1993 Ford Taurus SHO Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 14%of 14 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 45,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1993 Ford Taurus SHO, 14% of the 14 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 45,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10509998, filed 2013-04, 45,000 milesTransmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 1993 Ford Taurus SHO
7 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1993 Ford Taurus SHO
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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