1994 Ford Taurus SHO review from North America
"Repairs doubled my monthly car payment over 3 years of ownership"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Rear strut mounts went bad along with struts, $450.00 USD 90000 miles.
System component for vacuum system, $90.00 part (installed on my own)
Water pump went out at 105,000 miles, special tools to replace, $420.00 USD.
Strange electrical problem: First dash-lights went out, then the horn stopped working, then power lock on drivers door; stopped at door. Modded lights in dash to work full dim. 120,000 miles.
Rust started rear fender by gas cap. Never allowed gas to dribble on car. Crease in fender caused rust, probably. 115,000.
Premium audio amp for rear speakers took speakers in rear out. 110,000 miles.
Control switch for electronic heat/ac control stopped working and the car heater poorly for most of winter 130,000 miles. Estimated price to fix: $600.00 USD.
Requires 90 octane gas to run well.
Poor winter mileage~16 mpg.
Oxygen sensors out at 105,000 miles. 250.00 USD.
FINALLY before I traded car off, Transmission seal on torque converter blew in the middle of nowhere, $900.00 USD later, fixed.
Auto tranny shifted funny for about 40,000 miles of ownership up to when I traded off.
General comments?
Car was a bullet on straight aways.
Leather seats very comfortable.
Sharp looks.
Nice highway ride.
Great car until 100,000 miles.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1994 |
| Year of manufacture | 1993 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.2L Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 4 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 82000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 136000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Taurus |
| Date of Entry | 14th October, 2005 |