@ Picky Garage We all heard the news a while back about all the sedans going away, but in your own opinion do you think that 7 or 8 years down the road Ford might consider re-releasing the Taurus in some form? I know the Chinese are getting a modified model in 2020. Just hoping against hope....
@@dexm2010I talked to one of the presidents at ford and he informed me that it just isn't worth it to make sedans anymore due the fact that they are selling way more suv's in america probably because a SUV in 2019 gets really good gas mileage with a bigger vehicle that has a lot more space. In the future I could see ford releasing another sedan once they make more money. For now they see it as if they just focus on SUV's they will have a greater ROI.
I beat an Chevy SS Z28 drop top in the 1/8th mile with my stock one. The SHO are tanks though. If you want something quick, and want an SHO, buy a used cop car, they are gutted already. Just make sure it has the SHO motor.
I’m 17 with a 2012 Taurus SHO. This is my first car, it has over 120,000 miles currently. Let me tell you, it sounds beautiful and it drives like I bought it completely new. Love it so much
I had a 2011 Ford Taurus SEL first car to ever get I got hit by a dumb driver that couldn’t “see” me he took fault but because of my parents doing me dirty I had to start over and ended up getting a 2011 Ford Focus SES never will be the same as a Taurus beautiful white pearl color and every since I got my new Ford I put my mind onto trying to get a 2018 Ford Taurus sho without the help of my parents my own family is the reason why my car wasn’t “fixable” this guy really just made me push myself more than ever I swear I’ll come back one day to say I got it boys
I still love watching these videos. I was looking at and obsessed with the sho the second someone told me about it. I originally was going for the lower trim tuarus because I drove a 2015 that belonged to someone I know and at 160k miles, it felt like a bad ass with almost 300hp. That was going to be an upgrade from my 08 sable. Forward to now, I just bought the last year 2019 because I couldn't do any older when it's not coming back as of now. But every time I see another one of these talking up the car, I'm a proud owner. One of my friends is an avid denouncer of American built cars and Ford specifically. He wouldn't listen to me when I told him about all of the research I had done on top of that experience I had that really got me going. He just waits for me to have any complaints to blow it out of proportion 🤦♂️ lol. I love this SHO. Buyers remorse only lasted a solid few days. Ha Edit: also not sure about a tune because that seems to increase the possibly of trouble codes in the car and I just don't want that stress in a new car I'm paying off. But if I can find other safe ways to improve the performance, I will do it later on.
@@shenalabraham3017 I have had no issues with mine. I only use premium gas in mine so it's a bit pricey if you have a lead foot. Mine is a daily driver & the performance is great. All wheel drive is also good in the snow.
@@shenalabraham3017 Would be one of the best first cars you could buy!! Has great power and comfort. I had an older one and made it 140k miles with out any problems.
Diana Morrison they don’t make it in 2019 :( there gonna stop making them) when meh own ford dealer passed down from dad ima get the Taurus back for u 😊
Great car bought mine new in 2011 going on 120,000 miles ,just make sure you change the oil in the PTU every 30,000 miles it will thicken up and turn into molasses from the heat from one of the turbos. Trust me I'm speaking from experience.
Great comment thanks for sharing your experience with the Taurus! Our first Taurus did 150,000 miles and this new one has about 30,000 and we still love it! Hope you’re staying safe!
Sucks ford is discontinuing it along with fusion and others. Such a nice looking sedan, in my opinion, it’d be better with a v8 engine. Thanks for the review man. You should talk more about ride quality, give it a couple of tests, like flooring it from a stop or a roll, the safety features and what it could be better on, etc. overall it was good man.
Thank you! I will make a video soon covering your suggestions. I agree the car should have a twin turbo v8 hahhaa. I do not know why ford is discontinuing the sedan as I have and love both the ford fusion and taurus.
Picky Garage they’re discontinuing it because Americans prefer big SUVs and they’re gonna head in that direction. Leaving his the mustang and I think the focus.
Love yr video. You have convinced me the Taraus SHO is a car to consider plus the fact u drove one 140,000 with few problems says a lot. Some things concern me. The more electronics a car has the potential for more problems exist. My mechanic can testify to that. With all the toys the car has, and there r many, it seems one might need to be a rocket scientist to operate some of the electronics. I saw an interview with J. D. Powers recently and the car he drives and has for many years is a Mercury Marauder. He talked about the simplicity of the car and lack of the overdose of electronics many modern day cars have. I tend to agree. I own a Crown Vic Sport and Marauder I love the ride and the fact they too are reliable and bullitproof and simple to operate. My Vic has over 222,000 miles and I would trust it to drive anywhere. Yes, I was one of those who cried when Ford announced they would stop production. I know the cars were dated and had not been up graded in years but they r great cars. The old saying if it aint broke don't fix it applies. It seems sales of the Taraus have been disappointing since it took over in 2012 as the replacement for the Crown Vic. I see very few here in Alabama used by the police or the civilian sector and Ford dealers I have visited have very few on their lots especially compared with the ocean of Fusions being sold. Police officers I have spoken to say that don't like the Taraus. Biggest complaint lack of room. This explains why there r so many Tahoes and Explorers being used by state troopers and police departments. Crown Vics made up over 75 percent of the police market and Ford lost it to GM when Vic production ended. Your review has made me want to reconsider and seriously look at Taraus SHO as a future car for my dailey driver. The things I mentioned earlier do concern me especially the abundance of electronics which I look at as a minus but most all cars have that now. I hate dealer service departments and my gut feeling is after the warranty expires I would be spending a great deal of time and money there since I drive my cars a very long time. Great video and review. You made some very good points for the Taraus. Thanks again. Jamey
This car has pretty much the same technology as the 2013 I owned and that car had zero electronic issues. The only issue was one day the blind sight warning on the driver side mirror went out and I turned the car off and back on..... problem fixed hahahha. The 2013 had bad head room in the back of the car for anyone 6'2" or taller. This problem was fixed in the 2018 as it now has a notch in the back seat roof to fit taller guests. The 2013 also had no issues when I traded it in I was just ready for a new one. Thanks for watching let me know if you have any questions!
