Ford Taurus SHO Reviews
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★★★★★
“Outstanding Car. I have an 08 with 17,000 miles and...”
Written on: 16/11/2008
Outstanding Car. I have an 08 with 17,000 miles and runs like a bear. Great ride, handling, style, color metalic Red, room inside and a trunk big enough to put 6 bodies in it. Also at 4000+ I get great fuel mileage. Mostly over 30mpg.
Will buy another one and I reccomend it to everyone. My toy is a 2009 Mustang GTCS for when I need to get bumped around.
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★★★★★
“I have a 1995 Ford Taurus automatic 3.2 with 146,000...”
Written on: 24/08/2008 by mackdigital
I have a 1995 Ford Taurus automatic 3.2 with 146,000 miles on it. I got mine beat up and beat down. But even with all the problems I had it still was faster and more potent that just about anything I've ever driven. The Yamaha 3.2 is quite possibly the best engine ever made. I've taken everything from eclipses, to souped up civics to Lexus 400's. City driving is fairly normal in general, but when you get on the freeway.....It's a wrap. Best car I ever had. Pound for pound its the best... (read more)
★★★★★
“I'd buy another one if they got better gas milage and...”
Written on: 19/07/2008
I'd buy another one if they got better gas milage and they still made them. Everything about my car is great, it's a 98 with 42,400 miles on it, I've had it 10 years. I live in Ohio and have never been stuck in the snow, it has a lot of get up and go. (read more)
★★★★★
“I have had 3 Ford Taurus SHO's so far and still own 2...”
Written on: 21/02/2008 by andy bevard (1 review written)
I have had 3 Ford Taurus SHO's so far and still own 2 of them. a 89, 93, and a 99 they are the best cars I've ever owned, the best part about them is that they are the sleepers... Take care of yours and they will last.. I will have an SHO for as long a I can. (read more)
★★★★★
“I have had my '94 SHO since 1996. This is the best car...”
Written on: 15/01/2008
I have had my '94 SHO since 1996. This is the best car I have ever owned. I have thought about other, newer cars, but I have yet to find another one that is as good at everything this one is, for as little money as this one costs.
And of course, it is always fun to raise the hood and show it off to others.
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★★★★★
“If you own a compact car and get behind the wheel of...”
Written on: 16/09/2007 by Reaper (1 review written)
If you own a compact car and get behind the wheel of an SHO Taurus, step lightly on the gas pedal, or you will freak out when you feel the power! I used to own a Mitsubishi Mirage and the fist time I stepped on the gas, what a rush! The key is maintenance - take care of your SHO and it will love you right back! (read more)
★★★★★
“I found my 1992 Ford Taurus SHO with a little over...”
Written on: 09/08/2007 by eliterry
I found my 1992 Ford Taurus SHO with a little over 100,000 miles on it last year. I got this car fantastically cheap! It has all the interior goodies original to the car. The JBL sound system is fantastic! Love the sunroof. The five speed with the clutch has shifted flawlessly since I purchased the car! Everything works. No rust anywhere. It has plenty of power and can run with traffic with no problems. Had to get a radar detector so I could get out on the highway and go! Ford should have... (read more)
★★★★☆
“The best point? My '95 Ford Taurus SHO is white with...”
Written on: 05/05/2006 by Ajax (1 review written)
The best point? My '95 Ford Taurus SHO is white with black piping, a black moon roof and a black partial bra. Even now, some drivers ahead of me slow down, mistaking it for a pursuit car. Well, more importantly, it's super comfortable for my build with a great power seat and lots of leg room. More space than a BMW of the same class and as easy to handle. The coachwork is excellent too; I live in Ontario where there's lots of snow and ice and, of course, road salt. But my SHO has no rust. (read more)
★★★★★
“I've had my 95 Ford Taurus SHO since it was a year...”
Written on: 21/02/2006 by SHOlover (1 review written)
I've had my 95 Ford Taurus SHO since it was a year old. It had a broken motor mount and clutch (think the previous owner liked to abuse it) and it still beat a souped up Camaro and a Trans Am at the track in the 1/4 mile! Mine is a daily driver and even used for work. I'm a 59-year old female realtor and the men clients especially just love the car and give me a lot of respect. I'm frequently challenged at traffic lights by young kids in their imports and old men in their muscle cars. ... (read more)
★★★★★
“I got mad electrical problems with my Ford Taurus SHO....”
Written on: 20/12/2005 by initskater (1 review written)
I got mad electrical problems with my Ford Taurus SHO. I've replaced the ecu computer the coil pack plugs wires and starter and started cylinoid. It turns over but I'm not getting fire to the coil pack. Someone said maybe the cam shaft sensor or crank shaft sensor. I don't even know where they are!!! Some one help. (read more)
236505_Patar27's Response to initskater's Review
Written on: 30/03/2006
Who ever told you about the cam and crankShaft sensors are probably right. I Have a 92 mtx, and had the same problem. No fire, won't start, maybe a few pops everyonce and a while but nothing. Cam sensor is under the valve covers, and is fairly easy to do, just takes patience, and the crank sensor is the worst of all, but more than likely the cause of the problem. I replaced every sensor I knew about and the crank sensor was the one. It is on the passenger side, you have to take the wheel off, harmonic balancer, timing belt cover, part of the intake, accessory belts, and it takes a good 8 hours, and i am no mechanic, just a computer programer.
