Lets see most of things that have gone wrong have been quick and easy fixes I have done myself. Tensioner Pulley came loose and busted about 3 months ago, which in turn chewed up the belt, it needed a new one anyway, pulley was cheap an easy to replace, belt was expensive and a bit of a pain!
A wire that runs from the power distribution box to the alternator somehow fried causing the alternator to not charge, easy fix ran new wire from box to alternator problem solved.
Heater core just recently replaced come to find out it didn't even need replaced it was just clogged oh well preventive maintenance!
Drivers side window if you roll it down all the way sometimes doesn't like to come back up unless you tear the door apart and hit the window motor on the head!
Rear Window just recently quit working, this seems to be a Taurus defect as long as I can remember, I have had 3 Taurus's an they all do that!
Dome light doesn't come on when door opens, only comes on if you switch it to the "on" position.
Overall though this car has been excellent, It has never left me stranded and even with 161,000 miles I would take it anywhere!
Great power, step on the gas pedal an car gets up and goes!
I'm sorry to see the other reviews of people here who have had bad experiences with their Taurus's I am by no means a Ford man, but I gotta give credit with the Taurus, it's an excellent car with great gas mileage and get up and go!
Succint and pertinent review. I'm having all the same problems. Has given me a great idea on what to expect. I'm at 98000, with heater coil said to be gone ($500). Is there a way to clear this?
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