Faults:

Prior to my purchase, this car supposedly had head problems which were repaired under a recall notice.

I replaced the timing chain gasket, cover and water pump at approximately 70000 km due to leaks.

Tie rod end on the passenger side has to be replaced about every year and a half. The first time was 32 days after I had bought the car. This means three times so far and each time has resulted in ruining the front passenger side tire as well.

The engine gave out with no warning (yes I did regular oil changes with synthetic oil) at 98000 km and was replaced with a rebuilt engine from Ford Canada at a cost of $3500.00.

The air conditioning gave out at approximately 105000 km, but with no fogging up as reported by others.

A new rad was installed around 120000 km. It started leaking a few days past the warranty.

Rear driver's side power window quit working; fortunately it was up at the time.

Tension wheel (or idler wheel, I can't remember) blew apart while I was on a road trip. Fortunate to be near a major center when it happened. Why do they make parts like that out of plastic?

General Comments:

The car is comfortable to drive, with lots of passenger and cargo room (mine is a wagon).

The 3.8L engine provides all kinds of power and acceleration, but has been nothing, but problems for me.

I would recommend the 3.8L Taurus to no one, save my worst enemy.

Faults:

About 184000 had to Replace Starter.

Done Tune Up Spark plugs, Wires, Air and Fuel Filter.

Replaced Front Brake Pads.

General Comments:

Over all A Good Car that has been though pretty much any thing I guess. I knew the previous owner that had the Car for about a Year and a Half and never needed any thing done to it except for the Basic Oil change. All things in side of the Car are Comfortable and every thing is Reachable.

Faults:

In 35000 since I owned the car I put on Motor Mounts ($300).

Starter ($180).

Alternator ($200).

Valve cover gasket ($100).

Spark plug wires ($350).

O2 sensor ($120).

Timing belt and tensioners ($800).

Brake system: master cylinder, vacuum seal, calipers, brake lines, pads, rotors ($2000).

Radiator ($200)

Oil sensor ($80).

Automatic transmission relay switch ($120).

Horn relay switch ($50).

Spark plugs ($60).

Stereo system broke new head unit ($500)

Plus all the labor cost ($4000)

Tires ($500)

For a total of $$$9560...

General Comments:

The car is very quick, but to fix it costs a lot of money.

I mean a lot of money.

Faults:

The gas mileage could be better. I like the car, though engine troubles have occurred, but I am not sure if you will find another 1994 car with less than 50,000 miles!

General Comments:

I am very pleased with my Ford Taurus Wagon. The car was owned by my great aunt and when she could no longer drive, she gave it to my family. After I wrecked my previous car, I got the Taurus. The Taurus is reliable and I plan to keep the car for as long as I can until the entire car falls apart.