Dont be overly concerned at all. All new nice vehicles have lots electronics etc. Ford makes excellent sedans SUVs & trucks. U will enjoy very much. I'm getting a '19 Taurus SHO If I can find one. If not then a Fusion Sport AWD.
I didn't have any trouble with my 2010 Taurus. I traded it for a 2018 about 6 months. I don't have the SHO. It is the best car Ford ever made. I love mine. They run like a clock. I hate that they stopped making them
I own a 2010 version of the Ford Taurus SHO. I loved the car. It’s much more faster, more luxurious, and more reliable than my previous cars (my 2003 Cadillac Deville Base Sedan).
I just got a 2015 coming from a 2013 that was totaled out, and that was the first major difference I noticed. Thank God they got rid of that pain in the A turn signal! lol
It's a great car. Just picked up a 2010 for a steal one owner car. Runs like new.. only thing I was concerned about is that waterpump. It's built In the engine. And it is a lot of labor hours to put new one in. That being said my 10 year old Taurus has 140K miles. And it hauls..and is smooth. And surprised by amount of tech in it.
I have a 2017 SHO and my only complaint is that although the trunk is large, the hole through the rear seats when you put them down is small. I was really surprised when I tried to get a large screen TV home from the store and it didn't fit. The trunk was wide enough to put it through, so I lowered the rear seats to pass it through and it wouldn't fit. That's kind of crazy because I have had smaller cars that could have got it home. Otherwise I love this car and the power is there when you need it, even without mods. Get them while you can.
i had an 11’ sel bought it with 120k it took me to 188k when i sold it than i got a 14’ sel and tuned it. its e85 and got cold air intake. still drive the 11’ for a long time to work every day. Now my 14’ has 177k miles. It has the original brakes and pads. The rotors are fine. the pads are getting bad so going to change them here soon. Maintenanced everything else through its life it’s had mostly highway miles and it runs fantastic for 177k. Hard car to get rid of. Only repairs it’s ever needed are 2 sensors a total 150$. I Change oil when it says it’s at 40% life left and flush the trans every 30k and it’ll last it’s gonna last it shifts smooth.
Love the SHO. Actually on the top of my list after a test drive. Great performance, comfort, looks and technology. By the way. I think you mentioned 300 ft lbs in your video. It's rated at 350. During my test drive I used my phone as a timer for a couple 0-60 runs. I understand it's primitive and not totally accurate but 5.5 seconds with I'm assuming 87 octane dealership gas was pretty good. Thanks for the video. I totally agree that the SHO is an underated sleeper sedan that runs as strong as the 5.7 Hemi Charger RT while offer a lot more technology features and luxury comfort. A new SHO is getting hard to find, but my Ford dealer just got a new black 2018. With discounts and rebates, the car's MSRP dropped from $46,000 to $36,000. They also just got in a silver 2016 lease return with 38,000 miles with an asking price of $26,000. It looks new. I wish Ford would have taken the Taurus SHO serious and let the public know what this car has to offer. I'm going to grab one before they're gone.
@Dan Thomas The tune is easy its just a flash tune. Once it is tuned you will have to run it on 93 octane but it will make 500hp. This car is not tuned and it runs of 87 low grade gas.
Ford fixed the blinker problem by 2017 & added more head room I just bought my new 2018 3 months ago and I love it nice & roomy for me and my friends & smooth ride I just think the trunk button is in a weird place & the backup camera is great
Yes, it's on the chop block. They're shifting to the newest SUVs, the Lincoln Aviator and it's Ford counterpart in the Chicago plant where they were built. I'd love the EcoBoost Lincoln, same drivetrain, more luxurious on the inside, and even more of a sleeper.
You should see my 1980 Fairmont! The horn is on the turn signal lever, and the wipers are on another stick. my 2013 SHO, has adaptive wipers, just roll to the first setting, and if it starts to rain, the wipers will turn on as needed, and if the wiper swipes are more than a minute , or so, the headlights come on.
It doesn't make sense to have a separate area for the wipers when they are functional where they're at. Make room for other stuff or make room for simplicity. That's what cars are trying to do now.
No, it's aluminum. Well, it is on a 2010 SHO. We took it off to check bearings, as we bought it with blown head gasket, and bad water pump. That pump was a chore to replace!!
You forgot the best feature... the rear window sunshade that I call the Hater Shader. That’s a fun button to hit as you’re passing a Civic with a fart can exhaust.
My 15 doesn’t have that blinker issue it also stay down. Ur 13 only lasted 140k miles? I got guys on a group page that go over 200k miles. I’m currently at 90k miles
U got lucky w yours cuz around 90000 miles once it starts to overheat you're going to have to spend 1500 or more depending on where u go to have your 30 dollar water pump fixed and it's like a 2 to 3 day job it's the only bad thing the 3.5l engine has wrong w it so just keep that in mind if you're planning on buying this car long term u will be paying around 2 grand to fix the water pump at some point other than that great car
I just bought a 2019 SHO and honestly it’s everything I wanted. It really pulls in 3rd and also gets off the line so quick. On top of that the ride is really great as well. One of the things I think is really under appreciated is how handsome it is with the 13-19 Facelift.
I love the show, I drive a 2010 Ford fusion sport with the 3.5 n/a v6. My only concern is the water pumps. Mine went out this past Monday and now I need my engine replaced because it being an internal water pump, caused it to leak coolant and water into the oil pan and thus into the engine. Still doesn't turn me away tho, love those engines eb and n/a
That is insane I have not had that issue with these cars nor my ford fusion. Best of luck hopefully your new engine is covered under the warranty! let me know how it goes Jar!
Thanks for the wonderful video my friend. I am contemplating buying one. Thank you for the review. I am sad that they will discontinue it in 2019. How is the ride on pothole and bumpy roads?
Options.I bought one without the "flower wheels" to get a spare tire. The "flower wheels" are too big for the trunk, so you get a can of slime, and an air compressor. Just call AAA.
I have a 2010 SHO and it had MASSIVE carbon issues. I heard this problem isn't as bad since 2013. Did you have any issues with that? I am looking at a 2017 SHO to upgrade. Still has the strangest trunk pop button, though.
