1986 Ford Taurus L.X Wagon review from North America

Transmission died 6 Months after purchasing the car in 2003. Repaired it in September 2004 (at a cost of $500) when my '85 Camry died, Then couldnt pick up speed past 45MPH, Then rattled and never stopped until I drove the car on another transmission setting, Then completely died in November 2004.

In October 2004, the car died on an busy intersection while paused, and had to be pushed by another truck with 20 seconds till the orange light, and my entire family was freaking out!

Then that mon th, I t died while going to a shopping center, and had to be left overnight, and came back to it's feeble life.

Driver seats did'nt move, until I fixed it.

Visor lights broke.

A/C never worked, even though it was installed.

Windows stopped workind in September 2004.

Doors are heavy.

The car was $700, But I had no idea about these horror stories, When I test drove it, I sensed it didn't pick up speed, but I regrettable bought it due to my kid's enthusiasm. I freaked out the first night when the lights wouldn power off.

The interior was extremely comfy (dark blue), but I always got hurt on the head while exiting due to the low frame, and got hurt entering due th the HEAVY door that swung on my feet.

My son misses it terribly though, only because it looked 'modern' next to our 1981,1982,1985 Toyotas.

A WORD OF ADVICE: NEVER BUY THESE, ESPECIALLY AT TEMPTING PRICES!!!