2002 Ford Taurus SE review from North America
"Be afraid, very afraid because you never know when this car is going to act up!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Rear struts went after 70000 miles, one actually broke (this was $800 along with a radiator flush, oil change and a few other minor repairs)
Rear and front ends have always sat kind of low.
Had to replace cam sensor and synchronizer at 80000 mile, and now I'm replacing washer fluid line, another heavily corroded line, and the water pump. The first job was $380 and this next one will be near $400 as well.
Suspension is squeaky and a bit worn, not always the nicest ride.
Just found out that it will not pass inspection due to some of the ball joints and tie rods having some serious play in them as my mechanic said. It will cost me another $400 to fix.
General comments?
Comfort wise, the car is fairly pleasing and the power isn't bad for a relatively small engine. However, I may never buy a Ford product again. Next time I'm going all foreign (Toyota).
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 2002 |
| Year of manufacture | 2002 |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0 V6 Vulcan Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 6 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 62500 miles |
| Most recent distance | 81000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 22nd December, 2008 |