1996 Ford Taurus GL review from North America
"Unreliable, uncomfortable catfish looking car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Had the brown sludge purged out of the cooling system (or tried to). It actually ruined the mechanics pump system. I was told this is common in these heaps.
Car will run hot...cool...hot...cool...hot... need I go on.
After driving for a while it wants to stall because the idle control decides not to work right. This is also NEW...
Replaced the warped rotors and pads when I bought it. Another common issue I found out.
The interior lights like to stay on at times, like a door is stuck open, so I get out and slam all the doors shut in a fit of rage, this usually works.
Transmission likes to slip every once in a while when the AC compressor kicks on or off. This is annoying.
General comments?
AC in this car is amazing!!! The coldest car AC ever.
Possibly the slowest car with absolutely no "you know whats" (rhymes with halls) I have ever owned.
Ford never got it right with these wonderful transmissions.
These cars look like a catfish! Seriously, look at one. You must admit, they are pretty ugly.
What idiot designed the radio in this car?
Quite possibly the most uncomfortable seats ever made. My friends Subaru has rock hard seats, but these are worse.
I will be getting rid of this thing in the next couple of weeks, 1500 miles is long enough.
It still looks good in and out, and the last owner took care of it, but I think it hates me, so it's gotta go.
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| High costs, Maintenance for faulty Ford engine recall garbage |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1996 |
| Year of manufacture | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 2 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 3 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 0 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 115000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 116500 miles |
| Previous car | Mercury Tracer |
| Date of Entry | 13th July, 2007 |