1997 Ford Taurus GL from North America - Comments

Nothing until 85000 miles, then:

Engine Light on

Crank Shaft sensor bad

Clogged heater coil, antifreeze is brown

Transmission torque converter bad

Windshield wiper arms corroding.

We took this car to the dealer for all services every 3000 miles. We have serviced this car religiously according to owners maintenance guide. The paint, interior and all interior electronics work fine. We are now retired and can't afford a new car. We also can't afford to get the transmission torque converter fixed or the heater core replace. So, we have no heat. Since the computer recognizes the torque converter failure, it doesn't engage it, so the car gets poor gas mileage. We had the crank shaft sensor replaced. The estimate for the transmission was $2k and the estimate for the heater core was $200. This is more than the car trade-in value. We are so disappointed. We will continue to drive it until it dies along the road somewhere. If you see me in a red 1997 Taurus on the side of the road, please stop and help. Thanks.

I'll stop and pick you up if you return the favor and keep your eyes open for a blue 1997 Taurus. I am sorry to say I own one too and feel your pain...

I also own a 1997 Ford Taurus...

I bought it at 35,000 KM... in 2001 and have to had paid at least 10 to 15 thousand on it in repairs... if I knew how much I would have had to pay on it I would have burned it and bought a brand new vehicle.

I am now just waiting for it to die on me so I can push it off a cliff.

My torque converter, Power Steering Pump, Serpentine Belt, and all my wheel bearings just went on me...

I don't know maybe I am just hard on my car... but maybe its just because it's a ford.