I'm seriously looking at this car I've been in the standard V6 model and really liked the car just wish it had more power which this EcoBoost does. I do a lot of driving and with the car being all wheel drive all the time I'm assuming, it makes the mileage not that great and that's slowing down my decision a little bit. What seems to be your average, and if a guy does lot of Highway driving can the car pull better mileage then it's rating?
23 mpg is average. If you tune the car it might get 2-3mpg better. I love the car it is a blast to drive gives you the best of all worlds! if you have any other quetions just let me know!
@@pickygarage Glad you're so happy with it, it does seem like a really nice car. Even with the mileage not being quite as good as I'd like I think it may be the route I go. I've read a lot of good reports from owners like you. Sure do appreciate the review especially on RUclips where I don't have to read. Lol
We have both the Explorer Sport and the SHO. The SHO is a monster in the SNOW! They are both great in the snow though. It just depends what you want. More people can fit in the explorer and you can put more things in it. They both have the same engine so they are very quick cars. I honestly enjoy both of them. If I had to pick one to daily drive it would be the SHO. Also they are not making the SHO anymore so if you want one now get it. They will continue to make the explorer. Here is my video on the Ford Explorer Sport ruclips.net/video/MwB0oHj9gr8/видео.html
Well I put 130,000+ miles on one SHO bought another with zero issues. We also have an explorer sport running strong! I think it’s an amazing engine and would never think twice about getting one! I would buy one with the utmost confidence!
There is a minor difference. The interceptor is a 3.7 305 while the SHO is a 3.5 twin turbo 365. The interceptor also has a stiffer suspension and a higher ride height in addition to larger brakes. I can attest to this as I am a civilian employee that works with the state police indirectly.
They are getting so hard to find sadly! I would just check facebook marketplace and autotrader on the regular and hope one pops up! Let me know if you find one! Good luck! thanks for commenting and checking out my channel!
Idk what he meant by "went to 130000" like did it just die or that it was at that mileage when they traded it or what? I have a 2001 Crown Victoria LX and it's at 275000 miles and still going strong.
I have a 2016 QX50 now which has a pretty comfortable seat and have recently had a bunch of Audi's that were good. On the other hand, I just test drove an MKZ where the thigh support on the standard seat was practically nil.
@@mikeginsburg888 the thigh support on the sho is very minimal its more of a comfort seat with a little hold on the thigh section. They are very comfortable but not a super sports seat. They would probably be on par with the infinity.
I directly had the chance to compare the ford Taurus SHO with the Chevy Impala to ,both cars are roomy and the throttle response is good in both cars ,but l like the Taurus better, l just cant find one to buy now that they stopped production of the car..
I appreciate the suggestions Matt! I am trying to approve my videos each time! I can make a video talking on the older model car i had if people would like to see that! Thanks for your time and comment!
Yes it lane assistance is a package its called Driver assistance package. The package includes the advanced cruise control which pretty much lets the car drive itself and then the lane keeping where it keeps you in the lines. I think its 1-2k option but i would not buy another ford without it! I have it on the Fusion this car and the explorer sport! Thanks for watching!
@@pickygarage yea I checked it out, too bad you can't get driver assistant package alongside the performance pkg I think I'll opt for the performance pkg though, you get a lot for your money and it makes the car handle a bit better
Love the Taurus SHO. Your video is pretty good but you need to cut down on the UUUMMMMSS. Didn't notice much at first, but the longer I watched the video the more I wanted to watch it again just to count how many were used. Cut those out and you have a great video....
TEXAS TOYZ I agree 100% I have a problem in a lot of my videos with saying “um” too much. I’m trying to work on it. Just having a hard time. Thanks for your input and advice Texas toyz. Thanks for watching.
well not that ford isnt making the car anymore the value just went through the roof on all ford cars. Honda and Toyota are great cars gotta love the reliability!
The taurus we had before this one had zero issues when we traded it in on the 2018. It had 145,000 miles at that time. Have you looked into a Ford Fusion? They are also great cars. I have a Ford Fusion enegri and I absolutely love it! Here is the review i did on my Ford fusion energi ruclips.net/video/EKsjNlouJFQ/видео.html
All of professional reviews i have seen / read complain about the cramped cabin in this car. Being 6'2" it keeps me from even considering it. Is this not true or what???
Im 6'2" and I have tons of head room in the car. A great family friend of ours is 6'6" and his son is 6'8" and they daily drive a 15 SHO as well. The cramped head room would be in the back seats of the car in the earlier model SHO. I would not sit in the back seat of the 13 SHO we had because of the head room. With the 18 model ford fixed this with a bump out in the back for more head space. Hopefully that answers your concern with head room!
Josef Zelik I m 6 4 I just bought new a loaded SEL looks just like this one in this video just no turbo but 3.5 290hp. I fit fine in it. It is a serious luxury sedan like a BMW 5 series but bigger. I get 29 mpg highway.. I have these 20inch wheels too Black leather. Very comfortable car for long road trips.
Great car but Idk about 23mpg lol I worked as Ford porter and drove it around town for salesmens needs and I was putting gas every other day got like 14-15 mpg (then again I stomped the pedal every chance I had but overall fun great car
@@pickygarage anytime you know thats what they do nowadays just keep packing it full of technology and dont even even computer tune it for more power even if they keep the same powerplant just lazy lol
The full stop n go? Someone started this review at 4:20? Jk . I have a17 Ruby Red and put a full stereo system upgrade; the stock stereo sucks (the Sony 11 speaker)good review . HMU and I’ll let u know the breakdown of my SQ system.
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I worked for Ford.I cannot fathom them killing this off.But here we are.
It really is sad. One of the first cars I learned how to drive was a Ford Taurus ('92 I think) along with a Mercury Sable (also '92).
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I really dont know why they did
The SHO is such a badass underrated sleeper sedan.
I agree with you Nick! Ford just released that the last Taurus has rolled off the line... sad day for such a great car.
