and lincoln vehicles equipped with sync 3 may experience inoperative mobile device navigation applications. Mobile device navigation via applink requires sync 3 version 2.3 or higher for apple ios users. Mobile
  • SSM 46947 - BACK OVER PREVENTION: Some 2016-2017 ford and lincoln vehicles with sync 3 may intermittently display an overhead image of a vehicle in the center of the sync touchscreen with no obstacle detection grids or warning chimes. Sync may appear unresponsive when the o
  • SSM 46930 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL: Some 2016-2018 ford or lincoln vehicles equipped with sync 3 may exhibit a blank screen or other various sync symptoms only when the vehicle is in transport mode. This is due to the power saving features enabled while in transport mode and
  • SSM 46900 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Some vehicles may exhibit a no start condition with an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (mil) and a dtc P161A after pcm replacement. This may be due to the parameter reset procedure not being properly completed. To clear this dtc, use
  • SSM 46861 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL: Some 2016-2017 ford and lincoln vehicles with sync 3 may intermittently display an overhead image of a vehicle in the center of the sync touchscreen with no obstacle detection grids or warning chimes. Sync may appear unresponsive when the o
  • SSM 46860 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM): Some 2016-2018 ford or lincoln vehicles equipped with sync 3 may exhibit a blank screen or other various sync symptoms only when the vehicle is in transport mode. This is due to the power saving features enabled while in transport mode and
  • tsb17-2186 - POWER TRAIN: Some 2016-1017 taurus police interceptor vehicles equipped with a 3.5l/3.7l twin independent variable camshaft timing (tivct) engine may exhibit an inoperative police option accessory that requires a hardwired vehicle speed signal. Follow t
  • SSM 46848 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: Some owners of 2016-2017 ford and lincoln vehicles equipped with sync 3 may experience inoperative mobile device navigation applications. Mobile device navigation via applink requires sync 3 version 2.3 or higher for apple ios users. Mobile
  • SSM 46834 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: Some 2016-2017 ford and lincoln vehicles with sync 3 may exhibit an intermittent blue or black screen. Check for sync software update under the oasis tab sync selection. If update is available refer to wsm, section 415-00 and update apim so
  • SSM 46813 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: Some 2016-2017 ford and lincoln vehicles equipped with sync 3 version 2.2 software may exhibit a blank screen after attempting to exit valet mode. To recover the screen, perform a complete ignition cycle (key off, open and close the driver'
  • 16B32 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: Certain 2015 model year edge, 2015-2016 model year f-150, mkt, and police interceptor sedan, and 2016 model year escape, explorer, flex, fusion, mkx, mustang, police interceptor utility, taurus, and transit vehicles - electronic throttle bo
  • SSM 46102 - SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR: Some vehicles may have a concern where the safety belt retractor webbing does not extract from the stowed position or exhibits excessive pressure on the occupant during use. This may be due to a normal condition which happens when the seatb
  • SSM 46085 - ENGINE (PWS): The powertrain control/emissions diagnosis (pc/ed) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (etbs). The etc_act and etc_dsd pids should not used to diagnose possible etb concerns. The ids has a limited refresh rate
  • SSM 46073 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL: Some 2016-2017 escape, mkc, fiesta, f150, expedition, navigator, mustang, transit, focus, c-max, mkx, taurus, mks, flex, mkt, and edge and 2017 explorer, fusion, mkz, super duty, transit connect and continental vehicles equipped with sync 3
  • SSM 46069 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: Some 2015-2016 vehicles equipped with 6f50/6f55 transmission built on 11/2/2015 and through 2/1/2016 may exhibit no reverse, 3rd and 5th gear and/or dtcs P0715, P0717, P0756 and/or P2701. This may be caused by the direct clutch snap ring ou
  • SSM 46048 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Some 2016-2017 ford and lincoln vehicles equipped with sync 3 may have dtcs U3000:04, B108E:12 and/or U1A00:87 present in the apim. If these dtcs are present and no other symptoms are reported by the customer, then clear the dtcs and retest
  • SSM 46522 - EQUIPMENT: 2013-2017 edge/mkx/flex/mkt/mkz/mks/taurus/taurus police/explorer/explorer police/continental vehicles equipped with a 3.5l or 3.7l engine, all wheel drive (awd) and a power transfer unit (ptu) that is being repaired or replaced for an inte
  • TSB 17-2068 - BACK OVER PREVENTION: CAMERA SYSTEM: Some 2016-2017 edge, escape, expedition, fiesta, flex, mkc, mkt, mkx, mustang, navigator and taurus or 2017 explorer and super duty vehicles equipped with sync 3 and built on 1-jul-2015 and through 31-dec-2016 may exhibit a sync display mes
  • SSM 46486 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY: Some 2016-2017 ford or lincoln vehicles equipped with sync 3 may exhibit a blank screen or other various sync symptoms only when the vehicle is in transport mode. This is considered normal due to the power saving features enabled while in t
