1999 Ford Taurus SE review from North America
"Too many problems for the good to shine through"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Two of my rear seat-belts no longer work and are stuck in the down position.
My wipers come on at random times without me having to hit the switch to do so.
My heater seems to come on, yet does not display it as I "turned it on". The air conditioner has also decided to shut off at random and turn into heat.
At 38,000 miles the linkage to the transmission went out without a warning, costing $500 in repairs.
The passengers side, rear caliper froze at 42,000 miles.
This car it seems is not worth anything more than the comfort it provides. Each time I have called into a place to fix my car, it seems as though it's a joke that "yet another" Taurus" is coming in for repairs.
How many complaints on one item does it take to have a recall since it seems these issues are common amongst owners?
Please feel free to contact me at delondra@yahoo.com.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 6cyn Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5/10 |
| Reliability marks | 7/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 34000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 50000 miles |
| Previous car | Oldsmobile Cutlass |
| Date of Entry | 6th October, 2003 |