@ Picky Garage We all heard the news a while back about all the sedans going away, but in your own opinion do you think that 7 or 8 years down the road Ford might consider re-releasing the Taurus in some form? I know the Chinese are getting a modified model in 2020. Just hoping against hope....
@@dexm2010I talked to one of the presidents at ford and he informed me that it just isn't worth it to make sedans anymore due the fact that they are selling way more suv's in america probably because a SUV in 2019 gets really good gas mileage with a bigger vehicle that has a lot more space. In the future I could see ford releasing another sedan once they make more money. For now they see it as if they just focus on SUV's they will have a greater ROI.
@ Picky Garage Thank you for your input on this!
I beat an Chevy SS Z28 drop top in the 1/8th mile with my stock one. The SHO are tanks though. If you want something quick, and want an SHO, buy a used cop car, they are gutted already. Just make sure it has the SHO motor.
I’m 17 with a 2012 Taurus SHO. This is my first car, it has over 120,000 miles currently. Let me tell you, it sounds beautiful and it drives like I bought it completely new. Love it so much
@Martin Dennis Hiya! Nice months later, how's the Taurus holding up for you?
I had a 2011 Ford Taurus SEL first car to ever get I got hit by a dumb driver that couldn’t “see” me he took fault but because of my parents doing me dirty I had to start over and ended up getting a 2011 Ford Focus SES never will be the same as a Taurus beautiful white pearl color and every since I got my new Ford I put my mind onto trying to get a 2018 Ford Taurus sho without the help of my parents my own family is the reason why my car wasn’t “fixable” this guy really just made me push myself more than ever I swear I’ll come back one day to say I got it boys
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I love this car. I test drove it. Performance and everything about it is great
I just purchased mine 2 weeks ago I absolutely love it
Im glad you love it! It really is a great car!
I still love watching these videos. I was looking at and obsessed with the sho the second someone told me about it. I originally was going for the lower trim tuarus because I drove a 2015 that belonged to someone I know and at 160k miles, it felt like a bad ass with almost 300hp. That was going to be an upgrade from my 08 sable. Forward to now, I just bought the last year 2019 because I couldn't do any older when it's not coming back as of now. But every time I see another one of these talking up the car, I'm a proud owner. One of my friends is an avid denouncer of American built cars and Ford specifically. He wouldn't listen to me when I told him about all of the research I had done on top of that experience I had that really got me going. He just waits for me to have any complaints to blow it out of proportion 🤦♂️ lol. I love this SHO. Buyers remorse only lasted a solid few days. Ha
Edit: also not sure about a tune because that seems to increase the possibly of trouble codes in the car and I just don't want that stress in a new car I'm paying off. But if I can find other safe ways to improve the performance, I will do it later on.
Yeah I don’t know too many people that have modified their sho but I do know it’s out there.
I have a 2016 SHO & I Love it. I daily drive it around 70 miles a day in complete comfort with power...
It really is a all around great car!! Thanks for watching!
Have any issues with it? I want to buy a second hand 2016 as my first car any advice ?
@@shenalabraham3017 I have had no issues with mine. I only use premium gas in mine so it's a bit pricey if you have a lead foot. Mine is a daily driver & the performance is great. All wheel drive is also good in the snow.
@@shenalabraham3017 Would be one of the best first cars you could buy!! Has great power and comfort. I had an older one and made it 140k miles with out any problems.
Change oil religiously @ 5k mis or less using only full synthetic motor oil & motorcraft filters to keep EcoBoost @ it peak.... & will last forever!
DROVE THE 2019 TODAY AND WASN'T SURE IF THAT'S WHAT I WANTED, YOU'VE CHANGED MY MIND THANK YOU #DETROIT #LOVE! 🤗
great to hear! It is a great car!
Diana Morrison they don’t make it in 2019 :( there gonna stop making them) when meh own ford dealer passed down from dad ima get the Taurus back for u 😊
@@stevenbonnell1387 LOL WELL OK! 🤗🤗🤗
Get a used one I have a 2015 it’s a lot of fun
@Chuck Bible LOL NO.... DETROIT WHY??
RIP Ford sedans :(
Great car bought mine new in 2011 going on 120,000 miles ,just make sure you change the oil in the PTU every 30,000 miles it will thicken up and turn into molasses from the heat from one of the turbos. Trust me I'm speaking from experience.
Great comment thanks for sharing your experience with the Taurus! Our first Taurus did 150,000 miles and this new one has about 30,000 and we still love it! Hope you’re staying safe!
The PTU gets heat soaked by the catalytic converter siting directly underneath it, not the turbo. And it really should be done every 10K miles.
Sucks ford is discontinuing it along with fusion and others. Such a nice looking sedan, in my opinion, it’d be better with a v8 engine. Thanks for the review man. You should talk more about ride quality, give it a couple of tests, like flooring it from a stop or a roll, the safety features and what it could be better on, etc. overall it was good man.
Thank you! I will make a video soon covering your suggestions. I agree the car should have a twin turbo v8 hahhaa. I do not know why ford is discontinuing the sedan as I have and love both the ford fusion and taurus.
Picky Garage they’re discontinuing it because Americans prefer big SUVs and they’re gonna head in that direction. Leaving his the mustang and I think the focus.
I’m considering getting one. How is it on gas? How often do u fill up per week? Thanks
23 mpg and it will go about 500 miles on a full tank of gas.
@Worthy107 be23 many departments have gone to Explorers with EcoBoost or the 3700 engine.
Wow!! Love this car!! Great Review!!!
Love yr video. You have convinced me the Taraus SHO is a car to consider plus the fact u drove one 140,000 with
few problems says a lot.
Some things concern me. The more electronics a car has the potential for more problems exist. My mechanic can testify to that. With all the toys the car has, and there r many, it seems one might need to be a rocket scientist to operate some of the electronics.
I saw an interview with J. D. Powers recently and the car he drives and has for many years is a Mercury Marauder. He talked about the simplicity of the car and lack of the overdose of electronics many modern day cars have.
I tend to agree. I own a Crown Vic Sport and Marauder I love the ride and the fact they too are reliable and bullitproof and simple to operate.
