Total Complaints
6 filings
FORD TAURUS (SHO) · model year
1992 FORD TAURUS (SHO)
6 NHTSA complaints for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 1992FORDTAURUS (SHO) carries 6 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 1992 TAURUS (SHO) is power train:manual transmission with 1 filings, followed by steering:linkages:tie rod assembly (1) and electrical system:ignition:module (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.
NHTSA currently has 177 investigation files overlapping the 1992 TAURUS (SHO), and 8 remain open. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
6
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20020129SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
BRAKE PEDAL IS APPLIED AND IT WILL NOT SPRING BACK, CAUSING BRAKES TO OVERHEAT AND ROTORS TO WARP. DELAER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
20020129SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
BRAKE PEDAL IS APPLIED AND IT WILL NOT SPRING BACK, CAUSING BRAKES TO OVERHEAT AND ROTORS TO WARP. DELAER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
20010212STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
BROKEN TIE ROD. CJ
20010212ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
IGNITION MODULE FAILURE, THERE ARE NO IGNITION MODULES (F1SZ12A297B) AVAILABLE IN THE U.S. TO CORRECT PROBLEM, MODULE FAILED IN OCTOBER, SINCE THAT TIME CONSUMER HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO DRIVE VEHICLE, THE VEHICLE CAN BE STARTED, BUT THE ENGINE DIES WITHOUT WARNING. CJ
20010212FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
FUEL PUMP FAILED. CJ
20001219POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
WHILE DRIVING THE TRANSMISSION FAILED CAUSING VIBRATING AND JERKING, THERE WAS A HOLE BUSTED THROUGH THE LEFT SIDE OF THE TRANSMISSION. *MJS
Compare 1992FORDTAURUS (SHO) to Similar Vehicles
NHTSA Investigations 8 Open
EA26001Engineering AnalysisOpen
Unintended Transmission Downshift and Rear Wheel Lock-up
PE25020Preliminary EvaluationOpen
Timing Belt Failure
DP25001Defect PetitionOpen
Underbody shields detachment
PE25007Preliminary EvaluationOpen
B-Pillar Trim Detachment
PE25002Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Unintended Transmission Downshift and Rear Wheel Lock-up
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 1992 FORD TAURUS (SHO) have?▼
The 1992 FORD TAURUS (SHO) has 6 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 1992 FORD TAURUS (SHO)?▼
The most-complained component for the 1992 FORD TAURUS (SHO) is POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY and ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE.
Is the 1992 FORD TAURUS (SHO) safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.