Ford Taurus (sho) years to avoid
The Ford Taurus (sho) years to avoid are 1997, 1996 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 1991 is the cleanest year on record.
169
Total complaints
3
Recall campaigns
1990–1999
Years covered
2
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Taurus (sho) years to avoid
Every Taurus (sho) year
Common questions
What are the worst Ford Taurus (sho) years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Taurus (sho) years to avoid are 1997, 1996. The cleanest year on record is 1991.
What is the best year for the Ford Taurus (sho)?
By complaint volume, 1991 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Taurus (sho) years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Ford Taurus (sho) have?
Across all model years, the Taurus (sho) has 3 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 169 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.