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Ajax's Response to initskater's Review
Written on: 05/05/2006
Go to: www.SHOtimes.com. FAQ. Go to: Care and Feeding of the Taurus SHO. Go to: Engine Control. Go to: My SHO won't start - what's the deal? Check battery cables, esp. the small wire powering the computer. In fact, you may want to replace the battery cables if you have a high mileage SHO. That's what I did years ago and it solved a host of electrical problems, including a testy lock-up solenoid which caused a tranny shudder. This may sound odd, but it seems Ford's original 3 gauge wiring was just not durable enough to deliver enough amps in the long run, so I replaced the originals with good aftermarket 2-gauge cables. Hey, hope it works.
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★★★★★
“I have owned a Ford Taurus 1993 SHO for 5 years now &...”
Written on: 15/12/2005 by TX25HERE (1 review written)
I have owned a Ford Taurus 1993 SHO for 5 years now & I absolutely love the vehicle, although I do have to admit, the vehicle has never broken down, however it requires maintenance, maintenance, maintenance (read more)
★★★★★
“When the Ford Taurus SHO was first claimed as Americas...”
Written on: 22/11/2005 by shoman (1 review written)
When the Ford Taurus SHO was first claimed as Americas best sedan in 81 they were right. It is a family car with balls, and I'm very impressed with its unique handling and high rpm. The speed is unlike any other stock car for being so heavy and big, and it gets right up there with no problem. The only thing I don't like about the car, is how everything you buy for it is so expensive. (read more)
★★★★★
“I have a 1995 Ford Taurus SHO and I don't agree with...”
Written on: 30/03/2005 by mpb
I have a 1995 Ford Taurus SHO and I don't agree with the statment about it won't smoke a late modle Gt or Z28. I have left them literly sitting on the line just looking. This car has an unbelivealbe amount of power, they have been made to have 300bhp. on the V6 models. (read more)
199407_Jhinojosa8's Response to 187120_mpb's Review
Written on: 27/06/2005
Last night while I was driving home a late model SHO invited me to a quick run on the expressway. Dude, the slow looking car kept up with me to about 90 MPH and then I left it behind when I threw it into 4th gear and pulled away and saw it in my review mirror at about 120 MPH. To my amazement, I had to look up this car when I got home and realized this car has some muscle. I didn't know the history of the SHO. Pretty cool!! ( I have a stock 2004 Mustang GT with only 8.8K miles)
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★★★★★
“The Ford Taurus SHO Sedan has a very fast take off and...”
Written on: 04/10/2004 by beawolff
The Ford Taurus SHO Sedan has a very fast take off and it handles pretty good considering the fact that it is a heavy 4-door sedan. It has a very smooth ride and you can push the RPM's over 5,000 at 116,000 miles. If the car needs replacement parts it is very expensive so be careful and take care of it. Sadly, not many people know about the SHO but after they see it and ride in it, I think that they just fall in love with the car and I haven't met anyone yet who hasn't liked the car. (read more)
Lou Grant's Response to 172906_beawolff's Review
Written on: 03/03/2006
It is a pity that Ford do not manufacture the Taurus for the European Market, left hand or right hand it is super vehicle to drive. Look for one in the US and take a look at the spec, if you know about good cars you will be a little envious.
Lou Grant
UK
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★★★★★
“I own one of 280 Mocha on Mocha 1991 SHO +. I love the...”
Written on: 05/06/2004 by kericksonzj (1 review written)
I own one of 280 Mocha on Mocha 1991 SHO +. I love the car to death. The motor is awesome, but the trans and the clutch leave a lot to be desired. Awesome cars for the money though, and if you get in a local SHO club (www.shoforum.com has a list of most of the major ones), there's a lot of knowlagable people out there that are totally willing to help out keeping these rare Tauri on the road. (read more)
★★★★★
“I have a 1990 Ford Taurus SHO, with 236,000miles. The...”
Written on: 14/02/2004 by dentistSHO (1 review written)
I have a 1990 Ford Taurus SHO, with 236,000miles. The oil seals are finally gone, its going to cost me $2600. Not sure what to do. The paint is still ok. The interior was the one with half leather and half cloth. I agree this car is still fast. Even with so many miles it still can beat most cars. You should see peoples faces. hehehe!!! (read more)
★★★★★
“I own a '94 Ford Taurus SHO (auto), and its one of the...”
Written on: 30/09/2003 by Croox (1 review written)
I own a '94 Ford Taurus SHO (auto), and its one of the fastest cars i've driven. I wish I would have got the manual but hey. It only has 88k miles on it and runs beautifully. Well after I put a new crankshaft sensor and ignition sensor in it. Now its faster than hell. It kills most other cars around where I live in the 1/4. I love it. Under the hood its pretty much all stock except for the air intake, but I plan to change that soon. I also have it straight piped and canned, with 19" AT... (read more)
★★★★★
“I have to agree with all the V6 drivers. The 96 V8...”
Written on: 30/09/2003 by lawrence123 (1 review written)
I have to agree with all the V6 drivers. The 96 V8 Ford Taurus SHO was truly a waste of time and money, you only got 15 more horsepower, and the V6 does better in the 1/4 mile so what was the point. Not to mention the defective cams. Lastly what good is all that power with an automatic tranny. What a joke. (read more)
Dray's Response to lawrence123's Review
Written on: 11/10/2003
Again the jokes on you until you have owned a v6 and a v8 do not make assumptions about the cams they are not defective if you take care of your 3rd gen believe nothing of what you here and half of what you see. and who needs a 5 speed when you have a high performance manual valve body that allows you to drive it like a 5 speed. Maybe an automatic would help your knee! Anyone with a 1st or 2nd gen willing to put up a pink slip let me know i am in dallas tx.
