1997 Ford Taurus GL review from North America
"Comfortable, but not mechanically well built"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
There is a popping noise in the front end of the car when I turn right or left. Sometimes it pops when I brake quickly too. The funny thing is that it only happens when it is warm outside. It never happens below 50 degrees. I have read complaints on the Ford web sites and this one is all over the place, yet there is no recall. I'm afraid it might be dangerous, but no one can find anything wrong with it. It is also embarrassing because it's so loud, it sounds like I've hit something!
My gas mileage is horrible, about 14 miles per gallon in city and 19 highway.
I recently experienced another problem with the door ajar switch. This is another complaint all over the Ford web site, but not been recalled. The door ajar makes my interior light stay on, running down my battery.
General comments?
The vehicle is comfortable, but has been a nightmare of small problems.
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.8 Don't Know |
| Performance marks | 6/10 |
| Reliability marks | 7/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 2/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 32000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 73000 miles |
| Previous car | Pontiac 6000 |
| Date of Entry | 9th February, 2002 |