2016 Ford Taurus SHO

This 2016 Ford Taurus SHO is quite possibly the best example of a sleeper we have ever come across. The tune and intake make this SHO a beast off the line and once at cruising speed, she just pulls for all the revs. The interior is well appointed and cared for about as well as you can expect from some with a toddler in the car from time to time. All and all, what a great car and it can be yours!
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[@iWillFightYouInComments]

_"This car will hurts some feelings"_ You damn right about that bro. Those R/Ts can't come close to my SHO and damn your SHO got 450HP. Man thats awesome. Im gonna get my tuned too soon.

[@MichaelBrown-xp8yh]

yea fr i got an mkS & only a scat, 392 & up but r/t would barely keep up

[@itsabovemenow1016]

I had a 2016 SHO PP, It was dream car for me. Very fast and lots of options. That’s not the first generation Sync. That’s the third. You’re in the performance package. It’s the only one that had the suede-like inserts in the seats. The seat were so comfortable in back because it had “stadium seating”. You were higher up than the driver and got a good view of the road. Passengers loved that. It also had an oil cooler. The SHO PP was a beast. You could take this thing to the track and run it max all day and it never went into limp home mode. You’re standing before the very top of the line SHO and don’t even know it. I will give you one warning. At 80k miles the gasket in the coolant pump MUST be replaced and it is four-figure expensive. The engine has to be pulled to get to it. There is no warning. When it breaks, it dumps all the coolant on the pavement and you are left there smoking with no more engine. Beware of any high mileage SHO without documented maintenance.

[@oxymoron9081]

Facts! That’s all of these, Taurus & SHO. Its sad how a engineering blunder can cause the value of such a over-all wonderful vehicle. Smdh!

[@jeff47Nick]

I kept my 2018 SEL just got a 2017 SHO 45k miles....talk about this is a GEM. And when I do the upgrades this bad boy is going catch alot off folks of guard. Already went through the stage of the water pump going bad and changing the timing chain so I'm expect it on this SHO too when or if it happens

[@itsabovemenow1016]

@@jeff47Nick congrats! Are you thinking about a Livernois kit? Get used to two things: everyone slowing down when they see you in their view mirror. People will think you’re the po-po and just GTF out of your way. When you have passengers and make them grab the “oh shit” handle, they’re go to say “THIS is a Taurus??I” Even though I now have a Lexus (close to retirement and had to get a low maintenance suitable “last car you’ll ever drive”) some days I’d give anything to have my SHO back.

[@WS3RD]

It's Ford's answer to the old Mercury Marauder. Those cars were incredible.

[@reviewsitall8739]

I just traded a SEL 14 Taurus with 53k miles and got a 16 SHO white platinum color with 28k miles last night lol

[@nativeoutdoors1780]

How do you like it?

[@reviewsitall8739]

@@nativeoutdoors1780 I loved it but sold it for a 2016 Sti lol

[@nativeoutdoors1780]

@@reviewsitall8739 dang it haha those stis are sick

[@elijiahbrown6566]

@@reviewsitall8739what is a STI?

[@solaydbak]

@@elijiahbrown6566Subaru

[@GitGoodGaming]

I have a 14 SHO and I love it it zooms. Stock right now but not for long

[@sparks2429]

Really been thinking about upgrading to a SHO. They seem like an all around great vehicle for speed, comfort, and daily drive-ability

[@the-expertstreetb-racer5832]

You are too late to upgrade now unless you want a used SHO

[@osirissk8o]

Why not go for the 3.0 MKZ at this point? It’s faster stock and IMO looks better with newer tech

[@anaccount7923]

@@osirissk8o because you can get a sho for cheaper

[@osirissk8o]

 true

[@gannonrader2480]

I have a 2012 in the same color spec it really is nice in the sun in person

[@charlesjohnson3938]

I love my SHO

[@V1TT00]

I was gonna buy this one this weekend, I was kinda bummed this was sold so fast.

