Overview & Reviews

A few new exterior color choices are added and there are minor changes to a couple of optional equipment packages.

• Good crash test scores. Nice interior ergonomics. Excellent optional Duratec powertrain.

• Stying is a bit over-the-top for some.

User Reviews:

Showing 51 through 60 of 100.00

• 

  do all fords suck? - 1997 Ford Taurus
  By tonya ogden - April 14 - 2:00 am

  problems with the transmission, motor, battery, speed sensor, door panels, heater, windshield wipers, power seats, 2 tires were on the car were the wrong size, and head gaskets, there is more but i lost track.

• 

  Safe, Cute and Friendly - 1997 Ford Taurus
  By D. Tru - April 9 - 2:00 am

  The Taurus was my first car. I bought it from the rental fleet at 22k miles. Also, this car initially served as a training vehicle for my wife and my friend, and it took abuse from renters and us pretty well. Key buying decision factors were size, safety and style, but the Taurus turned out to be very dependable and with timely maintenance required very few repairs over the years (battery, tires, and struts).

• 

  Average Describes It - 1997 Ford Taurus
  By TaurusNC - March 8 - 2:00 am

  Bought this vehicle out of a rental fleet. Perhaps that is the reason I had constant problems with mechanical items. Heat, waterpump, radiator had issues from day one. Ride and handling were nice when the car was up and running. Ended up donating to charity after waterpump blew at 85,000 miles.

• 

  Fixed Or Repaired Daily - 1997 Ford Taurus
  By sg - February 5 - 2:00 am

  Fuel system shut-off in its own. Door clip loose. Fuel gauge still shows inaccurately. There was a recall on this, but even the one the dealer replaced with shows the same way. Fuel guage shows inaccurately until the end. From a quarter tank it would suddenly go to empty tank. Service Engine light comes all the time. Head lights are dull. Driver side door is loose.

• 

  Very Reliable - 1997 Ford Taurus
  By broberts - January 30 - 2:00 am

  I bought this car new in 1997 and it has been very reliable. I wish the gas mileage was better as my overall average is only 20. 27-28 on long highway trips.

• 

  My Red Taurus - 1997 Ford Taurus
  By higman97 - January 9 - 2:00 am

  This vehicle was supplied to me brand new as a company vehicle. I drove the vehicle brand new and purchased it from the company in 2000. The vehicle has been one of the best vehicles that Ive owned. It is extremely reliable and has been a nice vehicle to own and drive.

• 

  Solid for the $$$ - 1997 Ford Taurus
  By jam18 - December 13 - 2:00 am

  I loved the comfort of the 90 version, so after driving a Protege around for four years, it was time to go back to comfort. The Taurus is solid for the $$$ you pay for it. I paid $11k for it in 99 (with 30,000 miles), versus an Accord which would have cost me $17k. At 117,000 miles now (Dec. 03), its time to trade-in for another car (unlike our 92 Accord, which is going strong at 150,000 miles). As with my 90 Taurus, I am starting to experience reliability issues after 100,000 miles, and I fear that it will nickel and dime me to death. But, I got what I paid for, and am happy (and more comfortable) for the experience.

• 

  Love the SHO - 1997 Ford Taurus
  By Jay P - December 13 - 2:00 am

  Bought a black 97 SHO a little over a year ago. Have to say that I love the car. I have put 15,000 miles on the car and have not had any problems. Its definately a sleeper. Luxurious as well.

• 

  Taurus 1997 - 1997 Ford Taurus
  By jkplawson - December 13 - 2:00 am

  I purchased the vehicle used in 2000. Runs great only had in shop one time in 3 years.

• 

  For being a Ford it is actually good - 1997 Ford Taurus
  By ChevyMan - October 2 - 2:00 am

  We got this Taurus GL with about 55,000 miles and after like 2,000 the belt broke and we found out that 2 pulleys were completely frozen. But after that it did great. It has taken a bunch of abuse but the biggest problem with it so far would probably be the belt problem and the rear driver side power window motor frooze(which has happened to many Tauruses over the years). It has a pretty good amount of power for a car its size, great when passing, smooth ride, and tight making it great in corners. Very reliable no more problems and it runs better now(with 178,000) the when we got it. And to think this is the company that made the Ranger(horrible truck)