Loss of power brakes and steering on 1996 Taurus
Power brakes and steering go out while driving but come back on after turning car off and restarting
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1996 Ford Taurus Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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User reviews for 1996 Ford Taurus
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by Anonymous
Jan 07, 2015
They all have transmission problems but over all if they did not have this problem this car would be great for the kids as it has a rear fold down seat so the kids or pets could look out the back window.
Jan 07, 2015
by gil w
Aug 13, 2013
The Ford Taurus SHO has great acceleration, braking power and a fun car to drive. This a durable car and I have not had to do many repairs. The car in my opinion does not handle as well as I would like. Aug 13, 2013
by Allan G
Dec 05, 2011
Just got Taurus. Needed decent size, performance and room at a good price. Quite rare here in NZ but seems durable and well thought of by all accounts. Time will tell.
Rare here. Owners Love them, everyone else just stares, mouths open...
Comfortable, well equiped, good safety equipment tally for age. Performance adaquate. Has that familiar 'big Ford' feel, despite being American, and front wheel drive... Handling 'competent' and great motorway ride.Dec 05, 2011
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by Anonymous
Jan 07, 2015
They all have transmission problems but over all if they did not have this problem this car would be great for the kids as it has a rear fold down seat so the kids or pets could look out the back window.
Jan 07, 2015
by gil w
Aug 13, 2013
The Ford Taurus SHO has great acceleration, braking power and a fun car to drive. This a durable car and I have not had to do many repairs. The car in my opinion does not handle as well as I would like. Aug 13, 2013
by Allan G
Dec 05, 2011
Just got Taurus. Needed decent size, performance and room at a good price. Quite rare here in NZ but seems durable and well thought of by all accounts. Time will tell.
Rare here. Owners Love them, everyone else just stares, mouths open...
Comfortable, well equiped, good safety equipment tally for age. Performance adaquate. Has that familiar 'big Ford' feel, despite being American, and front wheel drive... Handling 'competent' and great motorway ride.Dec 05, 2011
by Vernon L
Nov 15, 2011
This was our family car for the last 14 years, very reliable and has broken down
only once due to battery failure. It cost very little to maintain and a good family
car. The build quality, like many American Cars, very strong especially in both the
chasis and door. However, it is a heavy vehicle and doesn't handle well. This car is
powered by a 3.0 V6 DOHC engine, with around 160-170hps, very quiet on both
city and highway traffic.Nov 15, 2011
by Steve G
Feb 21, 2010
I built this car from the ground up in 2 weeks. I stripped the wagon down to the bare shell, then swapped in everything from my 96 Smashed SHO sedan including full wiring harness and dash. Then I had one of 2 SHO wagons registered in America and Canada. Fun and awesome car that could hall around 7 people. This car rode like it was on rails with SARC struts on the front and H&R springs. It also had 17 x 8 Mille Miglia M11 rims with 245/45/17 rubber. It was a complete SHO in a wagon body so it was a total sleeper. This pic was from the All Ford show that it was entered in. Feb 21, 2010
by Kayla M
Nov 28, 2009
it is an easy car to take car of. ive had for a year. it'd been a great car if where i got it from would have been better. performance - good, apperance= pretty ok, cost for gas and parts= cheap!Nov 28, 2009
by Mario B
Nov 23, 2009
Loved the car. The feel, the color, the looks i recieved from it, how the car could pass most on the road even though many didnt want to take me on. I loved the sound system because it just engulfed me. Automatic temp was great. Just made me feel like a million bucks. Just ashame that it cost more money to repair than i made. Also the it took premium to fill and cost 45 to fill. That was when gas was cheap.Nov 23, 2009
by Bo L
Nov 15, 2009
Terrible
I will never buy a car from ford again as long as I live
disaster stay away, if I knew that I had to put so much money into this car, I would never bought it, give me a subaru pleaseNov 15, 2009
by Daniel R
Oct 31, 2009
v6 3.0 litre great power but drink to much of gaz great suspension a lot of space nice sound system a lot of space to put thing as maps etc not a Formula one car but still great fun to drive Oct 31, 2009
by Brian R
Sep 02, 2009
the shape of the car is all almost the same the trunk space is pretty good its roomy inside take of it and it will run for ever the seats are comfy the middle seat up front turns into a consoleSep 02, 2009
by James D
Aug 12, 2009
This car had good performance and was reliable >the only trouble I had with it was when the check engine light came on and I payed MIDAS 378 dollars to fix it and it came right back on in a few days .I wound'nt recomend them to any one. Also the overdrive quit kicking in after about 73000 miles.Aug 12, 2009