<br>P.S. DONT FORGET YOUR NOS AND SUPERCHARGER I PROMISE YOU, YOU WILL NEED IT GOOD LUCK TO ALL YOU V6IXERS, SEE YA IN THE REARVIEW MIRROR!!!!!!!
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Rbirtwistle's Response to lawrence123's Review
Written on: 24/11/2003
I have a 91 SHO 5-speed and it will whip ass on any v-8 sho.
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292257_92Sho's Response to lawrence123's Review
Written on: 07/06/2007
I have 9 Taurus SHO's now, and let me tell you from many different races against my own cars my stock 92 MTX 3.0 SHO, and my '98 with 129000, exhaust and intake, well my 92 smokes the shit out of the 98 from 0-110mph BUT from 50-130mph the v8 SHO has way more top end torque because of the blower helps it out a lot.
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★★★★★
“All together I think that a Ford Taurus SHO, any year,...”
Written on: 01/07/2003 by Kate P..
All together I think that a Ford Taurus SHO, any year, is the best. I am a huge Ford fan, and I might pick a SHO over a Mustang unless the Mustang was something out of the ordinary. The SHO is not a common car you see everywhere and being a Taurus, it's a sleeper. If you want to be unnoticed by the police yet still have the speed, get a SHO. (read more)
★★★★★
“*NOTE: My Ratings are in comparison to other cars in...”
Written on: 13/06/2003 by Neno.
*NOTE: My Ratings are in comparison to other cars in the SHOs class, such as the newer GTPs, Maximas, Altimas, etc..*
I've own a '91 and now own a '89 SHO. Both were 5spd manual transmissions. I've experienced numerous problems with the MTX that Ford decided to stick with. On the other hand, the trans doesn't do too bad considering the amount of power it's being fed.
They're really addictive as such a sleeper car should be! My list of cars that weren't expecting me including anything from...
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★★★★★
“I own a 91 Ford taurus SHO and i know a lot of angry...”
Written on: 15/04/2003 by Jeremy K.
I own a 91 Ford taurus SHO and i know a lot of angry camero drivers, like the one above, that hate SHO's because they know chevy has never made a 183ci (3.0L) v-6 with this much power, even today when technology is great and power is never ending with the cash.....but anyway this SHO is the best car i've ever driven with a few hundred extra u can make a lot of power, i had my exhaust modified to be less restrictive, added a K&N air filter, removed my silencer cone, added 100 shot of ZEX dry... (read more)
112167_Kate P..'s Response to Jeremy K.'s Review
Written on: 01/07/2003
I think that this is a good review because all of the Chevy owners I know are jealous since they know I'd smoke 'em. When Someone tries to pass my Taurus, they get left in the dust and then they WILL see SHO all over that bumper.
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Wasp909's Response to Jeremy K.'s Review
Written on: 05/01/2004
My uncle has an SHO so I know the power these puppies have, but I now own a CAMARO, learn how to spell it before you dog it. And there's no way my baby will match up to an SHO. But you said that checy drivers are mad because Chevy has never made a V6 as powerful as "ford" This engine was imported from Japan so Ford had to seek outside help to make their cars faster. Granted i think it would be good if american cars switched to overhead cams, but until then Chevy still stays domestic!
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Redhotsho's Response to Jeremy K.'s Review
Written on: 21/06/2006
Hello to all of my fellow "Sho-men/women." my '92 red-hot-sho, is the ultimate sleeper I have ever owned... and I love the way it leaves those high priced European muscle cars reading my licence plate. YES! All I did was add a K&N air filter, removal of the silencer cone, wider rubber. My SHO is a 5-speed "killer!"
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★★★☆☆
“I absolutely loved my Ford Taurus SHO. I was always...”
Written on: 05/03/2003 by Alex.
I absolutely loved my Ford Taurus SHO. I was always cleaning it and took care of it. It was my first car. I took it in for every preventive maintenance service needed. Oil every 3,000 miles, trans fluid service, coolant service...etc, the car got the royal treatment. It was very disappointing to have sooooo many problems the last couple years. If I had it to do over again, I would have bought a new one and sold it at around 60,000 miles, and it would have been a 5-SPEED for sure!
I...
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★★☆☆☆
“Dont get me wrong, i LOVE my SHO. But as an guy in his...”
Written on: 27/02/2003 by Andrew.
Dont get me wrong, i LOVE my SHO. But as an guy in his early 20's i need something thats more reliable. I will miss it when its gone but i dread it when its in my driveway. (read more)
Garret's Response to 76191_Andrew.'s Review
Written on: 30/11/2003
I want to buy a sho but you just told me about all the problems with yours. If you can e- mail me and tell me some of the major problems .it would be great. what year is your car.i need lots of info so anyone please reply thanx.
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<br>garretgerman@hotmail.com
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Erdyboy's Response to 76191_Andrew.'s Review
Written on: 15/12/2003
You must have got a lemon then. I have a 90, the best years for reliability, looks are not as nice as the newer ones, but they are faster, and have bigger valves and cams. I get 30 with my SHO on a regular basis. I went 800 miles last year on the interstate and got 33, thats good compared to my 5.0, it gets 16-20. Mike, Iowa
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★★★★★
“I have a 91 SHO and I don't think there is a better...”
Written on: 15/02/2003 by Steve.
