Starter solenoid went out at 71,000.
I love my Taurus. I bought it for 800 dollars. Nothing was wrong with it, and there still is not.
The only problem I've had in the three years I've owned it, was my solenoid on the starter, which was about 40 dollars. I fixed it myself, and I am definitely not a mechanic.
I would recommend this car to anyone. They are not pricey at all, but they are extremely reliable. Plus they are very good looking. Think about how many you see everyday on the roads... you know they are reliable. Do not kid yourself.
We had 175,000 miles on our '92 before being totalled in a rear-end collision, and it still ran and drove without a hitch, even after 175k and being declared a total loss! So plan on yours being around for awhile and know that you got yourself a damn good car. (The 3.0 is a reliable engine, but stay away from the 3.8 Taurus, nothing, but trouble..)
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