MYRModel Year Report

1992 Ford Taurus SHO

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1992 Ford Taurus SHO
RENDERED 2026-09-17T03:39:28.275Z

Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Ford Taurus SHO Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1992 highlighted. 1990: 4 complaints 1990 1991: 1 complaints 1992: 3 complaints 1992 1993: 14 complaints 1994: 11 complaints 1994 1995: 9 complaints 1996: 24 complaints 1996 1997: 22 complaints 1998: 10 complaints 1998 1999: 21 complaints 1999
1992: 3 complaints
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YearComplaints
19904
19911
19923
199314
199411
19959
199624
199722
199810
199921

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 3 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SERVICE BRAKES

2 of 3 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

STEERING

1 of 3 total reports mentions: steering, most commonly citing tie rod assembly.

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IGNITION MODULE FAILURE, THERE ARE NO IGNITION MODULES (F1SZ12A297B) AVAILABLE IN THE U.S.

NHTSA ODI report, 20010212

Also filed under ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

POWER TRAIN

1 of 3 total reports mentions: power train, most commonly citing manual transmission.

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WHILE DRIVING THE TRANSMISSION FAILED CAUSING VIBRATING AND JERKING, THERE WAS A HOLE BUSTED THROUGH THE LEFT SIDE OF THE TRANSMISSION. *MJS

NHTSA ODI report, 20001219

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

1 of 3 total reports mentions: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing fuel pump.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1 of 3 total reports mentions: electrical system, most commonly citing module.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1992 Ford Taurus SHO — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for steering issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1992 Ford Taurus SHO reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 1992 Ford Taurus SHO?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 67% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1992 Ford Taurus SHO have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.