1999 Ford Taurus LX review from North America
"The car starts to fall apart after 40,000 no matter how well you take care of it"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The rotors have to be repaired for the third time at 62,000 miles.
The fuel pump has gone out.
A sensor in the transmission has gone out.
The door open sensor is broken.
The speedometer was going crazy and had to be repaired.
General comments?
I started out really liking this car, but with all the trips to the repair shop I have changed my mind.
I have to repair the rotors for the third time. They are fine for a few months and then they start wobbling again.
When the fuel pump went out, I was just 1,000 miles below the 60,000 mile warranty was over, so they had to fix it for $50. The manager at the dealership basically made it sound like it was my fault. The repair would have been around $700. I have the car regularly serviced and change the oil every 3,000 miles.
I have already had to purchase new tires.
The door open sensor is constantly going off and I do not want to spend the money to fix it. I am waiting for something more serious to happen and I am sure it will.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5/10 |
| Reliability marks | 2/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 12 miles |
| Most recent distance | 62000 miles |
| Previous car | Pontiac Grand Am |
| Date of Entry | 29th March, 2004 |