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1997 Ford Taurus SHO
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 18 MPG.
The Ford Taurus SHO ) is the high-performance variant of the Ford Taurus. Originally intended as a limited-production model, the SHO was produced for the first three generations of the model line, from the 1989 to the 1999 model years.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.4L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 15 | 24 | 18 | 494 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
1 campaign on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Bosch Brake Components LLC (Bosch) is recalling certain aftermarket replacement front brake pads, models Bosch QuietCast BC598 and BP765, Bosch Blue BE598 and BE598H, Prostop PD598 and PD765M, Duralast Gold DG598, Duralast MKD598, Stop Master ST598, UltraStop ULT598, UltraLife MX598 and MX765, BrakeBest MKD765, and Prostop Platinum PGD598. These brake pads, manufactured October 1, 2014, to October
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
40 complaints filed by owners for this model year (3 involving a crash, 7 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 1997 Ford Taurus SHO?
EPA figures for the 1997 Ford Taurus SHO reach 18 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 1997 Ford Taurus SHO?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 1997 Ford Taurus SHO. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.
What are common problems with the 1997 Ford Taurus SHO?
Owners have filed 40 complaints with NHTSA for the 1997 Ford Taurus SHO, most often about: Engine And Engine Cooling, Electrical System, Power Train. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.