1999 Ford Taurus SE 3.6
Summary:
Lemon
Faults:
Dome light drives me crazy.
Dome light stays on all night. I have removed the fuse and until today after using the WD40. I hope it works.
Wipers have a mind of their own.
Wipers start in the middle of traffic for no reason. This started right after we purchased this car.
Alternator failed.
Alternator failed with no warning and from what I read this will soon happen again. $500 Canadian.
Daytime running lights failed.
I have to manually turn on lights. Tried replacing fuse and not the problem. I am sure its electrical.
Speed Sensor Replaced.
Speed sensor replaced soon after we purchased this car.
Radio won't turn on.
When it is hot outside it sometimes takes a few tries to turn on the radio.
Door Ajar ed.
I thought we were the only people with this problem now I know we are one of thousands. Bad Ford.
General Comments:
This car is a lemon.
I will not buy another Ford product.
Toyota here I come.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No
Review Date: 15th August, 2004
22nd Jan 2005, 14:21
Fords are junk, I agree. But, Toyota is not infallible. They were just about bullet proof up into the '90's until they have recently become complacent, and are now having their share of problems. You might in all seriousness want to consider a GM. After admitting to mistakes in the past, GM has now made tremendous strides in quality control, and in my opinion, put out a top quality product. They just have an image problem now, because of their problems in the past, which were admittedly inexcusable.