 Excellent acceleration and handling - 
good quiet ride.  Mechanically the 
worst car I ever owned - needed 
transmission replaced at 39,000 miles - 
under three years old, and since have 
replaced transmission sensor three 
times.  Engine shot at 97,000 miles. 
The car had overheated. Seems that 
engine light is always on and many 
small electrical problems.
At transmission repair shop, many 
Ford's -Taurus and Windstar in for 
repair - this transmission should have 
been recalled.  Also, per mechanic, the 
Taurus has problems with Crankshaft and 
seals.  