1996 Ford Taurus GL review from North America
"Love it!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
None, I love my Taurus, this is the second Taurus/Sable model that I have had. I had a 1992 Mercury Sable that I replaced in 1994 because it had 125,000 miles and the motor died. I replaced it with a 1994 Ford Tempo GL, what a mistake, the car was nothing like the Sable/Taurus so in 1997 I bought my 1996 Taurus GL.
General comments?
It is a great car, but I do not like the sloppy AX4S tranny or the power of the 12V Vulcan engine. When I do get another Taurus it will be the 24V DOHC 200hp engine.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0 Vulcan Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 40000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 84000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Tempo |
| Date of Entry | 18th January, 2001 |