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#249 of 261 Re: Taurus as example of gadget excess among others [pod] by british_rover Oct 29, 2009 (7:19 am)
Replying to: pod (Oct 28, 2009 4:07 pm) I have driven 100s of Volvos with BLISS and it does work well.   There is a button on the dash to turn it off if you are getting a lot of false negatives in stop and go bumper to bumper traffic. It will pick up motorcycles and it does pick up a car a couple of car lengths before it enters your blind spot.   With the size of the pillars in modern cars and the currently in style coupe like rear profile the back C pillar in a sedan can be quite large. One of the worst offenders of this is the new Lexus IS models. Go drive one of those and check out the enormous blind spot. Just backing one up is difficult with the huge rear pillars and enormous bangle butt trunk.   I don't think Lexus offers a BLISS type system on that car but they do offer a backup camera and you need one.
#250 of 261 Re: Taurus as example of gadget excess among others [akirby] by berri Oct 29, 2009 (5:26 pm)
Replying to: akirby (Oct 29, 2009 5:27 am) Here's the thing though, Ford has models with or without these gadgets so it shouldn't really be a buyer concern.
#251 of 261 2010 Taurus brakes by bruneau1 Nov 07, 2009 (10:30 am)
We have a 2010 Taurus SEL which we like very much. However, I wonder if anyone else has a negative opinion about the feel of the brake pedal: Mushy. Also, I notice that the rear wheels have more brake dust than the fronts. This reminds me of the situation with our Freestyle and wonder if we are going to have the same problems with the rear brakes. Replies to this message: akirby (Nov 09, 2009 6:02 am)
#252 of 261 Taurus and Lincoln MKS by berri Nov 07, 2009 (2:07 pm)
The latest Consumer Reports put a don't recommend on the Lincoln MKS which is made in the Taurus plant. I wonder if that is a bad omen? I know its platform is based on a Volvo and those cars seem to have declined in quality over the past decade. The Taurus is newer than the MKS so I hope they fixed whatever issues led to the CR knock because it seems like a nice car. Replies to this message: british_rover (Nov 07, 2009 2:12 pm) thegraduate (Nov 07, 2009 6:30 pm) berri (Nov 08, 2009 1:30 pm) brucelinc (Nov 08, 2009 5:29 pm) thegraduate (Nov 08, 2009 8:12 pm)
#253 of 261 Re: Taurus and Lincoln MKS [berri] by british_rover Nov 07, 2009 (2:12 pm)
Replying to: berri (Nov 07, 2009 2:07 pm) Volvos have actually improved over the last decade.   A 1999 or 2000 S80 or XC70 could be a very troublesome scary car.   A 2005 or 2006 S80 or XC70 was usually fine.   A 2007 of either one are great cars.   The 2010s and up are fantastic too.
#254 of 261 Re: Taurus and Lincoln MKS [berri] by thegraduate Nov 07, 2009 (6:30 pm)
Replying to: berri (Nov 07, 2009 2:07 pm) Not recommended doesn't mean unreliable. What was the reliability rating? Replies to this message: berri (Nov 08, 2009 1:30 pm) brucelinc (Nov 08, 2009 5:29 pm) thegraduate (Nov 08, 2009 8:12 pm)
#255 of 261 Re: Taurus and Lincoln MKS [thegraduate] by berri Nov 08, 2009 (1:30 pm)
Replying to: thegraduate (Nov 07, 2009 6:30 pm) I know what you mean about other elements besides reliability affecting the CR rating. The Fusion is the only midsize with full red dots on all aspects, but it was rated below Camry and Accord. However, the Lincoln MKS is specifically noted about below average reliability. The Dec issue also notes declining reliabilty in the MKX which I think is the Lincoln version of Edge. Replies to this message: brucelinc (Nov 08, 2009 5:29 pm) thegraduate (Nov 08, 2009 8:12 pm)
#256 of 261 Re: Taurus and Lincoln MKS [berri] by brucelinc Nov 08, 2009 (5:29 pm)
Replying to: berri (Nov 08, 2009 1:30 pm) I don't know the basis for CR's rating for the 2009 MKS but I could venture an educated guess. Early models had a problem with rear doors unlocking and then locking again. They had to replace the cable mechanism with a different length cable. Also, some AWD MKSs had an oil leak in the power take off unit due to a bad batch of seals.   Both of these issues have been corrected and should not impact the 2010 Taurus or 2010 MKS.
#257 of 261 Re: Taurus and Lincoln MKS [berri] by thegraduate Nov 08, 2009 (8:12 pm)
Replying to: berri (Nov 08, 2009 1:30 pm) Actually, a car can be excellent in reliability but not be "recommended" by CR for other reasons (lousy acceleration, lacking certain safety equipment, etc).
#258 of 261 Re: 2010 Taurus brakes [bruneau1] by akirby Nov 09, 2009 (6:02 am)
Replying to: bruneau1 (Nov 07, 2009 10:30 am) Most Ford vehicles have brakes that feel slightly mushy. Doesn't affect stopping power, just feel. Switching to stainless steel brake lines can help. I notice it but it doesn't bother me.

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