1996 Ford Taurus SHO Review - A Bubbly, V8 Performance Sedan!

[@UpperRobin29]

3rd gen Ford Taurus: The official car of "We have an RX-7 at home"

[@AnthonyRodriguez-vk5lu]

😂😂😂 them damn tail light

[@defyyourlogic487]

Regular Cars would have a field day with this one

[@jrburger95]

that channel is so bad

[@jrburger95]

@DJkirakira Too bad his opinions on cars are all terrible, and his philosophy crap is just "i'm 13 and this is deep" rubbish. I can make better car reviews than him with my eyes shut!!!

[@jrburger95]

@DJkirakira That's great to know

[@jrburger95]

@DJkirakira I didn't delete that comment, it's still there, and is your brain beginning to rot? Why TF you going on about Instant Oatmeal????

[@defyyourlogic487]

@@jrburger95 Its all subjective. You clearly like meme humor and someone else may not. Some people prefer comedic reviews and some people prefer more serious takes like this channel or Doug’s. Doesn’t make him “bad” at what he does.

[@Morgan-go6ns]

Chase is a rad dude, idk how I found him on Instagram but his car really does capture your attention. It’s so oddball and out of the left field to see this but it makes me want one, it also reminds me of my dads old Taurus. It wasn’t a sho but it’s also one of the first cars I remember riding in as a kid and thinking “man this car is ugly” only to see Chase’s car and have a totally new perspective and love for them. Hopefully down the road I can find a Taurus wagon and do something cool like he has

[@KASCH570]

What’s his insta?

[@BoredOuttaMySkullBoi]

@@KASCH570 @loliferexy, he's super cool

[@andrewplantagenet5811]

The 1996 to 1999 Ford Taurus is one of my favorite body styles.

[@-fuk57]

Damn, dude, really?

[@keithdosik]

Omg the jelly bean SHO is the rarest one! Nice find

[@watchingitallhere]

Ford Designers: Lets make everything rounded. Everything. Ford Engineers: Say what? Ford Management: YES.

[@oliverdelgado6952]

Jelly bean

[@doug6191]

I could be wrong, but... I don't think there was a single mention of driving impressions. No mention of handling, acceleration, stopping... No sound sample. There was no talk about how its horsepower compared to other cars in its class, other Tauruses, or even the Mustang GT. Nothing. There was no mention of why Ford went all-in on ovals for the '96 Taurus. We just looked at a hideous example of the car for no good reason. "Here's a pink/purple V8 Taurus. Bye!" But we got that stupid water bottle test, which predictably failed. 🙄

[@dylantran8492]

Its very lowered so i dont think zack drove it too much. I know Chase drives it extremely carefully so he doesnt scrape on bumps and whatnot.

[@ryanshowers27]

Haha it's a 11 minute video. If he talked about everything it would be over 30

[@josephsamsor1698]

That’s insane. 3.4 v8? In an eggy Taurus? Honestly it’s so weird the mods complement it perfectly.

[@ClassicTVMan1981X]

And probably why this SHO didn't sell well: the V-8 had to be adapted to the typical front-engine/transverse powertrain layout. This led to it being called an "interference" engine, and its timing belt wasn't good. Sales were also not helped by Ford's decision to not offer a manual transmission with the V-8.

[@torythefanman]

These Tauruses hold a soft spot..iv always kinda liked them.

[@dead_fox]

Not my type of car but I gotta respect the uniqueness of it, it's nice!

[@nyjetfan4life]

I next to never comment on youtube but wanted to say I absolutely love your genuine character and enthusiasm. Look ing forward to all your future success.

[@j_mars_cars]

My homies Taurus. I’ve been in there! So purple.

[@-fuk57]

He's definitely doing his best with what he has to work with. The tints are sweet. Not bad. Plus, it's a v-8.

