Faults:

Transmission replaced twice, once at 40,000 km, again at 60,000 km.

Suspension creaking now.

Intermittent wipers aren't.

General Comments:

Quick car, comfortable to drive. Reasonably quiet inside.

However, reliability is poor as is dealer service. When transmission went first time, they did a partial repair. When it went the second time (2 weeks past original warranty) the first mechanic told me the piston cracked and ruined the rest of the transmission. When the service manager realized that was the part they replaced 6 months earlier, suddenly their story changed and it had nothing to do with the piston. I called the next day and spoke to another mechanic and he confirmed it was the piston. Fortunately I recorded that phone call.

The service manager decided that he would pick up the cost of a new transmission.

Faults:

The automatic transmission casing cracked and leaked transmission fluid without warning.

To replace the transmission you need to be rich and have plenty of patience to listen to the excuses the dealership will give you.

The brakes on our Taurus have been grinding for two years even after 3 repairs.

You need a hearing aid to listen to music on the cassette player.

General Comments:

This car, in the beginning, was a charm to own.

However, once the car is over its extended warranty it is nothing but trouble.

Faults:

I had to have the transaxle replaced five times. Only owned the car six months!

Had to have the braking control module replaced.

The seatbelts were very sticky.

I found it near impossible to get the boasted 28 mpg! Towards the end of my owning the car it was only getting about 7 miles to the gallon.

I grew tired of my dealer having my car more than I did. I considered asking them to chip in on the payments.

The motor had a burnt valve two days after I bought it.

General Comments:

Was very safe in a collision!

Faults:

I had to have the brakes replaced at 65,000 miles.

I also had to put a new battery in at 60,000 miles.

General Comments:

This car handles real well even at high speeds (80-100 MPH).

The interior provides plenty of head room.

The console it very unique and very accessible to both the driver and passenger.

I wish I had more power in the engine than 145 horsepower.

Faults:

"Service Engine Soon" light came one. cam position sensor replaced, ended problem.... Light came back on, took it to get tested, same problem... haven't fixed it the second time yet hehe.

For the reputation this generation of Tauruses has for body rigidity/integrity, I sure have noticed lot of rattles in the dash and doors.

General Comments:

Reasonably comfortable, economical, and stylish. I just wish I would have bought one with fewer miles.

Faults:

Door rattles.

General Comments:

I really love this car! It has been great the entire time I've owned it. Would buy it all over again.

Faults:

Nothing.

General Comments:

This is my third Ford product and my second Taurus/Sable, replacing a 1990 Sable that I ran for 120,000 miles before an accident destroyed it. The Taurus is comfortable, efficient, and enjoyable to drive, but the 12V 3.0L engine is a bit sluggish. I much prefer the acceleration and pickup of the 24V engine and would select that engine if I were to purchase another one.

Faults:

Nothing.

General Comments:

Ford has made the best cars ever. We have owned over 5 Fords and have not had a single problem with any of them.

Faults:

Recently recalled for discolored coolant.

General Comments:

Comfortable, sluggish with this engine, should go up to next one.