1988 Ford Taurus LX Wagon review from North America
"Never buy an old used one or get it for free!!!!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
God where to start? We got the car when I was 6, since that day it's had:
Countless water leaks.
The sunroof leaked.
The brakes squealed from the moment my parents drove it off the lot.
Brake system required rebuilding, the calipers were redone and the brakes are a constant tri-yearly ordeal.
Most all lights in the digital dashboard burnt out.
Oil leaks.
Power steering.
Fluid cap broke.
Paint horribly faded (I hear it was the 1st year Ford used Clearcoat).
Paneling fell off the door.
Gas gauge broke.
Tranny probs.
Countless recalls.
Light in the dash burnt out repeatedly.
RUST!!!
Computer is shady.
Stalls.
General comments?
Great as a first car for a 17-year-old to abuse, how much more could I possibly do to it?
Great back hatch to wallpaper with bumper stickers (covers rust).
Costs an arm & a leg to maintain, can't do it for much longer. I loved it, but it's waaay too old and didn't age gracefully. Totally unreliable on long trips.
Recommended Reviews:
  | Super high output for the young adult |
| It won't die! |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 1988 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0 V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6/10 |
| Reliability marks | 4/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 100 miles |
| Most recent distance | 103000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Tempo |
| Date of Entry | 7th October, 2000 |