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7456 messages, Last post on Nov 14, 2009 at 7:03 PM
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Replying to: steve_ (Dec 05, 2008 8:50 am)
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Does the TaurusX have any 'known' problems? For example does it also suffer from the rear brake problem in the 2005/2006 Freestyle? Thanks. |
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Replying to: vrm (Dec 11, 2008 11:21 am) The rear brake issue with the Freestyle was fixed about three years ago, even before the conversion to the T-X. Consumer Reports surveys show the Freestyle/T-X as being well above average for reliabilty in all categories. I get even better milage than the official number - more like 25-27 MPG if I stay at 65 MPH. It's a superb vehicle. I still can't believe what a nice crossover I got.
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Replying to: larryqw (Dec 11, 2008 10:45 pm) |
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Replying to: larryqw (Dec 11, 2008 10:45 pm) Its too bad that the TX got a bad start when it was introduced - the marketing and sales positioning suffered from the problems facing Ford.
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Replying to: vrm (Dec 15, 2008 12:22 pm) |
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Replying to: coldcranker (Dec 05, 2008 10:01 am) Discontinued models like the TaurusX will not be high on the list of these suppliers.
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Replying to: vrm (Jan 15, 2009 3:55 pm) Discontinued models like the TaurusX will not be high on the list of these suppliers. " Let's hope not, because the mechanical components used in the T-Rex are the same as the other Ford corporate platforms; same engine and transmission. So I wouldn't worry about major repairs. Maybe some of the smaller components, but I should imagine that if there is a market, some small overseas firm (i.e., China or similar) will step in and produce the parts. I would be much more concerned about the Freestyle components. The engine has been used for a long time, so there should be no problem there, but that CVT is not common. Uncertainty about the CVT is the main reason I chose to not purchase my FS at the end of its lease.
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Replying to: stevedebi (Jan 15, 2009 5:16 pm)
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