Re: '96 Taurus "clunk"

Aug 02, 2003 1 Replies

From what I've seen on the taurus comments on the net, buy a 97 or later



good luck


This is an LX wagon and 81,000 miles--it's on a lot and I'm

considering



buying it. When coming off the lot, going around corners at low speed,
> etc., there's a not very loud dull, but definitely there, clunk. I'm
> thinking it might be tie rods, but I don't know. Any ideas?
>
> Does this model have any famous weaknesses (like the older Tauruses and
> they're transmissions)?
>
> The price is right--well under book--should I buy an extended

warranty?




> Dave in Colorado
>
>

I saved myself grief by having my mechanice do a $35 full inspection

Peace of mind, plus if there are 'issues' you've got bargaining power. I've got a 94 Taurus wagon and there are many screws that need tightening.

So many of these >From what I've seen on the taurus comments on the net, buy a 97 or >later

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