1999 Ford Taurus GL review from North America
"This car has a few annoying problems, but I still think it's great!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The power door locks stick, but you can still open doors manually.
The clock display cuts out sometimes.
New alternator at 130,000 miles.
General comments?
Despite some of the annoying problems this car has, I love it! I use it as a daily commuter to work and it has never let me down.
The ride is comfortable for the most part, but you can feel and hear some pronounced bumps.
The interior is noise level is low most of the time, but there is some pronounced wind noise on the highway. I have a friend with a Duratec Taurus, and the Duratec engine seems more refined and quicker than the Vulcan though.
As far as performance, the Vulcan engine has good pick-up for a 4-door sedan, but don't expect to win any races.
The handling is good for a car this size as well, though the turning circle is really wide.
As far as reliability, the car is pretty decent. It has never left me stranded. I've never had to do much besides regular maintenance. The car now has over 150,000 miles and it's still going strong!
This car has a few annoying problems, but I still think it's great!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1999 |
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0L V6 Vulcan Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 67000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 153000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Escort |
| Date of Entry | 9th October, 2009 |