Faults:

These cars must have something wrong with the rotors. I have had mine replaced two times. Also, the front end has had a lot of work (Ball joints, bearings, tie rods, sway bars). But the engine is perfect.

General Comments:

This car is very reliable, and runs really well. I trust this car anywhere I go and it has never let me down. Crash test results prove that this is a safe car to drive.

Faults:

Transmission replaced four times.

Brakes have gone out twice.

Serpentine belt replaced at 65,000.

Driver back door sticks.

ABS sensor light on at 70,000.

General Comments:

Although I have had many problems with the car I still love it and it is a very comfortable ride and an OK car.

Faults:

I had to replace the fuel pump assembly at 66,000 miles. That is a very costly repair.

The car handles poorly.

General Comments:

I have had to have the rotors replaced twice.

Faults:

The one real problem with this car has been the front brake rotors. They have been turned/replaced 8 times. This is ridiculous.

No other problems with the car.

General Comments:

Car is generally a great car to drive. The 200 Horsepower engine really moves. Car is quiet and comfortable. The engine sings quite loudly when accelerating, but, I suppose it is designed that way. The car has plenty of room and is a real joy to drive when, the brakes are not wobbling to stop.

Faults:

I bought this car on Ebay. The seller misrepresented the car, and the second day I drove it after having picked it up from Atlanta which was roughly 220 miles from my home, the alternator stopped working. Now I have to pay for a new alternator as the limited sales warranty will not account for this item.

I don't know how many miles an alternator lasts, so I don't know what else will go wrong with it henceforth.

General Comments:

I love the looks of this car and it has a much better vision field behind the driver's seat as my previous car, the Ford Taurus sedan,1990.

So far, I like the way it drives, but I haven't had it long enough to really judge it. Gas consumption seems higher than what I expected, but not sure yet. Need to figure out what gas mileage I get yet.

Design wise, I like everything about this car, and it has an elegant simplicity which is hard to beat. The wagon is a great compromise for not being able to afford a truck.

Faults:

Dash lights have gone out.

Rear stabilizer links broke at 65,000 miles.

Front tie-rod ends and ball joints replaced at 69,000 miles.

Constant problems with warped rotors.

Door ajar light will not go off, causing interior lights to remain on.

General Comments:

After doing quite a bit of research, I decided on a Taurus because of the reliability marks. My question is -- who did these marks? This car has not been the car I expected it to be. I caution anyone thinking to buy one to think twice, as it will be a very costly mistake.