1994 Ford Taurus SHO
Only 11 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 11 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 11
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 1994
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1994: 11 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 4 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1992 | 3 |
| 1993 | 14 |
| 1994 | 11 |
| 1995 | 9 |
| 1996 | 24 |
| 1997 | 22 |
| 1998 | 10 |
| 1999 | 21 |
Known problem areas
Only 11 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Vehicle speed control
6 of 11 total reports mention: vehicle speed control, most commonly citing cruise control and accelerator pedal.
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I just received a recall notice for my 1994 Ford taurus indicating that a defective part may cause an engine fire. My engine did catch fire in July, 2005 and the car was a total loss.
NHTSA ODI report, 2007-09-17
Service brakes
2 of 11 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Electrical system
2 of 11 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing module.
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1994 Ford Taurus SHO. Car was sitting idle not running for hours and suddenly started on fire. Approximently 1 month before this the cruise control just stopped working. All wiring is completely damaged and the motor is non repairable.
NHTSA ODI report, 2005-07-03
Vehicle experiences stalling due to a faulty ignition module, the vehicle has been stalling during heavy traffic, consumer is requesting a module because it is not available in st. Louis.
NHTSA ODI report, 2001-01-31
Engine and engine cooling
1 of 11 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gasoline.
Air bags
1 of 11 total reports mentions: air bags.
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2007-08-13Vehicle speed control07V336000 On certain pickup trucks, passenger vehicles, sport utility vehicles, and motor homes chassis, the speed control deactivation switch may, under certain conditions, leak internally and then overheat…
Remedy: Dealers will install a fused wiring harness. Owners of the passenger cars included in this campaign will be instructed to return their vehicles to their dealers to have the speed control…
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2008-02-18Vehicle speed control08V051000 Ford is recalling 225,000 my 1992-2003 Econoline, my 1993-1995 Taurus SHO, my 1992-1998 Crown Victoria, my 1993 Bronco, F-Series, my 1995-1997 F-Series super duty stripped chassis, my 1992-1998…
Remedy: Dealers will install a new wiring harness, or replace the mating electrical component. The recall began on February 18, 2008. Owners may contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.
Buy-smart checklist
1994 Ford Taurus SHO — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Vehicle speed control: 6 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 2 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 07V336000 · Vehicle speed control
- Recall 08V051000 · Vehicle speed control
FAQ
- Is the 1994 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 1994 Ford Taurus SHO?
- The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 55% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1994 Ford Taurus SHO have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.