1998 Ford Taurus LS review from North America
"OK car if it would have been made to last"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The car seemed fine at first, then the tranny wouldn't shift into second gear until 300 or 400 RPM's after it should. I was told by my girlfriend's cousin, who is a mechanic that the shift module to the sensor was going out. This is the reason for the long shift into second.
Also he said that the tranny pump could be weak, or had weakened to the point of replacement. I don't have a real problem with it yet. The car still drives me to work every day. I think I will fix these minor problems and sell this car. These cars seem to have too many problems for me.
General comments?
Not a bad car, but would not buy another one unless new.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1998 |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 2009 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0 24 valve V6 Manual |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 130273 miles |
| Most recent distance | 130311 miles |
| Previous car | Ford F150 |
| Date of Entry | 21st August, 2009 |