[@V1TT00]

Literally am in Clarksville but due to work, this sucks!

[@JuanDominguez-]

Yeah same here they sell very fast.. They are cool to drive man, a lot of power behind the wheel👊

[@Olimatic]

​@@V1TT00 Would recommend getting one with the performance package since it comes with a trans and PTU cooler. If you see a SHO like the one in the video, minus the flower wheels, in Clarksville that's me.

[@NickBEADG]

450hp from only a tune? I have a Livernois T460 package among other mods and an aggressive tune and I’ll be lucky if I’m pushing that to the wheels

[@leotaul]

usually people tune, colder thermostats, spark plugs, and intake

[@John-uc6uk]

Nick your 100% on spot I've got the same

[@Darylrb1983]

Probably measuring at the crank

[@Commander76]

He must mean crank 👍🏾

[@mark-ui8lu]

Look at the hot air intake installed!

[@demetriusrayden-erisjohnso2279]

I'm shopping for one now nationwide,...I so happen to be in TN. 🤔

[@NeikoSebi]

Same here bro

[@u3o813]

The "DEA" is strong with this one..............

[@paulfromperth5713]

Wish we had got these in Australia.

[@BuckRogers20011]

The 2016 had sync 3.0. Android based.

[@charlesdawkins4341]

U can only tune stage 1 450hp any thing over 450hp, example 455 hp you'll break the tranny... u start tuning 450 plus hp gotta upgrade that tranny real fast.

[@thagreen72]

best factory sleeper ever…very unsuspecting

[@ronaldhaugen5967]

How do I get 450 hp out of my 2015 taurus Interceptor 3.7 right now it's a small 305 hp ? 😮

[@solaydbak]

Don’t think you can…

[@nlmbquan5124]

Turbo

[@Seraphim312]

*cling cling cling* OOH YOU CAPPIN! OH AH! *cling cling cling cling cling* OOH YOU CAPPIN!!!

[@BuckRogers20011]

It is the same motor as the Ford GT. The turbos on the GT are bigger and the Variable Valve Timing has been disabled on the GT. GT has a HPFP that puts out 2x more fuel.

[@kevinmorris3703]

Coming from a 2013 SHO owner. 450 horsepower is cap 🧢. With only a tune? It’s probably 360 AWHP.

[@unknownunknown3025]

They said hp not awhp. I have a 14, with ao tune, straight pipes, cai, you get about 415 awhp

[@SHOtimeQ]

😂 stop the cap

[@unknownunknown3025]

@@SHOtimeQ I suggest taking a trip to livernois, gearhead, or ortiz and checking out dyno slips. 415 hp is incredible easy to make with these cars. A tune is good for 70hp and 80 tq just off a tune alone. I have no problem clapping scatpacks, hellcats, from lights. No traction and the sho with awd is dirty. Quickest recorded time is 3.1 sec 0-60 on a 11.1 1/4 mile, forgot the guys name. Now that the aftermarket clutch plates are coming out I bet he gets into the 10s this summer.

[@jfballer1831]

@@SHOtimeQ and you gotta remember people live at different elevations not everyone lives in the mountains losing 20% of power pushing 280 to the wheels

[@StanStanislawSho]

@@unknownunknown3025 the fastest ecoboost sho is 802sho with 11.063@123.17 ran that last fall at New England dragway

[@stingray481]

That's Sync 3, 2016 - 2019

[@GreenMountain565]

I don’t think the early 16’s had Sync 3. You can buy an updated usb module to add it though.

[@ymchris]

So I have an 2012 Ford Taurus sho fully loaded all I need is a k&n intake n a tune for 450 jp?

[@Silky_boi]

450hp is him being overly generous. To get 450hp crank it requires quite a few upgrades. We’re talking intake, spark plugs, map sensor, down pipes, and intercooler with a good tune. About 2200-2500 bucks but it’ll fly.

[@mattmaverick703]

This was most likely a 30th anniversary edition Taurus forgetting the first came out in September of 85.

