Starter went bad at 88,000 miles.
Head gasket blew at 89,000 miles.
Leather seats a little worn from lack of maintenance.
A nice car with one major fault. The head gaskets on the 3.8 liter engines have a tendency to blow, and once they do a new engine is only alternative. This I heard from two independent mechanics, and the local Ford dealership. The aluminum heads on these engines have a problem with sealing with new gaskets. Even the Ford dealership was unable to get a Ford engine, they would have used a Jasper re-manufactured engine.
Otherwise there were no major problems.
Comfortable to drive.
Good interior and cargo space, yet small enough to park easily.
If not for the engine, I would still have this car.
I had a '92 Taurus and it was one of the best cars I ever had.. because it had the 3.0 engine. We ran that thing HARD, I mean we showed NO mercy, putting over 172,000 on it with no major problems. Get a Taurus with the 3.0 V6 if you want a reliable car.
I've got a 92 Taurus LX 3.8 Litre, rolled over 200,000 miles, intake manifold gasket replaced once. Changing oil is key, on time helps. Runs like a top, It will pass 300,000 miles, Thanks.
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