I have a 91 SHO and I don't think there is a better car for me. I've spent over $13,000 on my SHO since I bought it for $5,000. After it gets painted next week I will have nothing else to do to it. I never realized how much I liked spending money on my SHO until there was nothing left to do to it. I don't know what it is with all of us SHO owners but we all know there's something really special about these cars that no other car has. It's almost as if the cars were built for a special few. (read more)
★★★★★
“I have a 1991 SHO with 208,000 miles on the car with a...”
Written on: 14/02/2003 by Steve.
I have a 1991 SHO with 208,000 miles on the car with a beauitifly rebuilt engine. I have spent about $15,000 getting every little noise, rattle, and blemish fixed. I've done so much to this car that if I took all the parts I put on it off then there would almost be just frame left. People tell me I should'nt sink so much money into it, but I don't care. The love I have my car is too great. Every little detail in or outside the is exactly how I want it(except for the buttons on the AC unit... (read more)
★★★★★
“i just got my new sho and the first thing I did was...”
Written on: 18/12/2002 by elementforlife.
i just got my new sho and the first thing I did was take it to the back roads to light em up (they were smoking o yeah) The V8 is the fastest engine ever put in the taurus and the acceleration makes your heart stop. I would recommend this car to anyone who wants a car that looks slow and flys... I beat my friends GT mustang given he has beat the thing to death ... but still I beat him (read more)
63102_Sixpacksho.'s Response to 58934_elementforlife.'s Review
Written on: 07/01/2003
The V8 is absolutely "NOT" the fastest engine ever put in the SHO... Our beloved v6 engine "IS" the fastest. While the V8 may kick out 235hp, as compared to the V6's 220 (The V6 is STILL faster than the V8!!)<---- How pathetic is that?? If you disagree that this is true, you can see the performance specs here...
http://home.pon.net/hunnicutt/SHOpage.htm
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Dog.'s Response to 58934_elementforlife.'s Review
Written on: 06/02/2003
Have you ever experienced earlier versions of the sho with the v6 engine? I've stomped v8 versions at the local strip over and over again with my 93 five speed. All I've done to it is add a chip and k&n filter. I'm sure you have a very nice car but it does not come close to catching the older ones. I've owned three, 95 auto, 94 auto and 93 five speed. The five speed version is the quickest of the three.
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76947_Uh.'s Response to 58934_elementforlife.'s Review
Written on: 03/03/2003
94-95 5sp should be the best! The earlier 93 and below didn't have all bugs worked out, not that they had any, but I mean the computers were a little bit different and if you want a true performer start with 94-95 or if you already have an older one you can do the conversion for a newer "brain". Stock 5sp sho's pull high 14's and low 14's with minor mods, while 96-up v8 sho does what? high 15's?
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77340_Dog.'s Response to 58934_elementforlife.'s Review
Written on: 04/03/2003
I agree the 94 and 95 shos I owned were alittle more refined in some areas but the 93 five speeed is alot stronger than the 94 and 95. Installing the chip and the kn filter really juiced it! I've got 138,000 miles on her now and have slowed down on racing. It's still hard not to give it a go when you have some competition pull up beside you at a light. These cars are such "sleepers"!I love seeing the "shock factor"on faces at the next light! I hope to make her last as long as I can. Mobil 1 has been used since it was new. My mechanic said my engine is the cleanest internally that he has ever seen. I've read that some people don't recommmend using Mobil 1 in the sho engine but I say it works. Anyway, even at this many miles I rarely ever have to add oil between changes and I change oil and filter every 5,000. Thanks for your reply and happy shoing!
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107143_Sho Guru.'s Response to 58934_elementforlife.'s Review
Written on: 13/06/2003
The '94-'95 were indeed the most refined, but not in a manner that I am settled with. They still rattle, but lost the stiffer ride, the more aggressive suspension setup, gained quite a few pounds (Gen 2 in general), have too much of a euro look, and were mostly automatics that were notorious for failures. The sportiest SHOs were DEFINITELY the '89-'92 in that order. As the SHO grew older, it also grew up to become grown up and feels more tired.
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<br>Regardless, all the aftermarket is the same minus the multiple EEC alterations. I own a '89 now with a 3.2L w/ higher compression and just love it. Nothing beats a high 13sec 1/4mi taurus on all motor. :)
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97V8Sho's Response to 58934_elementforlife.'s Review
Written on: 26/08/2003
i own a 97 v8 sho and yes i will agree that 1/4 mile times are not the same i own all other sho's in my area of the country. with all the basic tuning tricks a will race anyone on top end,1/4 mile whatever. i am also pushing 322 to the wheels with under $1000 invested.torque numbers are also decent at 331.so for all the automatic v8 haters on this forum come and get me and watch out for that purple haze in the trunk.
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Shooff89's Response to 58934_elementforlife.'s Review
Written on: 18/09/2003
Hey 97 v8, How are them cams working out for you? With so much power, did you spin one yet?
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Dray's Response to 58934_elementforlife.'s Review
Written on: 11/10/2003
I see we have alot of v8 haters well i have a 99 ebony satin. Number 1 i have owned an 89mtx and a 95mtx with a 3.2L and to be honest with you v6ixers polls are just statistics. You can not compare a v6 to a v8 there is no comparison. Every v6 owner that has ridden in my 99 said they were totally amazed. Oh yeah and about those cams if you know anything about a v8 then you would know that most cam failures come from individuals using motor not recommened and not changing it properly. I have 109k hard miles on mine and no problems.
