1996 Ford Taurus GL review from North America
"Very Good Car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Tune Up and Cam Sensor at 100,000
O2 Sensor 145,000
Fuel Pump 150,000
Other than that normal wear and tear items, serpetine belt, tires and oil changes and transmissions services.
General comments?
My Taurus has been very good to me. I bought it used it was a prior rental and had about 20,000 miles on. I have changed the oil regularly between 3,000 and 5,000 miles. I serviced the transmissions at 50,000 miles and 100,000 miles and it probably needs it again. At 100,000 miles I tuned it up. At that time the cam sensor needed replaced. I am still driving it today and it runs like a top and if I had to I would drive it across the country. The fuel pump went out recently and I went to the dealer and bought a replacement approximately $400.00 but I heard that the dealer fuel pump is much better than after market ones and thus, I spent the money on it. Early on the dome light stayed on, but I had it fixed no parts to replace. It has been a really good car and I plan on driving it another couple years.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0 Vulcan Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 20000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 153000 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota Celica |
| Date of Entry | 29th December, 2006 |