Trim Report

Ford Taurus SEL2016

Includes:TAURUS|SEL
$850
Starting From
396
Active Listings
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Avg Mileage

Sourced from 396 active dealer listings as of

Min $850
Max $29,995
From $850
Fresh

SEL Market Overview

All Trims Combined
From$1,500
$2K–$24K
108 listings110,648 avg miles
LX
From$2,500
5 listings|$3K–$5K
Limited
From$575
232 listings|$575–$23K
SE
From$995
182 listings|$995–$25K
SEL
From$850
396 listings|$850–$30K
SES
From$995
17 listings|$995–$9K
SHO
From$1,800
102 listings|$2K–$24K

2016 Ford Taurus SEL Pricing

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Where to Find Ford Taurus SEL

Location data for all 2016 Ford Taurus trims combined

35States

Michigan has the most inventory at 11%, with options spread across 35 states. Willing to ship? Your selection opens up significantly.

Ford Taurus Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2016 Ford Taurus trims

Elevated

The 2016 Ford Taurus has a elevated safety risk profile with 2 recall campaigns and 70 NHTSA complaints. Before buying, verify that all recalls have been completed. It's free at any dealer.

2
Recalls
70
Complaints
4
Crashes
1
Fires
Recall Findings
25V6950002025-13-10
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Ford 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 Lincoln MKT, Fiesta, and 2020 Mustang vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, intermittent, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.

A rearview camera that fails to properly display an image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

View at NHTSA
25V6110002025-12-09
STRUCTURE:EXTERIOR TRIM

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Taurus vehicles. The driver and front passenger B-Pillar door trim may detach while driving.

Door trim that detaches while driving can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

View at NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Across 1 model years, 70 owners have filed complaints about the 2016 Ford Taurus. BACK OVER PREVENTION issues top the list, so ask the seller about this area specifically during your inspection.

01Back Over Prevention16
02Unknown Or Other7
03Engine6
04Steering5
05Fuel/propulsion System4
70 total across 1 model years (2016–2016)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Ford Taurus Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2016 Ford Taurus trims

19–23mpg combined
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16-20city
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24-29hwy
·
$1,900-$2,300/yr

Across 6 configurations, the 2016 Ford Taurus returns 19–23 MPG combined. Choose the thriftier option if you're commuting; the sportier setup if you're not counting gallons.

By Trim
Taurus FWD - Automatic (S6)
23mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
20 city29 hwy~$1,900/yr5/10 Average
Taurus FWD - Automatic (S6)
21mpg
3.5L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
18 city27 hwy~$2,100/yr5/10 Average
Taurus FWD FFV - Automatic (S6)
21mpg
3.5L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
18 city27 hwy~$2,100/yr5/10 Average
Taurus AWD - Automatic (S6)
19mpg
3.5L 6-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive
16 city24 hwy~$2,300/yr4/10 Average
Taurus AWD - Automatic (S6)
19mpg
3.5L 6-cyl · All-Wheel Drive
17 city24 hwy~$2,300/yr4/10 Average
Taurus AWD FFV - Automatic (S6)
19mpg
3.5L 6-cyl · All-Wheel Drive
17 city24 hwy~$2,300/yr4/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Is the SEL Worth It?

Common questions about the 2016 Ford Taurus SEL

How does the SEL compare to other Ford Taurus trims?

with 396 listings tracked, the SEL sits in a specific spot in the 2016 Ford Taurus lineup. Compare pricing across all trims on the 2016 Ford Taurus page.

What should I know about maintaining the 2016 Ford Taurus SEL?

The SEL shares its core mechanicals with other Ford Taurus trims, so major service intervals are similar. Watch for back over prevention issues, the most commonly reported problem area. There are 2 recalls to verify before purchase. The 2016 model page has the details.

What are the best years for the Ford Taurus SEL?

The best model year for the Ford Taurus SEL comes down to the price-to-mileage ratio. Compare all years on the Ford Taurus overview.

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