1993 Ford Taurus LX review from North America
"Frustrating at times and not too reliable but comfortable"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Head gaskets failed. Heads had to be removed and machined flat before replacement. Notorious problem for the 3.8 engine.
Link from ignition key lock to actual switch broke twice. Result is you can't turn the engine off - must remove fuses from under hood. Nature of linkage is such that it can still be started using the key after fuses replaced but fuses must be removed to turn the engine off.
Power brake unit sticks in brake applied mode especially when warmed up or in hot weather.
CD player unreliable.
Brake calipers stick.
General comments?
Wire going to starting relay works off of terminal about every three months and has to be pushed back on. If I don't it eventually falls off and car won't start. Dealer just pushes it back on but does not fix. Power window motor in rear door rusted and froze.
Would not buy another even though I have liked this car in some ways. Body design of later models is not appealing.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1993 |
| First year of ownership | 1993 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 3000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 181000 miles |
| Previous car | Buick Regal |
| Date of Entry | 24th March, 2000 |