 Since buying the Taurus, we've had tires blow out, the alternator died while we were on vacation, the alternator pulley was locked up, we had to replace the power steering pump, and now the transmission is a load of crap.  This car has been more trouble than it's worth.  It's been well used, and if I didn't still owe 1400 on it, I'd just junk it and get it over with.