The side window frame's started peeling paint. Transmission had to be replaced three times. Brakes had to be replaced about every year. Car had problems with stalling in intersections, which could have resulted in a serious accident. Had a professional do a total brake overhaul and it lasted about one year. Windshield wiper motor went out and was expensive to replace. Rotor button went out and the car died on a busy highway and almost caused an accident. Air conditioning had to be charged every year due to a leak. Tape cassette broke the first year I had the car. Tie rods had to be replaced about every two years. Had a professional replace the Power steering components three times, they said it was the manufacturer who made the replacement parts. There was many more problems with this car.
Please don't waste your money buying a car like this. I spent close to $1500.00 a year on repairs. The good thing about this car was the pick-up and speed that it had.
You just got a lemon, that's all. My '92 Taurus L was the most reliable car I ever had.
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Taurus' are generally hit or miss. I drive a 92 L wagon that has 173,000 miles on it and it generally works fine (very low maintenance), but my 93 GL Taurus had very little on it that worked.
It's true that it is hit or miss with Ford, and this is the problem! There is no consistency to their products and the Taurus is a prime example. Quality is NOT job 1, unfortunately! I think Ford makes some of the best-looking cars, but the dedication to craftsmanship is just not there with Ford.
I agree Ford has some quality control problems. The part that is annoying is that when you go to service your vehicles the Ford dealers and Ford themselves are the the rudest and worst people to deal with.
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