1993 Ford Taurus Sho
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 1993 Ford Taurus Sho. Newest first.
Ford IS recalling 225,000 my 1992-2003 econoline, my 1993-1995 taurus sho, my 1992-1998 crown victoria, my 1993 bronco, f-series, my 1995-1997 f-series super duty stripped chassis, my 1992-1998 mercury grand marquis, and my 1992-1995 lincoln town car vehicles. the affected vehicles were previously repaired using a wiring harness that IS not compatible with…
Risk and remedy
Risk
As a result, the fuse IS located in the output circuit rather than in the intended input power feed circuit, and may not offer the intended protection in the event of an electrical short to ground.
Remedy
Dealers will install a new wiring harness, or replace the mating electrical component. the recall began on february 18, 2008. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
On certain pickup trucks, passenger vehicles, sport utility vehicles, and motor homes chassis, the speed control deactivation switch may, under certain conditions, leak internally and then overheat, smoke, or burn.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This could result in an underhood fire.
Remedy
Dealers will install a fused wiring harness. owners of the passenger cars included in this campaign will be instructed to return their vehicles to their dealers to have the speed control deactivation switch disconnected as an interim repair. as soon as repair parts are available (expected october 2007), owners will be instructed to return to the dealers for installation of a fused wiring harness. the recall began on august 13, 2007, and mailing completed by september 19, 2007. owners may contact ford at 1-888-222-2751.
Owner complaints
14 complaints1 involved a crash2 involved a fire
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Engine · Steering · Vehicle speed control
On september 16, 2014 my girlfriend and I were driving down south shore dr. In the town of delavan in walworth county wisconsin at approximately 11:30am & 12:30pm. We were traveling east to west where we approached the stop sign at the corner of county road o south and south shore dr. Tennessa was…
On september 16, 2014 my girlfriend and I were driving down south shore dr. In the town of delavan in walworth county wisconsin at approximately 11:30am & 12:30pm. We were traveling east to west where we approached the stop sign at the corner of county road o south and south shore dr. Tennessa was driving the vehicle at this time and came to a complete stop and ready to turn left on to county road o south. We were about a mile from our destination which was my mothers house. Upon stopping at the stop sign I thought I heard a funny noise and felt something under my feet but dismissed it as nothing but as soon as tennessa went to make the turn all of a sudden the engine revved up and took off towards the east side of the road heading towards the ditch and hitting a tree. A passersby, jogger saw the accident and called the police. We explained what happened to them, we collected our things out of the car and the officer gave us a ride up the road to my mothers home, we then waited for the towing service to get it out and tow it to my mothers house where it sits today. After investigating the car at my mothers house I determined that the frame failed at that moment causing the vehicles throttle cable to stick, and the power steering unit to fail along with the brake system to fail. I took pictures of the motor and front end of the undercarriage, and a piece of the vehicle that also had failed and broke off. The motor obviously sunk as the left side of the motor facing the firewall IS all tilted back towards the firewall squeezing any part that may be between the motor and the firewall. I have been underneath this vehicle many times and saw nothing to raise a red flag and not to drive it. I even had a transmission replaced in this vehicle and my mechanic had seen nothing wrong with it. *tr
- Power train
Driving on the highway with no issues. Reached the bottom of a downgrade and pressed on the gas pedal. Engine revved but car didn't accelerate. There were no noise or indications for a pending failure. .Pulled to the side and tried all gears and reveres. Car would not move. Spoke with local ford…
Driving on the highway with no issues. Reached the bottom of a downgrade and pressed on the gas pedal. Engine revved but car didn't accelerate. There were no noise or indications for a pending failure. .Pulled to the side and tried all gears and reveres. Car would not move. Spoke with local ford dealer and they could offer and assistance with the repair cost. Rented a u-haul van and car dolly to tow it home, about 400 miles. Took the car a local transmission shop and was told the front pump failed. Had them rebuild it and has worked fine since. Appox cost was $1750.00. *tr
- Vehicle speed control
