1994 Ford Taurus SHO Problems
- Complaints
- 11filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 110,000miles, 5 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 2campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —overall rating starts with 2011 models
- EPA fuel economy
- 19 mpgcombined, 3.0L 6-cyl FWD · 16 city / 24 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1994 Ford Taurus SHO (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 1994 Ford Taurus SHO. The part named most often is vehicle speed control, with 5 complaints (45% of the total), followed by brakes (2) and electrical system (2). 5 of the complaints include a mileage, and 20% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 110,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 5 a fire, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year. Vehicle speed control complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Brakes2 18%
- Electrical system2 18%
- Air bags1 9.1%
- Engine cooling1 9.1%
- Other or unknown1 9.1%
Example complaints
Vehicle speed control: “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.”
NHTSA complaint #10203685, filed 2007-09, 110,000 milesBrakes: “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.”
NHTSA complaint #10176779, filed 2006-12, 134,000 milesElectrical system: “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.”
NHTSA complaint #558473, filed 2000-12Air bags: “The contact owned a 1994 Ford Taurus Sho. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 60 MPH, the accelerator pedal became stuck. The contact applied pressure to the brakes to slow down but the vehicle continued accelerating. The contact lost control of the vehicle; it slid sideways and the side of the vehicle crashed into a light police, rolled approximately eight times and crashed into the light pole again. The air bags did not deploy and the contact and a passenger sustained injuries. The vehicle was totaled. A police report was filed and hospital reports were available. …”
NHTSA complaint #10327620, filed 2010-04, 180,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
20% of the 5 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 110,000 and 134,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 1994 Ford Taurus SHO version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taurus SHO FWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 5-speed manual | 16 | 24 | 19 | $4,350 |
| Taurus SHO FWD | 3.2L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 16 | 24 | 19 | $4,350 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
- 08V051000Feb 4, 2008Vehicle speed control › Cruise controlCovers: Ford Taurus SHO 1993–1995, E-150 1992–2003, Econoline 1992–2003 +10 more
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…
- 07V336000Aug 3, 2007Vehicle speed controlCovers: Ford Taurus SHO 1993–1995, E-150 1992–1993, 1997–2003, E-350 1992–1993, 1997–2003 +18 more
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.
Recall details for the 1994 Ford Taurus SHO → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1994 Ford Taurus SHO.
Other model years of the Ford Taurus SHO
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 21 | 78,228 | 0 | — | 18 | — | Stable |
| 1998 | 10 | 82,878 | 0 | — | 18 | — | Not enough data |
| 1997 | 30 | 86,000 | 0 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1996 | 24 | 93,642 | 0 | — | 18 | — | Stable |
| 1995 | 9 | 114,575 | 2 | — | 19 | — | Not enough data |
| 1994 | 11 | 110,000 | 2 | — | 19 | — | Not enough data |
| 1993 | 14 | 107,314 | 2 | — | 19 | — | Not enough data |
All Ford Taurus SHO model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1994 Ford Taurus SHO have?
NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 1994 Ford Taurus SHO as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1994 Ford Taurus SHO is reported most often?
Vehicle speed control is named most often, in 5 complaints (45% of the total), followed by brakes with 2.
Has the 1994 Ford Taurus SHO been recalled?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 1994 Ford Taurus SHO get?
The EPA rates the 1994 Ford Taurus SHO (Taurus SHO, 3.0L 6-cyl) at 19 mpg combined, 16 city and 24 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,350 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 1994 Ford Taurus SHO reported?
Among the 5 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 110,000 miles and the middle half falls between 110,000 and 134,000 miles; 20% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.