Faults:

Had to replace radiator.

Had to replace water pump.

Bought car (unknowingly) with a blown head gasket.

Heater core is going out.

Tranny slips.

Had to replace ball joints.

Had to replace EGR valve.

Sealing is bad.

Had to replace motor.

General Comments:

Honestly this car is OK and handles great, but I would recommend buying a BRAND SPANKING NEW ONE if you are ever going to buy a Taurus.

I have been told by many mechanics that Tauruses are just overall crappy cars and that they are a pain to work on.

I have had several problems with the car which were hard to diagnose.

Faults:

Transmission has been replaced 2 times.

Thermostat would not work right and would make the car overheat very quickly; was replaced.

When the outside temperature is over 85 degrees, and the air conditioner is on, the car runs extremely close to the overheating line on the temperature gauge.

Engine currently burns about a quart of oil every 1,500 miles.

After about 20 minutes of use with the climate control on, the air smells like burning oil at random times.

Exhaust system was replaced.

Radiator hoses were replaced.

Rear speakers went out, and were replaced.

Weatherstripping on passenger door was replaced.

Cup-holders will not stay open without a drink inside of it.

Recently, I have noticed a loss of power, compared to a year ago, along with a huge dip in gas mileage. Right now, I get about 16 MPG city, and only about 22 MPG highway.

General Comments:

I really like this car. It drives nice, has a lot of initial power, passing power, and it handles nicely. The air conditioning starts working soon after the vehicle is started, and the JBL audio system is outstanding.

Honestly, for an older American car with 160,000 miles on it, I am perfectly satisfied with this car.

There have been problems with the transmission, but I have come to the conclusion that the majority of its' problems were due to how I drive the car, instead of the manufactures lack on engineering.

There have also a lot of things replaced, but once again, most cars that have 160,000 or more miles on it will have the same things replaced, and they will have the same problems as mine does.

The loss of power and the dip in fuel mileage is probably due to it's old age, and is a sign that this car will be "on it's last legs," soon.

Faults:

Replaced the power steering pump twice as well as the power steering rack. Not Cheap!

Daytime running lights switch has blown twice resulting in loss of daylight running lights.

Hubcaps lose the grey colour and fade to yellow.

Stereo/climate control unit has cracked twice. No lose in controls just looks really bad.

Headlights are yellowing badly even after using the compound to reduce the discolouring.

General Comments:

When the steering system is functioning properly is handles very well for a vehicle of this size.

It is comfortable enough, but the non-powered seats make it difficult to get a good driving position.

The styling in controvesial; not my favour, but the price was right when the lease on my Escort was up so I took it regardless.

Generally a nice car ; has never my family or I stranded no matter what, even with the main belt shredded off it managed to go for another 55kms to our house.