1994 Ford Taurus SHO: problems, recalls and reliability
2 recalls and 11 owner complaints on record; most reports concern vehicle speed control.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Feb 2008
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“During a panic stop in my 1994 ford taurus sho I experienced a hydraulic failure in my brakes. This was due to severe corrosion of the steel brake lines. I came within 6 inches of rear ending another car. I replaced brake lines from the area where it was sound back to the rear brakes. The forward lines probably should also be replaced. *jb”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Nov 2006
“Cruise control did not function, brake lights would not work, could not get car out of park, #1 -15 amp fuse kept burning out. Car has had these problems for 1 year. Fuse would sometime burn out other times would work fine. Drained battery. Bought new battery, replaced speed control switch that goes on the bottom side of the brake master cylinder. Cause of failure. Brake fluid leeked into switch. Found problem when checking to see if there was any excessive amps being pulled from battery, the switch was smoking.”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Aug 2005
“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. I need to know if I am entitled to compensation for the value of the car ($2000) or who I should contact. *tr”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Jul 2005
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“1994 ford taurus caught fire in the engine destroying the vehicle. Customer states that ford should give her however much money the car is worth. She states there was a incident report indicating the faulty equipment. *kb the consumer stated has incident report from the fire department indicating the fire originating in the vehicle's engine. *tr”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Jul 2005
“My 1994 ford tauras sho spontaneously caught on fire last tuesday night. I noted that this vehicle is one listed as having the same cruise control switch that has started fires in other vehicles, many of which have been recalled. The car was in toronto and five fire trucks attended the fire. According to police, no bystanders were hurt only because my son got it off a busy street onto a quiet side street. The vehicle is a write off. If I had an email address to send it to, I could send you a picture.”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Jun 2005
“On december 26th 2002 our 1994 ford sho caught fire in our garage while parked with the engine off. We recently got a notice in the mail stating there is a recall on this vehicle warning of a potential fire hazard. Thanks for the warning ford. A little too late. We were out of our house for over 6 months. *jb”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Dec 2002
“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. *slc”Owner report · Electrical System
When filing, owners marked a crash in 1 of these complaints and injuries in 2 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 2 campaigns
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 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS, AND MY 1992-1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR VEHICLES. THE AFFECTED VEHICLES WERE PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED USING A WIRING HARNESS THAT IS NOT COMPATIBLE WITH THE VEHICLE CIRCUIT POLARITY.
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.
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, SMOKE, OR BURN.
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 DEACTIVATION SWITCH DISCONNECTED AS AN INTERIM REPAIR. AS SOON AS REPAIR PARTS ARE AVAILABLE (EXPECTED OCTOBER 2007), OWNERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO RETURN TO THE DEALERS FOR INSTALLATION OF A FUSED WIRING HARNESS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 13, 2007, AND MAILING COMPLETED BY SEPTEMBER 19, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-888-222-2751.
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Is the 1994 Ford Taurus SHO reliable?
NHTSA has 11 owner complaints and 2 recall campaigns on record for the 1994 Ford Taurus SHO. The most complained-about area is vehicle speed control.
Does the 1994 Ford Taurus SHO have open recalls?
2 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning vehicle speed control:cruise control. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.