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Lawrence123's Response to 58934_elementforlife.'s Review
Written on: 22/10/2003
Hey v8 are u nuts. If you v8 sho has that many miles on it without, cam problems, you are the first buddy. The fact that you would say that one can't compare a V6 to a V8 shows that you have very little real knowledge about todays modern cars, cylinders my friend mean almost nothing in fuel injected cars. it all about torque and torque ratio. The V8 sho is nice and fast but definately not as fast as the V6. and for only about 12 or 13 more horse power it was a waste of time and money, all i needed to do was put a KN air filter on my car and I have almost the same amount of Horse power.
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Crispy's Response to 58934_elementforlife.'s Review
Written on: 14/11/2003
lol why are u guys trying to debate wither the v6 or v8 is better they are both great engines with there own little miss givins i perfer the v8 but it doesnt really matter when they both are about the same displacement which is what really counts but i believe there is more u can do with a v8 that puts alot less stress on the engine so stop acting like a bunch of whiners!
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97Shofan's Response to 58934_elementforlife.'s Review
Written on: 07/12/2003
Ive got a 97 SHO myself with 97,000 miles on it. As far as the cam issue, Ford produced over 250,000 Gen III SHO's and there has only been about 200 reported cam failures. Large numbers indeed but not high enough to assume cam failures is definetly in the future for these cars. Just take care of it and if your that worried about it you can get them fixed for under 500 bucks. The v6 SHO's are a little quicker on paper but not noticeble in real world driving, plus the Gen III's make up for lack of acceleration with unsurpassed handling, braking, and luxury.
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5Speedlighting's Response to 58934_elementforlife.'s Review
Written on: 12/12/2003
I own a white 91 and a white 97 and both cars are way to fast to be a taurus. As far as which one is faster, they are so close it will all depend on upgrades and the driver. The v6 is faster by a hair, but the 89 sho is also faster than any other year made including both motors not all v6 shos are the same the 89 has the least restrictions and is the fastest sho. If you don't believe me race one stock vs stock if the 89's driver is as good as you , you will lose.
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Shorage's Response to 58934_elementforlife.'s Review
Written on: 13/12/2003
V8 SHO's are notorius for failed cams....
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<br>Goto
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<br>http://www.v8sho.com and you will learn what needs to be done. The Cam sprocket needs to be welded. It has a tendancy of "walking away"....that and the tranny......the 2 weakest links in the v8 motor. THe v6 (i own 2 89's) are the most fun because of the 5speed.....but i wouldnt hesitate to get a v8SHO when i come into a little extra cash.
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<br>The v6's main drawback is maintenance....the engine itself is solid as rock but the FORD (POOR) around the engine fails......keep in mine that the engine was designed by yamaha (v6)....
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<br>Frank
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<br>NJ
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★★★★★
“I have an Atlanta built 89 SHO. I will tell you what....”
Written on: 11/11/2002 by Jason.
I have an Atlanta built 89 SHO. I will tell you what. Forget the autos, stick with the manuals, get a superchip, custom made stainless steel true duel exhaust with edelbrock mufflers, and a K-N airfilter, and your car will haul some ass. I've had my speedometer buried way past 140, no bull....Its quick off the line, only problem is....need to buy new tires frequently. (read more)
73640_Darren Clark.'s Response to 50029_Jason.'s Review
Written on: 18/02/2003
The 89 sho is a great car, i had an 89 MTX and it got pricey at 230,000 km but i have nothing but great things to say, the 220 horse was more than enough to blow away mustang gt's of that era, it was spacey, comfortable, and a nice looking car
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★★★★★
“I've had this 4 door rocket with the needle buried on...”
Written on: 06/11/2002 by shorida.
I've had this 4 door rocket with the needle buried on the highway and i've drove comfortably for 1000 mile trips its all I could ask for. I am not a big fan of the automatic SHO's though. My 94 feels like a rocket out of 1st an 2nd but the autos just don't feel like as much is there. If your going to buy on make it a stick it's just so much more fun. (read more)
49392_Jaime.'s Response to shorida.'s Review
Written on: 08/11/2002
This car is really awesome! Really all the SHO's are awesome. I have a 1990 Taurus SHO its a stick it rides really smooth. Stick is so much fun like you said
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Mg.'s Response to shorida.'s Review
Written on: 23/11/2002
I have an 89 silver SHO, I've only added a 2.5 inch cat back exhaust and a k&n air filter, I'm planning on dropping it an inch or two and upgrading my 15s to 17inch wheels too bad they don't make much aftermarket parts for this phat ass car
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Wougsjohnson's Response to shorida.'s Review
Written on: 25/12/2003
I have a 1990 SHO with a stick, and I have to admit its engine is very advanced for its time. When you want to pass it's not a problem, but the only problem I have is that I want to shift it faster than it will syncronize into gear. The way I see it, I think that this car is definately just as good as any new sedan but only years older. My SHO goes 0-60 in 6.8 seconds and 15.5 ET @ 97 mph shifting reasonably. As long as you don't do burnouts or hard throttle on corners, you'll find that the tranny will last alot longer. I found it for very cheap so I have to keep working the minor bugs out. I highly recommend the SHO (especially 5 speed) to any buyer looking for luxury and power in a 4 door for such a small price.
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★★★★★
“THE SHO IN MY MIND IS THE BEST CAR ON THE ROAD TODAY....”
Written on: 04/11/2002 by JUNIOR.
