An HONEST Taurus SHO review

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Turlock, Ca. 95381

[@rocko_M]

This car is a underdog- downpipes, and a tune. This vehicle is a BEAST! Ford tames this - it has great potential. I have a 2015 SHO.

[@iWillFightYouInComments]

Indeed.

[@CarlosFontes]

I had an '07 Mustang GT with a 5 speed and I'm now driving an '09 Focus SEL. Now that I'm a dad, this is my dream car. I've loved the Taurus SHO ever since I saw RoboCop driving one when I was a kid haha

[@AMT_Ted]

I have a 16 SHO, and I'm an aircraft mechanic. Important things to know about the SHO. 1. PTU: change you're fluid as soon as possible. Ford says it's unserviceable, meaning you don't have to change. Full of bs. The fluid goes bad around 50-100k, and anything about you'll probably need a new ptu. If the fluid is still good enough, you may be able to suck it out. The non PP don't have a drain plug on them. You'll need thread sealant when putting the fill plug back in, and I recommend amsoil for the new oil. 2. Timing chain and water pump: It's gonna go bad and will be expensive. There is no way around that. 3. Turbos are not the greatest: they will most likely go out as well. I'm still running stock ones, but when it's time, I'll upgrade to the gearhead turbos. 4. Trans fluid: In mine, idk if it was due to the previous owner, but it was cooked. I've been changing it every 5k, and it's been getting better. Since it's an auto, you can't drain all of it at once because half of it remains in the torque converter. 5. Downpipes: mine could've blown due to the tune I had, but I needed to replace them. I do recommend doing that anyway because it is a noticeable difference! If so, get catted downpipes because cattless sound terrible. 6. Get a gearhead tune if you want to tune it. I went with Fivestar and wasn't very happy with them. Gearhead with a 3 bar map sensor is well worth the money. It really brings the car to life and makes it feel more solid, in my opinion. 7. Update your sync system if possible. The system is smoother with sync 3.

[@ExtremeAutomotiveAddiction]

Thanks for all the info...I actually just traded the SHO for another car so I have a new daily

[@jonthompson8807]

​@@ExtremeAutomotiveAddictionwell what is the new daily?

[@GrOuNdZeRo7777]

Yikes! I guess you desuaded me from buying this car!

[@AMT_Ted]

@@GrOuNdZeRo7777 yeah just don't. Worst decision I've ever made.

[@Zambineaux305]

@@AMT_TedDamn really?? I really wanted one 😢

[@steveh7564]

Also own a 2013 SHO with the performance package in Ruby Red Metallic, and I absolutely love it. Glad my father talked me into the SHO.. Owned it since it was new and getting ready to turn 7,100 miles. It's my baby. It's a weekend cruiser and only seen the rain twice and never ever out in the winter. I'm sure you will enjoy yours as much as I enjoy mine.

[@ExtremeAutomotiveAddiction]

Thank you!

[@trevorz459]

Lol I just commented about getting my Ruby tomorrow 😅

[@kellythomas765]

I have a 2015 Ruby Red SHO 12,000 MILES. Best car I have ever owned.

[@tulip2342]

the performance pack actualy adds so much more that just breaks, it includes upgraded steering, gearing, super important cooling features for the awd/transmission, as well as a true off no ABS or traction system.

[@thatoneguy454c]

I love the one I picked up. 2014 and it was great just the way it was. A few bolt on parts and a tune turned it into an absolute monster. I have it set up with a 93 tune, an E30 tune, and then a fuel efficient tune.

[@markusgautschi60]

Also have the 2013 and love it! 3 hockey bags fit in the back and it runs great! With AWD great in the winter too. I run Motorkote with the oil as well a DIY mushroom air filter, is more responsive.

[@yankeetraveler1118]

Performance Pack has bigger brakes (Thicker) rotors with more aggressive pads, thicker rear sway bar, better cooling for accessories, and steeper final drive ratios as well as fully defeatable traction and stability control.

[@jormungandr9840]

If you smell coolant and or see coolant levels dropping take it a mechanic. It's the water pump going, it's behind the timing chain cover same with your flex. For me it was a $4K repair at my dealer but its better than buying a new engine. Also trans is weak, I have a gearhead AO tune and ran 12.8s 1/4 @105 and have about 115k miles on the car. Trans is no longer with us also not blaming Gearhead in any way they are the best in tuning. Gonna be swapping it at work. All and all great car I accelerate faster than 5.0s with the 10 speed. But they are passing me at the 1/8th mile.

[@quiksilverk99]

I have owned a 2014 SHO since it came out if you ever get bored, just get a Gearhead AO tune. I just put the tune in my car, reinvigorated my enjoyment of the car. A few hundred bucks and 20 min. Well worth it.

[@ExtremeAutomotiveAddiction]

Thank you for that!! How well does your car ride? Mine is really rough!! Thinking maybe shocks.

