2003 Ford Taurus SES review from North America
"I wish I had 20 of these cars"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Rear strut stabilizer bar replaced at 115,000 miles.
Starting to rust on rear quarter panel in wheel well.
General comments?
Never failed me. Ever.
One failure of a rear stabilizer bar fixed for 100 dollars at neighborhood mechanic.
Comfortable.
Extremely reliable.
Good gas mileage.
Safe.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2003 |
| Year of manufacture | 2002 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0 duratec Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 120000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 120000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Tempo |
| Date of Entry | 14th February, 2009 |