2001 Ford Taurus SE review from North America
"Good bang for the buck value"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
There were paint defects and surface rust that were repaired before I purchased it. I also had to replace the wiper park relay ($20 at dealership).
As it ages, I'm sure I will find other things, but so far it's been good.
General comments?
Drives well with the smaller horsepower Vulcan engine, but I'm not that demanding on the performance side. Plenty of back seat room for two kids going on to becoming teenagers soon.
Am investigating getting a disabling switch for the front passenger air bag.
Fords courtesy e-mail exchange was reasonably prompt and got back to me in a few days with answers about that feature.
There is a squeaking sound in the suspension on the front left that will have to be looked into soon and a rattle of the heat shield when stopped.
Minor annoyances, but not bad for a car with such high mileage.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 7/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 145000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 146500 kilometres |
| Previous car | Toyota Corolla |
| Date of Entry | 3rd August, 2003 |