ice-capades Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 It hasn't been published yet but at a meeting yesterday with our Ford Zone Manager, the Job #1 date for the 2016 Taurus is the first week of January. He wouldn't or couldn't provide any information about the possibility of 2016 Taurus production being moved to the Flat Rock Assembly Plant. I'll provide additional information as it becomes available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ice-capades Posted May 23, 2015 Author Share Posted May 23, 2015 2016MY Taurus Color-Upholstery-Wheel Guide 2016 Taurus Color_Upholstery_Wheel Guide.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmmfloorpie Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 2016MY Taurus Color-Upholstery-Wheel Guide That's not the 2016 Taurus I was expecting... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 It's the one I was expecting..... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ice-capades Posted May 24, 2015 Author Share Posted May 24, 2015 Certainly, from the photo in the 2016MY Taurus Color-Upholstery-Wheel Guide, it looks like the 2016 Taurus isn't going to be the all-new model we've been waiting for. Just Friday morning I was talking to a customer that was dropping off his boss' new 2015 Edge for service and he was telling me that he's looking at replacing his Crown Victoria. He's looking at a Chevy Impala and was asking me about the Explorer because the Taurus interior is too cramped. Almost everyone I talk to complains about the Taurus interior... too cramped! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieS Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 That's not the 2016 Taurus I was expecting... I'll second that ...... Shame on you Big Blue, I'll bet Henry Ford is rolling over in his grave for allowing the new ford Taurus in China and the birthplace of the Ford, the United States of America waits in second place. Maybe not to late to change you mind, I sure am dissapointed in Ford . I was waiting to trade in my 2011 Taurus Limited AWD, O well !!! Now I'll thing I'll take a ride to the Chrysler showroom....... CharlieS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdegrand Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 I'll second that ...... Shame on you Big Blue, I'll bet Henry Ford is rolling over in his grave for allowing the new ford Taurus in China and the birthplace of the Ford, the United States of America waits in second place. Maybe not to late to change you mind, I sure am dissapointed in Ford . I was waiting to trade in my 2011 Taurus Limited AWD, O well !!! Now I'll thing I'll take a ride to the Chrysler showroom....... CharlieS Last time I checked Chrysler is now FCA.....and hasn't been an AMERICAN company for decades. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvrsvt Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 Boy the 2016 has a late start date, you'd think they start making 2016s this fall. As for an all new Taurus...I don't even think the Chinese one will be on the market till this Fall/winter? If we do get a new one, I'd expect to see it at LA auto show or Detroit Auto show next year with late 2016 start date. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 Definitely strange stuff going on with Taurus. Guess we'll just have to wait and see what happens. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MKII Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 2016MY Taurus Color-Upholstery-Wheel Guide Nice choice of rims. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdegrand Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 (edited) Nice choice of rims. I totally agree. You can order the SEL and get 20 inchers as a nice option. It really gives the car a sweet profile that was once only available on the more expensive Limited or SHO models. Edited May 26, 2015 by bdegrand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
U251 Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 (edited) Bought a 2015 Limited thinking this would be the last year for this body seeing that there is absolutely no advertising or marketing for the car. I listened to all the comments about the interior but I have found that for me at 6'2" 200# it fits me like a glove. It is one of the most comfortable highway rides I have had. And at 62yr I have had a few too. Not only do they not market the car but dealers stock very few units. I needed to order mine and wait 8+ weeks for delivery. That does make it a one of a kind in the parking lots many times though. Drive the car a couple of hundred miles and tell me there is not enough room then. Edited July 11, 2015 by U251 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ice-capades Posted July 12, 2015 Author Share Posted July 12, 2015 U251... Congratulations on your new ride and thank you for being part of the Ford family! Obviously, today's Taurus isn't the volume seller it was years ago with 80% of production at Chicago Assembly Plant devoted to Explorer production in order to meet demand. At our dealership we only stock 3-4 new Taurus units with the majority being SHO's that are our most popular. The new Taurus is a low volume seller serving a niche market for particular customers like yourself, hence the limited advertising by Ford which is very conservative with its advertising in general. Enjoy your new drive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ice-capades Posted July 21, 2015 Author Share Posted July 21, 2015 Here's the latest information on the 2016 Taurus model changeover schedule per the FDNB (Fleet Distribution News Bulletin) from 07/17/2015. 12/23/2015 - 2015MY Job Last Date 10/12/2015 - 2016MY Order Bank Open Date 11/12/2015 - 2016MY Scheduling Begins 01/04/2016 - 2016MY Job #1 Date Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ice-capades Posted August 15, 2015 Author Share Posted August 15, 2015 Updated 2016 Taurus schedule per yesterday's FDNB (Fleet Distribution News Bulletin) 12/06/2015 - 2015MY Job Last Date 09/14/2015 - 2016MY Order Bank Open Date 10/15/2015 - 2016MY Scheduling Begins 12/07/2015 - 2016MY Job #1 Date 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Len_A Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 If Automotive News is to be believed, then 2017 MY will be the last for Taurus. Not just for this body style/platform. The last MY, period. Sales of the entire large sedan segment, for all the automakers, has been dropping. Ford may be bailing on it, period, and just letting Lincoln have the large sedan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ice-capades Posted September 20, 2015 Author Share Posted September 20, 2015 2016 Taurus Order Guide 2016 Taurus Order Guide.pdf 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
630land Posted September 21, 2015 Share Posted September 21, 2015 (edited) "Shame on you Big Blue, I'll bet Henry Ford is rolling over in his grave..." Today's market is biased to trucks, so Henry 1 would be happy to see all the profits from F series and SUV's rolling in. He considered the Model T to be a utility vehicle first. Old floaty LTD's and Marquis were the pride of Hank Deuce, but not today's average car buyer. Got to roll with the times, to keep business afloat, not cater to "nostolgia". Cater to paying customers, who gladly pay the higher truck prices. Edited September 21, 2015 by 630land Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abanner Posted September 21, 2015 Share Posted September 21, 2015 So with exact same car for a very late 2016 production start, it is obvious Ford took their time to weigh options, but finally decided to bury the Taurus in the USA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markfnc Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 I've had my Taurus for about 4 months now. Drorve it about 2000 miles a month, plus trip from NC to Toronto and back. I'm 6' and 200 # and don't feel cramped at all. Drives smooth, quiet and good gas mileage. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ice-capades Posted October 31, 2015 Author Share Posted October 31, 2015 2016MY Taurus Order Guide (Updated 11/01/2015) 2016 Taurus Order Guide.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 Why is the Driver Assist Package not availible when you order the performance package in the SHO? In fact, the DA package should be standard. If this is the last year of this model if all indicators point to, just throw it all together and call it a day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 Maybe they're trying to limit sales of the performance package.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 Maybe they're trying to limit sales of the performance package.... Okay, sure. I'm coming from the assumption that the mix of sales is 15% SHO IAW the order guide (I could be wrong) and assuming this is the last year of this model. I suggest having the SHO's fully loaded with everything and if you want an all-season/winter tire package, make that an option instead. I don't understand why you'd want to limit the performance package sales? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 Could be as simple as limited supplies of wheels/tires or other parts or it could be something with CAFE or some other obscure reason. I remember Lincoln removing the rear headrests from V8 LS sport models back in 1999 (along with other stuff) to get it into the next lower weight category. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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