1995 Ford Taurus SHO Problems
- Complaints
- 9filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 114,575miles, 7 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 1995 Ford Taurus SHO (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 1995 Ford Taurus SHO. The part named most often is brakes, with 2 complaints (22% of the total), followed by electrical system (2) and tires (2). 7 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 114,575 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.
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 22%
- Electrical system2 22%
- Tires2 22%
- Body and structure1 11%
- Suspension1 11%
Example complaints
Brakes: “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.”
NHTSA complaint #10176803, filed 2006-12, 105,000 milesElectrical system: “Dt: the vehicle caught on fire, and the owner barely escaped. Found out later that car was under a recall, and had been repaired from previous owner. The car was brought to the local dealership as advised by Ford. Dealership determined the cause of fire to be the recalled part. But, Ford refused to pay for the damages. The recall part involved cooling system circuit breaker. While driving owner saw a puff of black smoke coming from underneath the hood. As the owner exited the car, a few seconds later, there were flames coming from underneath the hood. …”
NHTSA complaint #10124054, filed 2005-06, 99,000 milesTires: “While driving on a freeway I experienced a blowout on the front left tire (driver side). When I removed the tire I discovered the inner sidewall of my goodyear eagle gt ii (p215/60r16) had a slash/split and the rubber on the sidewall was peeling away from the reinforcing fabric inside the tires. On may 30, 2003, I had an identical failure on the front right tire, while traveling on the same road, under the same weather conditions, at the same time of day, after driving the same distance (about 10-12 miles from home). …”
NHTSA complaint #10023906, filed 2003-06, 114,575 milesBody and structure: “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.”
NHTSA complaint #10168253, filed 2006-09, 149,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
0% of the 7 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 105,000 and 120,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 1995 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 1995 Ford Taurus SHO → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1995 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 1995 Ford Taurus SHO have?
NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 1995 Ford Taurus SHO as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1995 Ford Taurus SHO is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 2 complaints (22% of the total), followed by electrical system with 2.
Has the 1995 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 1995 Ford Taurus SHO get?
The EPA rates the 1995 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 1995 Ford Taurus SHO reported?
Among the 7 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 114,575 miles and the middle half falls between 105,000 and 120,000 miles; 0% 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.