1999 Ford Taurus SE review from North America
"Great dependable vehicle"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Only 2 problems in 9 years:
Rear struts @ 30k, but covered by warranty.
Left side tie rod at 55k caused a squeak or groan while turning at low speeds.
Changed the oil and antifreeze as required, and have had no problems.
General comments?
Great reliability!
Very quiet and firm handling.
I rent a lot of new intermediate size vehicles like the Toyota Corolla on business travel, and always look forward to getting back into my full size Taurus. Even at 9 years old it's still better handling, smoother and more responsive than most new mid sized cars, and yes, that includes Toyota, Mazda, and Honda!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1999 |
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0 12V Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 68000 miles |
| Previous car | Mercury Sable |
| Date of Entry | 9th February, 2008 |