The service and repair manual for the 2016 Ford Taurus — 3.5L V6 and 2.0L I4 and 3.5L V6 engines, 4 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Ford published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 3.5L V6 — 213 cu in, DOHC 2.0L I4 — 122 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged 3.5L V6 — 213 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged |
| Trims | SEL Sedan 4-Door · SE Sedan 4-Door · Limited Sedan 4-Door · SHO Sedan 4-Door |
| Federal record | 4 recalls · 97 complaints · 55 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2016 Taurus manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 1,156
- General Information 1,620
- Accessories & Equipment 2,709
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 234
- Body & Frame 874
- Maintenance 73
- Brakes 261
- Restraints 206
- Drivelines & Axles 59
- Steering 352
- Electrical 1,424
- Suspension 197
- Engine Mechanical 725
- Transmission 310
- Engine Performance 2,457
- Front 258
- Rear (AWD vehicles) 258
- Radiator Cap Pressure 14
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2016 Taurus
- Engine And Engine Cooling — engine › gasoline › turbo/supercharger · 16V925000Ford 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 vehicl.
- Back Over Prevention — sensing system › camera · 25V695000Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 flex, 2015 explorer, lincoln mkt, lincoln mkz, 2015-2016 c-max, escape, taurus, 2016 fusion, 2018-2019 taurus, 2019 lincol.
- Structure — exterior trim · 25V611000Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 taurus vehicles. the driver and front passenger b-pillar door trim may detach while driving.
- Suspension — rear · 20V072000Ford 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.
Owners have filed 97 complaints and Ford has issued 55 technical service bulletins for the 2016 Taurus. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2016 Taurus manual
Is this manual specific to the 2016 Taurus?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2016 model year, covering the 3.5L V6 and 2.0L I4 and 3.5L V6 across the SEL Sedan 4-Door, SE Sedan 4-Door, Limited Sedan 4-Door, SHO Sedan 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Ford published for this year.
What 2016 Taurus problems does it help with?
4 recalls are on federal record for the 2016 Taurus, covering engine and engine cooling, back over prevention, structure. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Ford dealers.
Does it include 2016 Taurus wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2016 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $42.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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