1996 Ford Taurus SHO Start Up, Exhaust, and In Depth Tour
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- Опубліковано 1 бер 2010
- In this video I give a full test drive of the 1996 Ford Taurus SHO. I take viewers on a close look through the interior and exterior of this car while showing details, over viewing of features, and noting unique styling cues to the vehicle itself. I also show the engine and the details of it, start it up and see how it sounds under acceleration. I take it on various road surfaces and demonstrate performance and driving characteristics. A thorough test drive to give a greater appreciation of the video.
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I JUST found this video and it caused me to think about sharing a quick, yet exciting little story. I bought a '97 back in 1999, it was only 2 years old. I drove it very little, and it has been basically in storage since the summer 0f 2000! I took it to a car show that year (over 700 vehicles at that one) and took home a 3rd place trophy in my class !
Fast forward 22 years!............after many years of sitting quietly here in my attached garage (16 years NOT started), 3 weeks ago from this writing, that all changed. Thanks to youTube, I was able to rid the tank of very old fuel, and refill with fresh 93 octane via gas container (she wasn't registered or insured yet to get to a fuel station).
Only two weeks ago, I received my ANTIQUE registration and plates. Set up the camera for a recording the start up. Pretty much the same amount of delay you have here with your Ebony car, it fired right up!, no smoke, strange noises! It was as if it had just been parked for the day! I live in a small, semi gated neighborhood, and was able to drive around our half mile circle. Transmission, brakes, all working beautifully, even the AC, cassette and CD player/power antenna functioned fine. All lighting too! Fuel gage is the only hick up I have to look into.
This past Friday was it's first ride to the Ford dealer where I bought it 23 years ago for a safety inspection. Needless to say, it was a huge hit in at the Ford garage! The service manager rounded up the mechanics and even the parts manager to come take a look.
Many of these fellows remember when our GEN 3's were brand new and they did regular service and inspections on them.
When the inspector returned the SHO to where I was hanging out at the service desk area, he handed my reg back to me and said, "The whole car is just............pristine!"
The OEM Goodyear Eagle RS-A's are still like new from 1999, but they do have a bit of flat spots, to be expected. Other then that, it sure felt good to take her for a drive after a 16 year quiet period.
I wonder if the SHO in your video presentation is still with us? Most of these have rusted away or just wore out and only a handful are left in, unrestored, like new condition. I will be returning to the auto shows and cruise nights. It should be interesting to see how this true, limited production, engine specific special interest sedan will be received ((O:
Thanks for reading!
Hopefully whoever bought it babies it like I do my 2010 Fusion SPORT AKA SHO Jr. Another rare car now worth hanging on to! Wish I had a SHO like this one myself though too! My Dad bought a silver 96 Taurus LX from a lease turn in back in 98. Was a loaded car and I was 12 at the time. That car was the car I later got my license in. Was a good car. Was upgraded to a 2004 Mercury Sable LS Premium also in silver than that car was upgraded to the car I have now which my Dad bought brand new off the showroom floor.
Make absolutely sure that the sprockets get welded so the cam doesn't spin.
When the SHO dies, you repair the SHO. Because the SHO must go on.
That's rather witty.
Damn nice pun doe
What a SHO-off
SHOws how cool the sho is.
Except when the cams fail then it's off to the sho junkyard.
"That: Is the coolest thing I have ever seen!"
lol you are awesome Kyle.
That had a phone inside. That must have been a luxury back then😀
Phones in cars were around since 1946
Wow. 1996? Really? Looking at the shape of this beast I'd say 2006! lol
I've always loved the Taurus, especially the LX, SHOs and the Sable LS Premiums
car is awesome for a 1996 it looks brand new!
Yes, These cars are pretty reliable. There is only 1 thing to look out for. The transmission. They are known to go out after so long but I know why that happens and how to prevent it. In EVERY Taurus, when you cold start it they rev up to almost 3000 RPMS (it's norma;) and people dump it in gear as soon as they start it. Well you can't do that. it's hard on the torque converter. The best thing to do is wait for it to idle back down before putting it in gear. You should do that in any car really
My Lexus ES350 cold starts at about 2500rpm and only drops to 2000 after a few minutes. The rpms sit at 2k for a while,need atleast 10-15 minute for it to start idling at regular rpms when the engine is warm.
Another thing to watch out for with this V8 (the only Taurus with a V8) is the cam sprockets for the engine’s camshaft. That was the most major failures with this engine. The only solutions to this problem is to either weld the sprocket to the camshaft itself or to pin the sprocket to keep it aligned to the camshaft. SHO enthusiasts are known to recommend those remedies for this generation of SHO.
If it's a 3.4 V8 than you have more than just some random transmission problem to worry about like welding cam's
Front looks like nice family car, back looks like a beast!
Ha are you kidding me, with that tiny useless little wing.... I'd rather chop it off
It’s the egg mobile, it looks like a egg and that was what people called it when it came out back in the day.