by Steven G
Jul 18, 2009
Performance 6/10
Acceleration 5/10
handling 8.5/10
C'est une bonne voiture familiale, le moteur est juste assez performant pour tirer la carroserie.Une chose que jaime moins, est que le moteur deviens vraiment performant a partir de 4000 tours/minutesJul 18, 2009
by Christian A
Jul 17, 2009
This is the kind of car that you purchase when you
are a student, do not have money, and still haven't
realized that station wagons are not exactly sexy in
the U.S. The car had several problems from the
engine to the exhaust system during the 2 years I
had it, and had virtually no resale value when I
could finally purchase a decent car again.Jul 17, 2009
by David R
Jun 26, 2009
It's a good sleeper. It's also my first car, so it's has a deep sentimental value to me. It runs awesome and sound cool. At first glance it's just a granny taurus, but it's got a yamaha V8 so it's a bit quicker than a regular taurus.Jun 26, 2009
by Mackenzie B
Jun 26, 2009
I love the car because it handles very well for a 4 door heavy sedan and it gets great gas milege while doing so. it also is ultra comfortable and gets off the line for how big it is. not to mention blacked out it looks rather sleek Jun 26, 2009
by Cathleen K
Jun 11, 2009
it cost too much too service i got rooked wish i never bought it sorry experience sorry i ever drove it set me back ten years and 50000000 worst purchase wouldnt suggest it too anybody okay peace on the streets that car was like christine nothing but trouble worse then my exes delta 88 almost died in that too the galant was also dead now our olds achieva that was a quad four engine and that ran like a dreamJun 11, 2009
by Kristina L
May 05, 2009
It has bad gas mileage.
It needs a new catalytic converter.
A new catalytic converter costs more than the car is worth.
It has ugly two toned interior.
It doesn't handle very well.
It gets me from point A to point B.May 05, 2009
by Tiffany J
Feb 27, 2009
It was my old car. The performance was stellar! The body quality was amazing! It was purple. What more could I say about my baby? It was awesome to drive and I want it back because my GRand Am that I currently own...sucks!Feb 27, 2009
by Ryan P
Feb 26, 2009
easy to work on, great gas milage, decent power even for a v6, comfortable seats, nice sytling, well build, lots of room, awsome 6 speaker audio system, very reliable, easy to drive, good in snow, easy upgrades, pretty good after market support. the Taurus has very futureistic looks inside and out, every thing is based on ford's logo and is almost too round, very nice look in front, over all a very cheap fun car Feb 26, 2009
by Jon W
Feb 24, 2009
The performance is what you'd expect for a car of the
type. It's got almost 250000 on the original engine and
transmission and it runs like a dream! It's a very
comfortable and affordable car. I get almost 30 MPG on
the 3.0L V6. Long live pushrod V6 engines!Feb 24, 2009
by Cody R
Jan 15, 2009
May be ugly but with the 24 valve Duratec its actually
got some pretty good midrange punch, I even beat a
1994 Lincoln Mark VIII with it! Not very fun in
the corners, but what can you expect. Bought it cheap
and has given me no problems. Jan 15, 2009
by DJ N
Dec 28, 2008
Its practical 4 a first car but i would like a better outer body and a little more power. But she is cheap to run and can help me carry me and my friends around and its a ford so it works for me.Dec 28, 2008
by Kristin M
Oct 09, 2008
It's my first car, so she's my baby. For being 12 years old, she runs great. No big problems have arisen, and it gets great gas mileage. Maintenance is basic oil changes and checking tire pressure. I don't have to keep tabs on it. I love driving it. It's all purple leather interior, and it's gorgeous. The people before me took great care of her.Oct 09, 2008
by Josh H
Sep 15, 2008
Not a great car, but not a bad car either. Roomy, lots of cargo space, and quick enough to get around, but nothing sporty or fun like a real sports car. Take care of it and the engine will go farther than your average compact, but you'll end up replacing a lot of suspension parts and maybe a transmission. If your going to get a Taurus, a SHO is recommended for the sport driver out there, but for engine reliability the standard pushrod Vulcan V6 is best. The Duratech V6 is a good choice for those who want the same from the standard model but with more power.Sep 15, 2008
by Chris L
Jul 07, 2008
Overall, for 1996 this was an amazing car. Put it up against any other sedan from the era, and more then likely you will surprise a lot of people. The repair bills are horendous though, so watch out! They were great cars when new, but they are TERRIBLE "old" cars (due to the costly repairs).Jul 07, 2008
by Tait R
Jul 02, 2008
Pretty goood, not too bad looking. In my experience Fords need more tlc than others to keep them up to par, nothing different with this one. Had sufficient power the whole time we had it.Jul 02, 2008
by Shelley J
Jul 01, 2008
nice roomy interior, acceleration is good... power seats can start to drain battery... there has been recalls on the tarus for fire hazrds...Jul 01, 2008
