1993 Ford Taurus Stationwagon review from North America
"If it was a horse it would be shot"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I feel sorry for the car, I really do. Having Ford as your creator is not an easy thing to live with.
The head gasket blew (surprise, surprise!) at 140K. If only I had done more research before I purchased it. I did not realize this was a common occurence on these engines, but I do now.
It's never been the same since because once the anti-freeze mixes with the oil,
it's basically a messy unreliable piece of junk. We only use it to drive around town now.
Tires also seem to wear out quickly because it's quite heavy.
List of items replaced is too long and boring. I think the transmission is the only original part!
General comments?
Something positive? Hmmm...
It's quite powerful and the seats are OK.
Apart from that, I will take it as one of life's lessons to learn by. A mistake
on my part, which seemed a good idea at the time.
These used Fords are cheap, so they appeal to those of us on a tight budget, and who want a newer vehicle.
Unfortunately the other side of the coin
reveals an inferior built vehicle with a low life expectancy, and constant maintenance.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1993 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 3 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 4 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 4 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 113000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 150000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Mercury Topaz |
| Date of Entry | 28th March, 2003 |