My Vic has over 222,000 miles and I would trust it to drive anywhere. Yes, I was one of those who cried when Ford announced they would stop production. I know the cars were dated and had not been up graded in years but they r great cars. The old saying if it aint broke don't fix it applies.
It seems sales of the Taraus have been disappointing since it took over in 2012 as the replacement for the Crown Vic. I see very few here in Alabama used by the police or the civilian sector and Ford dealers I have visited have very few on their lots especially compared with the ocean of Fusions being sold. Police officers I have spoken to say that don't like the Taraus. Biggest complaint lack of room. This explains why there r so many Tahoes and Explorers being used by state troopers and police departments. Crown Vics made up over 75 percent of the police market and Ford lost it to GM when Vic production ended.
Your review has made me want to reconsider and seriously look at Taraus SHO as a future car for my dailey driver. The things I mentioned earlier do concern me especially the abundance of electronics which I look at as a minus but most all cars have that now. I hate dealer service departments and my gut feeling is after the warranty expires I would be spending a great deal of time and money there since I drive my cars a very long time.
Great video and review. You made some very good points for the Taraus. Thanks again.
Jamey
This car has pretty much the same technology as the 2013 I owned and that car had zero electronic issues. The only issue was one day the blind sight warning on the driver side mirror went out and I turned the car off and back on..... problem fixed hahahha. The 2013 had bad head room in the back of the car for anyone 6'2" or taller. This problem was fixed in the 2018 as it now has a notch in the back seat roof to fit taller guests. The 2013 also had no issues when I traded it in I was just ready for a new one. Thanks for watching let me know if you have any questions!
Dont be overly concerned at all. All new nice vehicles have lots electronics etc. Ford makes excellent sedans SUVs & trucks. U will enjoy very much. I'm getting a '19 Taurus SHO If I can find one. If not then a Fusion Sport AWD.
Look at the '19 Chevy Impala . Its Chevys flagship sedan. Very very nice too. Super reliable as well.
I'm in love with Ford Taurus. My next choice is surely Taurus. Thank U for showing.
Im glad you like it! It is an amazing car!
I didn't have any trouble with my 2010 Taurus. I traded it for a 2018 about 6 months. I don't have the SHO. It is the best car Ford ever made. I love mine. They run like a clock. I hate that they stopped making them
I agree with you 100% Dennis!
I'm getting a '19 Taurus AWD now myself.
Great content Louisville Kentucky watching keep videos coming sir
Thank you so much for commenting and checking out the channel ! Means a lot !
I own a 2010 version of the Ford Taurus SHO. I loved the car. It’s much more faster, more luxurious, and more reliable than my previous cars (my 2003 Cadillac Deville Base Sedan).
I had a 2013 Taurus SE and never had a problem with the turn signals. I have a 2014 SEL model now and I love it!
How many miles?
@@Ghost-jy9hk 123,000
@@dspates51 bought a 2017 limited last year with 37,000 miles on it. Hoping I can push this baby to 200,000
I just got a 2015 coming from a 2013 that was totaled out, and that was the first major difference I noticed. Thank God they got rid of that pain in the A turn signal! lol
I hated that turn signal !!!!
@@pickygarage I know it sucked. I got used to it but for 6 months I was flashing my bright lights at people....haha
Ford Taurus is excellent! Great engineering. Trying to find a '19 to purchase in Northern Ohio. Scarce.
Did you try looking on autotrader?
Might have to head to another state for the 19. I know ny definitely has them.
It's a great car. Just picked up a 2010 for a steal one owner car. Runs like new.. only thing I was concerned about is that waterpump. It's built In the engine. And it is a lot of labor hours to put new one in. That being said my 10 year old Taurus has 140K miles. And it hauls..and is smooth. And surprised by amount of tech in it.
They are an amazing car! I’m glad you were able to pick one up! Thanks for commenting I hope you’re staying safe !
I have a 2017 SHO and my only complaint is that although the trunk is large, the hole through the rear seats when you put them down is small. I was really surprised when I tried to get a large screen TV home from the store and it didn't fit. The trunk was wide enough to put it through, so I lowered the rear seats to pass it through and it wouldn't fit. That's kind of crazy because I have had smaller cars that could have got it home. Otherwise I love this car and the power is there when you need it, even without mods. Get them while you can.
Thanks for that comment. Im going to be honest I have not put down the seats lol. So Thank you for sharing! Car has amazing power when you need it!
I actually own a 2013. And it does come with the extra hole for head room in back seat....
Oh wow mine didn’t! I couldn’t sit up straight in the 2013. Thanks for sharing something to look for !
i had an 11’ sel bought it with 120k it took me to 188k when i sold it than i got a 14’ sel and tuned it. its e85 and got cold air intake. still drive the 11’ for a long time to work every day. Now my 14’ has 177k miles. It has the original brakes and pads. The rotors are fine. the pads are getting bad so going to change them here soon. Maintenanced everything else through its life it’s had mostly highway miles and it runs fantastic for 177k. Hard car to get rid of. Only repairs it’s ever needed are 2 sensors a total 150$. I Change oil when it says it’s at 40% life left and flush the trans every 30k and it’ll last it’s gonna last it shifts smooth.
Love the SHO. Actually on the top of my list after a test drive. Great performance, comfort, looks and technology. By the way. I think you mentioned 300 ft lbs in your video. It's rated at 350. During my test drive I used my phone as a timer for a couple 0-60 runs. I understand it's primitive and not totally accurate but 5.5 seconds with I'm assuming 87 octane dealership gas was pretty good. Thanks for the video. I totally agree that the SHO is an underated sleeper sedan that runs as strong as the 5.7 Hemi Charger RT while offer a lot more technology features and luxury comfort. A new SHO is getting hard to find, but my Ford dealer just got a new black 2018. With discounts and rebates, the car's MSRP dropped from $46,000 to $36,000. They also just got in a silver 2016 lease return with 38,000 miles with an asking price of $26,000. It looks new. I wish Ford would have taken the Taurus SHO serious and let the public know what this car has to offer. I'm going to grab one before they're gone.
It is an amazing car! If you tune it it will make 500 hp on 93 easy which is wild!
