1996 Ford Taurus GL review from North America
"A High-Cost Nightmare"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Freeze plugs corroded at 76,000 miles, causing the antifreeze to leak and the cylinders to blow.
Engine was replaced with a reconditioned engine with 25,000 miles. Freeze plugs blew out again, cylinders did not blow this time at 101,000 miles.
Transmission blew at 102,000. Car dies when put in drive or reverse.
General comments?
This car is stylish on the exterior, but unreliable when it comes to expensive components like engines, transmissions.
Resale value was not retained well.
At six years old, car is totalled by costs of repairs.
Recommended Reviews:
  | Nice looking car, but something always goes wrong |
| A high-performance sedan that doesn't rob your wallet! |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | V6 3.1 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 3/10 |
| Reliability marks | 1/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 1/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 72000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 102000 miles |
| Previous car | Hyundai Sonata |
| Date of Entry | 7th April, 2002 |