Check for yourself, too many transmission problems
Transmission failed. Nearly two thousand dollars to rebuild. My wife uses it for work less than ten miles each way and no highway driving. Very disappointing.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know
Review Date: 11th March, 2009
The reason why American cars have a bad reputation
It's been fairly reliable.
This is my parent's car, but I drive it quite a bit. This car is the reason why American car companies are dying. It's a 2005 but it drives like a Model T Ford. The worst part of the car is the gas pedal feel. It vibrates and you have to put a lot of pressure on it to get it moving. I've found this to be a common problem with most Fords. The engine always seems to struggle and the transmission always feels choppy.
The ride and handling are dated.
The comfort is fair. The power seats are useless.
The build quality is abysmal. It takes a good push to close the doors.
The control layout leaves a lot to be desired.
I really dislike driving this car. I don't ask for much and I'm not a GM or Japanese car snob. I drive a 2000 Olds Intrigue with over 200,000 miles on it and it drives a million times better than this Taurus. I feel bad that my parents have to drive such a lousy car.
On the plus side, it has been fairly reliable.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No
Review Date: 7th December, 2008
There is a TSB (04-26-15) on the issue of gas pedal vibration for 2004/2005 Taurus. I found it by doing a Google search on the words Taurus Gas Pedal Vibration. It sounds like a simple fix. I have not experienced this on my 2005 Sable, but it sounds like it would be really annoying.
I drive this model/year car for work. It's been a great car with no problems so far. The usual maintenance has been done at the recommended times. This is the third Taurus I've driven and none have given any problems. All are still being used starting with the 1999 year model.
Nothing drives like a Model T Ford. Absolutely nothing. A pedal-operated forward-reverse transmission makes sure of that. Shakes like a Model T Ford, maybe.
I would buy this car again in a minute. I love it for a family sedan
Belt tension lever squeaked and was replaced.
Airbag light comes on intermittently.
Very comfortable, quiet ride in both the front seats and rear seats.
Rounded edges take space away from the cargo area. Tall back seat riders may feel their heads touch the ceiling. Nice big trunk.
Very reasonable price. Good value.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 24th April, 2008
A real bad choice!
Leak in front passenger side floorboard (top hat).
Engine light stayed on - replaced sensor.
Gasoline does not show full on gauge panel.
Compressor is rubbing up against something since top hat has been installed. I took it to same repairman that installed the Top Hat. They never heard that vibration before. I NEVER had the AC or vibration problem before this top Hat" situation in the 2 previous summers.
I wouldn't have another Ford product... EVER!
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No
Review Date: 4th August, 2007
What is a "top hat" on a Ford Taurus?
I don't get it. This doesn't sound like a bad car, except for a mechanic installing something incorrectly to cause a vibration. How does that translate to "I wouldn't have another Ford product--EVER!!!" This is one of those "reviews" that I would dismiss out of hand.
14th Mar 2009, 16:47
City driving is what kills a transmission, not highway driving. My uncle has 95k miles on a 04 Taurus, all highway, and it's still on its original tires and has only needed a battery and front brake pads, not even rotors. All depends on how you drive your vehicle, but those model Taurus's are known for bad trannys.