On september 16, 2014 my girlfriend and I were driving down south shore dr. In the town of delavan in walworth county wisconsin at approximately 11:30am & 12:30pm. We were traveling east to west where we approached the stop sign at the corner of county road o south and south shore dr. Tennessa was driving the vehicle at this time and came to a complete stop and ready to turn left on to county road o south. We were about a mile from our destination which was my mothers house. Upon stopping at the stop sign I thought I heard a funny noise and felt something under my feet but dismissed it as nothing but as soon as tennessa went to make the turn all of a sudden the engine revved up and took off towards the east side of the road heading towards the ditch and hitting a tree. A passersby, jogger saw the accident and called the police. We explained what happened to them, we collected our things out of the car and the officer gave us a ride up the road to my mothers home, we then waited for the towing service to get it out and tow it to my mothers house where it sits today. After investigating the car at my mothers house I determined that the frame failed at that moment causing the vehicles throttle cable to stick, and the power steering unit to fail along with the brake system to fail. I took pictures of the motor and front end of the undercarriage, and a piece of the vehicle that also had failed and broke off. The motor obviously sunk as the left side of the motor facing the firewall is all tilted back towards the firewall squeezing any part that may be between the motor and the firewall. I have been underneath this vehicle many times and saw nothing to raise a red flag and not to drive it. I even had a transmission replaced in this vehicle and my mechanic had seen nothing wrong with it.
The worst 1993 Ford Taurus Sho problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Acceleration7
- Body3
- Brakes3
- Electrical3
- Engine3
Problems by type
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- Acceleration7
- Body3
- Brakes3
- Electrical3
- Engine3
- Transmission2
- Fuel system1
- Lights1
- Steering1
- Suspension1
Recalls 2
Vehicle speed control: cruise control
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- As a result, the fuse is located in the output circuit rather than in the intended input power feed circuit, and may not offer the intended protection in the event of an electrical short to ground.
- 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.
Recall number 08V051000 · Recall details
Vehicle speed control
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- This could result in an underhood fire.
- 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.
Recall number 07V336000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 1993 Ford Taurus Sho 6
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Some remanufactured AX4S sho transaxles used on certain vehicles will be built with a unique triple clutch...
- Experiencing a squeaking and / or popping noise from the front outer tire rods
- Some vehicles may exhibit front outer tie rods squeak and / or pop noise over bumps and / or turning
- Subject regarding vehicles with the AX4S transaxle having an inline transmission cooler bypass valve...
- Vehicles with the AX4S transaxle have an inline transmission cooler bypass valve located in the cooler...
- Recommended guidelines for towing behind recreational vehicles
1993 Ford Taurus Sho fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0L 6‑cyl | FWD | 16 | 24 | 19 |
| 3.2L 6‑cyl | FWD | 16 | 24 | 18 |
What 1993 Ford Taurus Sho owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Driving on the highway with no issues. Reached the bottom of a downgrade and pressed on the gas pedal. Engine revved but car didn't accelerate. There were no noise or indications for a pending failure. .pulled to the side and tried all gears and reveres. Car would not move. Spoke with local ford dealer and they could offer and assistance with the repair cost. Rented a u-haul van and car dolly to tow it home, about 400 miles. Took the car a local transmission shop and was told the front pump failed. Had them rebuild it and has worked fine since. Appox cost was $1750.00.
A broken bracket holding the throttle end of the cruise control cable allowed the cable shield to slip out. Once out the cable shield caught on the bracket and held the throttle about 1/2 way open. This resulted in rapid uncontrollable acceleration.
1993 ford taurus sho..electrical problems and brake problems.
Tl*the contact owned a 1993 ford taurus sho. While parked in the driveway, the vehicle began smoking and then caught fire. The vehicle was destroyed due to the underhood fire. On march 5, 2008, the contact received a ford safety recall for the vehicle speed control. The current and failure mileages were 100,000. Updated 4/11/08
Vehicle fails to stop or slow down when brakes are applied at speeds from 5 to 50 MPH on wet roads or pavement with loose gravel. Abs activates and vehicles makes no attempt to slow down.
Tl*the contact owns a 1993 ford taurus sho. The vehicle was taken to the dealer regarding the federal safety agency campaign id number 07v336000 (vehicle speed control). The dealer stated that there was no switch that could be disconnected. There had been no failure to date. The current mileage was 82,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 1993 ford taurus sho. He received a recall notice, number 05s28. The contact stated that the cruise control feature does not work on his vehicle. The servo assembly, part#f8zz9c735aa and the wiring harness burned; however, the vehicle is operational. The speed control deactivation switch was disconnected by ford. Ford stated that the parts would be available in december 2007. The current and failure mileages were 109,629. Updated 12/12/07
Failed speed control on 1993 taurus sho, identical to pick up trucks which are recalled. National highway safety council has not recalled my vehicle. Ford motor co. Refused to repair vehicle without charge. Fire danger is imminent, which can occur while driving and could cause injury or death, or when garaged, could burn the vehicle and the residence.
While pulling away from a stop sign making a right turn the bolts for the engine subframe broke loose from the floor, the engine dropped. I lost engine power, steering and brake assist. Although there is a recall listed on the ford website #98s36 I did not receive a notice. The factory refused to assist in repairs costing me $1148.59 the dealer installed reinforcing patches in the floor and cut out the remaining bolts. I contacted ford and they stated there was no recall on my vehicle yet their website shows one for the bolts.
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Questions about the 1993 Ford Taurus Sho
Is the 1993 Ford Taurus Sho reliable?
Owners have filed 14 complaints about the 1993 Ford Taurus Sho, 1.3 times a typical Taurus Sho model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1993 Ford Taurus Sho?
Acceleration and speed control, with 7 complaints, typically around 105,000 miles. Next is body (3).
How many recalls does the 1993 Ford Taurus Sho have?
2 recalls, covering vehicle speed control.
Was there a recall on the 1993 Ford Taurus Sho acceleration?
Yes, 2 recalls: 08V051000, 07V336000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What gas mileage does the 1993 Ford Taurus Sho get?
Official estimates for the 1993 Ford Taurus Sho range from 18 to 19 mpg combined. The most efficient version (3.0L 6-cyl, FWD) gets 16 city and 24 highway.
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