BodyTypeFilter selectedBodyTypeGroupIdList, bodyTypeGroupIdToNameMap, null ; bodyTypeFilter. Remedy Bosch will instruct the owners how to have the affected brake pads replaced, free of charge. Now, however, as it approaches the end of its life cycle, the Taurus' glory days are long past. Fuel mileage is insane for such a roomy big car. There is two points of access to the trunk from the cabin. The Taurus is one of the few remaining sedans to still offer three-across front seating: two buckets and one very cramped center seat that flips forward to make a roomy center storage console. Just replaced orig tires at 61k.
Did you know 30% of all used cars contain some type of negative history? The Five Hundred is a superior car,…. ColorFilter selectedColorList, 'exteriorColorFilter', 'exteriorColorName', 'Color', 'colors', null ; colorFilter. Despite the Duratec's greater output, it delivers the same gas mileage as the Vulcan, making it a tempting choice. We have been the market leader for Vehicle History in the U. While many midsize sedans offer both a four-cylinder engine and a V-6, the Taurus features only a six-cylinder engine as standard. Therewith, they are able to protect themselves against used vehicle fraud and especially against mileage inconsistencies.
Mileage is very poor considering other feedbacks. Mileage inconsistency, stolen entries or an excessive amount of previous owners are facts that change the value of your car significantly, whether you know about it or not. Whichever way you go, you'll be shifting a four-speed automatic transmission many competitors offer more economical five-speeds that sends power to the front wheels. Although the car is behind the time to some, it has been perfected over it's 20 year lifetime and utilized many of the original design and mechanical elimints. Once 's mainstay vehicle, the Taurus was for years America's best-selling car. Owners may contact Bosch customer service at 1-888-715-3616. A Taurus is suited for the person who uses his or her car as simply a way to get from point A to point B and is looking for a low purchase price.
On the other hand, buyers looking to hold on for the long term should be encouraged by the car's relatively good reliability record. InstalledOptionsFilter selectedInstalledOptionIdList, installedOptionIdToLabelMap, possiblyDroppedOptionsMap ; installedOptionsFilter. Though it is a 2005, it looks like new and I get many compliments on how it rides. You may be surprised to learn that the interior and trunk volume edge out those of the seemingly larger , , and , with key passenger dimensions overlapping these tough competitors'. I take great care of my vehicle and it takes extremely great care of me! The front disc and rear drum brakes deliver fairly long stopping distances. Very often these cars are rebuilt and sold by deceptive sellers who fail to disclose or even try to hide the salvage information. The layout of the car's controls and switches is relatively simple and straightforward.
The brake pad shim may shift out of position causing the shim to contact the brake disc resulting in damage to the disc. Facing criticism, Ford squared off some curves, most noticeably with the rear window, for 2000. Although both powerplants share a 3. When we bought this car used it was 6 months old and the fusion had just come out. Other than that it is exactly what it needs to be, a family sedan. EngineFilter selectedEngineList, null ; engineFilter. The Taurus would also serve well the driver who specifically wants a car that doesn't call attention to itself; get it in municipal white and it's almost invisible.
SellerTypeFilter selectedSellerTypeList, null ; sellerTypeFilter. DealRatingFilter selectedRatingList, null ; ratingFilter. The suspension setup is geared toward a traditional American sedan buyer, emphasizing a comfortable ride over responsive handling, and the Taurus' steering is extremely light and languorous. DoorsFilter selectedDoorsList, null ; doorsFilter. Car is simple, yet looks great. The Taurus driving experience is unremarkable, but not offensive. WheelSystemFilter selectedWheelSystemList, null ; wheelSystemFilter.
There has never been a problem with the motor or transmission. Still plenty of pep after 158,000 miles! TransmissionFilter selectedTransmissionList, transmissionTemplate ; } listingsSearchManager. Consumers do, however, have options to detect mileage fraud. Though a basic family sedan, sleeper does everything a car should do and does it very well. Mileage rollback is one of the most occurring types of fraud in the selling process of used cars. It's being succeeded by the larger and, beginning in fall 2005, by the somewhat smaller sedan, as well.
It a power drivers seat and mirrors. SeatingFilter selectedSeatingList, null ; seatingFilter. Side airbags and anti-lock brakes are essential safety items. Great car, excellent value, ok looking too. Obviously, the Taurus is not the car for the buyer interested in driving a cutting-edge machine or who wants to make an automotive style statement. Once a radical design, the lame-duck Taurus now looks dated. In the Taurus' final year, Ford is de-emphasizing retail sales of the car, so dealers might not have significant stocks of the car on hand.
I did not realize that the fusion got 32 mile to gallon and my taurus is averaging 21. Unfortunately, the standard Vulcan V-6 engine is an old iron-block soldier that at 153 horsepower is less powerful than most competing fours. SinceLastVisitFilter false, 1557389280324 ; listingsSearchManager. Spirited driving should be limited to those times when you're so late for the rental-car return you risk being charged an extra day. I am absolutely thrilled with its look and performance. Units Affected 49635 Once Ford's mainstay vehicle, the Taurus was for years America's best-selling car. Now, however, as it approaches the end of its life cycle, the Taurus' glory days are long past.