2007 Ford Taurus Consumer Reviews

Great for the Cost

Written by: Older but not dead on 08/11/2009

Vehicle

2007 Ford Taurus SEL Fleet 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)

Review

Had 36K mi when bought and in like new condition. Rough handling on most Ohio roads, but good on improved roads. If I featherfoot it the fuel economy is unbelievable. 24 local/27 mixed/and 32 highway. Roomy interior and trunk. It is nicer than my '98 Sable but cheaper looking inside. The only problem I had was replacing the bolts on the subframe assembly. Ohio roads, go figure. Best feature was the price, $10,800 over 15 months ago. I even Carfaxed to see why and that came up clean.

Favorite Features

FUEL mileage!!! Ability to seat 5 comfortably. Not to hard on the eyes.

Suggested Improvements

Ford seems to have taken care of those when it introduced the 2008.

12 out 12 people found this review helpful

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Love my car

Written by: H. Current on 05/13/2009

Vehicle

2007 Ford Taurus SEL Fleet 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)

Review

I don't know why edmunds complain. I love my ford taurus. I had a 1998 ford taurus and got almost 200,000 miles on it before I bought my 07 ford taurus. My son now drives my old one. No problems. The ride is smooth,it responds quickly, and the style inside and out are as up to date as any 07 models.

Favorite Features

Love the room. The trunk is huge. The style is nice, and the ride is wonderful for a mid size econemy car.

Suggested Improvements

For every one to quit complaining about the ford taurus

20 out 20 people found this review helpful

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Surprisingly nice car!

Written by: Chandaniwala on 01/30/2009

Vehicle

2007 Ford Taurus SE Fleet 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)

Review

I drive this car for work purposes. I work for the government. I am pleasantly surprised by how well this car rides and handles. I like the looks as well. My personal car is a 2006 Mercedes Benz E350. Handling and performance-wise, this Ford is almost on par with the Merc. It does not have the 6 CD changer or the real walnut trim, but the ride and handling are very good, and in the end, that's what matters.

Favorite Features

Exterior styling, low cost of ownership. Many user-serviceable parts (For example, you can change the air filter yourself! Try doing that in a Mercedes or a VW Jetta).

Suggested Improvements

Spiffy up the interior, Use some updated soft-touch materials in the interior. Use a better grade of cloth on the seats. Make a CD changer standard. The car I use takes only cassette tapes. Who uses cassette tapes these days? My 15 year old daughter does not even know what I am talking about.

19 out 19 people found this review helpful

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One of the best values on the road

Written by: TVGuy on 01/01/2009

Vehicle

2007 Ford Taurus SE Fleet 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)

Review

Purchased this to replace a 1990 Mercury Sable my daughter totaled. My son has a 2006 ex-Hertz Taurus that has been flawless. Bought the 2007 from Hertz, less than 30k miles for less than $10k with a 7 year, 100k mile warranty. My friends who spent nearly $30k on Camry's and Accords are shocked at how well it stacks up to their cars, and cry when they realize I bought Taurus' for $10k than their one car. Cheaper to insure too, and should be cheaper to fix too when repairs are necessary. Averaging 22 mpg overall, hit 27 on a road trip. I hear trannies can be an issue, but with the Ford warranty, it won't be my headache until after 100k miles.

Favorite Features

Combination trip odometer, mpg and stopwatch is neat, but have no idea why I would ever need the stopwatch. Comfortable seating, lots of room, big trunk and the rear seat folds down for more room. Big, safe, and easy to drive, especially for my 2 young drivers.

Suggested Improvements

The Taurus/Sable have always been lower than most other cars. Knew that after driving the Sable 18 years. Have to be careful not to scrape the front on cement parking bumpers. And getting in and out would be easier if a few inches higher.

