Faults:

Due to the age of the vehicle when I began driving it naturally it had repairs coming. I replaced quite a few things but overall, the electrical system proved to be most irritating. However, getting a car battery at a place like WalMart makes it simple and inexpensive to repair when something goes wrong with the electrical system. I usually just brought it back and had it exchanged for another! :)

General Comments:

I love this car! This was a very comfortable ride that I really hated to trade off. My Taurus, even after its 21st birthday, performed quite well in every possible way. I chose not to drive it over 55mph to avoid unnecessary strain on the older parts and I'm sure this made quite a positive difference in helping to maintain the vehicle.

With the help of a bi-annual waxing, the paint is still shiny even after 21 years. The interior is extremely durable and spacious. Because this model was so popular, parts of fairly easy to find.

If I wouldn’t have had to replace the brakes (again, this is a natural repair for a car this old) I would have kept this vehicle for many years to come. I love this vehicle!

Faults:

The interior of the car is in poor condition, and I have had to rebuild the transmission once before.

There is a large amount of rust and chipping paint, but the car is in overall-decent condition for a vehicle as old as it is.

General Comments:

The interior is relatively comfortable and roomy, and it runs fairly well.

However, I spend more money on gas than I do for anything else on this car.

Also, I attempted to install a new radio and the wiring within the car does not match any schematics I have found.

The Premium Sound system and amp (factory installed, never removed/replaced) still work great.

Faults:

Front stabilizer to strut assemblies have been replaced. Driver's fender has wrinkle from someone stealing the tires.

General Comments:

This is the second Taurus GL wagon we've owned. The first one was an '86 which we put 195,000 on it before selling it and only replaced a fuel pump. This one has low miles and is in overall good condition. My only complaints are they can develop a vapor lock in the summer heat and the front seat upholstery tends to become loose, but they're easy to work on, unlike my Lumina van. 25 mpg on the highway, plenty of room and a wagon...it's the best of all worlds!

Faults:

When I first bought the car it had a recall on the suspension but that was a freebie so I was given a break on the price I paid. It also needed new tires, and an oil change, and was missing a few parts, but those things didn't effect the performance.

Later on, however, I did spring a leak in the power steering. And it seemed to have some trouble later with putt-putting down the road. But it was a little problem that didn't cost much to repair.

General Comments:

Overall, the Ford Taurus GL Sedan was a fabulous car, especially for the money that I paid, which was less than a $1,000. It ran on up until the afternoon I wrecked it and if the battery had not been disconnected, chances are it would still be running. Not only was it the best car I've ever had, but I miss it and compare every car out there to it. As far as I'm concerned, nothing out there compares to the roominess, comfort, dependability and handling of 87 Ford Tarus. Or any model Tarus prior and proceeding. It costs less than what it's worth but then again, that worked out in my favor.