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Love it
Angelina0888, 09/04/2008
1997 Ford Taurus GL 4dr Wagon
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Ok they do have trouble, yeah mine doesn't start right. The paint is chipping, back window doesn't work right, needs a tune up. But I love it. Better then the 03 Sable I had that broke down at 53000 miles.
Do Not Buy a Ford
KarenT, 05/14/2002
1997 Ford Taurus GL 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Just after warranty expired, transmission went out at 48,000 miles. We live in Germany in support of US military and Ford was of absolutely NO help. These cars are not built with European specs so it took us 6 months and $2500 to get it fixed. Again, no help from Ford! We have had problem after problem with things such as broken seat belt, interior door coming loose, broken CD player, etc...
Buyer beware, worst car I ever owned!
dunnr, 02/24/2003
1997 Ford Taurus GL 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
In less than 20K miles of driving, all but three of the door switches that turn off the interior lights have failed , one window motor failed, the rotors have failed, one caliper has failed, the EGR valve went bad, the camshaft position sensor went bad. I should have read reviews before I bought the car, I will read them before I buy my next one.
Why not to buy a 97 Taurus
UnhappyFord, 06/21/2002
1997 Ford Taurus GL 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Short and sweet: 5 starters, 2 transmissions,HORRIBLE DIM headlights, electrical problems galore, high depreciation,air bags deployed during a 7mph fender bender. Total cost to a 2001 Audi = $30 touch up paint, to my taurus $3700!! (shattered windshield, and deployment caused other dash problems [horn electrical- wouldn't turn off], plus the bags needed replacement),low torque when needed, inadequate tuned RPM sensor, ousy factory warranty, only 36k tells me I bought crap when the factory won't even stand behind it, so much for listening to a friend.If you planning on driving that ford, consider something else instead.
Good Value for the money
dt12818, 07/10/2003
1997 Ford Taurus GL 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I purchased the car new for $15,000 in 1997 with Ford's .09 percent financing. The car today only has 68,000 miles and I have never had any major mechanical problems with it. The only repair I have ever made was the automatic window motor stopped working but was fixed under warranty. I also purchased a 1999 Taurus and have no problems with it. For the money, this car has been awesome and was a great buy for the limited budget that I had.