1997 Ford Taurus SHO review from North America
"Great alternative to a cramped mustang"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Right Rear window stopped working
Air conditioner condenser went out/leak
Transmission shifts erratically
Molding on side started peeling off.
General comments?
This car is very fast and handles very well.
If you want a sport and you are to tall or big this is the car to buy.
If your inside lights stay on after you shut the door**spray silicone or wd40 on the door hatch/locking latch and it will fix the problem. Easy fix if you know what it is or you have a mechanic that is honest. I have to do this every 6 months or so.
Overall this car has been a good ride and I consider it a sport.
Still having erratic shifting problems but ford says the transmission is fine and shifting fine. It happens around 55-60 mph.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1997 |
| Year of manufacture | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | V8 3.4L Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 48000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 79000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet S-10 |
| Date of Entry | 26th July, 2008 |