@@Noah-M-P Others called this generation of the Ford Taurus the "jelly bean", or more derisively; the "cosmic roach" and the "radioactive catfish."
@trucking shenanigans they are completely useless for downforce. They were designed for fuel economy and aerodynamics by sending the air away from the rear of the car. As they do in drag cars so. Also, that little thing you call a spoiler above the taillights is JUST for style. Now go bother someone else.
I don’t know why, but I’ve always loved the way this generation of Taurus looked
I've always loved the SHO. Nice find and seems to be in great condition.
Hey man i've watched your videos for years, and just wanted to thank you for your hard work and posting these vids, it's great to know saabkyle has a video you can depend! man special thanks!!
my uncle had a '96 taurus once. non-sho, red, cloth seats. I loved it to bits, but it eventually died and now he has a '99 Lexus ES300. the transmission on the sho seems to be in really good shape.
That is one of the coolest intake manifold setup i have ever seen!
Great video as always Kyle! Gotta love those older cell phones too!
I have a 2003 Ford Taurus SEL with the Duratec V6 in it it's quite a nice/reliable car, luxurious too! When I bought it a few years back it had only 78,000 original miles on it now it has 103,567 on it but man I would love an older sho like this one or earlier just to have as a performance car
They really went all out with the circles on this one
I just bought one of these cars. Granted, mine is not nearly as mint of condition and optioned as that one is, but i have to say, I love the car!
My first American sedan!! Brilliant job bro.
I miss the vehicles of the 90s !! :(
I always like the way these cars are designed inside and out
I have one, love it to death. may not be conventional looking, may have problems (yes my cams are welded) but it handles and drives as well as most new cars. And I've demolished boosted civics, an integra, earlier camaros and mustangs. the only things faster in the $4000 price range are 300zx, turbo 240sx, and v6 eclipses. I love my car.
I used to think that too. My thoughts were it looked like a big jelly bean with spider eyes. They I got one. Now I am in love with it. It's one of those that just needs time to grow on you
Very nice looking SHO. I'm sure your dad is asking a pretty penny for it.
Haha I love your enthusiasim over the passenger vanity mirror @ 9:35 :)
can we get to the part where the sprocket slips on the cam and destroys the whole engine?
AnthonyTube -That's why when you get one, you make sure the cams have been welded, and if they're not, it's the FIRST thing you take care of!
Doesn't even look like a 1996 car. Looks more like an early 2000 one
***** Well I know that. I was saying it looks like a car that wouldve been made in the early 2000's, not that it looked like the early 2000's Taurus.
+Bobby Brady Actually styling aside the 96-99 Was an OK car in terms of driving dynamics & was pretty spacious....interior materials & finnish were probably as close to Toyota-Honda in a Domestic mid size sedan certainly better than anything from Chrysler & GM at the time.
+Bobby Brady can't quite say the same for the 2000-2007 Model.....Driving Dynamics were pretty unchanged but outclassed over the Years because the competition was improving continiously....the 2000 Refresh also has Cheaper interior materials than the 96-99 Model.
That's extreme lol. But unlike some people on UA-cam & the internet. I'm not going to bash you for having an opinion lol
form109 Like a plasticky 1997 Camry was anything to write home about...
love that car so much
love you videos.. YOU ROCK
yeah ok
@Smacdoug1 I've always noticed this about this generation Taurus and Sable. They are 100% round/oval and bubbly in every little detail. The back window is round, the radio and even the buttons on the radio all oval/round. There's not a square or line on the car. Interesting design. haha
sideburns2009 The tape deck is kind of square-ish xD
I have three. Two Gen threes and a Gen one. It didn't cost me that much to get the came welded on the v8s. Fun sleepers.
that's pretty cool how its got a car phone. it makes you feel like a late 80 early 90s businessman
This car was advanced for its time!
I'm getting one EXACTLY like this today! Haha hopefully xD The stock hubcaps look like aftermarket rims to me xD
nice car man! 5/5
I’d love to have one of these
I had one and did the Porterized ram air intake thing. Sounded so fukin' good.
A FWD transverse V8?
Very alien but very awesome, was expecting to find a V6 when you popped that hood..
@thatsmy409scion This is only a 3.4l and 6100 is pretty low revs. Also consider the fairly restrictive exhaust and intake to keep it quiet and it really isn't bad. The VQ35DE is a 3.5 V6 and makes the same amount of power (240) when tuned to the same type of "comfort" level rather than more "sporty" like the Z's 290 hp.
The only thing to look down on this engine for is the cam problem which is easily repaired.
Beautiful car
Beautiful
i dont know why but i never knew this generation SHO had a V8 in it... i used to drive a 99 sable with the V6 and that kicked ass alone, i couldnt imagine a V8 haha
my car is a 2012 accord coupe v6. I have alot to learn still about cars lol thanks for the info
going to checkout a 96 taurus I believe gl or g model tomorrow
People say that this was a dumpster fire because of the Pistons colliding after a certain amount of mileage but at least it was a decent car despite the ridiculous engine it's still put on a show
hi awesome vid i was wondering if you could do a video on how to use the number thing on the ford driver side door that would be awesome thanks.