by Jennifer C
Jun 24, 2008
I had this car for alittle while, it had some computer problems that we spent $600 on and it was not even fixed, so that was that, the car went to a junk yard... Plus I locked my keys inside the car for few weeks.Jun 24, 2008
by Anonymous
Jun 14, 2008
that there is rust spots on itJun 14, 2008
by Anonymous
Jun 13, 2008
Totally a girls car. and all the classic ford sedan problems.Jun 13, 2008
by Tamabetha H
May 23, 2008
it is fast and runs smoothMay 23, 2008
by Tamabetha H
May 23, 2008
would not give it up for anything .It drives very smooth and is fast.May 23, 2008
by Denise S
Apr 18, 2008
I loved the car it was reliable but because it was a "domestic family" car it did not give a good enough kick for me. but very good carApr 18, 2008
by Jonathan S
Mar 16, 2008
Replaced the trany 3 times, if the key was in the ignition the interior dome light would alway stay on, the only way to get it to go off was to pull (and hold) the parking break leaver... "?!?"Mar 16, 2008
by Peter M
Jan 11, 2008
This is one Hell of a car. Super fast and style that will spin your head around! Its the car that say's " Hey....Lets go for a ride!Jan 11, 2008
by Tomasz N
Jan 09, 2008
My ex boss had that car and I had a chance to drive it across the country once. The car is absolutely wonderful to drive. But my boss spent a huge amount of money repairing it constantly. Therefore I can't really recomend it. If not for the technical problems, I'd love to own one.Jan 09, 2008
by Jason D
Dec 30, 2007
Not the fastest thing out there, or the prettiest, but dead reliable. We drove it for about 6 years and traded it when we felt the need to move up to the minivanDec 30, 2007
by Dave A
Dec 08, 2007
The car I learned how to drive on. that said, underpowered, under shocked, ugly jelly bean styling. but it had 15" alloys! hard seats, a few spots of bubbling paint. being sandwiched brought about the buick. Basically the samething 50% bigger. My folks buy crap cars. Dec 08, 2007
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what is causing battery to not hold charge when battery, alternator, and starter are good?
Hi i am having trouble 96 Ford Taurus. The battery died on me , so i checked alternator and it was fried.I changed it and put battery back on. It died again. Three alternators later we were still fighting the same battle. We have determined that the battery drains and then dies when the headlights are on. We believe it is grounding somewhere but cant figure it out. Any suggestions or alternative solutions would be great. Battery, starter, fuses, and alternator all good
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Parts interchange
Will parts from 1996 taurus interchange with 2003 taurus?
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1996 Ford Taurus Pricing
Original MSRP
$17,995 to $26,480Price range
N/AAverage price on CG
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N/ATrims & specs
Airbags
Dual front airbags
Audio System
AM/FM radio
Convenience Features
Multi-function remote: trunk release · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Seats
Front seat type: split-bench · Upholstery: cloth
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Airbags
Dual front airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: power · Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Convenience Features
Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth
Tires and Rims
Wheels: alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Airbags
Dual front airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: power · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Convenience Features
Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Roof
Roof rack color: black
Seats
Front seat type: split-bench · Upholstery: cloth
Tires and Rims
Wheels: alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning
Airbags
Dual front airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: power · Premium Brand: JBL · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Comfort Features
Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Roof
Moonroof: power
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy · Wheels: chrome
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning
Airbags
Dual front airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: power · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Comfort Features
Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Multi-function remote: trunk release · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Roof
Moonroof: power · Roof rack color: black
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy · Wheels: chrome
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning
Airbags
Dual front airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: power · Premium Brand: JBL · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Comfort Features
Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated
Roof
Moonroof: power
Seats
Front seat type: sport bucket · Upholstery: leather
Tires and Rims
Wheels: chrome
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent