1987 Ford Taurus GL review from North America
"Popular Money Pit"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
CV Joint failed at 123 000 kilometers, cheaper to replace full drive shaft.
Water pump, cheap fix at time of purchase.
Heater hoses blew out at 140 000 ks, expensive dealer repair.
AC stopped functioning shortly after purchase, too expensive to repair.
Rear struts seized at 145 000 ks, replaced both with mountings.
Heater Core rotted at at 150 000 ks. Difficult to service, removal of dash was necessary.
General comments?
A comfortable riding, well appointed high maintenance vehicle.
Their popularity and comfortable ride hid the fact that serious design deficiencies leave you spending big bills when you have to make repeated visits to the mechanic.
Acceleration limited by the fact that the transmission was slow to downshift for extra power, especially alarming on an expressway on-ramp.
Body was prone to rust, extensive repair work and maintenance did not make up for poor drainage systems on the vehicle.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0 Litre Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 7/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 123000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 166700 kilometres |
| Date of Entry | 1st May, 2004 |