[@quiksilverk99]

Honestly my car has 130,000 miles on it, the ride quality is not what it used to be. Things wear out on this car but I was able to get 130,000 out of them. I just replaced the timing chain and water pump on the car because that went bad. I have been feeling like the suspension is the next thing I would like to tackle on the car to get it handling like it used to. Shocks, struts, springs, sway bars, tie rods. basically anything that has rubber in it or wears out. also just did the front axles, and wheel bearings, they are known to go bad. I know my car needs new trans and motor mounts. has a small exhaust leak. typical wear and tear of a daily driver that I seriously beat the absolute living crap out of because its such a fun car. hahahaha. these things are pretty robust but hope my experiences helps.

[@ExtremeAutomotiveAddiction]

@@quiksilverk99 thank you!

[@duffgordon9005]

I AM a 60's kid , and one of the "DEMANDS" was to put some air schocks- ANYTHING that would give it the EXACT RADICALLY LIFTED TAURUS SHO LOOK!! How rare to get a 4 door "MUSCLE CAR" with it "jacked in the rear, and LOOK FOR THE 20" Tire /Handling pkg-- THIS GORGEOUS CAR WILL NEVER EVER be dated / Maybe the grille- the understated spoiler PERFECT FORD DESIGNERS. I wonder if the SHO sesigners were my peers in HS and gave it that "I am King" look.

[@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM]

Great choice of vehicle as a daily driver, love the look and features. Very very nice.

[@bigpopuhsteve745]

I have a 2010 SHO that I’ve had for about 3 years and it currently has like 202,000 miles and love this car, I take good care of it and of course use full synthetic oil. I think one of the keys to good daily performance is to always use Premium Gas (93 octane), it doesn’t say that you have to use it but when I first got it, I read up on it from a bunch of real owners and everyone suggested it so it’s had Premium every single time I fill-up, the car wants it. I believe it has every option besides the adaptive radar cruise, I mean it has the powered rear sunshade, heated & A/C massage seats on both front seats and heated back seats, Bluetooth with premium Sony stereo and Navigation, not mention all the other stuff like rain-sensing wipers and so on and so on….

[@trevorz459]

Picking up my 2014 Ruby Red SHO tomorrow with 138,000 for $9000.

[@frisky571]

Love my SHO. No upgrades yet but still very quick.

[@bigguwop3433]

U kept it 1000% that’s why I like dis review da most comparing too the same budget car and yes I agree the Fords Taurus sound system is kinda off

[@trentpetersen8754]

I just totaled my 2016 SHO im still looking for a new one to replace it. I'd like a 17 or newer. But i found a 10 that is all performanced up. I thought my 16 could moved being tuned until i got in this 10. That 10 will roast all 4.

[@Cracyfox4359]

Wish Ford would rebuild the Taurus with V8 and or i6/i6t. The exterior look similar to the last Australian built Ford Falcon. The rear end was similar to the last US built Taurus. In 2016 Ford US executives closed down Ford Australia production (very strong motors and gearboxes, solid and economical) Falcon's never die, they keep on going no matter how hard and fast you drive. There weren't enought Australia Ford Falcon FGX/ FGX TURBO i6 or Supercharged 5.0 litre V8 with 6 speed automatic. Used Ford Falcon Sedan FGX models are hard to find, if you're lucky to find one, you're looking at 35-39 thousand dollars for a six in line engine and between 49/90 thousand dollars with between $20K to 90 kilometres. The Ford Falcon Sedan were a favorite in taxi's, LEA and general public. A comfortable lond distance performer. Now in Australia we get Ranger's models and SUV at an over priced tags, expensive to service andre have major problems, so you buy a ute or SUV or another vehicle manufacturer's vehicles. Recently read an article on the Taurus for the Chinese market, the exterior extremely similat to Ford Australia's Falcon FGX Sedan. Ford US made a huge error of judgement stopping the Australian production. Ford's US losing money all round, consumers who have purchased Ranger's or Everest's are trading them for Toyota, RAM and Silverado or Toyota sedans a or anyother manufacturer sedans. It's no wonder Ford US dealers can't move stock. MAJOR mistake from Ford's management/ CEO.

[@mikeernsberger2102]

Bought a 17 new.i have 22.250 miles on it.windsheild pump went out.other than that,great car.the sleepr

[@Art-z5w]

Keep an eye on the PTU , the performance package comes with a PTU cooler

[@JWJTRAINOR]

If I were to get a Ford Taurus SHO, I would want the same colour in white because it looks like a cop car without buying a cop car that’s all stripped down and I would want the last year 2019

[@styleauto1025]

by the look of your face you really love this car

[@GitGoodGaming]

Have one, planning on getting the Livernois tuning kit for her so I can make that sweet 450WHP. I also have a 96 Impala SS with the LT1 xD I'm a sleeper fanatic

[@ExtremeAutomotiveAddiction]

Love those impalas!!

[@GitGoodGaming]

@ExtremeAutomotiveAddiction yee! Well it's actually the Caprice SS with the LT1 but very few people know they had an LT1 Caprice so I just call it my Impala

[@ExtremeAutomotiveAddiction]

@@GitGoodGaming I was in law enforcement and drove one for a time while working. Fun cars, it was definitely my favorite over the crown vics

[@shawndellario3143]

If you do decide to grab a tune check out 5 star tuning. Very nice car. Have a good one.

