2016 Ford Taurus vs 2018 Ford Taurus
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2016 Ford Taurus | 2018 Ford Taurus |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 81 | 49 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 110 | 74 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 4 | 3 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–23 | 19–21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 58,483 mi | 56,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Taurus | Ford Taurus |
|---|---|---|
| Back Over Prevention | 26 | 12 |
| Structure | 6 | 11 |
| Engine | 12 | 3 |
| Electrical System | 6 | 7 |
| Suspension | 5 | 7 |
| Steering | 9 | 1 |
| Power Train | 3 | 7 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 7 | 1 |
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.