@Dan Thomas The tune is easy its just a flash tune. Once it is tuned you will have to run it on 93 octane but it will make 500hp. This car is not tuned and it runs of 87 low grade gas.
@Dan Thomas SCT makes a great tuner: amzn.to/2XMH6jE
Dan Thomas go to livernois motorsports if you want real power
Really smooth riding feel
I agree the ride is great!
Ford fixed the blinker problem by 2017 & added more head room I just bought my new 2018 3 months ago and I love it nice & roomy for me and my friends & smooth ride I just think the trunk button is in a weird place & the backup camera is great
How was the car do you still own it
I love the tail of this car. It is thier signature so far. Hope don´t stop its production.
Sadly I think they are stopping the production of it..
Yes, it's on the chop block. They're shifting to the newest SUVs, the Lincoln Aviator and it's Ford counterpart in the Chicago plant where they were built.
I'd love the EcoBoost Lincoln, same drivetrain, more luxurious on the inside, and even more of a sleeper.
Car is the most comfortable car i have ever driven and drove
Why Doesn’t The Ford Taurus Or Ford F-150 Separate The Turn Signal And Wipers Instead Of A Combo Because Toyota Chevy & Honda Separates Them
Great question I guess they were trying to save space or do something different.
@@pickygarage are there many '19 Taurus SHO out there? I'm in Ohio having trouble finding one:( Help!
You should see my 1980 Fairmont! The horn is on the turn signal lever, and the wipers are on another stick.
my 2013 SHO, has adaptive wipers, just roll to the first setting, and if it starts to rain, the wipers will turn on as needed, and if the wiper swipes are more than a minute , or so, the headlights come on.
It doesn't make sense to have a separate area for the wipers when they are functional where they're at. Make room for other stuff or make room for simplicity. That's what cars are trying to do now.
Sterling Swart But There’s No Column Mounted Shifter
I have a 18 sho PP omg way different from my 14 none PP love it
Hey there just got a 2018 with pp how much better is it then the version you had 😀
Does that Taurus have a plastic oil pan like the Mustang, Shelby, and Raptor?
I am not sure if it does! i will have to ask the ford dealership next time it is in for an oil change! Thanks for watching!
No, it's aluminum. Well, it is on a 2010 SHO. We took it off to check bearings, as we bought it with blown head gasket, and bad water pump. That pump was a chore to replace!!
Does these 2018 sho fully loaded have go resale value ?
Right now it’s worth more than msrp with lows miles since they don’t make it anymore e
@@pickygarage 34k at my local Ford store miles 31 k 2018
Nice review!
What’s The Difference Between The Ford Taurus SHO And Ford Taurus Police Interceptor Sedan Based On The Interior
You forgot the best feature... the rear window sunshade that I call the Hater Shader.
That’s a fun button to hit as you’re passing a Civic with a fart can exhaust.
You are so right! I dont know how i forgot about that! Thanks for adding that in ! Hope you are having a great day.
My 15 doesn’t have that blinker issue it also stay down. Ur 13 only lasted 140k miles? I got guys on a group page that go over 200k miles. I’m currently at 90k miles
U got lucky w yours cuz around 90000 miles once it starts to overheat you're going to have to spend 1500 or more depending on where u go to have your 30 dollar water pump fixed and it's like a 2 to 3 day job it's the only bad thing the 3.5l engine has wrong w it so just keep that in mind if you're planning on buying this car long term u will be paying around 2 grand to fix the water pump at some point other than that great car
Dang I'm glad that didn't happen with me. Sorry, to hear that you went through that! I guess it wasn't covered under warranty?
I just bought a 2019 SHO and honestly it’s everything I wanted. It really pulls in 3rd and also gets off the line so quick. On top of that the ride is really great as well. One of the things I think is really under appreciated is how handsome it is with the 13-19 Facelift.
Its an amazing car! Im glad you were able to pick one up! You will love it!
I love the show, I drive a 2010 Ford fusion sport with the 3.5 n/a v6. My only concern is the water pumps. Mine went out this past Monday and now I need my engine replaced because it being an internal water pump, caused it to leak coolant and water into the oil pan and thus into the engine. Still doesn't turn me away tho, love those engines eb and n/a
That is insane I have not had that issue with these cars nor my ford fusion. Best of luck hopefully your new engine is covered under the warranty! let me know how it goes Jar!
Thanks for the wonderful video my friend. I am contemplating buying one. Thank you for the review. I am sad that they will discontinue it in 2019. How is the ride on pothole and bumpy roads?
Why do some come with the "Flower" rims and some don't, like yours?
It is a rim option you can choose whichever you prefer. Thanks for watching !
Options.I bought one without the "flower wheels" to get a spare tire. The "flower wheels" are too big for the trunk, so you get a can of slime, and an air compressor. Just call AAA.
I have a 2010 SHO and it had MASSIVE carbon issues. I heard this problem isn't as bad since 2013. Did you have any issues with that? I am looking at a 2017 SHO to upgrade. Still has the strangest trunk pop button, though.
Carbon fiber ?
@@pickygarage carbon buildup because of the direct injection. I'm guessing not, since you didn't instantly think that 😂😂😂
I'm seriously looking at this car I've been in the standard V6 model and really liked the car just wish it had more power which this EcoBoost does. I do a lot of driving and with the car being all wheel drive all the time I'm assuming, it makes the mileage not that great and that's slowing down my decision a little bit. What seems to be your average, and if a guy does lot of Highway driving can the car pull better mileage then it's rating?
23 mpg is average. If you tune the car it might get 2-3mpg better. I love the car it is a blast to drive gives you the best of all worlds! if you have any other quetions just let me know!
@@pickygarage
Glad you're so happy with it, it does seem like a really nice car. Even with the mileage not being quite as good as I'd like I think it may be the route I go. I've read a lot of good reports from owners like you. Sure do appreciate the review especially on RUclips where I don't have to read. Lol
Is your car tuned, are you planning on tuning it, was your 13 tuned?
@@cbull316 Haha not a problem thanks for watching! Good luck on your car search !
