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Robin Foraker, 03/24/2023
2004 Ford Taurus SE 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I have a Ford Taurus and I have had it for many years since 2004 and I absolutely love this car. Ford made a huge mistake on not making the Taurus no more. I am a person who does not like to drive a pickup or an SUV. I am going to buy another used Taurus because this is the only car I have ever been completely satisfied with. It is the funnest and most reliable car and in almost 20 years I only had to replace 2 alternators 2 starters tires and brakes which is not bad for a 20 year old car and I never had it parked in a garage. Most comfortable also. Ford needs to bring them back way better then most all of the sedans.
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Great 4 Door Sedan
VaWarren, 02/23/2021
2004 Ford Taurus SE 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I have approximately 68000 miles on my 2004 Ford Taurus SE and love it. Regular maintenance with NO major repairs. I average 22-25 mpg, more on interstate.
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Disappointed
Dave, 02/09/2006
2004 Ford Taurus SE 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
My wife and I traded in our Chevy minivan to buy a new Taurus because we have a family, and wanted a car to get better fuel economy. What a big mistake! From day one this car has gotten the worst fuel mileage of anything I have ever owned. The stated fuel mileage is suppose to be 26mpg highway, HA what a joke, we're lucky to get 19mpg. We don't drive fast (55 to 65), and the dealer said the car is fine. Our minivan (Chevy Astro) got 23mpg on the highway steadily, even though is was 1500lbs heavier and had a bigger engine, and my 4 x 4 Dodge with 95,000 miles gets 20mpg! I wish I had never bought this piece of junk.
Love My Taurus
CarolC, 01/18/2004
2004 Ford Taurus SE 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
My 2004 SE had the upgrade package with spoiler, drivers lumbar seat, CD changer, etc, which except for some detailing on the exterior is just like the SES, but costing a couple grand less. This is the only sedan in this price range, where I can stretch my legs out to drive in, other makes didn't have enough leg room for the driver. Rides VERY quiet, great radio/Cassette and CD player, Gas mileage as expected.. 20 around town.
Troubled Taurus
Big_Guy_Green, 08/12/2008
2004 Ford Taurus SE 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
The week after my girlfriend bought this car with 43000mi on it, she took it on a trip from central MN to Colorado. They encountered problems the entire way! It stalled 3 times in the mountains, twice needing to be jumped, and once more when they got back in MN. 5 trips to the dealer and 3 batteries later, we thought it was fixed. Now whenever the temp gets above 65 it will sputter at idle and accelerate like tortuise for the first 150 feet. Also, we started learning why this car is called "disposable" when parts started falling off and breaking in the interior. Not to mention the annoying heat shield rattle and fuel cap sensor! At least it gets 28mpg avg. We'll get a Malibu next time.