1997 Ford Taurus SHO Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 1997 Ford Taurus SHO, and owners have filed 30 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 1997 Ford Taurus SHO. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
30 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1997 Ford Taurus SHO have filed 30 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash and 2 describe a fire. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 85,243 miles. Complaints peaked in 2005 with 9 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Accelerated as normal to 30mph, released the accelerator pedal, and the car kept accelerating up to at least 50mph. Failed to steer 90 degrees left, resulting in the car jumping the curb. Lost control”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 19, 2012 · Vehicle speed control
“Tl*the contact owns a 1997 ford sho taurus. The contact was driving approximately 5 MPH in reverse when the front coil spring broke and shredded the tire. The contact stated that a recall for the 1998”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 13, 2010 · Suspension
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1997 Ford Taurus (Taurus SHO, Taurus Wagon). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 18–21 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 15–18 / 24–26 |
| Fuel | Premium, Regular |
| EPA class | Midsize Cars, Midsize-Large Station Wagons |
| Engine | 6/8 cyl, 3/3.4 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd |
Compare Ford Taurus SHO model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Ford Taurus SHO model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 Ford Taurus SHO | 0 | 4 |
| 1991 Ford Taurus SHO | 0 | 1 |
| 1992 Ford Taurus SHO | 0 | 3 |
| 1993 Ford Taurus SHO | 2 | 14 |
| 1994 Ford Taurus SHO | 2 | 11 |
| 1995 Ford Taurus SHO | 2 | 9 |
| 1996 Ford Taurus SHO | 0 | 24 |
| 1997 Ford Taurus SHO | 0 | 30 |
| 1998 Ford Taurus SHO | 0 | 10 |
| 1999 Ford Taurus SHO | 0 | 21 |
Checking a specific 1997 Ford Taurus SHO
How do I know if my 1997 Ford Taurus SHO has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Ford dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Ford models
- F-15037,961 complaints
- Explorer34,566 complaints
- Escape27,430 complaints
- Fusion22,405 complaints
- Focus22,096 complaints
- Taurus18,159 complaints
- Windstar14,158 complaints
- Edge14,065 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.