1998 Ford Taurus SE review from North America
"The Taurus is a decent car with faults"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Steering rack went at 75,000 miles.
Driver-side rear power window motor at 65,000 miles.
Door-ajar light and interior lights stay on. I had to remove the bulbs.
Headlight covers are chipped/pitted and not so clear anymore.
Usual stuff like, brakes, tires, battery.
General comments?
This is a decent car. I have owned better, but its not bad for the money. The Duratec V6 is a great motor. Very reliable and powerful.
The transmission is unfortunately not on par with the motor. It seem to be unsure when to shift at times and can't handle the power the engine puts out when cold.
On the highway, this car is great. Gets around 29-30 mpg. Fuel economy is not so good around town.
It is a comfortable car to ride in. Plenty of room for rear seated passengers. The trunk is large, but somewhat restricted by the downward slope of the trunk lid.
Styling is what it is. You either like it or hate it. My opinion changes as the angle I view the car from changes.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1998 |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0 V6 Duratec Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 64000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 86000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Taurus |
| Date of Entry | 27th March, 2005 |