1999 Ford Taurus LX review from North America
"Trade it in before the warranty runs out"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Cloth upholstery loose, exposed sharp edge that ripped my thumb open while lowering the back seat.
Two seat belts no longer work. One is stuck in the down position. Middle passenger belt assembly fell apart on a hot summer day.
Major internal transmission failure costing $3000 and the car was used for passenger transport only.
General comments?
The warranty ran out just in time for me to have to foot the bill.
Never again Mr. Ford. The commercials that say "Ford Tough" and "they've been kicked around... and keep on going" make me laugh so hard I almost black out.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 140 miles |
| Most recent distance | 46600 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Caprice |
| Date of Entry | 13th May, 2002 |