1990 Ford Taurus Research & Reviews

Overview & Reviews

Average Score

3.68/5 Average
17 Total Reviews
This Year's Model Updates:

Antilock brakes are available for all Tauruses. A driver airbag debuts this year.

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  • A great car to own - 1990 Ford Taurus
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    I got my ford a a great price from a friend at my church and invested very little money into it. Never had anything major go on it. It handels great. A year later I was in a weather related car accident and the car slid off the road into a Rocky ditch. The Car had only minor damage and saved my life that day. Thank God I was not driving a Neon!!

  • Taurus : A Great Car That Falls Apart - 1990 Ford Taurus
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    The 86-91 Ford Taurus starts life as a great car. It has a good ride, seats 6, looks good inside and out, and is relatively comfortable. It is also really fun to drive for an affordable family sedan. For the first 5 years you will love it. However, after 5 years you will start to hate it. Things start to make noise, alternators die every 4 years, and other things go wrong. My advise would be to buy a Taurus with VERY low mileage. As long as it isnt worn out, the 86-91 Ford Taurus is a great car. Just watch out for the higher mileage vehicles.

  • never buy another ford - 1990 Ford Taurus
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    This car with 60000 miles has had water pump($350), 4 altnators($500), heater leak($600)and transmission acts funny. other cars i have owned (Hondas) have never had problems like these. Next Ford I get will have to be 1948 or older.

  • Fun car, but pricey to repair - 1990 Ford Taurus
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    Watch out for *expensive* replacement parts for this car-- the body and interior may be a Taurus (ie, cheap mass-manufactured parts), but the engine was low-volume... There arent a large number of aftermarket suppliers for this car, so engine parts are expensive. Qualified repair shops are also tough to find...

  • the sleeper - 1990 Ford Taurus
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    I bought my SHO used in 97. It had less than 70,000 miles. I still have it today it has over 100,000 miles and it still runs like a champ.The 5 speed is great and is the only taurus to hang with the mustangs. Ive had no major problems with it.Im thinking of hanging on to it maybe it will be a collectors item someday.

  • A great Car - 1990 Ford Taurus
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    Its been graet for the family very roomy inside and its lasted sucha long time, My parents bought it when I was a kid now Im driving it to college

  • Dont buy a Ford Taurus - 1990 Ford Taurus
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    This car has been a very very high maintance car, 3 starters, 2 transmissions , front main seal leaks oil, power steering hoses leak, runs poorly on low grade gas, Since I owned one I have spoken to many people that have ownd one. We all have the same problems. you would think after the frist few years Ford would have worked the bugs out. Not on this car, the 3.8 l engine is known for blowing head gaskets. This is the car that saved Ford? .

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