1997 Ford Taurus SHO Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Taurus SHO years
- More complaints than other years 1st of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 30 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Ford Taurus SHO. That is the most of any Taurus SHO model year in the database (5 years). The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (23 complaints, 77%), typically at around 76,260 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 2 fires. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 30owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 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 | 23 | 77% | 76,260 | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 10% | 122,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 7% | 96,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 7% | 110,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 7% | 139,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 7% | 122,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 3% | 122,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1997 Ford Taurus SHO recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1997 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.
Accelerated as normal to 30mph, released the accelerator pedal, and the car kept accelerating up to at least 50mph. Failed to steer 90 degrees left, resulting in the car jumping the curb. Lost control in damp grass, and ran into a tree. *tr
Tl*the contact owns a 1997 ford sho taurus. The contact was driving approximately 5 mph in reverse when the front coil spring broke and shredded the tire. The contact stated that a recall for the 1998 to 2001 ford taurus is directly related to the failure. The failure mileage was 139000. Updated…
Vehicle description: 1997 ford taurus sho ford (fmc) has acknowledged in writing that the problem is manufacturer related, which stems from the yamaha manufactured engine used in sho models. The vehicle would rough idle after 20 mins. On the road, shake aggressively, then shut-off for days at a…
Cam sprocket failure. This lead to the engine stopping and loss of power steering and power brakes. *tr
Rear brake line rust through. *nm
Other Ford Taurus SHO years
← 1996 Taurus SHO · 1998 Taurus SHO →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 Taurus SHO | 21 | 0 |
| 1998 Taurus SHO | 10 | 0 |
| 1997 | 30 | 0 |
| 1996 Taurus SHO | 24 | 0 |
| 1995 Taurus SHO | 9 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Ford Taurus SHO?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, power train, electrical system problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 23 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Ford Taurus SHO?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1997 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 1997 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.