1989 Ford Taurus SHO review from North America
"Only buy it if you really want one.."
What things have gone wrong with the car?
3rd clutch at 144k miles.
Needed both radiator hoses replaced.
Needed cam shims adjusted.
Needed spark plugs.
Needed spark plug wires.
Needed front wheel bearings.
Needed front and rear brakes (pads and rotors plus 2 calipers)
Needed parking brake adjusted.
Needed 2 front hood struts.
Needed struts/shocks/springs.
Needed water pump.
Needed temp sender.
Needed thermostat.
Needed timing belt.
Needed cam sensor.
Needed crank sensor.
Needed subframe bolt updates.
Needed front and rear motor mounts.
Needed one tie rod.
All of this was done between 144k and 150k miles.
General comments?
It's fast, it's a sleeper, it handles decently enough. It has a large trunk and fits 4 adults with a reasonable amount of room.
HOWEVER --- it's a Taurus, they are ALL getting old and beat up, mine needed LOTS AND LOTS of work to be a somewhat reliable driver. It has only left me literally stranded on one or two occasions.
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| A great car to learn mechanics on, and invest LOTS of repair/maintenace money on! |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 1989 |
| Year of manufacture | 1989 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0 DOHC Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 140000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 156000 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota 4Runner |
| Date of Entry | 9th January, 2007 |