@@cbull316 No I never had them tuned but I have heard great things.
I wouldn't mind testing Those seats out.
they feel amazing still love the car to this day!
My SHO is a 2015 with 27K I love it. It's a sleeper. I love .
What’s your 0-60?
@@mysticmac5597 5.3 seconds
I'll like this JUST because you dead ass said "gangster leaning."
Freaken great!
hahahahha thanks !
Ford Taurus Police Interceptor And Ford Taurus Sho Whats Thier Differences Of The Interior
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I own a 2013 SHO. Love it
IT is a great car!!!! Thanks for watching!
How is it in the snow if y’all get snow there? I’m stuck between a Ford Explorer and the sho idk witch one would be good for the snow ❄️
We have both the Explorer Sport and the SHO. The SHO is a monster in the SNOW! They are both great in the snow though. It just depends what you want. More people can fit in the explorer and you can put more things in it. They both have the same engine so they are very quick cars. I honestly enjoy both of them. If I had to pick one to daily drive it would be the SHO. Also they are not making the SHO anymore so if you want one now get it. They will continue to make the explorer. Here is my video on the Ford Explorer Sport ruclips.net/video/MwB0oHj9gr8/видео.html
I am buying one in a couple of months. Probably a 2019!
Heck yes Jamie! Let me know how the purchase goes! Keep me updated!
I'm hesitant to get the Ecoboost Scotty says stay away from turbochargers lol but I love the SHO. Thoughts?
Well I put 130,000+ miles on one SHO bought another with zero issues. We also have an explorer sport running strong! I think it’s an amazing engine and would never think twice about getting one! I would buy one with the utmost confidence!
@@pickygarage would you replace the water pump at a certain mileage,or wait until it starts to fail?
Nice review. Subbed.
Gerard Thank yo so much much for watching and Subscribing!!! What else would you like to see on my channel!?
I'm excited sold my 2006 Ford 500 n my 2017 Ford taurus will be ready around Monday 🤩🙇♂️
You’ll love it !!!
Ford Taurus Police Interceptor Or Ford Taurus SHO
Byron Chavarria SHO is faster
NO3- Police Interceptor Faster
Is There A Difference Between The Ford Taurus SHO And Ford Taurus Police Interceptor
There is a minor difference. The interceptor is a 3.7 305 while the SHO is a 3.5 twin turbo 365. The interceptor also has a stiffer suspension and a higher ride height in addition to larger brakes. I can attest to this as I am a civilian employee that works with the state police indirectly.
Douglas Cisko Also The Column Mounted Shifter And Key Access For Doors Trunk And Engine Start
@@byronchavarria4954 Also very true and the backup cam is in the rearview mirror.
Awesome 😀 😀 2018 Ford Taurus review .
I have a 2017 limited edition and I love it
Where can I find a 2012 one ?
They are getting so hard to find sadly! I would just check facebook marketplace and autotrader on the regular and hope one pops up! Let me know if you find one! Good luck! thanks for commenting and checking out my channel!
@@pickygarage no problem 🤟🏽
@@pickygarage I still have mine brought one on Facebook marketplace with 60k mileage for 6k
That your 2013 SHO went to 130000 miles gives me hope for my 2014 Taurus 3.5 SEL
It's a great car!
@Martin Dennis My father has complained about the ride of my 2013 SHO. I assumed that the non-SHO's were a bit softer riding.
Idk what he meant by "went to 130000" like did it just die or that it was at that mileage when they traded it or what? I have a 2001 Crown Victoria LX and it's at 275000 miles and still going strong.
We're about the same height. Do you have enough thigh support on the seat?
What kind of hold are you looking for? Like sport bucket seats? Is there a car comparison that you could say you like the seats in?
I have a 2016 QX50 now which has a pretty comfortable seat and have recently had a bunch of Audi's that were good. On the other hand, I just test drove an MKZ where the thigh support on the standard seat was practically nil.
@@mikeginsburg888 the thigh support on the sho is very minimal its more of a comfort seat with a little hold on the thigh section. They are very comfortable but not a super sports seat. They would probably be on par with the infinity.
I directly had the chance to compare the ford Taurus SHO with the Chevy Impala to ,both cars are roomy and the throttle response is good in both cars ,but l like the Taurus better, l just cant find one to buy now that they stopped production of the car..
They are going to go up in value here soon!
If u want a Ford Taurus u can find one still some available in places some here in Ohio for sale brand new ones
If u want a new Ford Taurus u can find one we have some here in Ohio
I'm looking for a Taurus SHO ONLY BRAND NEW...THANK YOU.
I want a Ford Taurus S.H.O for purchase....
Picky Garage how do you like that car today?
Its still an amazing car in my opinion. I would buy it again. Thanks for checking out the channel! Let me know if you have any other questions J !
I can't find a 0-60 time on this car. Anyone know?
4.7 secs
quarter tank of gas you can get high 4 seconds. This car also can make 500hp with a tune and 93 octane.
I actually do wonder, during that 140k miles on the old sho, did you ever put an oil catch can in?
No the car was completely stock. Never had a single issue with it! Let me know if you have any other questions!
U should talk more about the 2013 with 140,000 miles. Oh, and show yourself more on camera. Blinkers are turn signals
I appreciate the suggestions Matt! I am trying to approve my videos each time! I can make a video talking on the older model car i had if people would like to see that! Thanks for your time and comment!
Why u want see him more than car? Ita about the car. Hmmmmm.
@@pickygarage why Ford never warned customers about the pricy water pump replacement 🤦🏾♂️
Great car
does have it lane keep assist? and how much is it?
thnx for the review btw
Yes it lane assistance is a package its called Driver assistance package. The package includes the advanced cruise control which pretty much lets the car drive itself and then the lane keeping where it keeps you in the lines. I think its 1-2k option but i would not buy another ford without it! I have it on the Fusion this car and the explorer sport! Thanks for watching!
@@pickygarage
yea I checked it out, too bad you can't get driver assistant package alongside the performance pkg
I think I'll opt for the performance pkg though, you get a lot for your money and it makes the car handle a bit better
Flamma the undefeated Syrian gladiator I’m sure I’m way late but I have a Mks and the lane keep assist sucks on it.
