1988 Ford Taurus MTS review from North America
"Good value family transportation"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Clutch needed to be replaced.
Headlight lenses dulled.
Seat bracket broke.
Leaks water.
Electric windows.
Tie rod.
Fuel injection leak.
General comments?
Over all this was a dependable, durable, and inexpensive car to own. It was a good value and we were very pleased with it.
It was under-powered, but got great gas mileage as a result.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1988 |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.5 Manual |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 143000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 260000 miles |
| Previous car | Dodge Colt |
| Date of Entry | 18th April, 2001 |