1988 Ford Taurus LX review from North America
"Make sure it hasn't been sitting a long time!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The one piece of advice that I have for anyone who is buying an older Taurus, is to make sure that the car has not been sitting for a long time. I got my 1988 Ford Taurus from an older lady who had not driven it more than a couple of times a week.
When the car reaches around 70 mph, it starts to shake and rattle the entire front console.
Also, about a year after I got the car, in 2003, the transmission totally blew out. It just died on me and it would have cost $3000 to replace it, which is more than the entire worth of the car.
General comments?
Overall, the Ford Taurus is great family car. It's reliable and economic. My family has owned a total of 3 so far.
Although my 1988 Ford Taurus was old, it could still get up and go.
The gas mileage was excellent. I could drive 350 miles and not have to fill up. (The gas tank is only 12 gallons).
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| Reliable for a year, then is a bottomless money pit |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0L V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 4/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 60000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 75000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Taurus |
| Date of Entry | 1st May, 2004 |