VIN Decoder Results

1FAHP2L84GG138224

Basic Information

Vehicle Make

FORD

Vehicle Model

Taurus

Vehicle Trim

Police

Additional Information

Error Text

0 - VIN decoded clean. Check Digit (9th position) is correct

Vehicle Descriptor

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Manufacturer Name

FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Model Year

2016

Plant City

CHICAGO

Vehicle Type

PASSENGER CAR

Plant Country

UNITED STATES (USA)

Plant State

ILLINOIS

Body Class

Sedan/Saloon

Doors

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating From

Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating To

Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)

Drive Type

FWD/Front-Wheel Drive

Engine Number Of Cylinders

Displacement (CC)

3500.0

Displacement (CI)

213.58310433156

Displacement (L)

3.5

Fuel Type - Primary

Gasoline

Engine Configuration

V-Shaped

Engine Brake (hp) From

288

Other Engine Info

Ti-VCT

Engine Manufacturer

Ford

Seat Belt Type

Manual

Front Air Bag Locations

1st Row (Driver and Passenger)

Side Air Bag Locations

1st and 2nd Rows

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Type

Direct

VIN Breakdown

1FA World Manufacturer Identifier

HP2L8 Vehicle Descriptor Section

4 Check Digit

GG138224 Vehicle Identifier Section

NHTSA Safety Rating

Overall Rating

★★★★★ 5/5

Frontal Crash

★★★★★ 5/5

Side Crash

★★★★★ 5/5

Rollover

★★★★☆ 4/5

Data Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) crash test program

Safety Recalls (4 Found)

Total Recalls

Vehicle

2016 FORD Taurus

Source

NHTSA Database

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER

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

Campaign: 16V925000

SUSPENSION:REAR

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

Campaign: 20V072000

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.

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

Remedy: Dealers will repair or replace the B-pillar trim as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 20, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. For

Campaign: 25V611000

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Owner Complaints (73)

Total Complaints

Crashes Reported

Injuries Reported

BACK OVER PREVENTION

"The contact owns a 2016 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that while attempting to reverse, the rearview camera became inoperable. The contact stated that the rearview camera intermittently operated; however, the image was distorted, upside down, or co..."

ODI #11733224

SUSPENSION

"Bushing of the driver side rear toe link (aka lateral link, toe arm, etc.) separated, causing the rest of the toe link to disconnect from the tire. Images are available but the original part has been taken by the mechanic. Bushing likely failed from ..."

ODI #11732495

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