Are seats on Taurus Limited as the same as seats on SHO (2018)? Please answer me
No they are different seats. You might be able to option them in the taurus limited though.
No they are different and only available in the SHO
What type of MPG do you get with the SHO's?
23mpg
@@pickygarage is that highway and what cruising speed?
@@MattN03 80mph daily
26mpg on the turnpike heading east and 25mpg with cruise set at 77. Around town is about 19mpg.
Love the Taurus SHO. Your video is pretty good but you need to cut down on the UUUMMMMSS. Didn't notice much at first, but the longer I watched the video the more I wanted to watch it again just to count how many were used. Cut those out and you have a great video....
TEXAS TOYZ I agree 100% I have a problem in a lot of my videos with saying “um” too much. I’m trying to work on it. Just having a hard time. Thanks for your input and advice Texas toyz. Thanks for watching.
It’s a shame Ford discontinued this, and the Focus and Fiesta ST and RS.
I feel like in 5 years they will start to bring the cars back. At least I hope so!
Where’s The Wipers Switch
its a twist nob on the same stick as the lights.
Picky Garage Why They Do Do That If There’s No Column Mounted Shifter
@@byronchavarria4954 the shifter is in the center counsel. Trucks normally have the shifter mounted by the steering wheel.
Picky Garage Ford Taurus Police Interceptor Sedan Uses A Column Mounted Shifter And Key
@@byronchavarria4954 oh wow i didnt know that! Thanks for sharing. I wonder why they do that?
Bad thing about ford cars is that the value drops too low Not like a Honda or Toyota
well not that ford isnt making the car anymore the value just went through the roof on all ford cars. Honda and Toyota are great cars gotta love the reliability!
Mine is up $2500 above blue book.
Are these taurus worth keeping or buy at 120k-140k miles. I cant afford it new. And ALOT of sho's go for 8k-15k at 120-140k miles?
The taurus we had before this one had zero issues when we traded it in on the 2018. It had 145,000 miles at that time. Have you looked into a Ford Fusion? They are also great cars. I have a Ford Fusion enegri and I absolutely love it! Here is the review i did on my Ford fusion energi ruclips.net/video/EKsjNlouJFQ/видео.html
They go for 41k with all performance packages
All of professional reviews i have seen / read complain about the cramped cabin in this car. Being 6'2" it keeps me from even considering it. Is this not true or what???
Im 6'2" and I have tons of head room in the car. A great family friend of ours is 6'6" and his son is 6'8" and they daily drive a 15 SHO as well. The cramped head room would be in the back seats of the car in the earlier model SHO. I would not sit in the back seat of the 13 SHO we had because of the head room. With the 18 model ford fixed this with a bump out in the back for more head space. Hopefully that answers your concern with head room!
Josef Zelik I m 6 4 I just bought new a loaded SEL looks just like this one in this video just no turbo but 3.5 290hp. I fit fine in it. It is a serious luxury sedan like a BMW 5 series but bigger. I get 29 mpg highway.. I have these 20inch wheels too Black leather. Very comfortable car for long road trips.
Im 6 ft 4 that seat can be adjusted very VERY well
6'2" all torso
It’s not cramped at all. More like the room of sport sedans. With suv trunk space.
They should’ve put a bigger screen
I do agree with you there! I really like the screen in my 2013 f250. i believe it is a 7 inch screen im not sure though. Thanks for watching
On your 2013 did you experience any of the PTU issues? I have a 2014 MKS EcoBoost with 5300 on it.
I had zero issues on the 2013!
You keep repeating the same info, but I plan on getting one off carmax soon
Great car but Idk about 23mpg lol I worked as Ford porter and drove it around town for salesmens needs and I was putting gas every other day got like 14-15 mpg (then again I stomped the pedal every chance I had but overall fun great car
I don't drive my 2013 that fast in Iowa and the display always shows 23.5mpg. I don't know how accurate it is.
Is a good car 🚗 👌
It is a great car!
How much this car
msrp is 43k with no options added.
the older one is 100 lbs lighter though and same power
They both feel the same to me
@@pickygarage just saying facts are facts
@@teekay6848 So true! thanks for sharing!
@@pickygarage anytime you know thats what they do nowadays just keep packing it full of technology and dont even even computer tune it for more power even if they keep the same powerplant just lazy lol
I love it . size biger than japan sedan Car. size is very good. good. much love
Yes it is spelled Taurus my bad sorry.
Depreciation?
Don’t pay more then 20 it’s not worth it lol. Love my Mks surprisingly a lot nicer on the interior then the Taurus.
Picky I know this because my dad owns a ford dealer
The full stop n go? Someone started this review at 4:20? Jk . I have a17 Ruby Red and put a full stereo system upgrade; the stock stereo sucks (the Sony 11 speaker)good review . HMU and I’ll let u know the breakdown of my SQ system.
Where do you live? Who installed your system? How much (if you feel like disclosing).
Greetings I'm watching U from the island of Aruba.
That is awesome I hope to make it there in the next couple years !
Ford Taurus Brakes And Accelerator Look The Same As The Explorer
Rip Taurus sho they don't make them anymore as well as all their other cars except mustang
They should keep one more
Oof my mom has swade on her explorer
Steven Bonnell explorers are shit
Oof you say it like this S,H,O I own ford dealer do you know what sho it means it means “super high output”
Don't be that guy
I own ford dealership so I know
Super high output nice!
Yes, yes. Everyone knows. Few give a shit. Assholes try to correct people over it.
Shut up I’m a car guy
When I See A Ford Taurus I Think It’s A Cop
Haha so do I ! I think even cops think that its a cop car.
Purple really
yeah purple was not the greatest choice in color lol.
I have a 2018 It has 30k miles 😀
That’s awesome to hear ! It’s a great car glad to hear you have one !
The Police i know DO NOT get Taurus SHO's.... Wish I had a Gen 6 SHO. i own a 1994 White Taurus SHO...
I love the 94 body style!
They rarely do.
How many miles again on your 2013? 😂😂😂
ah the car