1993 Ford Taurus GL review from North America
"Overall very satisfied with car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Many recalls on the car while my father had it.
Front springs broken and replaced under recall arrangement.
Heater hoses and water pump replaced at 88,000.
Air Conditioner actuator and turpentine belt replaced at 90,000 for around $400.
Over $800 spent on brake work. Complete replacement of front brakes, and partial rear brakes. Rear calipers stick when hot. Unable to identify why.
Quite a heavy car and tires and brakes wear out quickly.
Transmission - so far so good. It does hesitate to shift up, when hot. Otherwise good (knock on wood)
Excellent exhaust (Stainless Steel) Still using original exhaust and muffler!
General comments?
Overall, if you don't plan on driving much, it is an excellent car. Very nice ride quality and enjoyable to drive. Nice looking car. The paint still looks new. It does go through brakes and tires very quickly, as it is quite a heavy car. Not a performance car, but performs fairly well. Average power (3.0L Engine). Seats very comfortable for longer rides.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0 V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 8/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 81000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 114800 miles |
| Previous car | Nissan Sentra |
| Date of Entry | 14th May, 2003 |