[@Masonrytodger]

I love Chase’s Ford he got me into Taurus and I appreciate them especially the older models

[@garysmith8455]

Nice to see a young person getting excited with something we older persons have known all along. There are MANY things that separate the Taurus from the SHO. Besides the bespoke, exotic engine..nearly debadged monochromatic markings..those seats are SPECIFIC to the SHO. The outside has many differences as well, from front to back, right to left that keep it unique from the standard production brethren. The suspension, steering, Z rated tires a big departure as well. (some of these components are made in Germany and shared by BMW cars!) Many know me by now (around the FB GEN 3 group) and by comments to the various videos pertaining to the GEN 3 such as yours here. Having owned a 1997 for nearly 24 years now, you really get to know and understand the TRUE limited production sports sedan class SHO. Each year, (through the four year run) small differences can be found. One of them, the console ashtray and drink holder assembly. In 97, they became totally hidden and pneumatically driven when you push on the 'hidden' door. Very cool stuff. This summer, I was able to get the 'antique' plates and registration, insure it through Hagerty and now taking it to the auto shows once again. It is VERY exciting to see the attention the car is getting now. Back in 2000-03 when I was showing it, there were many that laughed when they saw it, since plenty of standard Taurui were on the road at the time. Now, all these years later, no one is laughing, and it's amazing how many people at the car shows have never seen one in person. Fun times! Thanks for helping in keeping them alive. Been doing that here, since 1999 🙂

[@kskip4242]

Check out my SHO V8 swapped wagon. Only downside is finding parts at this point, but imma drive her tell I can't repair it anymore.

[@davinp]

Ford redesigned the Taurus for the 1996 model year. Nobody liked its weird oval shape and so it lost to the Toyota Camry and Honda Accord as the best selling car

[@zythr9999]

Lol it sure did

[@dawnshadowgaming2728]

Used to hate the way it looked as a kid and now that I own one, it grew on me and I love my lil shitbox nascar wannabe lmao

[@OhPhuckYou]

I just can't understand why Ford decided to do this. It's absolutely horrendous in anyone's eyes. There is no chance in hell that the designers thought this looked good. I don't hate it anymore simply because of the nostalgia, but damn Ford. Dethroned themselves.

[@aaryeshg.6526]

My guess is they tried to design it as a 4 door coupe. It would have worked if the front and rear were more aggressive.

[@CentralTexasRailJetProductions]

You can thank Doug Gaffka for the bubble taurus.

[@chriscoralAloha]

My 2000 Taurus has a 24valve v6 putting out 200hp stock. A lot lighter higher reving motor with no cam or head problems. Cruises at 100 all day. I live in Florida where it rains all the time and I use the car for highway driving so the front wheel drive is a blessing. Best part. Has the shifter on the column. Full front seat for road fun. Lots of cup holders. lol.

[@jeedwards1981]

How many miles on it? I just got a 99 with the 24v

[@chriscoralAloha]

78K runs like CHAMP@@jeedwards1981

[@BubbaPmp8088]

Hell yeh! Chase's car getting some love

[@burmesebeef]

can you add a driving section to your videos so we can gauge your reactions as you drive the car?

[@darthdarthbinkss]

Great idea

[@keithdosik]

He’s driving the car the entire video?

[@zythr9999]

@@keithdosik lol

[@Lamar4821]

The only thing that's holding this channel back. I would've loved to hear that motor in the upper rpms...

[@Darylrb1983]

Me before the video even starts: did they weld the cams?! 2 minutes in: oh thank goodness

[@darylkik6204]

Always loved the Taurus (still drive one) and I wish Ford had not gone so crazy on the styling. It worked on the first Taurus but they went a little crazy. If you look at the front end it looks like a "unhappy catfish." But the owner of this 1996 SHO has made it look sharp with the wheels and colors. And a 3.4 V8 stands out in a North American Ford. Too bad all American versions of the Taurus are gone now. Thanks for the information and nice ride.

[@ITm4n]

that engine looks so sick. never seen anything like it. probably the best looking engine bay ive ever seen.

[@johnd5729]

Fun Fact! I had the chance to buy this exact car a few years ago... I kick myself often for not doing it! It's a stupid rare car in this color combo! Beautiful vehicle.

