1993 Ford Taurus GL review from North America
"Good, but Doesn't Last"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Transmissions had to be replaced 3 times by a private repair shop and all 3 were rebuilt Ford transmissions. First 2 went bad, 3rd one managed to last until car was traded in.
Wicked vibration of the dashboard when accelerated past 60mph.
Engine Mounts (my fault) broken after car went airborne.
Fuel Pump went out about a year after I got the car.
General comments?
I guess I would have to say that this was a good starter car, as I recieved it from my father when I turned 16. Prior to that it had been used as a work car by him.
I will say that it held up rather well at first to my teenage driving habits, but quickly became a money pit.
This car is only good if you drive it normally. Fast acceleration, Maneuvering, and Long trips seem to wreak havoc on this model.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 1993 |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 1999 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0 V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 3 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 82000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 130000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 30th April, 2003 |