1997 Ford Taurus GL review from North America
"Good, and the work is worth it"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Brakes/pads 139K
Rotors 139K
Sway bars 139K
Radiator 139K
Cam angle shaft sensor 170K
Wheel bearing 185K
Ball joints 185K
Alternator 175 K
Battery 175K
Alternator belt 165K
Exhaust - due to a minor accident
So many others I can't think about!!
General comments?
I loved this car. This was my very first car. I bought it at 139K for 1500, which was exactly what I needed.
However, I got hit with a 2,000 bill on it for the first couple things on the list. After that I drove this car till the trans died at 189K; it was very sad.
Minus all the major problems I had on it, this car treated me very well. I drove it everywhere because it was just that comfortable and spacious.
It went well on long car rides and the gas mileage was awesome, don't have exact numbers.
Handles amazing, takes great turns and has excellent steering, perfect for a new teenage driver, However when the speed kicks in, it goes FAST!
Drivers side window gave me a couple problems, it would stick a lot. Have no source of the problem, even after taking the door panel completely apart.
I changed the oil on this car regularly and kept it well maintained. If I wasn't due for an update, I would put a new trans in the Taurus and keep driving it, that's how much I loved it.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model year | 1997 |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0 V6 Automatic |
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| Distance when acquired | 139000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 189000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 14th April, 2008 |