1996 Ford Taurus Overview
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We bought the car used, with 120,000 miles on it. I figure any car over 100,000 miles is going to need repairs eventually. A new transmission was the first major repair. then 2 alternators were replaced at $600 each. Then we found a oil seal leak was fouling the alternator. Then a couple of tranny line leaks, that I fixed. Front struts and rear springs. Then I replaces all the plastic tabs that hold the interior door panels on. Then I cleaned the air intake with brake cleaner. That was over 50,000 miles ago. Since then, no problems. the duratech engine keeps running, the ride is comfortable, and everything works at sub zero temps unlike my 2007 Honda. it was still cheaper than a car payment
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Available Ford Taurus 1996 Submodel Types: Sedan, SHO, Wagon
Available Trims: SEL, SE, Limited, SHO, SES, SE Fleet, SES Deluxe, LX, GL, SEL Fleet
Exterior Colors: Ingot Silver Metallic, Magnetic Metallic, Shadow Black, Tuxedo Black Metallic, White Platinum Metallic Tri-Coat, Ruby Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat, Oxford White, Blue Jeans Metallic, Sterling Gray Metallic, Ebony Black, Smoked Quartz Tinted Clearcoat Metallic, Silver Frost Clearcoat Metallic, Merlot Clearcoat Metallic, White Gold Metallic, Tuxedo Black Clearcoat Metallic, Bordeaux Reserve Red Metallic, Arizona Beige Clearcoat Metallic, Candy Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat, Gold Ash Clearcoat Metallic, Medium Royal Blue Clearcoat Metallic, Oxford White Clearcoat, Steel Blue Metallic, Vibrant White Clearcoat, Windveil Blue Clearcoat Metallic, Black Clearcoat, Caribou Metallic, Dark Side Metallic, Deep Impact Blue, Light Ice Blue Clearcoat Metallic, Red Candy Metallic Tinted Clearcoat, White Suede, White Suede Clearcoat, Bronze Fire Metallic Tinted Clearcoat, Kodiak Brown Metallic, Spruce Green Clearcoat Metallic, Dark Shadow Grey Clearcoat Metallic, Deep Impact Blue Metallic, Graphite Blue Metallic, Kona Blue Metallic, Matador Red Clearcoat Metallic, Alloy Clearcoat Metallic, Atlantis Green Metallic, Bright Calypso Green Metallic, Brilliant Silver Clearcoat Metallic, Chestnut Clearcoat Metallic, Cinnamon Clearcoat Metallic, Dark Ink Blue Clearcoat Metallic, Dune Pearl Clearcoat Metallic, Gold Leaf Metallic, Green Gem Metallic, Guard Metallic, Harvest Gold Clearcoat Metallic, Smokestone Clearcoat Metallic, Sunset Metallic, Toreador Red Clearcoat Metallic, True Blue Clearcoat Metallic
Interior Colors: Charcoal Black premium leather, Charcoal Black leather, Dune cloth, Charcoal Black cloth, Charcoal Black leather/sueded microfiber, Dune premium leather, Charcoal Black/Mayan Gray leather/sueded microfiber, Dune leather, Light Stone leather, Charcoal Black premium cloth, Light Stone premium cloth, Medium Parchment, Medium Graphite, Light Stone cloth, Light Stone premium leather, Black leather, Camel leather, Medium/Dark Pebble leather, Charcoal Black/Mayan Gray premium leather, Ebony Black leather, Medium Light Stone cloth, Medium/Dark Flint leather
Popular Features: Rear Bench Seats, Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel, Fold Flat Rear Seats, Power Driver Seat, Trip Computer, Tire Pressure Warning, Post-collision safety system, Stability Control, Auto Climate Control, Alarm, Multi-Zone Climate Control, Bluetooth, USB Inputs, Back-up camera, Aux Audio Inputs, Remote Start, Parking sensors, Leather Seats, Heated seats, Mobile Internet, Cooled Seats, AWD/4WD, Keyless Entry/Start, Navigation, Sunroof/Moonroof, Apple Carplay/Android Auto, Upgraded Headlights, Blind Spot Monitoring, Adaptive Cruise Control, Automatic Emergency Braking, Lane Departure Warning, Upgraded Stereo, Upgraded Engine, Third-row seating
Engine/Mechanics: 6, 4 cylinders
Transmission: AUTOMATIC
Fuel Types: flex-fuel (unleaded/E85), regular unleaded, premium unleaded (recommended)
Drivetrains: front wheel drive, all wheel drive
