1991 Ford Taurus review from North America
"I love it"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Bought it with CV joint ready to be replaced.
Wiper switch died (under heaviest rain) 240000 km.
Back struts gone after 240000 km.
Front struts gone after 245000 km.
Paint seriously falling after 250000 km.
Water pump replaced at 258000 km.
Fuel pump gone 260000 km.
Motor mount, high pressure steering hose, and radiator replaced at 265000 km.
Regular front brake changes every 30000 km.
Back brakes lasted for 4 year before change.
Running good for two and a half years after that.
Well some bushings need to be changed, but mechanics cannot agree on the part name – still running like a clock.
General comments?
Driving it is a real pleasure. A lot of leg room, arm rest for a driver and a passenger. Comfy seats.
Had two accidents in it (was rear ended both times, some bumper damage, but not injured).
It is not really great on the fuel economy, but it is 3.0V engine.
Paid $1,650 for it and put some $2,500 in repairs over 4.5 years – all in all costs less than a hundred a month.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1991 |
| Year of manufacture | 1991 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0V Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 230000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 315000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Renault 5 |
| Date of Entry | 29th March, 2007 |