  • SSM 46438 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : Some 2016-2017 f150, edge, mkx, escape, focus, mkc, fusion, mkz, taurus and 2017 continental vehicles equipped with 2.0l, 2.7l or 3.0l gasoline turbocharged direct injection(gtdi) ecoboost engines may exhibit malfunction indicator light(mil
  • SSM 46210 - STEERING: Some 2010-2016 epas equipped vehicles may exhibit steering related noises. The workshop manual (wsm) diagnostic procedures have been updated in section 211-02. When diagnosing and repairing epas steering noises use the updated procedures.
  • SSM 46195 - EQUIPMENT: 2017 explorer and 2016 taurus vehicles built on or after 9-jun-2016 no longer have the fuel filler pipe information bezel attached to the fuel filler pipe. The bezel was removed to comply with fuel pump vapor recovery equipment requirements
  • SSM 46412 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : Some 2007-2016 edge/mkx/flex/mkt/mkz/mks/taurus/taurus police/explorer/explorer police equipped with all wheel drive (awd) and built on or before 30-jun-2016 may exhibit a ticking and/or knocking noise coming from the driveline area. To ide
  • SSM 46355 - POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:SHIFT PATTERN INDICATOR: Multiple 2014-2016 vehicles equipped with 6f35 transmission and built on 1-jan-2014 and through 31-dec-2015 may exhibit harsh reverse engagement and harsh/delayed 3rd and 5th gear up/down shifts with no dtcs present. This may be due to a me
  • SSM 46332 - EQUIPMENT: Replacing the original equipment sync/navigation system with either an aftermarket sync/navigation kit or modifying original sync/navigation parts to provide additional features is not recommended nor supported on any ford, mercury or linco
  • SSM 46295 - ENGINE (PWS): To help differentiate engine oil leaks from other possible sources, a new white-colored fluorescent engine oil dye is available. Workshop manual (wsm), section 303-00 has been revised to reference the new white-colored dye. The new white fl
  • SSM 46283 - EQUIPMENT: Some owners of 2016 ford and lincoln mkx vehicles equipped with sync 3 may inquire about upgrading to apple carplay and android auto. This upgrade is not currently available for those vehicles. Apple carplay and android auto are currently a
  • SSM 45968 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Some 2016 escape/mkc/fiesta/f150/expedition/navigator/mustang /transit/focus/c-max/mkx/taurus/mks/flex/mkt/edge and 2017 escape/explorer/mkc/fusion and mkz vehicles equipped with sync 3 might exhibit a blank screen or other various sync sym
  • SSM 45918 - EQUIPMENT: Some 2016-2017 ford/lincoln vehicles with sync 3 may see a navigation fault message appear on the map on the home screen or a system lock up when the phone is connected. Applink maybe inoperative, or the system may perform random reboots du
  • SSM 45917 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM): Some 2016-2017 vehicles equipped with sync 3 may experience the following concerns; the gps not tracking the vehicle position correctly, the vehicle location arrow icon spinning in circles on the navigation screen or a spinning compass on n
  • SSM 45916 - EQUIPMENT: Some 2016 ford and lincoln vehicles equipped with sync 3 and navigation along with a valid paid subscription to sirius travel link may not display sirius travel link fuel prices. Replacing components will not resolve the condition and is no
  • SSM 46132 - BRAKES (PWS): Some 2008-2017 ford/mercury/lincoln vehicles equipped with sync may generate a vhr that identifies a concern with the brakes and suspension category indicating service is required due to a brake system warning lamp being illuminated. If the
  • SSM 45880 - ENGINE (PWS): 2013-2017 explorer, taurus, mks exhaust studs not missing
  • 16B32-S1 - EQUIPMENT: Certain 2015 model year edge, 2015-2016 model year f-150, mkt, and police interceptor sedan, and 2016 model year escape, explorer, flex, fusion, mkx, mustang, police interceptor utility, taurus, and transit vehicles - electronic throttle bo
  • SSM 46159 - ENGINE (PWS): Some 2016 explorer, flex, mkt, taurus, mks and transit vehicles equipped with a 3.5l gtdi engine may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (mil) with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) P2096, P2097, P2098 and/or P2099 in the powertra
  • SSM 46153 - TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS: Setting the correct tire inflation pressure is an important step in the pre-delivery process and during routine maintenance intervals. Recent customer clinics revealed that most every vehicle in the clinics had the tire pressures set incorr
  • SSM 46132 - BRAKES (PWS): Some 2008-2017 ford/mercury/lincoln vehicles equipped with sync may generate a vhr that identifies a concern with the brakes and suspension category indicating service is required due to a brake system warning lamp being illuminated. If the
  • SSM 46129 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY: Some 2013-2016 fusion/escape/mkt/flex/mks/taurus, 2015-2016 mkz/mkc/edge and 2016 mkx vehicles may exhibit various radio concerns including: speaker static with key-off, no audio after vehicle is first started with diagnostic trouble code (
  • TSB 16-0139 - ENGINE (PWS): Some 2015-2016 f-150, c-max, edge, mks, taurus, and flex and 2016 expedition, explorer, escape, fusion, mustang, mkz, mkx, navigator, transit and transit connect vehicles equipped with a 2.0l, 2.5l, 3.5l or 3.7l gasoline engine and built on
  • SSM-45815 - EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER: Air conditioning (a/c) inoperative - diagnostic trouble code (dtc) P0645
  • SSM-45809 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : Sync 3 accessory protocol interface module (apim) dtcs U3000 or B108E or U1A00

