1988 Ford Taurus L review from North America
"Avoid it"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Transmission replaced at 55000 miles.
CV joints replaced multiple times.
Fuel pump replaced twice.
Heads rebuilt at 120000.
Motor mounts replaced four times.
Water pump failed twice.
Ignition failure.
Power steering hoses replaced twice.
Many oil leaks.
Front end very poor, always something going wrong.
Converter needed replacement.
Dashboard cracking.
Head liner falling apart.
Major failure of air conditioning system.
General comments?
The car was a pleasure to drive when new. I had noticed early on that the front end was a major problem. This car has cost thousands to keep running.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 1988 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0L Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6/10 |
| Reliability marks | 3/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 4/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 1 miles |
| Most recent distance | 155000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Celebrity |
| Date of Entry | 13th November, 2002 |