1996 Ford Taurus GL review from North America
"Nice car, odd styling, but good over-all"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Replaced the power steering pump twice as well as the power steering rack. Not Cheap!
Daytime running lights switch has blown twice resulting in loss of daylight running lights.
Hubcaps lose the grey colour and fade to yellow.
Stereo/climate control unit has cracked twice. No lose in controls just looks really bad.
Headlights are yellowing badly even after using the compound to reduce the discolouring.
General comments?
When the steering system is functioning properly is handles very well for a vehicle of this size.
It is comfortable enough, but the non-powered seats make it difficult to get a good driving position.
The styling in controvesial; not my favour, but the price was right when the lease on my Escort was up so I took it regardless.
Generally a nice car ; has never my family or I stranded no matter what, even with the main belt shredded off it managed to go for another 55kms to our house.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model year | 1996 |
| Year of manufacture | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0L Vulcan Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 21000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 209500 kilometres |
| Previous car | Ford Escort |
| Date of Entry | 13th November, 2005 |