1998 Ford Taurus SE review from North America
"Good, reliable, higher maintenance than some models, but will pay off"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Blower Motor replaced at 115,000 miles.
Door Ajar Light stuck on - fixed with silicone spray in door contacts.
Heater stopped working - flushed heater core.
General comments?
This car has been very reliable. I was nervous since I have seen others have serious issues, but:
The Vulcan 3.0L V6 is not the peppiest on the road, but it is a very reliable powerplant and with 116K miles it still purrs.
The AX4S transmission is a bit jerkier than I'm used to, especially between gears 1 and 2, but it does not slip and frequent checks reveal pristine pink fluid.
The car rides really well and I find it comfortable, especially after moving up from compact models. It has a nice long wheelbase with room for all the passengers, and you could probably fit a refrigerator in the trunk.
The car has never been garaged until recently, but just a $1 wash with the generic wax made it shine and bead water.
Also, I regularly get close to 30 miles/gallon with this car. Besides highway driving around 75 mph, this also includes some city driving.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1998 |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0L 12V Vulcan Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 78500 miles |
| Most recent distance | 117256 miles |
| Previous car | Pontiac Alero |
| Date of Entry | 31st December, 2007 |