Ford Taurus SHO

19901999 · 13 configurations

Lowest
18
Average
19
Best
19

The Ford Taurus SHO has been tested by the EPA across 13 different configurations spanning model years 1990 through 1999. Over this period, the Taurus SHO has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 18 MPG to 19 MPG, with an overall average of 19 MPG across all engine, transmission, and drivetrain combinations. Below you will find a comprehensive breakdown of every tested configuration, organized by model year. Click any row to view detailed specifications, emissions data, and annual fuel cost estimates for that specific vehicle.

Historical Efficiency

1999
18
1998
18
1997
18
1996
18
1995
19
1994
19
1993
19
1992
19
1991
19
1990
19

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (Taurus SHO) has not been independently rated.

Complaint & Incident History

The data below represents all official consumer complaints reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the Ford Taurus SHO. Click on any year to drill down and read the unedited, raw problem narratives submitted directly by vehicle owners.

Fatal Crash History (FARS)

The Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) is a nationwide census providing NHTSA, Congress and the American public yearly data regarding fatal injuries suffered in motor vehicle traffic crashes. The data below represents historical totals for the Ford Ford Taurus/Taurus X grouping as reported by the NHTSA.

Total Fatal Crashes
483
Total Deaths
366

Incident Risk Profile

Rollover Rate
10.8%
Fire Occurrence
2.3%
Speeding Involved
14.7%
DUI Involved
14.7%
Primary Impact Zone

Breakdown of the initial point of impact across all fatal collisions involving this model.

66%
Front
25%
Side
9%
Rear

Year-by-Year Trend & Severity

2023
Fatal Crashes11
Fatalities
11
Deaths/Crash
1.00
2022
Fatal Crashes25
Fatalities
20
Deaths/Crash
0.80
2021
Fatal Crashes31
Fatalities
23
Deaths/Crash
0.74
2020
Fatal Crashes24
Fatalities
22
Deaths/Crash
0.92
2019
Fatal Crashes32
Fatalities
22
Deaths/Crash
0.69
2018
Fatal Crashes36
Fatalities
23
Deaths/Crash
0.64
2017
Fatal Crashes61
Fatalities
44
Deaths/Crash
0.72
2016
Fatal Crashes70
Fatalities
55
Deaths/Crash
0.79
2015
Fatal Crashes73
Fatalities
59
Deaths/Crash
0.81
2014
Fatal Crashes120
Fatalities
87
Deaths/Crash
0.72

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

Tip: Click any component bar to view detailed recall narratives.

Historical Severity Timeline

1999
4
1998
1
1997
2
1996
8
1995
4
1993
6
1992
2
1991
1
1990
8
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