1998 Ford Taurus SE review from North America

Check engine light comes on frequently for no reason.

Low coolant has been on for the past 30K.

Door ajar light is on all the time.

I've driven this Taurus 120,000 HARD miles, blasting on interstate at 90+, accelerating off stop lights and stop signs, hard brake, then full throttle, and this car is a peach. Except for crummy brakes, (in part my fault), I've only had minimal repairs... It just keeps going. I detail the car weekly, and keep everything up to date, oil change every 5K, and its in beautiful shape.

It's never stalled, never not started, never died, just a great car... well more of an appliance actually. It's definitely a family car, more like a sled with comfy seats. I certainly don't brag to friends and family about "my Taurus", and it's a good thing I'm a family man cause it's not a chick magnet by any measure. But it's red, and curvy, (the curvy style is coming back folks), and it plays cassettes.

Previously I drove a 1996 2.0 Contour, and the 201 horsepower engine was a big difference. My overall MPG is 21, even the way I drive. I can afford a new car, a better car, but why. It looks nice, runs great, and it's American. I will drive it till it dies, or when my daughter turns 16. The Taurus is big, safe, 4000 pound machine.