1997 Ford Taurus GL review from North America
"TAKE CARE OF YOUR TAURUS!!! And it will take care of you"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I've only owned the car for 2 months, I just replaced a neutral safety switch. The faulty switch was causing my windows and radio to fail, and the power assisted steering failed as well.
General comments?
This car has 183K, but nobody would ever be able to tell when they ride in it. The engine and transmission work just as good as new, and it is roomy and comfortable just like any Taurus.
I hear plenty of Ford put downs all the time, but this car is proof that even a Ford can last if you really take care of it. My previous car was a 1994 Taurus SHO, and I only drove it for a year because I was very rough on it and the car started to deteriorate pretty fast.
If you are interested in a used Taurus, make sure it was well maintained, and keep up that maintenance yourself.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 1997 |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0 V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 181000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 183000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Taurus |
| Date of Entry | 26th September, 2006 |