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Extremely Reliable if you know what to look for
papasmith, 03/24/2011
1994 Ford Taurus GL 4dr Wagon
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
I had three 94 taurus wagons altogether. Everyone of them were comfortable and reliable. They do have some consistent weaknesses. The first seems to be the ignition module. I had to replace everyone on each car at least once. The second is the body control computer. When this goes, you will think that the fuel pump has gone bad. Find out where it is and tap it for a temporary fix. The ignition module problem will manefest as unsteady speeds. Other than that, nothing but expected maintenance. I or my wife drove these cars well over 150k each. A couple of these cars now have over 250k. I wasn't that big on maintenance. I wish I could find another with low mileage.
Blown head gasket, etc.
Trading it in, 10/30/2002
1994 Ford Taurus LX 4dr Wagon
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
1st year: Dealership ripped me off: water pump, fuel pump, 2 starters (defective parts), keyless entry DOA, various hoses and the coin holder is holding the previous owners pennies hostage. Dealership had it longer than I did the first month. 2nd year: Since then: replaced radiator, 1 starter, replaced 1 brake light, a/c died, radio is losing it too, blown head gasket and 2 other leaks, at least one of us has carbon monoxide poisening, tranny is leaking, 6 mn. old radiator leaking. Dealership has it now and for me to repair it will turn it upside down! Consumer reports did not say anything about a defective head gasket!
1994 Taurus Wagon Review
bthbee, 10/07/2003
1994 Ford Taurus LX 4dr Wagon
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This car is comfortable to ride in. It can accommodate up to 8 people with the foldout back seat. Things that tend to break are more unusual. Starter motor and ignition switch, window buttons,windshield wiper motor. We did have to have the engine replaced under warranty because of a drip from the oil compartment. I like the car and find that it is reliable. I'd buy the car again. I have to say I don't like the redesign as much.
Love the Taurus
Stouder, 07/27/2003
1994 Ford Taurus GL 4dr Wagon
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I do love my 94 Taurus, sure it had its problems, but being handy under the hood, I could fix it all. That's about the best thing about the car, easy to fix. Every sensor is easy to get to, the radiator went on it a few weeks ago and I changed it out easily, as well. As fo looks, the older, original Taurus is stately and a very attractive car.
Every problem imaginable.
J Brown, 01/14/2005
1994 Ford Taurus GL 4dr Wagon
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I've had to put $1400 into this car since buying it 7 months ago. That's almost more than it's worth, but I kept putting more into it thinking each time that it would be the last repair necessary and that I didn't want to "lose" the money I'd already invested to repair it previously. The suspension system broke and the spring attached to the front tire snapped in half as I was driving down the highway. I had to replace the whole suspension system. The transmission jerks, the electrical system is buggy, and I've had more problems with this car than any other I've ever owned.
Older than my kids and runs like a charm
Debbie Bruce, 06/09/2018
1994 Ford Taurus GL 4dr Wagon
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Mine has less than 25,000 original owner miles. Given to me as gift by original owner who I’ve known for years. I’m no dummy, this is the real total mileage. 25,000 not 250,000 lol
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Short range, poor shifting troublemaker
ToddfromKY, 12/09/2002
1994 Ford Taurus GL 4dr Wagon
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
12 gallons of fuel and 20 mpg to make this the poorest range of any vehicle I have owned. These won't go over 50,000 mils on a transmission. While it is roomy and rides well, it is noisy and the poor fit of interior components makes for lots of squeaks and rattles. Buy it cheap, drive it hard, and sell it before it needs a transmission.
nice but unreliable
AlexVishnu, 04/06/2004
1994 Ford Taurus LX 4dr Wagon
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
purchased used with only 57K. Very roomy and comfortable. Steering and suspension built excellent for long interstae rides - the driver does not tired, the front passanger can read or sleep. Therefore poor handling on twisty mountain roads: you need to react earier than usual, but I got used to it. I didn't like the seats. but again no seat is comfortable for everyone, my wife liked it. Head gusket failed at 63K, a disgusting knock in the engine emerged soon after that. Starter died at 75K. Now (98K) there is a problems with either driveaxle or differential. 18-21 MPG city, 22-26 highway. Average for 6 cyl in 94