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NHTSA Crash Test Results
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Frontal Crash:
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Rating:
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Driver
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Passenger
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Side Crash:
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Rating:
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Front Seat
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Not Tested
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Rear Seat
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Not Tested
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Rollover Resistance:
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Rating:
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Rollover Resistance
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Not Tested
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The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) provides 3
different ratings -
full-width frontal crash test
,
side impact crash test
, and
rollover resistance
. The frontal crash test indicates how
well the safety features and restraints
will protect an occupant in a head-on
collision. The side-impact test conveys
the chance of a severe chest injury,
while the rollover resistance rating
estimates the risk of rolling over in a
single vehicle crash.
Go to
NHTSA
to learn more about these results.
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IIHS Crash Test Results
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IIHS Crash Test Results for the
1995 FORD TAURUS GL/SE are not available in CARFAX Safety
& Reliability Ratings.
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Low-Speed Damage Repair
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Front Crash
Description:
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Front Crash
Cost:
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Front into flat
barrier
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$
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356
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Front into angle
barrier
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$
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307
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Rear Crash
Description:
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Rear Crash Cost:
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Rear into flat
barrier
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$
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368
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Rear into pole
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$
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2528
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Average Damage
Per Test
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$
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890
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Insurance Institute for Highway
Safety (IIHS) conducts four 5
mph crash tests to assess bumper
performance. These results
convey how well this
1995 FORD TAURUS GL/SE
bumpers will protect the car
body from damage in low-speed
collisions.
The low-speed damage
repair costs for this
1995 FORD TAURUS GL/SE
were obtained from the
Insurance Institute for
Highway Safety, Highway
Loss Data Institute.
Learn more
about these results.
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Injury, Collision, & Theft
Indicators
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The Insurance Institute for Highway
Safety (IIHS) does not provide injury,
collision or theft information for this
1995 FORD TAURUS GL/SE
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Index:
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Score:
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Rating:
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Injury Index
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No data from HLDI
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No data from HLDI
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Collision Index
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No data from HLDI
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No data from HLDI
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Theft Index
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No data from HLDI
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No data from HLDI
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These scores are stated
in relative terms, with
100 being the average
for all cars in each
category. Scores greater
than 100 represent
higher risk in each
category. For example,
an injury indicator
score of 122 means that
a passenger in this
model is 22% more likely
to be injured in an
accident.
Injury,
collision, and
theft indicators
are provided by
the Insurance
Institute for
Highway Safety,
Highway Loss
Data Institute.
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Safety Recalls
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NHTSA Safety Recalls:
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Important: The following recalls were issued for the
1995 FORD TAURUS GL/SE
by the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA).
To find out if a specific
1995 FORD TAURUS GL/SE
still has open recalls that require repair, CARFAX recommends contacting an
authorized dealership
for more information.
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Recall date:
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Not reported
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Units potentially affected:
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695,260
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NHTSA campaign number:
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01I011000
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Defective part or component:
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ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
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Description:
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This is not a safety recall in accordance with the Safety Act. However, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. Vehicle Description: 1995 Taurus/Sable passenger vehicles equipped with 3.0L and 3.8L engines and 1995 Ford Mustang vehicles with 3.8L and 5.0L engines. It is possible for the engine cooling fan bearing to seize. Should this occur, excessive heat could be generated which could melt the fan motor electrical connector. Components inside the cooling fan motor could ignite potentially resulting in an underhood fire. Dealers will replace the engine cooling fan motor assembly at no charge to consumers. Ford is extending the limited warranty on the engine cooling fan motor to a total of 8 years or 100,000 miles from the warranty start date, whichever occurs first. This coverage is automatically transferred to subsequent owners at no charge. If the vehicle already has more than 100,000 miles, this coverage will last until June 30, 2002. If the consumer has paid to have this service done before December 2001, Ford is offering a refund. Owners can contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332, concerning this program.
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Recall date:
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12-21-2001
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Units potentially affected:
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695,260
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NHTSA campaign number:
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01V390000
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Defective part or component:
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ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
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Description:
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Vehicle Description: Taurus/Sable vehicles equipped with 3.0L and 3.8L engines and Mustang vehicles with 3.8L and 5.0L engines. It is possible for the engine cooling fan bearing to seize. Should this occur, excessive heat could be generated which could melt the fan motor electrical connector. Components inside the cooling fan motor could ignite potentially resulting in an underhood fire. Dealers will inspect the engine cooling fan assembly and install a circuit breaker. If the cooling fan is inoperative, the fan and motor assembly will be replaced. Owner notification began December 28, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332.
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Recall date:
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Not reported
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Units potentially affected:
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1,500
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NHTSA campaign number:
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94V198000
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Defective part or component:
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BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
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Description:
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THE RETAINER CLIP WHICH HOLDS THE MASTER CYLINDER PUSH ROD TO THE BRAKE PEDAL ARM IS MISSING OR NOT COMPLETELY INSTALLED. THE PUSH ROD CAN SEPARATE FROM THE BRAKE PEDAL ARM. THIS CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY AND AN ACCIDENT. DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, INSTALL THE RETAINER CLIP.
