1989 Ford Taurus GL review from North America
"A good and faithful servant"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Heater core went out around 80,000 miles, and mechanic cracked the dash replacing it.
Alternator went out around 100,000 miles.
Rear strut mounts failed multiple times, resulting in loud chattering and knocking noises on the road.
Front wheel bearings went out around 130,000 miles, rear bearing around 190,000 miles.
Transmission failed at 198,000 miles.
General comments?
This car was very modern in its day. Performance was more than adequate, the ergonomics were excellent, and the handling was very good for a family car. The steering feel was fantastic, despite Ford's power steering problems. Seats were very comfortable in front and back. This car only left me stranded a couple of times in 150,000 miles of dependable service. The transmission fluid was never changed, which is surely at least partially to blame for the tranny going out.
Recommended reviews
| Worst car ever built |
|
| A great car to learn mechanics on, and invest LOTS of repair/maintenace money on! |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1989 |
| Year of manufacture | 1988 |
| First year of ownership | 1995 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0 V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 54000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 198000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Impala |
| Date of Entry | 4th February, 2006 |