product.specifications
specs.engine_size3.4 litre3392 cc(206.993 cu in)
specs.fuel_typePremium
specs.transmission4 speed automatic
specs.drivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
specs.combined_mpg18 MPG
product.comparison_title
| Ford Taurus SHO product.this_vehicle |  Hyundai Kona FWD |  Toyota Corolla Cross |  GMC Yukon XL 4WD |  GMC Yukon 2WD |  Buick Encore GX AWD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| product.price | — | $23,000–$31,000 | — | — | — | $27,900 |
| specs.engine_capacity | 3.4 litre3392 cc(206.993 cu in) | 2L | 2L | 3L | 3L | 1.3L |
| specs.fuel_type | Premium | Regular | Regular | Diesel | Diesel | Regular |
| specs.transmission | 4 speed automatic | Automatic (AV-S1) | Automatic (AV-S10) | Automatic 10-spd | Automatic 10-spd | Automatic 9-spd |
| specs.body_type | 4/5 Seater Sedan/Saloon | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
product.about
Experience the 1996 Ford Taurus SHO, a certified midsize car offering a powerful 3.4-liter V8 engine and a comfortable 4/5 seater sedan body style. With a focus on performance and practicality, this front-wheel-drive sedan delivers a combined 18 MPG.
product.pros
- Certified safety status
- No recalls on record
- Low complaint history
- Spacious dimensions
product.cons
- 3 complaints on record
- Below-average fuel economy
product.complaints_section3 total
FORD SHO (TAURUS) 9999 ENGINE
highMY VEHICLE STARTED SMOKING FROM THE EXHAUST PROFUSELY WITHOUT WARNING AND NOT DUE TO LAKE OF VEHICLE MAINTENANCE. LONG STORY SHORT MY TAURUS ONLY HAD 112K MILES ON IT AND I HAD TO REPLACE THE ENGINE. UPON REMOVAL OF THE ENGINE BY FIRESTONE THEY DISCOVERED THAT THE TURBOCHARGER IMPELLER NUT WAS MISSING, AS WELL AS A FEW VALVE COVER GASKET STUDS. FORD HAS NOT OFFERED TO REIMBURSE EVEN A PORTION OF THE EXPENSE.
FORD SHO (TAURUS) 9999 STEERING
lowI WAS DRIVING HOME AND THE POWER STEERING LIGHT WENT ON AND 2 MINUTES LATER WHILE IN MOTION MY STEERING WHEEL LOCKED AND I COULDN'T STEER THE CAR. ALMOST KILLED MY SELF. MY CAR ONLY HAS 42,400 MILES ON IT.
FORD SHO (TAURUS) 9999 STEERING
mediumWHEN OUR TAURUS HEATS UP, THE POWER STEERING FAILS AND THE CAR IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO DRIVE AND STEER. THE STEERING IS EXTREMELY HARD TO TURN. IT HAS HAPPENED 5 TIMES IN ONE MONTH.
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product.status_history
status.uncertain→status.certified27 May 2026
Lemon Score: 100. 0 data points. v3 scoring.