1999 Ford Taurus SE review from North America
"Blue oval embarrassment"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Front brakes and rotors shot at 8,000 miles.
Front wheel bearing assembly bad after 40,000
Front rotors and brakes need replaced every 6 to 8 months
Alternator failed at approximately 60,000 miles
Interior cloth is discolored and showing signs of wear for no reason (cheap material)
Poor ABS performance
Heater core needed replace at 98,000
Passenger side front seat belt hangs up
Wipers seem to shake whole car when running on high speed
Heater speed switch failed
Rack and pinion now needs replaced.
General comments?
Car was fairly reliable first six months
Not worth the money.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 3 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 3 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 4 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 6000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 98000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Taurus |
| Date of Entry | 26th September, 2003 |