1996 Ford Taurus LX review from North America
"A good car, but the reliability could be a bit better"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
It has had several recalls. Many of which were for the transmission, which had the potential to pop out of gear.
The keyless entry somehow lost the code needed to lock and unlock the doors.
General comments?
This car really throws you back in your seat from a dead stop, and handles pretty well.
However, the fuses seem to blow quite easilly.
With the Corolla I had previously, I could drive that through water up to the grille, whereas now, if the water is much past the bottom of the brakes, the engine quits on me.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 1996 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0 Liter Duratec V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 8 miles |
| Most recent distance | 86037 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota Corolla |
| Date of Entry | 10th July, 2001 |