1992 Ford Taurus LX review from North America
"Great ride and performance for a sedan"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Radiator side tank started leaking at 143,000.
Transaxle pan leaks and still leaks even after several fluid and filter changes.
There is a loud clunking noise in the front suspension and I'm unable to find the problem.
The engine uses 1 guart of oil for every 1 thousand miles, but it doesn't smoke.
General comments?
The car has very quick acceleration from a stand still, will roll smoke from the front tires.
Passing other vehicles is no problem under wide open throttle.
The car will peg the 85mph speedometer, needle hits the over-drive selector and stops moving.
The trans-axle will still downshift from over-drive to third gear, even at 85 mph.
ABS brakes are great and it will stop on a dime.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1992 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.8 Liter Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 142000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 146000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Thunderbird |
| Date of Entry | 30th January, 2003 |