1992 Ford Taurus LX review from North America
"I'd recommend against it only because of the 3.8 liter engine"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Starter went bad at 88,000 miles.
Head gasket blew at 89,000 miles.
Leather seats a little worn from lack of maintenance.
General comments?
A nice car with one major fault. The head gaskets on the 3.8 liter engines have a tendency to blow, and once they do a new engine is only alternative. This I heard from two independent mechanics, and the local Ford dealership. The aluminum heads on these engines have a problem with sealing with new gaskets. Even the Ford dealership was unable to get a Ford engine, they would have used a Jasper re-manufactured engine.
Otherwise there were no major problems.
Comfortable to drive.
Good interior and cargo space, yet small enough to park easily.
If not for the engine, I would still have this car.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6/10 |
| Reliability marks | 5/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 41000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 89000 miles |
| Previous car | Dodge Daytona |
| Date of Entry | 27th August, 2003 |