THE SHO IN MY MIND IS THE BEST CAR ON THE ROAD TODAY. I AM THE PROUD OWNER OF A 91 MOCHA MOCHA PLUS PACKAGE. WITH A FEW MODS I HAVE MADE LATE MODEL MUSTANG COBRAS AND SS CAMAROS SAY "I COULD HAVE HAD A V6". (read more)
72887_Steve.'s Response to 48331_JUNIOR.'s Review
Written on: 14/02/2003
I almost completly agree. I have a 91 SHO in mint condition,.... and I mean mint condition inside and out, and would have to say I would'nt want any other car to drive. The only problem is they are not the best car on the road. I mean they are for me and you but you have to love these cars to own them for very long because they are a little expensive to maintain. But we all know exactly what you mean. Hey Junior, I also live in San Diego if you need parts I have 2 parts SHO's you can dig through. E-mail me Smayes1@san.rr.com I'm in the Miramar area.
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Kericksonzj's Response to 48331_JUNIOR.'s Review
Written on: 05/06/2004
I've got a Mocha on Mocha plus also, and I have to say, short of a supercharger, or a turbo, you're not going to get a V-8 mustang or Camaro - SHO's aren't dragsters, they do much better on the track then they do in the straight line.
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<br>Nice car though, we own 2 of 280 of the Mocha plus's :D
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161445_Yamaha412's Response to 48331_JUNIOR.'s Review
Written on: 07/07/2004
What do you mean they don't beat v-8 mustangs or camaro's? I had a green 92' that blew the doors off my friends 90' mustang 5.0, in a dead stop side by side race. my car was bone stock with a 5 spd, i lost by a car length to a 94' z28 with a 350, roller rockers and other minor mods. You should start racing the car and you might be surprised.
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172446_94Shogun's Response to 48331_JUNIOR.'s Review
Written on: 30/09/2004
I own a 94 MTX SHO and I love lots of things about it, but also wish some things were quite different. For a ten year old car (with 80,000 miles) it can surely hold its own against modern sports sedans and even some "muscle cars". I have driven everything from BMW to VW and I have yet to encounter an engine any nicer than the V6 Yamaha (at least under the $50k mark). Sure the car could be lighter, the tranny more fluid, the brakes better, but I thoroughly enjoy driving the SHO everyday. It will surely be hard to give up a sedan that has killed 5.0 stangs, modern sports sedans and riced-out imports (with only mods being k&n filter and intake "horn"), but I will welcome a more precisely engineered vehicle in the not-so-distant future. If Ford would have only put the yamaha in a different shell!
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★★★★☆
“The Ford Taurus sho is a joy to drive from day to day,...”
Written on: 09/10/2002 by manny flores.
The Ford Taurus sho is a joy to drive from day to day, fuel efficent. Rare Yamaha motor. If you want somthing different, along with comfort for you or the family this is the car. A bit of a challenge to find parts. (read more)
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★★★★★
“My friend has a beat up 89 Ford Taurus SHO. When we...”
Written on: 03/09/2002 by Jonny.
My friend has a beat up 89 Ford Taurus SHO. When we pull up to a sports car, they laugh. What: 'is this four door family looking sedan going to beat them in a race?' Well it happens all the time. With the right driver and mods this car has taken ricers though beefy Cameros. The element of surprise is the biggest plus with this car. It drives powerfully and tightly. From online classifieds i have found that these cars are the cheapest real sportcar out there. Great Burn out car! 35 ft... (read more)
48070_Shrew.'s Response to 36032_Jonny.'s Review
Written on: 04/11/2002
The Ford Taurus SHO is not a real sports car. It has four doors!!! All the best sports cars in the world have only 2 doors. It's a luxuary sedan!
Speed does not make the car. Thats all it is, is a old persons, family car with a fast engine.
A mercury sable looks the same and it is not liked by anybody. By your definition a chevette would be the best car out there if it had a quick engine. It will never beat a camaro unless like you said, has the right MODS!! a Pinto could beat a camaro with the right mods, WHOOOOOO!
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49746_Brian.'s Response to 36032_Jonny.'s Review
Written on: 10/11/2002
I recently picked up a 91 SHO, and bone stock it will smoke my friends' modded Civics and BMWs. It is a very surprisingly quick car, handles very sharply, and is a total sleeper. Basically, no one will see this car until you want them to, and then it is from a safe distance rearward :-) 4 doors or not, it is a powerful and well handling sports car.
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82208_Tayl.'s Response to 36032_Jonny.'s Review
Written on: 22/03/2003
I own a 1992 sho mtx and it is the best feeling you get when you blow the doors of a 5.0L with your four door family sedan...
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88581_Raef.'s Response to 36032_Jonny.'s Review
Written on: 13/04/2003
I recently bought a 92 mtx sho from long beach motors, and i've never lost a race. except against a 1970 thunderbird with a 429 superjet engine and a raised tunnel ram. its a great car with a big back seat.
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★★★★★
“I own a '95 red Ford Taurus SHO ATX - a beautiful car....”
Written on: 29/08/2002 by Tyler "SHOtyme" Dutcher.
I own a '95 red Ford Taurus SHO ATX - a beautiful car. I only have a cold air kit on it at the moment but on www.shoshop.com or www.shotimes.com it tells to remove the air silencer cone out of the fenderwell to allow more air flow. A free helpful mod. (read more)
★★★★★
“I have had the pleasure and fortune of owning 6 SHO's. ”
Written on: 23/08/2002 by Mike.
I have had the pleasure and fortune of owning 6 SHO's.