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Recall date:
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Not reported
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Units potentially affected:
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75,200
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NHTSA campaign number:
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97V019000
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Defective part or component:
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ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
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Description:
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These vehicles are registered in one of the following states: Alaska, Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota. The vehicles involved are 1992-1994 Tempo/Topaz vehicles with 3.0L engines; 1994 Tempo/Topaz with 2.3L engines; 1992-1995 Taurus/Sable with 3.8L engines; 1994-1995 Taurus/Sable with 3.0L engines and 1992-1994 Lincoln Continental vehicles with 3.8L engines. During high winds, heavy, blowing and drifting snow, and low temperatures, the engine cooling fan can become blocked or frozen with snow. The fan motor may not rotate and could overheat.
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Recall date:
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Not reported
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Units potentially affected:
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212,700
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NHTSA campaign number:
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97V025000
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Defective part or component:
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FUEL:THROTTLE LINKAGES AND CONTROL
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Description:
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Vehicle Description: Vehicles equipped with 3.8L engines and registered in one of the following states: Alaska, Colorado, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Massachusetts, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, south Dakota, Vermont, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. Water can accumulate within the speed control cable conduit. If enough water accumulates, it could freeze within a low area of the cable routing when exposed to a long term cold soak at temperatures at least several degrees below freezing. Driver control of vehicle speed using the speed control system or the accelerator control system would be diminished increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. Dealers will add a boot to the speed control cable.
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Recall date:
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Not reported
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Units potentially affected:
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2,697,000
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NHTSA campaign number:
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98V323000
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Defective part or component:
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STRUCTURE:FRAME:MEMBERS AND BODY
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Description:
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Vehicle Description: Passenger vehicles originally sold, or currently registered, in Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virgnia, and Wisconsin. The rear lower subframe mount plate nut can experience stress corrosion cracking if subjected to long term exposure to road salts. This can result in fracture and loss of the structural integrity of the subframe mount attachment. Detachment of the body mounts at the rear corners of the subframe, which supports the engine and transmission, allows the rear corners of the subframe to drop. If both rear corners drop, steering would become suddenly very difficult, affecting vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will install subframe rear mount bolts, reinforcement plates, and plate nuts.
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This 1995 FORD TAURUS GL/SE safety recall information was provided by the Insurance Institute
for Highway Safety, Highway Data Loss Institute and is derived from the
National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration
list of safety recalls. Please call the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration Auto Safety Hotline at
1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236) to report safety defects or to obtain information on
cars, trucks, child seats, and highway or traffic safety. CARFAX does not review,
validate or edit the information and statements provided by the National Highway
Traffic and Saftey Administration, which do not represent the opinion of CARFAX.
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J.D. Power Ratings
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J.D. Power and Associates uses selected highlights from the firm's quality and
customer satisfaction syndicated studies
to create the Power Ratings at the model-level. These ratings and awards are based on
model rankings within each vehicle segment, whereas Power Circle Ratings compare all
models across segments.
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Power and Associates® is a registered trademark of J.D. Power and Associates.
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Identifix Reliability Ratings
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Category:
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Comments:
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Rating:
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Engine
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No data from source
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Transmission & Driveline
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No data from source
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Steering & Suspension
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No data from source
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Brakes
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No data from source
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Heating & Air Conditioning
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No data from source
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Starting & Charging
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No data from source
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Accessories
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No data from source
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This
1995 FORD TAURUS
reliability
information was provided by Identifix.
Identifix is the nation's largest technical
support service for the aftermarket auto repair
industry. CARFAX does not review, validate or edit
the information and statements provided by Identifix,
which do not represent the opinion of CARFAX.
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Original Manufacturer Warranty
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J&L Warranty Pros has no information about the original manufacturer warranty for this 1995 FORD TAURUS GL/SE.
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New Car Test Drive Review
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Summary:
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Still America's best-seller, still a great buy
By Professional Test Driver, NewCarTestDrive.com
As we noted earlier, it's hard to argue with best-seller status. Neither the Taurus nor the Sable stands out in the traffic stream the way they once did, but the styling is still attractive, and the basic virtues are still there: They're well-made midsize sedans, easy to drive, pleasant to live with. The as-tested price of $24,328 for our test vehicle seems high, but that's the manufacturer's suggested retail price, and we think you'll find some leeway. Ford and its dealers are working hard to keep buyers from defecting until the new Taurus and Sable debut, so you may be able to negotiate an attractive deal. One final consideration: The Taurus is one of the big sellers in this class and automatically goes on people's shopping lists, but there are numerous competitor models that also merit a look. A domestic alternative is the newly redesigned Lumina, bland but a little bigger and a little cheaper. Equipped with a sport suspension, the Pontiac Grand Prix is also comparable. Half a class down in size are the Nissan Altima and Chrysler Cirrus. Half a class up in size is the Dodge Intrepid - a full-size front-drive sedan of comparable price, with much more room inside. This isn't to suggest that any of these vehicles are superior to the Taurus. But extensive cross-shopping invariably broadens your perspective - and increases your bargaining leverage. |
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Overview:
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There are those who suggest the Ford Taurus and the Mercury Sable have been too conservative. But it's hard to support that position when the Taurus is the best-selling car in America. From the consumer's perspective, the advantages of Ford's network of dealers, the domestic nameplate, the unquestioned value of the car, and the attractive leases and incentives Ford has provided have all added up to a solid deal. Because 1995 is the last year for the current Taurus and Sable (all-new, more radically styled cars are due for '96), changes are minor but well-done: more equipment made standard and additional suspension and engine refinements. A new low-priced Sport Edition, or SE, has been added to the lineup to attract younger buyers who would love to own the high-powered Taurus SHO but lack the bank accounts to do so.
Read the complete
1995 Ford Taurus review
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© 2002 NewCarTestDrive.com
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Awards
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