Ok there's the CD changer I was looking for😊
Super car !
So what exactly do you do for the dealership? I'm thinking about trying to get a similar gig at a dealership around here
Damn those SHO's have a smaller V8 than a Ferrari 355 o.O!!! Impressive tho, that'd be one Taurus I'd defiantly drive!!!
Did this car come from Idaho? I was checking yahoo autos a while back, and i think the exact same taurus appeared as a search result.
Seems like an awful long way to travel.... but its a great car and great shape. Good video as always
i like the 2000- 2005 models, but this one is sweet too, hey btw, if you come across a 2007 mitsubishi galant, id love to see that! 5/5
me just vibin watchin this video
*pops the hood*
I just start smiling and laughing
Best Taurus alive
In your review, the Engine and Transmission seem brand new
you drive good
have the cams welded if you already havent. i have a 98 sho i love it its great in the snow too just get the right tires
hope the cams are welded. awesome car
I Loved them
Engine looks brand new!
+Bobby Brady I think he meant that as a compliment to the owner/seller. . .
no blown engine? and are u in florida? i like it and btw does the a/c work???
I would have bought a SHO like that but the 96-99's all had automatic trans only, no manual option, which i found odd for a car like this.
Great condition.
car looks amazing, sounds great too, but i don't know if i could get the v8 with all the cam problems.
Glad you like your CLS550, I suppose that's why you drive one.
That gen Taurus was very quirky and strange especially the radio still a cool car
Nice car. Now to get parts for it.
I drive a 98 SHO and all the parts are still available.
I want that car... such style...
Would you be able to do a 2nd or 1st gen taurus sho video by any chance if u culd i would appreciate it
Far more attractive than the current Taurus.
nice car.
awesome memories!!! big ass cell!!! damn...that was the death....and reborn 2011.....
Make sure to get the cams welded!
nice!
@speedtrap100 ya i dnt no wat that is....i saw sumthin dripin of the back of the muffler...........it might be water with bad quality on the vid.....idk but it looks new andway????
I'm about to buy a '96 Ford Taurus SHO. And show or no show, its cheap, american made and reliable
What did he take off the roof in the back but really nice car i love these cars and it's always so nice to see one of these that old and in that good of condition good video
The sun roof is motorized. He took the cover off from the ceiling in the rear roof area.
it would have been nice to see wat the sho would have looked like when they changed the design in 2000....but nice car we have a 05 and its been a good car....
Despite its looks, I'll bet it's reliable as all hell.
I've found that reliability in even the least attractive of cars can make them look like Aston Martins in their owner's eyes.
Ive always loved the taurus but can someone explain why in the late 90s and early 2000s model the back windows only go down halfway?
Kevin Bradwell That's as far as they go before hitting the bottom of the door. The sacrifice for a sleek and aroedynamic body.
had one with the police package as a young officer. IT WAS MY BEST PATROL CAR EVEN THOUGH I BLEW THE TRANNY (at 135mph while braking far a 90 degree turn.
the engine on the 1996-1999 Ford Taurus SHO
Engine
3.4 L SHO V8
@wizard101emily it's not burning oil. oil burns blue smoke from a car. white is either burning coolant meaning the block is cracked ( which i don't think was the issue), like you said a cold day, or because it's a v8 it's burning the fuel completely along ith working cats and exhaust emmiting water vapor or condensation.
@gasmaskhalo3 Not back then it wasn't, that actually had 20 more horsepower than the mustang gt. Not as much torque but still. Those engines did have serious cam problems though
can u make a video of a gen 1 or gen 2 SHO?
@thatsmy409scion
And what V6 is that?
so your saying i have to get out of the car into the trunk just to change CDs alot of work but car is nice i want to buy one cause they are kinda quick and not as expensive
can you do a newer ford ranger in depth tour and test drive
He loves it so much he has no videos of it of course lol
@Shrike2415 Thats not the sound of a V8 SHO cam getting ready to spin. When most spin they do not give any warning. Some do, but it does not sound like this.
@saabkyle04 oh ok did you get the altiama fixed yet? i liked that car :)
Cams welded?
The car comes with a power antenna? I didn't know that.
that phones bad ass!!!
burning oil? or is it cold that day?
@Ian Conner Say it's reliable when the cam heads separate from the cams leaving you sol on the side of the road.
Yamaha V8
I ridden in so many Taurus with problems. I used to have one.
@SteelCity1981 There's a dude that has a Gen3 with a manual transmission. He did all the work himself. His profile name is VenomSHO.
It's a shame they didn't carry these over on the Gen 4 2000-2006...But it's nice to know they brought them back even nastier than ever!
@saabkyle04 good i think you guys make sure its safe and the jeep wasnt your fault they blew it up at least you fixed it :)