I owned (2) 1989's, (1) 1992, (1) 1993, (1)1994 and (1) 1998. They were all great. The V6 SHO (it was an 89)went beyond my expectations when I sold it with 175,000 miles and it still ran great. I feel that the V8 SHO is able to produce long lasting fun too. However my 98's ended short after a terrible accident (they are very safe). I currently have a 1992 with 112,000 miles on her. She only has begun her life with me, as the...
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★★★☆☆
“A great overall car with more good points than bad. A...”
Written on: 03/08/2002 by Aussie.
A great overall car with more good points than bad. A sleeper car that surprises a lot of other cars out there and not just off the line. A bargain for used car shoppers because they're actually worth more than the market sells them for. The engine alone is worth the price they go for. (read more)
44779_Alex.'s Response to 31749_Aussie.'s Review
Written on: 19/10/2002
I agree with the comments , the car is a true sleeper, I bought my 94 Ford Taurus SHO with 68000 miles at an auction for $2300.00 because everyone there thought it was a regular Taurus. What a sleeper this car is especially at the upper rpm ranges, it sounds like a V6 Ferrari.
Parts are very difficult to find and expensive.
I love the car , and that Yamaha engine.....Wow
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Santiago.'s Response to 31749_Aussie.'s Review
Written on: 23/05/2003
I bought a 94 sho V6 about a month ago for $1200. The previous owner was the drummer in my band who just bought 1 2000 Volvo S80.- In other words, he gave it to me cheap because I needed the favor. He said that the only problem it's given is that it turns off randomly and you have to stop the car and turn it on again. I personally haven't encountered that problem and,in fact, I would like to put some cool stuff on it (it has 110,00 miles). IT'S NICE AND QUICK!!-That's what I like @ it.
<br>p.s. Suggestions on where to get accesories?? My email is: santi@thornband.com
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★★★★★
“I have a '93 SHO ATX with 99,000 miles and it runs...”
Written on: 02/08/2002 by Curtis Berry.
I have a '93 SHO ATX with 99,000 miles and it runs like the first day I drove it. Accelerates very hard after 4000 rpm all the way to red line at 7000 rpm. You can run to 100 mph and never hit the power band. It is a very fun car to drive and sound great once you get it above 4000 rpm (especialy after you remove the silencer cone).What I want to know is if their is any body out there with an SHO that has a JET Chip in it, it claims to make as much as 30hp but i don't want to spend my $315 on... (read more)
56782_Performancered.'s Response to Curtis Berry.'s Review
Written on: 09/12/2002
this car has a 7,000 shift point when floored in automatic setup. not 3500 rpm
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★★★☆☆
“I think the Ford Taurus SHO is an awesome car. It has...”
Written on: 17/07/2002 by dom.
I think the Ford Taurus SHO is an awesome car. It has a lot of power and can keep up and pass most of the other cars out there. My '95 model has 102,000 miles and i had a lot of work done for car shows. Every big show i go to i take first place. (read more)
★★★★☆
“I would recommend this Ford Taurus SHO if you want a...”
Written on: 05/07/2002 by outsider.
I would recommend this Ford Taurus SHO if you want a quick, sporty, good commuter car. It won't beat a late-model GT or Z28 but you will get their respect. It will, however, smoke all these import boy's with their stupid sounding exhausts and their cookie cutter spoilers. So if you want the ultimate sleeper check it out. (read more)
★★★★★
“Overall, the Ford Taurus SHO is a great car to be...”
Written on: 12/06/2002 by Danny.
Overall, the Ford Taurus SHO is a great car to be enjoyed by an enthusiast. Has great power, gas mileage, and room. It would be the perfect car if it was not built by Ford. (read more)
53627_Eric.'s Response to 27444_Danny.'s Review
Written on: 26/11/2002
Insulting ford is not very helpful for someone looking to buy a SHO. You say the car is great if it wasn't made by Ford, that is why it is so great!
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★★★★★
“Overall, this Ford Taurus SHO car is great. A very,...”
Written on: 11/06/2002 by Josh Waltz.
Overall, this Ford Taurus SHO car is great. A very, very fun car to cruise the strip with or just running errands. Buyers beware of the extremely high costs that can kill a person after they have already bought the car. (read more)
Spurioustuple.'s Response to Josh Waltz.'s Review
Written on: 11/11/2002
I AGREE 100% THE CAR IS VERY FUN TO DRIVE AND OF COURSE IT IS A SLEEPER. THE CAR IS VERY EXPENSIVE TO OWN, BUT ONCE YOU OWN ONE YOU WILL APPRECIATE IT AND GROW TO LOVE IT NO MATTER WHAT IT COST IN MAINTIENCE. I AM A PROUD OWNER OF A 1994 SHO AND IT IS QUITE IMPRESSIVE. I PLAN ON OWNING MY SHOW UNTIL WHO KNOW WHEN..
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★★★★★
“i love my Ford Taurus SHO. It does everything i want...”
Written on: 20/04/2002 by SHO OFF.
i love my Ford Taurus SHO. It does everything i want it to do. I recommend that everybody should at least drive one. It is a hot ride right out of the factory. My SHO's performance is tremendously great. It does great for street races, and it also flys for being stock. (read more)
48372_Ray.'s Response to 20393_SHO OFF.'s Review
Written on: 05/11/2002
Great review and truthful to a point fords AXODE leaves much to be desired(under engineered) but as for the rest of the car best of all i have a 94 auto forest green and will not part with it.
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★★★★★
“I think overall the Ford Taurus SHO is the perfect car...”
Written on: 10/04/2002 by Bobby.
I think overall the Ford Taurus SHO is the perfect car for me, it's got all that I could want in a car. I think everyone should at least get to drive one at sometime to check them out. (read more)
★★★★★
“The Ford Taurus is an excellent car for the younger...”