[@slinky1234]

For future reviews maybe do a 0-60 or on throttle sound…

[@voiceofreason7119]

These have always been unsightly a crown Vic would of been a much better car to modify,but I admire the owners passion for being different and keeping this thing out the junkyard

[@-fuk57]

*would've

[@MisterrJmark]

I literally just saw this car in my car group on FACEBOOK 2 DAYS AGO! What a coincidence My dad had the 93 SHO. I had a97 SHO for my 2nd car when I was 19 years old. And I want the final generation version still!

[@Sweetlesishere]

0:48 Zack this explains why you review all these weird and obscure cars Lmao and I love it Im here for it! Please keep doing what you're doing!

[@nb7466]

I just realized my 2003 Taurus had a lot of those interior parts in it also.

[@DonovanDudlext]

Once again Chase Bohan dropping the motivation to put my 99 back together. Great video, and great example, Chase’s Rose Mist is awesome.

[@Trenton-om9qs]

I don't like the Bubble Taurus but I think this one is an exception. This thing is pretty cool

[@LaytonKnightt]

So odd-I just spotted a 96 Taurus in this same color on the freeway today. Definitely caused me to do a double take. I love purple cars.

[@anthroism26mc]

Been seeing this thing all over Facebook, I dig the Escape wheels and tint; and Rose Mist is a striking color.

[@patrickrienstra6863]

Saw this car in May of this year at AutoMotion in the dells. Thought it was dope. I took a picture of it lol.

[@ayyp6]

Got a 2015 SHO. Love it!

[@Gunny426HemiPlymouth]

The tint looks like your in a 90s grunge music video 😂 glad you got to review THAT one. Seen Alex Martini interviewed the owner of this car and fell in love w it ever since

[@cobaltlukather9045]

with the paint and tint, this car is THE Y2K aesthetic on modern wheels-

[@Peter-qo4ok]

I saw this car at a car show fall 2022. Pretty cool to see it on the channel

[@jamesruiz4005]

Man everything is right about that Ford Taurus , very 1998, and that v8 sound

[@kevinumba6281]

The guy also has an import Toyota Caldina wagon as well.

[@ShootingCars]

You’re not gonna believe it when you see tomorrows video

[@3800TType]

I still have the promo VHS of the SHO from the Ford dealer I got when I was 4 lol

[@manher4335]

So cool my dude! Happy for you. Wish you get more unicorns to review for the future. Good vid keep it up

[@importjdmRHD]

Can you do a sound byte off the intake/exhaust on this one and cars like it?

[@RobiticDuck]

I love my '95 Probe GT with the spirited v6, but I also really like the looks of this Taurus!

[@PenguTT44-sh2oe]

This car taught a lot of people about torque steer and that's probably why they went without a 5 speed manual, they were worried it would end up like the viper with this reputation for fatalities.

[@forza4l833]

LMAO for a second in the intro I thought there was a glitch going on but it was the custom tent 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣. Good video by the way x👏

[@theodoremonroe6440]

That boy nice and love the spoiler kit! That mirror tint is beast mode!😉 License plate says “Leanin” and it has the perfect color for the car

[@WildWildWeasel]

Love that modded spec, it’s sooooo Need for Speed xD

[@1Ksheffi]

My family didn't have the Ford SHO, but they did have the OG 1996 Ford Taurus; it was actually the first "new" car that they bought during my childhood. I even took my first driver's license test in it.

[@kebabaluba]

Do review of older generation, me as a gen 2 SHO owned would love it. Kinda funny about 3rd gen SHO, they added 400cc and two more cylinders just to get 15 more hp over original 3.0 engine.

[@garysmith8455]

And it sounds so much nicer too ! (O;

[@mattmaverick703]

I can relate bro, my Dad also had a 1996 Taurus he bought used in 1998 when I was 12. wasn't the SHO either , was the next level under the SHO a loaded GL which was better than the base L and LX trims which were cheapend granny models! His was silver metallic with the upscaled bucket seats with a marble cloth which was exclusively to the GL models. It had the center console and same dash setup as your SHO had the better V6 engine too with the Mach Audio system and chrome wheels. I liked this car and it was the car I learned to drive in and got as my first car later on. Held up well for many years he replaced it with a 2010 Ford Fusion SPORT which is basically a baby SHO also in silver metallic with every option. Was bought brand new off showroom floor and it is my car now. It is stored every winter and is still perfect condition. Love the Ford's 👍😎

[@markpera2501]

My grandmother had a base '97 beige on beige.

