Faults:

The engine went out at 115,000 miles, and it is beyond repair.

General Comments:

Up until the engine damage, I was generally pleased with the way the car rode and handled. It is also very roomy, the seats are comfortable, and the steering feel is good.

I was becoming worried about the suspension. I live in the rust belt, and I have heard about the springs rusting out and cracking in these cars, and causing blowouts and accidents. That did not happen to my car, but I was starting to hear a lot of creaks and noises from the suspension this winter.

The engine went out on a day that was 4 below zero. Apparently the cooling system failed due to a clog or a leak. No warning lights lit up, but the engine started running rough. I drove it for five minutes to my destination. It wouldn't start after that. The repair shop said that the car overheated during that short trip, and that one of the back cylinders had low compression and was irreparable.

Faults:

Driver side door latch sticks open in frigid weather. Other than that, I have had absolutely no problems with this car.

General Comments:

Great Value! Decent gas mileage, very good interior space, good power, very reliable!

Faults:

Oxygen sensor went bad at 22k miles.

Needed new rear brake pads at 30k miles.

Transmission vent valve clogged; replaced at 50k miles.

New tires at 50k miles; replaced the Continentals with General - very happy with it.

General Comments:

I like the versatility of the wagon.

It drives nice and the fuel economy is not too bad - 20/26 mpg.

It does well in the snow due to traction control and ABS. The sound system (MACH...) is good. It fits our family of 4 (one car seat) + 2 dogs and luggage for a 3 day weekend without a problem.

The engine delivers plenty of power. I occasionally tow a utility trailer for things around the house without a problem.

I see used Tauruses in the car ads with high miles on them, that gives me hope!

Faults:

Rear strut stabilizer bar replaced at 115,000 miles.

Starting to rust on rear quarter panel in wheel well.

General Comments:

Never failed me. Ever.

One failure of a rear stabilizer bar fixed for 100 dollars at neighborhood mechanic.

Comfortable.

Extremely reliable.

Good gas mileage.

Safe.

Faults:

Anti theft system was not allowing the car to start.

Tie rod ends replaced following a knocking sounds in the front end, and ower oil pan gasket leaked; both at 43K miles.

Right front CV boot leaking grease all over the right front rotor and brake pads at 20,400 miles.

General Comments:

I love my Taurus SES Sport.

The 200 HP Duratec V6 has plenty of get up, but also is not a gas hog.

This is a sporty Taurus with the floor shifter, black and silver two tone seats, blacked out grille and nice alloys.

This is a perfect sized vehicle. There's plenty of room both front and back, and it's a great car for road trips. This 6 footer feels very comfortable driving it on long trips.