1995 Ford Taurus SHO: problems, recalls and reliability
3 recalls and 9 owner complaints on record; most reports concern tires.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Apr 2016
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Hit a rock in the road causing massive deflation and leading to wreck of car. Tires have been sent into general/continental and they have denied any claims. After looking at all the complaints on general altimax hp,why hasn't the dot done a recall?? Who is corrupt and getting money in the dot not to force general into a recall? I looked and bfg,michelin,and the parent company continental do not have the combined complaints of general altimax. Made in china btw”Owner report · Tires · Feb 2015
“Brake lines on 1995 ford taurus sho auto trans failure. The brake line is coated with plastic up to the last two inches. The failure was at the master cylinder. This was the second brake line failure. The frist was in the line from the front to the rear of the car. Nearly under the drivers door. Fortunately the failures occured before pulling out into traffic. *nm”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Nov 2006
“While driving a 1995 ford taurus sho I experienced a failure of the front subframe where it detached from the body. This failure was identical to that described in NHTSA recall 98v323 and ford recall 98s36. Ford claims this vehicle has had the recall performed on 5/27/1999 - if this is the case then the vehicle failed in exactly the same manner as if the recall was not performed. This makes me question the quality of the repair; I also am considering contacting the dcp to determine if fraud was committed, I.e. The recall repair work was claimed to be performed but not actually completed. *nm”Owner report · Structure · Sep 2006
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“Failure of cruise control disconnect switch under the brake master cylinder - like the failure currently under recall for ford trucks. I was unable to shift out of park due to the interlock. The fuse that controlled the cruise control and brakes blew. When the car was diagnosed by the repair facility, they found that the disconnect switch and the electrical connector had melted to some point. The part had to be replaced. The ford part used to repair was xw7z-9f924-ba. I do not know if this part is a new design, or the old design. *nm”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Aug 2005
“Vehicle has been at dealer's since september 1, 2000 for replacement of ignition module, part is not available. Ford company told consumer there was a nationwide shortage of this part. *ak”Owner report · Electrical System · Sep 2000
“The rear supreme bolt snapped while making a right turn. Steering wheel suddenly turned to a 45 degree angle. Vehicle began to shimmy back and forth. *ak”Owner report · Suspension
When filing, owners marked a crash in 1 of these complaints and injuries in 1 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 3 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.
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, UltraStop ULT598, UltraLife MX598 and MX765, BrakeBest MKD765, and Prostop Platinum PGD598. These brake pads, manufactured October 1, 2014, to October 31, 2015 are intended for use on 2001-2007 Ford Taurus, 2001-2005 Mercury Sable, 1995-1999 Ford Taurus SHO, 1995-2002 Lincoln Continental, and 1993-1998 Lincoln Mark VIII vehicles. The brake pad shim may shift out of position causing the shim to contact the brake disc resulting in damage to the disc.
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.
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Is the 1995 Ford Taurus SHO reliable?
NHTSA has 9 owner complaints and 3 recall campaigns on record for the 1995 Ford Taurus SHO. The most complained-about area is tires.
Does the 1995 Ford Taurus SHO have open recalls?
3 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.