Faults:

Fuel system needed to be cleaned due to poor gas mileage.

Window regulator replaced at 47,000.

General Comments:

This Taurus is my 3rd so I have to be pretty satisfied with the car. It is sharp with the black clear-coat and alloy rims. The car has all the creature comforts including: parchment leather seats, power everything, power sunroof, alarm, and a six-disc CD changer. The Taurus handles well, but could be a little tighter taking the turns. Perhaps a sport-tuned suspension would do the trick. I have to say that I am not dissatisfied with the gas mileage as of late. I'm getting 30+ miles per gallon on the highway and still getting in the low 20's on average. Anyone wanting to buy a Taurus used should purchase a service warranty with it just to be on the safe side.

Faults:

Too many to name for a new car, that's for sure...

Needs a new transmission!!! (January 2006)

Various dash pieces broke off or cracked.

Dash knobs pop right off (ac, vents)

Lots of rattles and shakes/wind noise is terrible.

The headlights like to burn out a LOT.

General Comments:

I bought this Taurus because I liked my old Aerostar so much, but the quality of this vehicle just proves why Ford is going downhill so fast.

Just this month, only after 3 years of owning the car, a "seal" in the transmission blew out and left me stranded in the mountains-literally. The car lost all power, began shifting erratically. I pulled over and smoke was coming from the front grille and transmission fluid was SPRAYING out from under the car!! AAA towed the car to a local garage where the mechanic told me the transmission was basically DOA. I should have pushed the Taurus right off the mountain when I had the chance.

THIS IS A BRAND NEW CAR!!!

I ended up renting a car (Chevy Impala) to finish my business trip and took that car back home with me.

I then had AAA tow the Taurus to a local Ford "store" where it now sits in limbo. Go figure...

Although my rented Impala is decent, I think I will just get a Camry or Accord when the Taurus is finally gone.

I'm through with Ford once and for all... good luck.

Faults:

Nothing has gone wrong with this car, except the usual problems that come with buying a used car.

General Comments:

This is my 2nd car and my first Ford. Coming from a large GM family, I came under a little criticism for buying my Taurus. I have changed the opinions of some of my family when they realized that it is a very comfortable and reliable car.

The acceleration and performance of the 155hp Vulcan V6 is actually very good, about the same as my previous car, a 1996 Pontiac Bonneville SE. The seats are very comfortable, but the Bonneville's seats were much more comfy, if you've owned a Bonneville you probably understand.

I really have had to make no repairs to it other than what it needed when I bought it. I had to replace the tires, brakes, air filter, and spark plugs. I understand the previous owner just didn't take care of it well and let everything become worn when he sold it. But since I've done that I really haven't had any problems with the car. The only thing I have to complain about is the poor gas mileage it gets, 15mpg in the city on average. But I still have yet to figure out why it is like that.

Overall, I would highly recommend this car and would buy another one in the future.