1996 Ford Taurus Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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User reviews for 1996 Ford Taurus
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by gil w
Aug 13, 2013
The Ford Taurus SHO has great acceleration, braking power and a fun car to drive. This a durable car and I have not had to do many repairs. The car in my opinion does not handle as well as I would like. Aug 13, 2013
by Vernon L
Nov 15, 2011
This was our family car for the last 14 years, very reliable and has broken down
only once due to battery failure. It cost very little to maintain and a good family
car. The build quality, like many American Cars, very strong especially in both the
chasis and door. However, it is a heavy vehicle and doesn't handle well. This car is
powered by a 3.0 V6 DOHC engine, with around 160-170hps, very quiet on both
city and highway traffic.Nov 15, 2011
by Steve G
Feb 21, 2010
I built this car from the ground up in 2 weeks. I stripped the wagon down to the bare shell, then swapped in everything from my 96 Smashed SHO sedan including full wiring harness and dash. Then I had one of 2 SHO wagons registered in America and Canada. Fun and awesome car that could hall around 7 people. This car rode like it was on rails with SARC struts on the front and H&R springs. It also had 17 x 8 Mille Miglia M11 rims with 245/45/17 rubber. It was a complete SHO in a wagon body so it was a total sleeper. This pic was from the All Ford show that it was entered in. Feb 21, 2010
User rating:
by gil w
Aug 13, 2013
The Ford Taurus SHO has great acceleration, braking power and a fun car to drive. This a durable car and I have not had to do many repairs. The car in my opinion does not handle as well as I would like. Aug 13, 2013
by Vernon L
Nov 15, 2011
This was our family car for the last 14 years, very reliable and has broken down
only once due to battery failure. It cost very little to maintain and a good family
car. The build quality, like many American Cars, very strong especially in both the
chasis and door. However, it is a heavy vehicle and doesn't handle well. This car is
powered by a 3.0 V6 DOHC engine, with around 160-170hps, very quiet on both
city and highway traffic.Nov 15, 2011
by Steve G
Feb 21, 2010
I built this car from the ground up in 2 weeks. I stripped the wagon down to the bare shell, then swapped in everything from my 96 Smashed SHO sedan including full wiring harness and dash. Then I had one of 2 SHO wagons registered in America and Canada. Fun and awesome car that could hall around 7 people. This car rode like it was on rails with SARC struts on the front and H&R springs. It also had 17 x 8 Mille Miglia M11 rims with 245/45/17 rubber. It was a complete SHO in a wagon body so it was a total sleeper. This pic was from the All Ford show that it was entered in. Feb 21, 2010
by Mario B
Nov 23, 2009
Loved the car. The feel, the color, the looks i recieved from it, how the car could pass most on the road even though many didnt want to take me on. I loved the sound system because it just engulfed me. Automatic temp was great. Just made me feel like a million bucks. Just ashame that it cost more money to repair than i made. Also the it took premium to fill and cost 45 to fill. That was when gas was cheap.Nov 23, 2009
by Daniel R
Oct 31, 2009
v6 3.0 litre great power but drink to much of gaz great suspension a lot of space nice sound system a lot of space to put thing as maps etc not a Formula one car but still great fun to drive Oct 31, 2009
by David R
Jun 26, 2009
It's a good sleeper. It's also my first car, so it's has a deep sentimental value to me. It runs awesome and sound cool. At first glance it's just a granny taurus, but it's got a yamaha V8 so it's a bit quicker than a regular taurus.Jun 26, 2009
by Mackenzie B
Jun 26, 2009
I love the car because it handles very well for a 4 door heavy sedan and it gets great gas milege while doing so. it also is ultra comfortable and gets off the line for how big it is. not to mention blacked out it looks rather sleek Jun 26, 2009
by Kristina L
May 05, 2009
It has bad gas mileage.
It needs a new catalytic converter.
A new catalytic converter costs more than the car is worth.
It has ugly two toned interior.
It doesn't handle very well.
It gets me from point A to point B.May 05, 2009
by Tiffany J
Feb 27, 2009
It was my old car. The performance was stellar! The body quality was amazing! It was purple. What more could I say about my baby? It was awesome to drive and I want it back because my GRand Am that I currently own...sucks!Feb 27, 2009
by Jon W
Feb 24, 2009
The performance is what you'd expect for a car of the
type. It's got almost 250000 on the original engine and
transmission and it runs like a dream! It's a very
comfortable and affordable car. I get almost 30 MPG on
the 3.0L V6. Long live pushrod V6 engines!Feb 24, 2009
by Kristin M
Oct 09, 2008
It's my first car, so she's my baby. For being 12 years old, she runs great. No big problems have arisen, and it gets great gas mileage. Maintenance is basic oil changes and checking tire pressure. I don't have to keep tabs on it. I love driving it. It's all purple leather interior, and it's gorgeous. The people before me took great care of her.Oct 09, 2008
by Josh H
Sep 15, 2008
Not a great car, but not a bad car either. Roomy, lots of cargo space, and quick enough to get around, but nothing sporty or fun like a real sports car. Take care of it and the engine will go farther than your average compact, but you'll end up replacing a lot of suspension parts and maybe a transmission. If your going to get a Taurus, a SHO is recommended for the sport driver out there, but for engine reliability the standard pushrod Vulcan V6 is best. The Duratech V6 is a good choice for those who want the same from the standard model but with more power.Sep 15, 2008
by Tait R
Jul 02, 2008
Pretty goood, not too bad looking. In my experience Fords need more tlc than others to keep them up to par, nothing different with this one. Had sufficient power the whole time we had it.Jul 02, 2008
by Shelley J
Jul 01, 2008
nice roomy interior, acceleration is good... power seats can start to drain battery... there has been recalls on the tarus for fire hazrds...Jul 01, 2008
by Tamabetha H
May 23, 2008
it is fast and runs smoothMay 23, 2008
by Tamabetha H
May 23, 2008
would not give it up for anything .It drives very smooth and is fast.May 23, 2008
by Denise S
Apr 18, 2008
I loved the car it was reliable but because it was a "domestic family" car it did not give a good enough kick for me. but very good carApr 18, 2008
by Peter M
Jan 11, 2008
This is one Hell of a car. Super fast and style that will spin your head around! Its the car that say's " Hey....Lets go for a ride!Jan 11, 2008
by Tomasz N
Jan 09, 2008
My ex boss had that car and I had a chance to drive it across the country once. The car is absolutely wonderful to drive. But my boss spent a huge amount of money repairing it constantly. Therefore I can't really recomend it. If not for the technical problems, I'd love to own one.Jan 09, 2008
by Jason D
Dec 30, 2007
Not the fastest thing out there, or the prettiest, but dead reliable. We drove it for about 6 years and traded it when we felt the need to move up to the minivanDec 30, 2007
by Dave A
Dec 08, 2007
The car I learned how to drive on. that said, underpowered, under shocked, ugly jelly bean styling. but it had 15" alloys! hard seats, a few spots of bubbling paint. being sandwiched brought about the buick. Basically the samething 50% bigger. My folks buy crap cars. Dec 08, 2007
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