OBD-II Error Codes

Common OBD Error codes specific to this vehicle.

  • P2701 [2] Transmission Friction Element "B" Apply Time Range/Performance
  • P0715 [2] Input/Turbine Speed Sensor A Circuit Malfunction
  • P0717 [2] Input/Turbine Speed Sensor A Circuit No Signal
  • P0756 [2] Shift Solenoid B Performance or Stock Off
  • B141B [1] B141B
  • B141C [1] B141C
  • P0011 [2] "A" Camshaft Position - Timing Over-Advanced or System Performance (Bank 1)
  • P0012 [2] "A" Camshaft Position - Timing Over-Retarded (Bank 1)
  • P0014 [2] "B" Camshaft Position - Timing Over-Advanced or System Performance (Bank 1)
  • P0015 [2] "B" Camshaft Position -Timing Over-Retarded (Bank 1)
  • P0016 [2] Crankshaft Position - Camshaft Position Correlation (Bank 1 Sensor A)
  • P0017 [2] Crankshaft Position - Camshaft Position Correlation (Bank 1 Sensor B)
  • P0018 [2] Crankshaft Position - Camshaft Position Correlation (Bank 2 Sensor A)
  • P0019 [2] Crankshaft Position - Camshaft Position Correlation (Bank 2 Sensor B)
  • P0021 [2] "A" Camshaft Position - Timing Over-Advanced or System Performance (Bank 2)
  • P0022 [2] "A" Camshaft Position - Timing Over-Retarded (Bank 2)
  • P0024 [2] "B" Camshaft Position - Timing Over-Advanced or System Performance (Bank 2)
  • P0025 [2] "B" Camshaft Position - Timing Over-Retarded (Bank 2)
  • P06A0 [2] Variable A/C Compressor Control Circuit
  • P0420 [1] Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1)
  • P0430 [1] Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 2)
  • P161A [1] P161A
  • U3000 [2] Control Module
  • B108E [2] B108E
  • U1A00 [2] U1A00
  • P2096 [1] Post Catalyst Fuel Trim System Too Lean Bank 1
  • P2097 [1] Post Catalyst Fuel Trim System Too Rich Bank 1
  • P2098 [1] Post Catalyst Fuel Trim System Too Lean Bank 2
  • P2099 [1] Post Catalyst Fuel Trim System Too Rich Bank 2
  • P0645 [1] A/C Clutch Relay Control Circuit
  • B1202 [2] Fuel Sender Circuit Open
Most Recent Consumer Complaints and Accidents
CrashFireTowedInjuredDeathsFailure
Date
NoNoN NoneNone20210627