A broken bracket holding the throttle end of the cruise control cable allowed the cable shield to slip out. Once out the cable shield caught on the bracket and held the throttle about 1/2 way open. This resulted in rapid uncontrollable acceleration. *tr
- Electrical system · Service brakes, hydraulic
1993 ford taurus sho..electrical problems and brake problems. *tr
- Vehicle speed control
Tl*the contact owned a 1993 ford taurus sho. while parked in the driveway, the vehicle began smoking and then caught fire. the vehicle was destroyed due to the underhood fire. on march 5, 2008, the contact received a ford safety recall for the vehicle speed control. the current and failure mileages were 100,000. updated 4/11/08 *cn
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip · Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › Hydraulic › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Vehicle fails to stop or slow down when brakes are applied at speeds from 5 to 50 mph on wet roads or pavement with loose gravel. ABS activates and vehicles makes no attempt to slow down. *tr
- Vehicle speed control
Tl*the contact owns a 1993 ford taurus sho. the vehicle was taken to the dealer regarding nhtsa campaign ID number 07v336000 (vehicle speed control). the dealer stated that there was no switch that could be disconnected. there had been no failure to date. the current mileage was 82,000.
- Vehicle speed control
Tl*the contact owns a 1993 ford taurus sho. He received a recall notice, number 05s28. The contact stated that the cruise control feature does not work on his vehicle. The servo assembly, part#f8zz9c735aa and the wiring harness burned; however, the vehicle IS operational. The speed control…
Tl*the contact owns a 1993 ford taurus sho. He received a recall notice, number 05s28. The contact stated that the cruise control feature does not work on his vehicle. The servo assembly, part#f8zz9c735aa and the wiring harness burned; however, the vehicle IS operational. The speed control deactivation switch was disconnected by ford. ford stated that the parts would be available in december 2007. The current and failure mileages were 109,629. updated 12/12/07
- Vehicle speed control › Cruise control
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. *jb
- Structure › Frame and members
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…
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. I contacted ford and they stated there was no recall on my vehicle yet their website shows one for the bolts. *Jb
- Exterior lighting › Brake lights · Vehicle speed control · Vehicle speed control › Cruise control
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…
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. ford has an improved switch available and I believe my vehicle should be added to the recall. thanks peter burbank
- Electrical system › Wiring · Engine and engine cooling · Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Belts and associated pulleys · Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
Vehicle stalled while driving. This almost resulted in rear end collisions. dealership replaced the crank shaft sensor, fuel pump, timing belt, and some wires, but the failure recurred. consumer was restrained from driving this vehicle because it was unsafe.*ak
- Structure › Frame and members
According to nhtsa campaign ID number 98v323000, my vehicle IS affected under a recall for replacement of sub frame rear mount bolts, reinforcement plates, and plate nuts; yet my servicing dealer (elk river ford, elk river,mn.) and ford motor company refuse to remedy the problem as stated in the recall documentation. I do not know what else to do, so I am making this my formal complaint with nhtsa. *cb
- Electrical system · Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline · Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner · Power train › Manual transmission · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components · Structure › Frame and members · Suspension
Vehicle experienced electrical problems. *slc
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 6091815Some vehicles may exhibit front outer tie rods squeak and / or pop noise over bumps and / or turning.
- 618020Some remanufactured AX4S sho transaxles used on certain vehicles will be built with a unique triple clutch pack assembly and driven sprocket support.
- 615326Subject regarding vehicles with the AX4S transaxle having an inline transmission cooler bypass valve located in the cooler line near the radiator cooler.
- 613084Vehicles with the AX4S transaxle have an inline transmission cooler bypass valve located in the cooler line near the radiator cooler. *Mjs
- 605254Experiencing a squeaking and / or popping noise from the front outer tire rods.
- 601010Recommended guidelines for towing behind recreational vehicles.
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