1993 Ford Taurus Sho problems
The 1993 Ford Taurus Sho has 29 complaints on file with NHTSA. The largest share (28%) concerns cruise control. After that come brakes (14%) and engine (14%).
At a glance
- Complaints
- 29 filed with NHTSA
- Most reported
- Cruise control 28% of complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 4
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
- Typical mileage
- 110,000 miles 17 complaints with mileage
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
Where the complaints are
Share of this model year's complaints by the part of the car involved. One complaint can name more than one part, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
When problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 5 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 3 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Among the 17 complaints that report mileage, the typical (median) problem appeared at about 110,000 miles.
Safety-related details: 3 complaints mention a crash; 4 complaints mention a fire. Its complaints are more severe on average than those of 81% of model years in our database.
It is also covered by 2 safety recall campaigns.
What owners wrote
A few complaints as filed, shortened and with personal details removed. The first ones are among the most serious reports for this model year; the rest are typical.
Ford taurus 1993 sho cruise control pressure switch on brake master cylinder burned. On this model this circuit shares the same fuse with the rear brake lights. Luckily I noticed the loss of brake lights right away and disconnected the burned cruise control switch and replaced the fuse. Driving without rear brake lights is a definite hazard. My vehicle is not listed in the recall with the nearly 1 million f-150s and crown victorias but I suspect that the switch is from the same vendor.
While pulling away from a stop sign making a right turn the bolts for the engine subframe broke loose from the floor, the engine dropped. I lost engine power, steering and brake assist. Although there is a recall listed on the ford website #98s36 I did not receive a notice. The factory refused to assist in repairs costing me $1148.59 the dealer installed reinforcing patches in the floor and cut out the remaining bolts.
Failed speed control on 1993 taurus sho, identical to pick up trucks which are recalled. National highway safety council has not recalled my vehicle. Ford motor co. Refused to repair vehicle without charge. Fire danger is imminent, which can occur while driving and could cause injury or death, or when garaged, could burn the vehicle and the residence.