I purchased the car a week ago from a dealership and sadly that the car was as is. At the time nothing was wrong with the car, and 2 days later after the car apim system started malfunctioning, i restarted the system and that did not work. I took to a dealership and they did the same thing i did and it is still the same. Dealership stated it could be the apim malfunctioning on the car and it was going to cost me $900 to get it fixed. I haven't had the car for a week and things are already going bad. No warning light appeared before the incident happened and nobody was hurt.

NoNoN NoneNone20210213

Water pump failure at 56.965 miles and gear oil leak

NoNoN NoneNone20210212

Water pump failure at 56.965 miles and gear oil leak

NoNoN NoneNone20210208

After driving for between 50 and 100 miles when i stop and before i put it in park the engine accelerates without pushing the accelerator i have to put in park holding the brake after a second or two it goes back to idle

NoNoN NoneNone20210207

After driving for between 50 and 100 miles when i stop and before i put it in park the engine accelerates without pushing the accelerator i have to put in park holding the brake after a second or two it goes back to idle

CrashNoY NoneNone20201207

My fuel system went off all kinds of error coming on car stops while running on the highway

CrashNoY NoneNone20201206

My fuel system went off all kinds of error coming on car stops while running on the highway

NoNoN NoneNone20201203

Car electronic steering stopped and i could not turn the wheels.

NoNoN NoneNone20201202

Car electronic steering stopped and i could not turn the wheels.

NoNoN NoneNone20201020

Air bag light on. Fail inspection rcm bood5 & B1202

NoNoN NoneNone20201019

Air bag light on. Fail inspection rcm bood5 & B1202

NoNoN NoneNone20200806

I took my car to dean sellers ford with a premature right rear bearing failure that was covered by the warranty on my 2016 taurus sho. While at the dealer, i was informed that the toe rear toe link required replacement. On june 12, 2019, ford media center issued issue a memo "ford motor company issues four safety recalls" which indicated that the "affected vehicles include 2010-2017 ford taurus vehicles built at the chicago assembly plant, july 2, 2009-may 25, 2017." this included my 2016 taurus sho, but the dealer had no knowledge of the recall and has now charged me for the replacement of the recall item. Also, i'm concerned that the replacement toe link was not the hardened replacement part and was the original oem part that is prone to failure. The failure of this part can be catastrophic and cause loss of control of the vehicle.

NoNoN NoneNone20200805

I took my car to dean sellers ford with a premature right rear bearing failure that was covered by the warranty on my 2016 taurus sho. While at the dealer, i was informed that the toe rear toe link required replacement. On june 12, 2019, ford media center issued issue a memo "ford motor company issues four safety recalls" which indicated that the "affected vehicles include 2010-2017 ford taurus vehicles built at the chicago assembly plant, july 2, 2009-may 25, 2017." this included my 2016 taurus sho, but the dealer had no knowledge of the recall and has now charged me for the replacement of the recall item. Also, i'm concerned that the replacement toe link was not the hardened replacement part and was the original oem part that is prone to failure. The failure of this part can be catastrophic and cause loss of control of the vehicle.

NoNoN NoneNone20200701

The fuel pump control module failed, rendering the vehicle unable to start, steer, or brake properly. The vehicle was started but not moving. It stalled and was unable to start again. I know this was a known issue for earlier models of the same vehicle. I have repair invoices, but am currently unable to upload them to the website.

NoNoN NoneNone20200630

The fuel pump control module failed, rendering the vehicle unable to start, steer, or brake properly. The vehicle was started but not moving. It stalled and was unable to start again. I know this was a known issue for earlier models of the same vehicle. I have repair invoices, but am currently unable to upload them to the website.

