1997 Ford Taurus GL review from North America
"Fix or repair daily is what FORD stands for"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Car practically lived in the shop during the first 3 years/36,000k of the original warranty.
Rebuilt autotranny to spec for each TSB at 14,000 miles.
New fuel pump at 20,000
New powersteering pump at 30,000.
Warped brake rotors at 32,000-turned by dealer under warranty.
Numerous problems with electrical and power windows.
Paint chipping/peeling after 60,000 miles (car is garaged daily and well taken care of)
General comments?
Very comfortable car and a nice car to drive when it is not in shop.
This car is the reason why Toyota surpassed Ford as the #2 seller of cars.
Quality is NOT job one with Ford.
I saved $6,000 over a new Maxima when I bought this, but got at least $12k worth of aggravation from the unreliable tranny and other problems. I will NEVER buy another American car company vehicle for as long as I live.
Spend the extra $$ for a Japanese (american made vehicle like a Camry). It'll be the smartest choice you've ever made.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0 Vulcan Vin U Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 1/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 65000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 65000 miles |
| Previous car | Nissan Stanza |
| Date of Entry | 27th January, 2004 |