1997 Ford Taurus GL review from North America
"Biggest piece of junk I have ever owned"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Transmission has never worked properly.
Spent between $200-$300 in repairs about every 3 weeks for this car.
I replaced the front brakes twice a year.
The radio shuts off when I put it in reverse.
The power windows only work using the driver's controls.
The idler pulley has been changed several times.
The rear stutt mounts have been changed twice in 3 years and it still knocks.
The front coil springs snapped driving down the highway.
The transmission overdrive died.
General comments?
The biggest piece of junk I have ever owned.
My mechanic loves me!!!
I hope you live near a salvage yard.
Keep the tow truck number handy.
I hope you're rich!!!
Will never buy another Ford again.
Wish someone had warned me!!!
Ford invested all their effort and money on the inside.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 1997 |
| Year of manufacture | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 1 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 0 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 1 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 124800 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 184000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Corsica |
| Date of Entry | 15th November, 2006 |