1997 Ford Taurus Sho Sedan 4-door 3.4l on 2040-cars
Rockford, Illinois, United States
Transmission:Automatic
Vehicle Title:Clear
Body Type:Sedan
For Sale By:Private Seller
Fuel Type:GAS
Mileage: 159,700
Make: Ford
Sub Model: SHO
Model: Taurus
Exterior Color: Red
Trim: SHO Sedan 4-Door
Interior Color: Tan
Drive Type: FWD
Number of Cylinders: 8
Options: Sunroof, Leather Seats
This one will be good for someone looking for a decent drive train more than a good car. The AX4N Transaxle has been recently overhauled with less than 5000 miles on it. The engine still runs strong, has a new alternator, however leaks oil from oil pan and oil cooler gasket and has a occasional misfire at idle (suspect ignition coil). The body is pretty rough, mostly due to the rocker area being rusted away, and the fact that it's been hit in the left rear, and the drivers' rear door is dented (still opens and closes). The leather seats are in pretty decent shape with no rips, however need cleaning. The carpet looks terrible. Many interior items have some kind of defect (cup holder is damaged, some door panels have cracked trim pieces, etc). All power windows are functional, including sunroof.
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