[@MexiKing74]

I have 2015 sho everyone tells me you have a sleeper!!!

[@jefffrancisco952]

Other than the PTU made of glass, I love my 13.

[@ooogoogleooo]

what all he do to it to get 450hp..what brand tune he use etc...what other mods etc..

[@Silky_boi]

Well I can assure you he doesn’t have 450hp with the mods he says. To get to 450HP crank which is what I got it requires the following: Intake, spark plugs, 3 bar map sensor, downpipes, intercooler, and tune. About 3K in parts

[@mcf3778]

tune only wont get you 450.... 400-420 tops but that tune might pop the engine

[@nashvillecarsncoffee3878]

Thanks for the comment. We learned after the video it had intake, down pipe and a tune. Fast ride for sure!

[@calebperry3013]

@@nashvillecarsncoffee3878 oh yeah then it’s definitely up in the 430s 450s. If it has a good tune in it it’s probably a “livernois” tune. Based out of Michigan. Reputable tuners for sho platform.

[@nastystew6942]

Yay

[@BenadrylBillFPV]

Completely skipped over the massage seats

[@iWillFightYouInComments]

Either that or maybe this one doesn't have it? Not all SHOs has this though.

[@sparks2429]

Are they worth getting? I've read online that the ones in the explorer sport are unreliable and not very good at messaging

[@iWillFightYouInComments]

The message seats won't blow your mind but its there for long trips. It works pretty good but not that strong.

[@BenadrylBillFPV]

Yeah it’s no shiatsu, but it is amazing for long trips

[@44altecz]

no way that car has 450 hp and that engine looks stock

[@lunaluneta2695]

I DON'T KNOW WHY THE US CARS ARE BIGGER. BUT THE INTERIOR REALLY SMALL. I HATE THAT.

[@strepidemic]

The interior in these is by no means small at all. I own a 2012 and can confirm there's tons of room inside. Plenty of trunk space as well. You can comfortable sit 3 6 foot tall people in the back seats while the people up front are still comfortably sat, I've done it before

[@adamowens5507]

@@strepidemici’m 5’11 and i’m pretty comfortably stretched out in the back at work eating lol feels huge in here in my 14’ could be bigger but it makes me feel a lot safer than other cars

[@danadams1661]

Completely different than the f150. Same displacement- that’s it

[@mcf3778]

dont forget same chain and water pump issues

[@jormungandr9840]

@@mcf3778 Why did you have to remind me of the pending doom in my F150 and SHO

[@playworld24h]

👍

[@los2much]

Glad you reviewed it but speak one at a time. Y'all talking over each other so much.

[@nashvillecarsncoffee3878]

We are working on it and thanks for putting up with it. We are just getting started at this and will get better we promise.

[@jbynum67]

Stage 2, Yamaha tune.

[@rickcalix]

Love your video but i will dislike it so it doesn't get traction. Gotta keep the SHO cheap so i can buy one.

[@trevorz459]

😂

[@shawnwoodley4289]

Top speed 138 mph very slow

[@jayfalkenhagen1434]

i have a tune and took off governor i topped out at 156

[@shawnwoodley4289]

@@jayfalkenhagen1434 it should come that fast

[@shawnwoodley4289]

@@jayfalkenhagen1434 you shouldn't have to take off your governor to hit 156 mph with 450 hp

[@benjietorres9642]

@@shawnwoodley4289 i noticed SHO owners are dam liars...my cousin sweared up and down his car is fast and was stalk i smoked him in a stock 14 challenger r/t

[@TheLonesomeRanger596]

@@benjietorres9642 I think it depends what you mean by fast, for a 10 year old platform I think the stock SHO is still fine especially for the money but it definitely needs a tune to keep up with or beat anything stronger.

[@sardar541]

365 hp

[@kevinsnell1622]

Too much talking over each other.

[@modernmusclecar1904]

So ,85 HP from a cai and tune on stock turbos? Doubt that