NoNoN NoneNone20200601

Oil leak from turbo line, was showing recall affected 2016 ford taurus sho reference 16s463 but when i call dealer and look up vin my car is not showing to be included. However, i keep getting a burning oil smell and car in shop right now and oil line that goes to one of the turbo charges is leaking and fire hazard. *tr

NoNoN NoneNone20200531

Oil leak from turbo line, was showing recall affected 2016 ford taurus sho reference 16s463 but when i call dealer and look up vin my car is not showing to be included. However, i keep getting a burning oil smell and car in shop right now and oil line that goes to one of the turbo charges is leaking and fire hazard. *tr

NoNoN NoneNone20200312

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford taurus. The contact stated that there was a loud noise coming from the brake pedal each time it was depressed. The contact also stated that when accelerated and then depressing the brake pedal, the loud noise occurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and was diagnosed but could not fine a failure and informed the contact that it could probably be the suspension. The vehicle was taken to cutter ford, inc, 98-015 kamehameha hwy, aiea, hi 96701, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact had mentioned that the vehicle was taken for an oil change and was informed that the oil was leaking somewhere and it was very dark. The contact mentioned that the tire sensor was replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 34,000. *dt the consumer stated the vehicle was traded in. *js

NoNoN NoneNone20200311

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford taurus. The contact stated that there was a loud noise coming from the brake pedal each time it was depressed. The contact also stated that when accelerated and then depressing the brake pedal, the loud noise occurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and was diagnosed but could not fine a failure and informed the contact that it could probably be the suspension. The vehicle was taken to cutter ford, inc, 98-015 kamehameha hwy, aiea, hi 96701, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact had mentioned that the vehicle was taken for an oil change and was informed that the oil was leaking somewhere and it was very dark. The contact mentioned that the tire sensor was replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 34,000. *dt the consumer stated the vehicle was traded in. *js

NoNoN NoneNone20191124

I don't even know where to begin. Every problem you could imagine with this car only ay 69k miles after fords pathetic powertrian warranty expires. I bought this car at 66k miles spent 20 grand after tax and only made one payment besides the down payment. First off the ptu failed on this vehicle failed after 2k miles witch is a really common problem on this vehicle witch was a $900 part though ford. Had this replaced and not only 7 days later and barely 1k miles the transmission failed causing the motor to overheat damaging the motor.. Now i have a $400+ payment on a vehicle that needs over $9000 in repairs between the motor and transmission and the dealer wont fix it because i didnt buy and extended warranty and its out of the factory 60k warranty. Note this is a 2016 (performance sedan) (sho) and this has been the most unreliable car i have ever bought. I would like to note i always buy ford and have had issues here and there but nothing like this between break downs i didn't even get to drive the car 30 days and now own 6 years worth of payments... Thks car has literally broke me and ford won't do anything to make it right there was clearly some sort of manufacture defect with this car and it should be recalled i would never recommend buy this car without a serious warranty because i know some people that have had better luck with this car in earlier models with the same drivetrain but mine can't be the only 16 sho that have had these problems and im sure other people have been left in hardship on now not having a car and have 20k in auto loan debt. All this happened under normal driving conditions. This car was built to be able to use on the track and completely failed under normal driving conditions. Very very disappointed and hope ford will recall this major issue in there "performance vehicles"

NoNoN NoneNone20190505

Dealership has identified the rears brakes are in 3mm or less on this vehicle which should be almost impossible on a front wheel drive system that has 5mm or greater on the front pads.

NoNoN NoneNone20180826

The power steering on this unit failed making it impossible to steer the vehicle. I was advised that this issued occurred at low speeds and as a result no accident was reported. The vehicle had to be towed to the dealership for repairs. Do not have the invoice for this repair at the time of sending this complaint. If you need it i will get it for you.

NoNoN NoneNone20180722

The power steering on this vehicle locked up making it very difficult to impossible to steer the vehicle. This incident occurred at low speeds but if it had happened at highway speeds their would have been no way to steer the vehicle safely to the side of the road.

NoNoN NoneNone20180519

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford taurus. The contact stated that the computer did not recognize the key fob and the "no key detected" indicator illuminated. The vehicle lost power. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to several dealers, including autonation ford burleson (817-522-3224, located at 850 north burleson boulevard, burleson, tx 76028) where the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and requested that the contact record the failure. The video was not sent and the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 15,000.

NoNoN NoneNone20180430

During scheduled maintenance technician found cracked coolant tank. Consistent problem on 2016 taurus and explorer. Cracked coolant tank presents risk of fire, skin burns, electrical equipment shorts and premature engine failure.

