How many recalls does the 1996 Ford Sho (taurus) have?

The 1996 Ford Sho (taurus) has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 1996 Ford Sho (taurus) has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 1996 Ford Sho (taurus)?

Of 1 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is engine and engine cooling.

1996 Ford Sho (taurus) Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1996 Ford Sho (taurus). That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, most often about the engine and engine cooling. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Total complaints1

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“When driving engine's camshaft would fail. Each time this causes vehicle to shutdown or stall out. Oil would leak and cause overheating. Engine manufactured by yamaha and distributed by ford. Vehicle and parts no longer manufactured. *ak”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1996 Ford Sho (taurus) as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.