1996 Ford SHO (taurus) Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other SHO (taurus) years
- Not enough data 3rd of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1996 Ford SHO (taurus). That ranks 3rd out of 3 SHO (taurus) model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (1 complaints, 100%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1996 Ford SHO (taurus) problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
1996 Ford SHO (taurus) recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1996 Ford SHO (taurus).
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
When driving engine's camshaft would fail. Each time this causes vehicle to shutdown or stall out. Oil would leak and cause overheating. Engine manufactured by yamaha and distributed by ford. Vehicle and parts no longer manufactured. *ak
Other Ford SHO (taurus) years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 SHO (taurus) | 8 | 0 |
| 1998 SHO (taurus) | 4 | 0 |
| 1996 | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Ford SHO (taurus)?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Ford SHO (taurus)?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1996 Ford SHO (taurus) a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other SHO (taurus) model years, the 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.