1995 Ford Taurus SHO review from North America
"A hot rod that baby seats fit into"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Replaced starter.
Blown left rear brake caliper.
Crank position sensor failed.
Left headlight leaks.
General comments?
Despite a few mechanical annoyances, I am in love with this car.
The Yamaha-built motor is a real jewel, and a great combination of power and smoothness.
It also handles reasonably well, and with a stock suspension, it is very comfy on long trips.
The interior is of reasonable quality and the comfort level is high.
And, of course, there is the fact that it is capable of 140 m.p.h, scalding acceleration, and can even be used by racing enthusiasts for amateur events, drag racing, etc.
All in all, I am very happy I bought the car, and hope to keep it to at least 200,000 miles.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1995 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0 DOHC 24v V-6 Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 3 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 57000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 104000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Escort |
| Date of Entry | 16th August, 2001 |