NoNoN NoneNone20180320

The back passenger side door keeps slipping out of place. The door has difficulties opening as it catches against the front passenger side door and makes a snapping sound. The door has already been fixed twice by the dealership but we were informed that this is a know problem with the newer vehicles and they didn't think this would be resolved. May law enforcement vehicles have been at the same dealership and the lady who works at ford said they have had to fix a lot of vehicles with the same problem. The dealership will not cover the cost of fixing the door going forward as we have had the car more than a year. I called ford to report the issue and my concern over the ability to get my son out of the back seat in a case of emergency. I asked them to note a recall and all i got back was an email stating they will not cover the cost of the fix. They never addressed my concern about safety and the ability of the door to function. The door has not experienced any stress and only normal open and shut. There has been no accidents but the door keeps slipping out of alignment. The vehicle went into the dealership to be corrected march 21 and april 11th.

NoNoN NoneNone20170805

On july 27 while driving down the hwy at 75 the car shut off my wife was driving and it scared the h out of her and me i took it out of drive and tried to start it ,i tried three time finally it started. No trouble till yesterday at the airport going up the parking ramp it quit again i was driving i stepped on the brake cause we were going up hill and tried to start it took three times and it started up again .We drove home 100 miles no trouble. I am taking it in tomorrow to the dealer. Just thought i needed to tell someone. I case something ever happened to us . Can you please tell me what i can do if it happens again i am gonna sell the car !!

NoFireN NoneNone20170519

I took my car into the service department due to a strong smell of propane/natural gas. The service writer informed me that the smell was really bad but that it should be safe to drive and that she couldn't get me in until tuesday. I buckled my 2 year old in the car seat and left the dealership/service department. The service write stated that there was a tsb out on the car and it could be a possible leak in the ptu. But should be that big of deal. We started to travel home the car stalled, on a highway traveling at about 60 miles per hour, and there was a loud pop, i was on the phone with my sister who was traveling behind us who told me that my car was on fire and to pull over. I stopped the car, when i was stopped the interior of the car filled with smoke i rushed to get my child out of the car and moved away from the car. I didn't see any flames just a lot of smoke. I feel we were lucky because my sister was able to inform me immediately that there was smoke. I feel that if i would have driven the car much further the outcome could have been much different.

NoNoN NoneNone20160821

This new 2016 taurus sho has a strong fuel, oil or carbon monoxide fumes entering the cabin while driving. This occurs with or without the ac running. The fumes are so strong that i must drive with the windows down. Of course, when it is raining, i must breathe in the fumes because the windows are rolled up. So far, it is causing irritation to the eyes and throat. I took it to the service department of the dealer where i purchased the car but they said they "could not duplicate" the fuel smell and that it is probably just new car or plastic smell. I asked them to check the fuel delivery module but they did not do so. This is a driveability issue which should not exist in a new car. Emissions into the cabin should have been checked prior to delivery and sale given the prior ford recalls and technical service bulletins related to this problem on this model.

NoNoN NoneNone20160717

Problems occurred 2x - 07/16th and 07/18/2016 - while travel at highway speed, 70mph, acceleration ceased - check engine, airbag and service lights came on, have to pull over, shut-off the engine, restart, drive for 1 more problems reoccur again. Drove the vehicle to ford dealer with check engine light remains. Vehicles was purchased 04/15/2016 had 216 miles on the title...Currently has 9,650 miles.

NoNoN NoneNone20160630

The headlights are designed such that you cannot see corners when making turns. I believe this is incredibly dangerous. When driving on dark roads, you truly cannot see what you are turning into until you make the turn. This was discussed with the dealer and it appears the dealer and ford are aware of the issue and have redesign headlights for some of the vehicles that have this issue. However, it is my understanding that they have no intentions of correct this on cars already on the road. *tr

NoNoN NoneNone20160512

Upon hard acceleration, cabin is filled with strong rotten egg smell / exhaust. Ac is in the auto mode and recirculation is not engaged. Must roll all windows down in order to clear the cabin of fumes. Very similar to same issue described with ford explorer. Incidence first occurred may 13, 2016 (date of delivery) and has happened consistently upon hard acceleration. Currently, vehicle has approximately 10000 miles and continuing to have issue. Vehicle is at dealership currently.

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