1999 Ford Taurus review from North America
"I will NEVER buy a Ford car again"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
69k heater coil had to be replaced.
70k SES light comes on and goes off at irregular intervals.
74k fan only works on high.
80k dome light comes on and stays on for a few hours.
82k the power locks don't work.
85k freeze plug disintegrates.
85k SES light comes on and stays on, low pressure on #5 perhaps.
85k The dome light bulb has been removed because it never goes out.
86k replace battery and black lead to the battery.
87k windshield wipers go off for no reason.
88k groans when I turn.
General comments?
A lot of electrical problems and others that should not occur on such a low mileage car.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 1999 |
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 3 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 68000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 88000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Cavalier |
| Date of Entry | 19th October, 2006 |