1995 Ford Taurus GL from North America - Comments

Replaced transmission.

Fan motor.

Rear window motor.

All hoses within the first year.

Replaced all four tires.

All four brakes (shoes and rotors).

Cruise control.

Serpentine belt always loses the two outside grooves within a month.

Wire to the brake pedal (controls the lights and shifting out of park) continually severs, finally had Pep Boys remove the switch housing and connect the wires directly.

Mind you, I still haven't reached 100,000 miles yet...

Great when it works, but not the most reliable car overall.

It's more comfortable, handles better, and even gets better fuel economy than my previous cars (including a 2-door Skyhawk with a manual transmission and 2.0 L engine), but the number of major components that needed replacement nearly made me sell the thing in the first year. Some were not covered by warranty, and even those that were still stuck me with the deductibles, which add up... $50 is still money I could have used elsewhere.

Also, their service is shifty. One time I got my car back with the rear-view mirror on the front seat! They wouldn't even fix it on the spot - I had to go to SafeLite down the street, who gladly dropped everything and took two minutes to glue it back on, for free.

I haven't had anything major go wrong lately, but I'm nervous now that the warranty has expired... DO NOT PURCHASE A FORD WITHOUT THE EXTENDED WARRANTY, PERIOD - I guarantee it will pay for itself and then some.

As for newer models: my father has a brand-new Explorer that has already been to the shop to address the "check engine" light...

Dear Sir or Madam,

I was wondering when this message was posted, or if you have had any trouble after you posted the message. I was wondering because my 1996 Ford Taurus reached the warranty limit and then the motor overheated and was ruined. I even had Ford's quick fix "bypass" kit put on the motor while it was under warranty. I was wondering if you also had the "bypass" kit put on your car, or if you took the car back for any warranty recalls. And if you haven't had any problems yet, you might want to take heed to this warning, the Ford 3.0L engine seems to be either great or a lemon. The head gaskets are notorious for going out and the engine sensors don't tell you your car is overheating. The engine just gets too hot and dies!

Please contact me at russelafrost@yahoo.com and give me some feedback about your car and what it has done to you so far!!

Thank you,

Russ

I was just wondering what your car was doing exactly that you had to replace the transmission, because whenever I come to a stop sign or slow down my car jerks forward it feels like someone rear ended me. I am hoping this can be fixed without replacing the entire transmission.

You can e-mail me at jdbaxter@iowatelecom.net.

thanks

05/09/03

I am also the sad owner of a 1996 taurus stationwagan. Everytime I stop and the car down shifts it feels like someone rear ended me. I have had my car to the garage and my mechanic feels there is a spring broken in the transmission that has to do with this. the repair is about 1200.00 I have been everywhere and as far as ford manufacturer about this problem and they are definitely not standing behind their product. My car has less than 120,000 miles. and is like brand new otherwise. It amazes me that my 1966 mustang can serve me better than a car I have spent thousands of dollars on and that the manufacturer acts as if there is not a problem. After 6 new fords I guess its time for a change for me.

Dlookingbill@remichel.com.

My 95 Taurus does the same when down shifting it feels worse though it feels like a semi hit you from behind into an intersection.