Ford Taurus Sho Years to Avoid (2026): Worst and Best Years

Ford Taurus Sho years to avoid

No model year of the Ford Taurus Sho stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

All model years combined.

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Year	Score	Complaints	Top problem	Typical mileage	Recalls	Crashes
1999	-	21	Engine	78,228	0	2
1998	-	10	Engine		0	1
1997	-	30	Engine	86,000	0	1
1996	-	24	Engine	93,642	0	1
1995	-	9	Brakes	114,575	2	1
1994	-	11	Acceleration	110,000	2	1
1993	-	14	Acceleration	109,629	2	1
1992	-	3	Brakes		0	0
1991	-	1	Electrical		0	0
1990	-	4	Body		0	0

What years of the Ford Taurus Sho should you avoid?

No single model year of the Ford Taurus Sho has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Ford Taurus Sho?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Ford Taurus Sho?

Engine, with 64 complaints across all years, followed by acceleration (17) and electrical (13).

How many recalls does the Ford Taurus Sho have?

2 recalls between 1990 and 1999. The 1995 model year has the most, with 2.

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