These are standard specifications for the 2016 Ford Taurus, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
6 Automatic SelectShif
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023For additional safety information and testing procedures, please visit the NHTSA website.
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Front Wheel (standard), AWD |
| Body / Chassis : | Steel unibody |
| Production Years for Series : | 2010 - |
| Weight : | 3969 lbs | 1800.308 kg |
| Introduced At : | 2009 Detroit Auto Show |
Engine & Transmission
| V 6 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 3497 cc | 213.4 cu in. | 3.5 L. |
| Power : | 288 BHP (211.968 KW) @ 6500 RPM |
| Torque : | 254 Ft-Lbs (344 NM) @ 4000 RPM |
| Bore : | 9.5 mm | 0.374 in. |
| Stroke : | 86.7 mm | 3.413 in. |
| Compression : | 10.8:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 24 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder) |
| Construction : | Aluminum block and head |
| Sequential Multiport Fuel Injection | |
| Inline 4 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 1999 cc | 122.0 cu in. | 2.0 L. |
| Power : | 240 HP (176.64 KW) @ 5500 RPM |
| Torque : | 270 Ft-Lbs (366 NM) @ 3000 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.4 in | 87 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.3 in | 83 mm. |
| Compression : | 9.3:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder) |
| Construction : | Aluminum block and head |
6 Automatic SelectShif
Gear Ratios
| 1st Gear : | 4.484 |
| 2nd Gear : | 2.872 |
| 3rd Gear : | 1.842 |
| 4th Gear : | 1.414 |
| 5th Gear : | 1.000 |
| 6th Gear : | 0.742 |
Production Figures
| Total Ford Production for 2016 : | 2,502,973 |
| 2016 Ford Taurus | |
Handling
Safety
| NHTSA Crash-Test Results | |
|---|---|
| 2016 Ford Taurus 4 DR FWD | |
| Frontal driver : |  |
| Frontal passenger : | |
| Side driver : | |
| Side rear passenger : | |
| Rollover 2 Wheel Drive : |  11.3% |
| 2016 Ford Taurus 4 DR AWD | |
| Frontal driver : | |
| Frontal passenger : | |
| Side driver : | |
| Side rear passenger : | |
| Rollover 4 Wheel Drive : | 11.3% |
Recall
| Component | SUSPENSION:REAR |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Mfr Report Date | 20110825 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 20V072000 |
| Summary | 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. |
| Consequence | A fractured rear toe link will cause a sudden change in vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | 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. |
| Notes | 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. |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Mfr Report Date | 20161018 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 16V925000 |
| Summary | 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. |
| Consequence | An oil leak, in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire. |
| Remedy | 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. |
| Notes | 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. |
Data updated January 2023For additional safety information and testing procedures, please visit the NHTSA website.
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 2016 Ford Taurus?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2016 Ford Taurus? A: The 2016 Ford Taurus has a wheelbase size of 112.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2016 Ford Taurus? A: The 2016 Ford Taurus has a length of 202.90 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2016 Ford Taurus? A: The 2016 Ford Taurus has a width of 76.20 inches.Q: How much headroom does the 2016 Ford Taurus have?A: The 2016 Ford Taurus has 39.00 inches of headroom.Q: How much legroom does the 2016 Ford Taurus have?A: The 2016 Ford Taurus has legroom of 41.90 inches.Q: What is the 2016 Ford Taurus's towing capacity?A: The 2016 Ford Taurus has a towing capaicty of 1000.00 lbs.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2016 Ford Taurus? A: The 2016 Ford Taurus was a Sedan.Q: How many vehicles did Ford produce in 2016? A: Ford produced 2,502,973 automobiles in 2016.Q: What engines did the 2016 Ford Taurus have? A: The 2016 Ford Taurus had the following engine options: V 6 (3497 cc | 213.4 cu in. | 3.5 L.) with 288 BHP (211.968 KW) @ 6500 RPM and 254 Ft-Lbs (344 NM) @ 4000 RPM Inline 4 (1999 cc | 122.0 cu in. | 2.0 L.) with 240 HP (176.64 KW) @ 5500 RPM and 270 Ft-Lbs (366 NM) @ 3000 RPM Q: What transmission did the 2016 Ford Taurus have? A: The 2016 Ford Taurus had a 6 speed Automatic SelectShif gearbox.