MYRModel Year Report

1996 Ford Taurus SHO

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1996 Ford Taurus SHO
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:24:50.962Z

Only 24 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 24 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, 1996 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
1996: 24 complaints
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YearComplaints
19904
19911
19923
199314
199411
19959
199624
199722
199810
199921

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 24 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

8 of 24 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling.

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CAM SHAFT FAILURE ON 3.4L V8 SHO ENGINE. VEHICLE HAD TICKING NOISE, THEN VEHICLE LOST POWER AND MAJOR ENGINE FAILURE. UPON INSPECTION, CAM IS STRIPPED AND WILL NEED REPLACEMENT. ESTIMATED REPAIR COST OVER $4,000 USD OR REPLACEMENT ENGINE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20011120

WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH HEARD A TICKING SOUND. SHORTLY AFTERWARDS ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON, AND VEHICLE STALLED. DEALER REPLACED A BROKEN CAMSHAFT.*AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20011115

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

6 of 24 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling.

CRASH INJURY
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THE CAMSHAFT IN MY CAR FAILED AND CAUSED ENGINE FAILURE. IT WAS A 1996 FORD TAURUS SHO. IT CAUSED A COMPLETE POWER LOSS AROUND A CORNER AND I WAS ALMOST INVOLED IN A HEAD ON COLLISION. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING TO MANY SHO OWNERS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20030724

WHILE TRAVELING AT THE POSTED HIGHWAY SPEED LIMIT, THE ENGINE LOST ALL POWER. UPON LEAVING THE FREEWAY AND ROLLING TO A STOP. VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED BUT COULD ONLY ATTAIN SPEEDS OF 5MPH.

NHTSA ODI report, 20021203

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

5 of 24 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling.

VISIBILITY

1 of 24 total reports mentions: visibility.

TIRES

1 of 24 total reports mentions: tires.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20160526 — service brakes, hydraulic

Bosch Brake Components LLC (Bosch) is recalling certain aftermarket replacement front brake pads, models Bosch QuietCast BC598 and BP765, Bosch Blue BE598 and BE598H, Prostop PD598 and PD765M, Duralast Gold DG598, Duralast MKD598, Stop Master ST598,...

Remedy: Bosch will instruct the owners how to have the affected brake pads replaced, free of charge. The recall began on May 26, 2016. Owners may contact Bosch customer service at 1-888-715-3616.

Campaign 16E026000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1996 Ford Taurus SHO — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 16E026000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1996 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 1996 Ford Taurus SHO?

The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling:engine, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1996 Ford Taurus SHO have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.