14 out 15 people found this review helpful

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Great Value

Written by: banjo on 12/12/2008

Vehicle

2007 Ford Taurus SE Fleet 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)

Review

I don't know why everyone doesn't buy one of these. They're the best value on the market right now. I've always driven Camrys but for about half the price of a new Camry I can have a larger, safer car that's very reliable and probably cheaper to fix when things do go wrong. Don't get me wrong, this is a very basic car without the fun factor of an Accord or Acura but if you're just trying to get to work every day, get groceries or take a weekend trip, this baby will start and get you there every time and with a fair degree of comfort and safety. These babies show up in bunches at local dealers from the rental companies and they sell quickly. Go get one and save ten grand.

Favorite Features

Value, size, reliability, safety, mileage, sound system. Cheap to work on, rugged.

Suggested Improvements

Maybe a better front seat but I've driven this on trips and it's not too bad.

4 out 4 people found this review helpful

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Transmission questionable.

Written by: Dave on 12/03/2008

Vehicle

2007 Ford Taurus SE Fleet 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)

Review

In Dec of 07 I purchased a used 2007 Ford Taurus from a Ford dealer. In Dec. of 08 the transmission went and the dealer tells me the warranty has expired. 2 years old & 44,000 mi and I have to pay for a new tranny. My mechanic tells me that the factory tranny in this car is not good. Either way I suggest the extended warranty.

Favorite Features

Motion

Suggested Improvements

Transmission

4 out 6 people found this review helpful

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All around great car.

Written by: LA BOY on 10/30/2008

Vehicle

2007 Ford Taurus SEL Fleet 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)

Review

This car reminds me some of the 1991 Ford Thunderbird just more style. It drives great. Rides well. Very comfortable. Great look. I couldn't ask for anything better. I am very happy with my car. I think my favorte thing about it is the fact is large and fancy looking, for a large family car I feel it has a lot of style. And charm.

Favorite Features

Everything for sure the ride and the room.

Suggested Improvements

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Great Car For The Money!

Written by: Mike on 10/29/2008

Vehicle

2007 Ford Taurus SE Fleet 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)

Review

This is an all round great car that you can enjoy for a great price. I bought mine nearly new for $12,000. I get almost 30 MPG on the highway and about 19 MPG in the city, not bad for a fairly large car. I have driven the Ford Taurus for many years as a rental car and have always been impressed by both its comfort and dependability. The car goes great in the snow. This is a perfect family or work car if you are not hung up on the latest styles.

Favorite Features

Price, reliability, size, gas mileage. Park and forget…I park it at Walmart, the airport and never look twice to see if the car has been dented, etc.

Suggested Improvements

It has an aged body style and engine but has the benefit of time tested reliability. You can’t beat this car for its value at this point in time if you are willing to forgo current styles and peppy engine expectations. The car has enough power to make it very safe on the highway but it’s no racer

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Ugly, but still bought it!

Written by: ChevyGirl on 10/20/2008

Vehicle

2007 Ford Taurus SE Fleet 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)

Review

I've always owned Chevrolets, Hondas, or Toyotas. However, we bought our Taurus because it was practical. It seats five or six, the kids have plenty of room, and it has a decent motor size. I love the interior and how it looks inside, but I hate how it looks on the outside. Despite it's beautiful color, it still reminds me of a flat tire. It gets 30 mpg, but only 22 mpg if you like breaking the speed limit. It will eventually grow on me, but I just hate how ugly it is. When I'm in it, I love it-just don't make me look ate it!

Favorite Features

Size, comfort, stereo, motor, how it rides.

Suggested Improvements

It's looks on the outside! Get rid of the "flat-tire" look!!

4 out 4 people found this review helpful

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Not too satisfied

Written by: camjam on 09/13/2008

Vehicle

2007 Ford Taurus SEL Fleet 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)

Review

I replaced a Buick Regal. This 07 Taurus the worst handling car I have ever owned. It drives horribly. Terrible understeer. Transmission is a real dog. Shifts are delayed either slowing down or speeding up. Yes I know it is an automatic but this transmission is bad. My 83 Escort drove and handled better than this 07.

Favorite Features

Mileage and data read out on dash, color of interior tan

Suggested Improvements

Get a better transmission. do something about the steering

4 out 7 people found this review helpful

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