1999 Ford Taurus SE review from North America
"Lemon"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Dome light drives me crazy.
Dome light stays on all night. I have removed the fuse and until today after using the WD40. I hope it works.
Wipers have a mind of their own.
Wipers start in the middle of traffic for no reason. This started right after we purchased this car.
Alternator failed.
Alternator failed with no warning and from what I read this will soon happen again. $500 Canadian.
Daytime running lights failed.
I have to manually turn on lights. Tried replacing fuse and not the problem. I am sure its electrical.
Speed Sensor Replaced.
Speed sensor replaced soon after we purchased this car.
Radio won't turn on.
When it is hot outside it sometimes takes a few tries to turn on the radio.
Door Ajar ed.
I thought we were the only people with this problem now I know we are one of thousands. Bad Ford.
General comments?
This car is a lemon.
I will not buy another Ford product.
Toyota here I come.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 2 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 86000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 147000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Ford Taurus |
| Date of Entry | 15th August, 2004 |