1991 Ford Taurus GL 3.0
Summary:
A reliable, spacious sedan with a few minor problems
Faults:
Front struts rattle over any bump.
The paint is faded on the hood and roof, I have heard this is a common problem with Ford's in the late 80's and early 90's.
Front brake rotors are warped and have slight pulsation when the brakes are applied.
Transmission feels weird when I drive in overdrive under 55 m.p.h. therefore I just drive in regular drive until I get over 55 m.p.h.
Brake line in the rear on the driver's side rusted out and broke in a parking lot leaving me stranded.
Ford speakers are weak. Rear speakers have blown out twice and fronts were replaced and still sound bad.
I wish the cruise control still worked.
General Comments:
This car has moderate acceleration and drives nice for a $400 car.
I like the power windows, locks and seat, and how they all still work.
The car gets decent gas mileage and never fails to start for me in any weather.
The back seat is like a sofa.
It always gets me to work or the store when I need it.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 11th May, 2003
20th May 2004, 21:09
This goes to you and everyone else with bad complaints on Ford Taurus's. Every used vehicle with high mileage is going to have problems. There is not any vehicle's mad, even brand new ones, that has no problems at all. However normal maintenance well decrease wear and tear on a vehicle, such as not abusing it, making sure all screws, nuts and bolts are tight once in a while, because all screws will loosen after so many years. As far as transmissions, if you have transmission flushes done every two years, and do regular service intervals, you are very likely going to have a vehicle without too many problems. Cars are like kids, you have to maintain them, you just cannot put gas in a car and drive it and expect it to have no problems, no more than you can put clothing and food to a child and expect them to never need anything else.