1994 Ford Taurus SHO review from North America
"Peace of junk, can't believe this much money to waist"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Shortly after I bought it the electrical system failed (350).
Then my engine was overheating because the radiator and the thermostat were stuck at the same time (400). After a short time the starter failed. Then I had a tune-up going and had to replace all the sensors.
Oxygen sensor.
Vehicle Speed Sensor.
Etc. (there are even more things, can't remember)
Now I'm experiencing all kind of problems and plus the tranny is b**l.
It shifts when it feels like. Also I hear the valves doing some type of bad work. There are all kind of noises that I just found out too. Tomorrow there is another problem adding to it. Oooh yeah I forgot to mention the brakes are dead. Mhmmm... I still feel there are more things. I have another SHO with manual transmission and the engine is stuck on that one. Never had time to figure out what's wrong exactly. Also I did have many problems with that car too, but this one is more problematic.
P.s. I drive very normal and I'm trying to go nice.
General comments?
This car probably was good when it was brand new. For 10 year old SHO there is nothing good to expect. Buyers whenever you look forward to get this junk don't do it. I'm not saying that this car is a zero, but you will 99% be under the hood fixing it. This is my 2nd SHO and I have friends working on it and myself too. There is no way you will be able to drive it for 5k, and without looking at something that will cost you for sure.
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.2 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 3/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 4/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 119000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 125000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Taurus |
| Date of Entry | 29th November, 2003 |

