1996 Ford Taurus SHO Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Taurus SHO years
- More complaints than other years 2nd of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 24 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Ford Taurus SHO. That ranks 2nd out of 5 Taurus SHO model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (20 complaints, 83%), typically at around 90,221 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 2 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 24owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1996 Ford Taurus SHO 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 | 20 | 83% | 90,221 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 13% | 99,064 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 8% | 122,407 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 4% | 53,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 4% | 107,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1996 Ford Taurus SHO recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1996 Ford Taurus SHO.
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.
96 taurus sho v8 3.4l camshaft failure. I have kept my car in perfect shape with tune up and all. It is in mint condition and has no rust. I have nice exhaust system put on by a mechanic and also a cold air intake put on and a new trans in july now with only 3000 miles on it.. I heard ticking from…
Engine failure as a result of camshaft gear spinning on cam. During normal driving engine stopped in roadway,requiring tow off roadway to repair shop for diagnosis. The auto is a 1996 ford taurus sho 3.4 v8 .after studying this problem i find this cam failure is a known problem to many and could be…
I have a1996 ford taurus sho v-8,it just turned 80,000 miles and has had all regular service and now the camshaft gear has failed on the camshaft and damaged the engine!i work at a ford dealer and see this engine failure often. It seems that this is common on the v-8 sho engine around 75,000-85,000…
Tl*- the contact stated that on 12/19//06 while driving on highway 309, at about 5o mph on a clear night with good road condition. The air bag on passenger side deployed. The contact stated that there was no one on the passenger side when the air bag deployed. There was no apparent cause for this…
I purchased my '96 ford taurus wagon in '99. I had immediate problems with the service engine light a month after purchase. The light was checked and i was told nothing was wrong and the system was reset. Months later, the light popped on again and i was told it was the oxygen sensor (by ford…
Other Ford Taurus SHO years
← 1995 Taurus SHO · 1997 Taurus SHO →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 Taurus SHO | 21 | 0 |
| 1998 Taurus SHO | 10 | 0 |
| 1997 Taurus SHO | 30 | 0 |
| 1996 | 24 | 0 |
| 1995 Taurus SHO | 9 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Ford Taurus SHO?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, unknown or other, power train problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 20 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Ford Taurus SHO?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1996 Ford Taurus SHO a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Taurus SHO model years, the 1996 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.