1994 Ford Taurus GL from North America - Comments

I have had my water pump replaced 4 times. The last two times the part was covered by replacement warranty but labor was not.

I have had problems with the lights going out and the car losing power. Three times into the dealer to get it fixed. Finally did, then about 6 or 7 months later Ford did a recall on the part that was replaced, I have still not received reimbursement for the money I shelled out.

Serpentine belt has been replaced twice and there have been numerous small things. All in all I would say I have spent around $6000.00 keeping this car going. I think I'll buy a Honda next.

Ford sucks!

If you think a Ford Taurus is a pain try owning a Tracer! Words alone cannot express the absolute hell I went through when I bought mine brand spanking new in 1990. That car was in the shop every other week with something always going out.

The best thing that ever happened was when I got run off the road and totaled the thing into a tree. All in all, Ford truly sucks.

I have Ford 1994 Taurus and a problem: Defective 3.8L engine head gaskets, it also may cause the loss of engine coolant, engine overheating, or destruction of the engine.

I know about Ford Warranty coverage for this reason: Ford will replace the defective components at no charge up to 7 years or 100,000 miles (160,000 km). I have about 7 years and 110000 km. This is Service Program Number 00M09. But as I have contacted the Customer Relationship Centre (CRC) via phone and the Ford Customer Service Representative said me that my car is not covered by this Ford warranty, because that warranty had expired???!!

It's a guilt of Ford Motor Company of Canada Ltd and I required the particular description and advice in regards to this matter. Price for reparation of my car is 2011 dollars minimum, this price was given to me by a few auto-service companies!!!

Incredible bad car, 3.8L engine and Ford service. Never buy such car with this kind of engine, never please!!!

I have had a 1994 Ford Taurus for 2 years and have done nothing but fix it. The clear coat on the whole hood has peeled off and there are other spots on the car that are starting to peel as well. The the front doors are rusting on the bottom. The right rear window has stopped working and the nob on the lock has since broken off. The rear view mirror has fallen off and had to be glued back on. The radio buttons on the top of the dash have since stopped working and so has the cruise control. The driver door has a part that comes unscrewed causing the door to not close properly making for a cold, wet and noisy trip. To top it all off it has been diagnosed as needing a new thermostat and water pump among other things that add well over $1,000 to fix. The car is completely not worth fixing, it has been a real lemon!

Sounds like you bought a used car without checking it out very well. it also sounds like the car got wet in the electrical

components. Don't blame the car blame the previous owner may that is why they sold it to you.

I just bought a 1997 Ford Taurus for a Christmas present and when I got it my service engine light stayed on. In March I noticed that my emergency brake light was coming on also. Now my front drivers window won't roll up.

These are typical problems for fords in that era. To tell someone they must not have checked out the car before buying it.. is ridiculous. We should expect minor repairs, but when companies mass produce lemons (like the 3.8 litre Ford engine that has cost so many consumers sooo much money) there should be some type of help available. Ford's CEO gets an 18 million dollar stock package. Average Joe with his constant repairs has a mortgage and makes just enough to get by each month, without all of these hassles caused by the neglect of these fat-cats. It's really sad.

I received my 94' Taurus GL Sedan as a graduation gift. Overall I have to say it has been a very good first time vehicle. It has cost me money, especially with water pumps and brakes, but all in all, I love it. It has four doors lots of passenger room and it rides really nice. The paint has started to go and the interior isn't as quiet as it once was, but it gets me from point A to point B. I am from Wisconsin and we have experienced -35F below on multiple occasions almost every winter and my Ford has never failed me. It has always started! Most recently, after relocating to Colorado my Taurus has developed an "electrical gremlin" It up and died one day without warning and left me in a turn lane. Moments later it started up and hasn't hiccuped since. The cars life is expiring, but compared to my younger sister who got a 96' Contour my Taurus has been a Rolls Royce!

Bought my 94' Taurus GL last year--for $450.00. All-in-all I've gotten more than my money's worth. (driving it for a week would have covered that..lol)

It does have some ODD electrical problems. The radio works when it wants to, but never in reverse. The wipers go on when I turn corners sometimes and I have to flip them on and off again to stop them. The A/C works once in a while. The "Door Open" and seatbelt lights start clicking back and forth sometimes and when this happens, the power to the windows (and the lights in the buttons on the doors) goes on and off.

Very odd car, but it gets this poor college student back and forth from school and work. :)