1990 Ford Taurus GL review from North America
"I'll never buy another Ford"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
My transmission burnt up while I was getting on the highway.
I blew the core out of a spark plug at the top of a hill.
A/C hasn't worked since I got the car.
Thick Film Ignition recalled because Ford mounted it on top of the distributor.
Car has a continual jerk when going uphill.
Had to replace right CV joint-will soon have to replace left one.
General comments?
This car was probably very nice when it was new, but I've talked too many 1990 Taurus owners whose transmission didn't make it much past the 60,000 mile extended warranty limit.
Recommended Reviews:
  | A high maintenence waste of money |
| They do not age very gracefully |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 2/10 |
| Reliability marks | 2/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 108000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 119000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Escort |
| Date of Entry | 28th April, 2002 |