1999 Ford Taurus SE review from North America
"It is an OK family car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The rack and pinion steering box had to be replaced at 80,000 miles. $1,000 repair. I was told it was common and difficult problem for which the Taurus is notorious.
Windshield wipers turn themselves on randomly, often when left turn signal is activated. Bothersome, but I have lived with it for over four years.
Gas tank is difficult to fill. A filler hose collapsed or the carbon canister is bad. It's easier to fill at 10,000 feet when the car is in the mountains. Living with the problem for now rather than pay the dealer to guess and replace, guess and replace, repeat.
Plastic headlight covers become sand blasted and diffuse light and are expensive to replace.
General comments?
Seems like good car for the money, and has been fairly reliable. But a Toyota Camry is more reliable, roomy, fuel efficient and sportier to drive. Trunk is smaller because it is rounded in back rather than square. I bought the Taurus because it cost only half as much as a comparably used Camry.
Recommended reviews
| A reasonable used car for the money. |
|
| 1998 - Taurus Wagon SE 3.0 Duratec V6 24v The Taurus has poor quality and it's not built to last |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model year | 1999 |
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0 Liter V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | |
| Reliability marks | |
| Comfort marks | |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | |
| Distance when acquired | 64000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 104000 miles |
| Previous car | Jeep Grand Wagoneer |
| Date of Entry | 29th July, 2009 |