[@darrensanimalsreptilesfish30]

Can’t wait to get mine back on the road

[@deadfishparty]

Your BMW X7 review has 930 views from 2 weeks ago. Your SHO review has 3.7k review in 12hrs. The public has spoken. We love mostly forgettable cars.

[@hectortoledo8416]

This Young Man has chosen a healthy and beneficial habit keep it up👍.

[@tedsirlouis1372]

I know this car from the sho facebook group!

[@kennethrine8171]

My Dad had a 97 SHO at the time it was pretty quick lol. Thank you for the video.

[@Crispychicken4u]

I like the generation before that. Plus the sho came in a 5 speed manual

[@jasonsmith3457]

I love the bubbly look of cars from this era they look so futuristic to me

[@quazar47]

Shout-out to the homie on ig though fasho🔥 car really opened my eyes.

[@carlfreiermuth5424]

A guy in my area has a black SHO of this generation.. definitely pretty cool. meanwhile I thought the smallest V8 motor was in the retro Thunderbird.. The show V8 is smaller than the 3.5 liter dual overhead cam V6 motor option lol

[@ghabesterboss9370]

Man i wish there was more aftermarket for these cars

[@kskip4242]

Love my SHO V8 swapped 97 taurus wagon!

[@albarran490]

I've had a 89 92 and now a 97 sho I love mine

[@ShoGuygames]

As a modded 96 SHO owner. Me and Chase have many words to each other.. As you said it takes a tight nit community to keep these cars on the road. And if you want anything done... You have to do it yourself and find ways of making parts yourself as well. Great cars, but not for the faint of hearts to own one..

[@albarran490]

I just got a 97 sho , traded for my 89 . Be honest am I gonna run into a bunch of shit ? I don't really wanna put thousands into a car again like my 89

[@ShoGuygames]

@@albarran490 My biggest expense was my transmission. It went out and rebuild was close to $3600. As for everything else just ask the sho groups and some of is probably have parts.. I even broke down and bought a low mile wrecked one and pulled a ton of parts for future use.

[@albarran490]

@@ShoGuygames How many miles did it give up

[@ShoGuygames]

@@albarran490 trans gave up at 120k miles.. but I was not nice on it before hand either.

[@Metalodeath]

At first I was like that’s cheap tint that went purple now I’m thinking it’s ceramic tint

[@taddmason1187]

I miss my 94 SHO

[@PenguTT44-sh2oe]

I don't care if my opinions wrong, but I think this generation SHO was when Ford peaked when it comes to sedans and they will never be as cool as this ever again.

[@snoofayy6150]

dude this car looks like it came out of Cruelty Squad lmao, the GREEN filtering of light from inside just doubles down on it LOL

[@MisterrJmark]

That radio setup was trash. There wasn't really an inexpensive way to install an aftermarket radio. So what I did. I went to RadioShack got some parts and soldered some writing to the back of the tape deck to allow me to wire an AUX cable in. It worked great and was better than using a tape adapter and was really clear. Also the JBL sub in the back deck was perfect to tapin to, I worked aftermarket subs and amp directly to that. It had almost perfect balance since it was a dedicated baseline.

[@messedup4538]

Love the nostalgia here! And the tint

[@markeezygarage]

precursor to the b8444s volvo v8 (made by yamaha) of course.

[@awesom6588]

would have loved to hear more about how the engine performs have always found the engine on these cars fascinating, they sound great

[@soulhandler2227]

You ever consider possibly coming to Europe to review some cars?

[@ShootingCars]

Yes, that is the long term goal! If you’d like to submit something for when I do go across the pond, you can submit it at ZackPradel.com/submit and I will contact you when I make my travel plans!

