1994 Ford Taurus GL 4DR SEDAN review from North America
"Very poorly assembled vehicles"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Within first year of ownership, these repairs hit the pocketbook: Transmission failed at 120,000 km (75,000 miles), resulting in $2,300 repair.
Cooling system replaced ($800 repair)
ABS sensor failed & replace ($350 repair)
Alternator failed & replaced. ($350 repair)
Disk Brakes (Front and Back) $800 repair.
Front and Rear Shocks and Struts required replacement. Estimated $800 repair. Air Conditioner no longer works. Car sags to driver side due to broken springs. Front Stabilizer bar is broken. Major Oil Leaks. I have not, and will not be repairing any of these items as I have run out of money!
General comments?
I bought this car because it looked roomy and affordable. Dead wrong!
During my first year, I invested over $5000 in repairs (about as much as I paid for the car!)
Obviously with this investment, you will expect some reasonable longevity, but the next repair seems to be lurking around the corner.
I am now saving some pennies to replace this heap with something from another manufacturer.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1994 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 2 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 0 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 4 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 0 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 110000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 160000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Honda Accord |
| Date of Entry | 8th January, 2006 |