2004 Ford Taurus SE review from North America
"Bad Transmissions"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I blew the transmission at 100,000 miles with most of it highway. My brother-in-law blew his '04 SES transmission with 72,000 miles the week before. The mechanic told me the transmissions that are on these cars are very poor. He had two more waiting to have transmissions put in. There was also a waiting list for parts. Consumer Reports graded it as an excellent used car; I do not know why.
General comments?
I like the car; it rides nicely and quietly. With the transmission problems however, I would not recommend it.
Recommended Reviews:
  | 2004 - Taurus SES 3.0 Duratec 24v Solid, responsive, quiet, and a bargain |
| Buy this car at your own risk |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 6 cylinder Automatic |
| Performance marks | 2/10 |
| Reliability marks | 1/10 |
| Comfort marks | 5/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 2/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 90000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 102000 miles |
| Previous car | Jeep Grand Cherokee |
| Date of Entry | 23rd January, 2008 |