[@ClassicTVMan1981X]

The V-8 engine under the hood might have been revolutionary by itself, but there were plenty of front-drive cars that had V-8s before: the Oldsmobile Toronado (1966-85), Cadillac Eldorado (since 1967) and Buick Riviera (from 1979-85) were among them. But in the case of the Taurus, the powertrain layout was of a transverse-mounted engine and transmission, which is why some sacrifices had to be done to the 3.4L twin-cam V-8 and thus why I don't believe this iteration of the SHO had sold very well. This engine used the 2.5L Duratec V-6 as its basic blueprint, which explains the 60-degree angle and thus was an "interference" engine, same as Chevrolet's 2.8L, 3.1L and 3.4L V-6 engines, and its timing belt was also not very good.

[@geoffcasias9367]

woah, I never heard or seen one of those

[@cameroncade9699]

My homie chase!!!!! Super happy to see his car on here

[@91_C4_FL]

Saw the thumbnail and was like "oh dang, I know him!" lol.

[@josh1alderete]

Siiick 🎊

[@DonovanDudlext]

If you wanna try out driving a V8 with a 5 speed, Aaron Nelson has a wagon with a V8 and 5sp swapped in. He’s not far from the twin cities, and the wagon is a blast.

[@kingd3001]

One for the money two for the SHO make sure to have those cam sprockets welded or that engine could blow!

[@johnwjeromejr]

No driving impressions (or did they get lost in all the nostalgia talk)?

[@todd69acup]

Had one,tranny and cams are the weakest link

[@Grayskull77]

I actually like this generation of the Ford Taurus. I would really like to find a wagon version of this generation.

[@danwatne4481]

What a nightmare how does the owner actually think this looks good? That tint looks absolutely hideous and he lowered the car Way too much.

[@JamesJones-tx4wy]

I have the 94 tarus G L 150 , 000 no center console good rider for 3 . 0 I think it's has strong power picking up speed

[@ohkillem4488]

gas cap light stuck on any suggestions. gas cap replaced,smoke test done, new fuel pump and fuel filter done still on and also my 03 ses Taurus revs high at low speeds at 10mph reaches 2,000rpm keeps going and scratches have to slow down for the rpm to drop at that low of a speed! It has 79k miles help!!?

[@OnlyTheFinest125]

WOW

[@AGBULLIT]

I had a V6 SHO. I should have bought the stick shift.

[@thugs8052]

This was my first shit box had a touch screen stereo deck in it with an anarchy subwoofer that shit looked like a narc car all tinted windows I never got pulled over

[@kristofferpence]

No drive?! Damn

[@tylercouture216]

i been following him on Instagram quite a long time his SHO is so nice

[@thermite7149]

i just picked one up not even 5 weeks ago and its a 98 wish i can find someone to weld the cam shafts lol

[@PeePee666PooPoo]

Please do a review of the 2017-2019 Ford Fusion Sport they are also a Sport Sedan 325hp 380ftlbs tq with AWD and a Twin Turbo 2.7 V6 and electronic self dampening suspension. They are super under rated sleepers, basically the equivalent of a baby Ford Taurus SHO and they are just as quick as one too! I got plenty of videos on my account of mine one of Ford's many hidden gems.

[@Takon_pilot]

my dad has a SHO, we dont know why but somebody stole the CD changer and his CDs lol

[@F4LL_4_NON3]

The sho was underrated. I had a 1st gen one. This one would look better with a better color scheme and wheel setup ....👍✨

[@dave11686]

These are so cool!

[@enjoythesho1992]

That's a good looking 3rd gen the instrument speedo is different from a regular gl Taurus ......what car are those wheels from they look similar to 4th gen sho wheels but slightly different.....I love that cawl hood also makes me want to find one for my 97

[@ShootingCars]

Ford escape!

[@enjoythesho1992]

@@ShootingCars hell yeah damn sure is

[@louisbabycos106]

Imagine Mercury Cougar with a ford Taurus SHO V8 swap .

[@TripleDoubleDiamond]

You can use a manual transfer

[@ronaldcordova7041]

Nice review!! Nice Taurus!! What style wheels is this Taurus sporting??

[@fredaydaybae8450]

As a 20 year S.H.O. enthusiast I can categorically say that car is HIDEOUS!

[@ryanshowers27]

As a human I can say your fake name on KZbin is HIDEOUS!

[@dackjaniels3166]

I finally found a rational person in the comments. Everyone else is complimenting that thing.