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Ford Taurus reliability - better info - 7/2/2008 8:49:35 AM   
mkaresh

 

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Because existing sources of auto reliability information left much to be desired, in late 2005 I started conducting my own reliability research at TrueDelta.com. TrueDelta reports absolute stats like "trips to the shop" that make the differences between cars much clearer. Results are updated four times a year, so any significant changes in a model''s reliability become apparent quickly.

Over 200 Taurus and Sable owners have already signed up. That''s a good start, but more are needed to provide solid results for all model years.

Participants simply report repairs the month after they occur on a one-page survey. When there are no repairs, they simply report an approximate odometer reading four times a year, at the end of each quarter.

To encourage participation, panel members receive full access to the results for free.

For the details, and to sign up to help out:

Vehicle reliability research


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RE: Ford Taurus reliability - better info - 7/10/2008 5:27:05 PM   
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Very interesting. This could be a useful tool.

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RE: Ford Taurus reliability - better info - 7/20/2008 5:50:20 PM   
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True Delta will be an excellent tool.  I sign up during it''s start and it hosts a wealth of information not available on other sites.  I highly encourage folks to offer up their assessments of their vehicles.

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RE: Ford Taurus reliability - better info - 8/26/2008 10:27:21 AM   
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Thanks, Jack. The more members help to get the word out, the more time I have to further improve the site.

We do need more Taurus (and Sable) owners. The August results include only the 2008, and even that year is asterisked for a marginal sample size. For what it''s worth, the 2008''s repair rate appears to be about average, maybe a bit better.

To help get your year included:

Vehicle reliability research

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RE: Ford Taurus reliability - better info - 9/23/2008 10:59:38 AM   
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Next set of results in November. I hope to include a few model years of the Taurus, but this will depend on how many owners participate.

Vehicle reliability research

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RE: Ford Taurus reliability - better info - 10/20/2008 9:24:46 AM   
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237 owners signed up so far. A good start, but more are needed.

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RE: Ford Taurus reliability - better info - 11/26/2008 7:22:13 AM   
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The November results include the 2008 Taurus. The repair rate of 82 successful repair trips per year is worse than average, and much worse than the 2006 and 2007 Five Hundred.

The reason: a common problem with the front suspension, where the struts need to be lubed to eliminate a creak (not always successfully). A minor problem.

The sample size was marginal. Additional participants would be very helpful.

For the full set of results, and to sign up to help:

TrueDelta Vehicle Reliability Survey results

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