Written on: 29/03/2002 by Nick.
The Ford Taurus is an excellent car for the younger crowd. Sporty enough to satisfy every teenage boys need, yet practical enough to allow them to give friends rides. Buy low miles!!! I would recommend this to anyone. Good Sleeper car, beats alot of things u respected in the past. Police don't pay much attention to it, after all it is a 4 door sedan. (read more)
★★★★★
“The Ford Taurus SHO - not enough I can say about the...”
Written on: 01/02/2002 by Spin.
The Ford Taurus SHO - not enough I can say about the car. My 91 SHO is running like a champ at 230,000 miles, yes no joke, 230,000.... the yamaha engine imo is one of the best if not the best engine ever made. the car stops when u push the brakes, accelerates when you hit the gas, turns when u turn, does everything there is possible. If you aren't satisfied with the stock performance throw about 4,000 into it and you'll find yourself corning like high end sport cars, accelerating faster... (read more)
216565_Stangbuff72's Response to 11245_Spin.'s Review
Written on: 09/11/2005
how can you be able to compete against those cars. whats your setup on the SHO? 3.0 or 3.2???
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★★★★☆
“Overall i think that the Ford Taurus Sho is a great...”
Written on: 24/01/2002 by jonzie.
Overall i think that the Ford Taurus Sho is a great car with the performance the great handling ability around corners at a high rate of speed. (read more)
72879_Steve.'s Response to jonzie.'s Review
Written on: 14/02/2003
I have put over $13,000 into my perfect 91 SHO and I can only seem to get 250 to 300 miles out of an 18.4 gallon tank which doesn't seem like good gas mileage to me, especially for the money it cost's to fill that big gas tank. Also I don't seem to agree that they handle very well either. But that might just be. If you get great gas mileage and your SHO can corner like sports car then more power to you. Mabee I'm just picky about my SHO but I put alot of money into every part of my SHO and I wish it would even handle as good as a mustang.
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Roger34's Response to jonzie.'s Review
Written on: 25/11/2004
I don't know why you are getting such poor gas mileage on your SHO. I have a '94 mtx with some serious modifications done at the ShoShop in California which has bumped up the HP to about 330 or so. The car was a gift from my Houston based family and I had to drive it the 2000 miles back to Toronto. I drive at 60-65 mph and was AMAZED at the SUPERB mileage. The SHO got over 31 mpg and over 400 miles per tank of gas. I love the car. I've owned BMW's, Mustang, Cadillac, Mercedes. Toyota, and a slew of company cars. This car is right up there with the best. It is certainly FUN to drive. VAAARRROOOOOOMMMMMM!
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★★★★☆
“all in all the Ford Taurus is a great car for someone...”
Written on: 29/11/2001 by Saul.
all in all the Ford Taurus is a great car for someone who loves speed but also needs to be able to haul friends and family around town in comfort. Just be sure to have enough money for gas and constant up keep for your high performance engine. (read more)
31752_Aussie.'s Response to 6443_Saul.'s Review
Written on: 03/08/2002
You're right on most of your stuff but I owned a 91 Mustang GT and it was faster off the line and on the go.The SHO will stay with it however it can't beat a pre '94 unless you surprise them.A '91 GT was clocked at 6.3 0-60 and the LX's were about 6.1 0-60.The best they got out of a SHO was 6.6 but they normally run about 6.8.Check the stats online.Still very fast for a 4-door car with a small engine and alot of weight.I know I own a 94 MTX with 106K on it and it runs almost as fast as when I bought it and I've beaten pre-96 Mustang GT's and Camaros and Vettes and it will even stay a car length behind a newer 'Stang.As far as looks go I dont understand your comments but its your opinion.Personally it's one of the most handsome 4-door cars to come out in the last 20 years maybe ever.It has personality beyond anything Chevy makes in a 4-door or any of the Asian autos made.Unfortunately they ruined it with the 96-99 models but a good thing can't last forever and the few of us who do own an SHO know these cars are very special.Only the BMW 5 series is nicer looking but for 2 or 3 times the price.
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36034_Jonny.'s Response to 6443_Saul.'s Review
Written on: 03/09/2002
A lot of racing has to do with the driver. On the street, when Joe Smoe races, Tenths of seconds on take off won't win the race. I realize in real competition this make a huge differnce. If cars are fairly evenly matched the driver that drives with more conviction is going to win. Any real sports car, with the right mods, could spank the SHO. By the way, I think they can be atractive cars.
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Roger34's Response to 6443_Saul.'s Review
Written on: 19/12/2004
I don't know why you are getting such poor gas mileage on your SHO. I have a '94 mtx with some serious modifications done at the ShoShop in California which has bumped up the HP to about 330 or so. The car was a gift from my Houston based family and I had to drive it the 2,000 miles back to Toronto. I drive at 60-65 mph and was AMAZED at the SUPERB mileage. The SHO got over 31 mpg and over 400 miles per tank of gas. I love the car. I've owned BMW's, Mustang, Cadillac, Mercedes. Toyota, and a slew of company cars. This car is right up there with the best. It is certainly FUN to drive. VAAARRROOOOOOMMMMMM!
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Boobookitty's Response to andy bevard's Review
Written on: 24/11/2012
I have a 1993 Ford Taurus SHO, first one I have ever owned. And WOW what a car, runs good, feels good and gets up and goes. Only problem? I need a 4x4 otherwise I would keep it. It's for sale.