[@mcf3778]

the transverse 3.5 is totally different from the truck 3.5 so i dont get why people want to compare the 2 and talk about the 10 speed.... the 6f55/6f50's are the only trans that will bolt up the fuel systems heads cams and turbos are all better on the truck 3.5 and it doesn't have an internal timb bomb water pump

[@1996xoxo]

I need this one exact !

[@tkleo2006]

Does one sit in the car or above it?

[@YourJudgeLaw]

Why not trade in for a 2019? I've been looking around my area, and I found a few 2019 SHOs in that exact color. Also, people talk about the PTU being cracked for all year 13-19 Taurus. However, I haven't found it to be a catastrophic failure. Did you get a recall on your 2013? The 2019 SHO honestly feels like a 2022 with a lot more luxurious features and of course, still has the practicality of a family vehicle. There are prices for $35,000 for this vehicle despite it being a 2019. If people get this vehicle, they get their moneys worth.

[@ExtremeAutomotiveAddiction]

I like my car, just a little rough riding (which I hope will be fixed with new shocks) and a couple touch screen things that need to be fixed. Hoping to just drive this car for a few years and hope it continues to be a good and reliable daily

[@KennethLoveSR]

Nice car pricey to fix, water pump inside engine 3500 to fix, timing chain 4100 to fix.

[@SilverBackELTorro]

My 2010 is beautiful and fast.

[@jdezir]

I legit beat the shit out of this car man. Blew a damn turbo @ 92k lol. So upgrades coming soon

[@pd5041]

How’s the torque at low rpm’s? Im interested in the feeling of push back into the seat

[@jdezir]

@@pd5041 very torquey stock. Drive mode is fun but sport mode is ridiculously quick dude. I don't even have the performance package but I still love it. I always recommend people to buy one

[@skull-s1r]

What kia did you trade for the sho?

[@ExtremeAutomotiveAddiction]

The optima turbo version. I think it was a 2012

[@shoalmighty334]

I would love for you to get in contact with Matt Robinson at Gearhead Tuning. Get their A0 tune and do another review. I have a few other mods but my 0 to 60 is at 3.95 verified on dragy.

[@ExtremeAutomotiveAddiction]

That is awesome!!

[@rickb3288]

I'm curious ... what other mods do you have?

[@shoalmighty334]

@rickb3288 I'm on stock turbos full weight, but have intercooler, hpfp, catless DP's and gearhead e30 tune.

[@Junior-bb4zh]

S.H.O. !!!!!!!!!!! must everyone find the most simplest thing to abbreviate !!!!!!!!

[@ExtremeAutomotiveAddiction]

YES!!!!

[@zedking5569]

Which Kia model you have ?

[@ExtremeAutomotiveAddiction]

I had an optima

[@zedking5569]

@@ExtremeAutomotiveAddiction Thank you for your response , I was considering this SHO but I realized that I won't be able to afford due to it's almost impossible to find a used one that is well maintained by a previous driver or a dealership . I think I will go with the Optima .

[@ExtremeAutomotiveAddiction]

@@zedking5569 I really liked my optima. It was the turbo version and a lot of fun. Good luck!

[@bigpopuhsteve745]

KIA? Really? I work for a Toyota Dealer and that’s how I got my SHO, but KIA…… I don’t know how many of these that we have traded in that have immediate problems, I don’t feel good about selling them, there’s a KIA dealer down the street from us and they have a lot full of cars waiting for engine and transmission parts they they can’t get, sorry but this is a 100% true story from someone that deals with this sh!t all the time…

[@ExtremeAutomotiveAddiction]

@BigPopUh Steve honestly after driving both, I liked the KIA better and it never gave me an issue. I would own another. The SHO I could take or leave...but that's just me

[@davidmillan2057]

too bad about the PTU on these

[@skull-s1r]

Your audio is so much slower than the video don't know how to fix that one

[@ExtremeAutomotiveAddiction]

You're the first to tell me about this. I just watched the first min or so and everything seemed in order...sorry about that!

[@drmalenko]

Gotta have aftermarket wheels? LOL. At least you call them wheels.... Seriously, whats wrong with the originals?

[@ExtremeAutomotiveAddiction]

They are just like every other taurus out there, that's what's wrong with them 😅

[@mcf3778]

that all depends... you basically get 3 options... one looks like a circle of dicks one says sho on it but looks like a stupid flower and one has 10 spokes with 5 black and 5 brushed and that is the better choice but like mentioned you could get those on se sel limited and sho and see tons of them everyday

[@jeffjackson9679]

It's all subjective, but I never cared for the "flower petal" rims, the 10 spoke option rims were the best stock rims IMO. They were an optional rim for the SEL, but a no cost option for people who bought the SHO.

[@marianneczapiewicz1807]

Your so negative nellie......

[@marvelfrank5444]

Endless money pit