1997 Ford Taurus GL review from North America
"Moneypit on wheels! Don't do it, don't buy it!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
All engine mounts needed replacing shortly after purchase.
Electrical system problems: Floor lights stay on after the doors are closed because the car thinks that there is a door ajar for some reason.
Camshaft position sensor had to be replaced.
Transmission has been replaced twice. I was smart enough to buy a warranty, and good thing, the transmission needs replacing again!
Oxygen sensor was replacing.
Cradle mount needed replacing shortly after car's purchase.
Rack and pinion and power steering pump broke at about 100,000 miles.
Water pump went at 140,000 miles.
Pulley seized on the car, and caused the serpentine belt to be thrown overheating my coolant reservoir and blowing the top off it.
General comments?
I have more repairs that need to be made. The only reason that the above repairs were performed is that we still owe quite a bit of money on the car. We try not to drive it unless we have to, this would be my advice if you have accidentally purchased a 1997 Ford Taurus. Either sell it quickly or buy another car to drive in it's place, because chances are more likely than not that you will shortly have to perform some fairly major repairs.
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 3/10 |
| Reliability marks | 2/10 |
| Comfort marks | 10/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 3/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 1/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 50000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 150000 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota Pickup |
| Date of Entry | 18th June, 2003 |