1989 Ford Taurus for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 11.2 to 12.4 L/100 km combined (EPA). 5 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 11.2 to 12.4 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 5
For sale
We do not have a 1989 Ford Taurus for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
1989 Ford Taurus specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.5L 4-cylinder | 3.0L 6-cylinder | 3.8L 6-cylinder | 3.0L 6-cylinder |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 3-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Premium gas |
| City | 12.4 L/100 km | 13.3 L/100 km | 14.1 L/100 km | 14.7 L/100 km |
| Highway | 9.8 L/100 km | 9.1 L/100 km | 9.4 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km |
| Combined | 11.2 L/100 km | 11.6 L/100 km | 12.2 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 263 g/km | 272.3 g/km | 286.3 g/km | 291 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $17.36 | $17.98 | $18.91 | $21.70 |
1989 Ford Taurus: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.5 L | 3.0 L | 3.8 L | 3.0 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 |
| MPG highway (US) | 24 | 26 | 25 | 24 |
| MPG combined (US) | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 481 L (17 cu ft) | 1303 L (46 cu ft) | 1303 L (46 cu ft) | 481 L (17 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,200 | US$3,317 | US$3,467 | US$4,350 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,472 | $3,596 | $3,782 | $4,340 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 1989 Ford Taurus
- NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 562 complaints with NHTSA, most often about seat belts (144), electrical system (135) and engine and engine cooling (114). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98V323000 | 1998-12-16 | structure:frame and members | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, KANSAS, KENTUCKY, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEBRASKA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND,... |
| 92V113000 | 1992-08-17 | seat belts:front:buckle assembly | THE RIGID MOUNTED SAFETY BELT BUCKLES ARE DEFECTIVE IN THREE WAYS. FIRST, A FASTENED SAFETY BELT BUCKLE WILL NOT UNLATCH WHEN THE RELEASE BUTTON IS DEPRESSED. THIS RESULTS FROM INTERFERENCE BETWEEN THE BUCKLE EJECTOR FINGER AND THE BUCKLE TONGUE WINDOW. THE SECOND DEFECT IS THE SAFETY BELT BUCKLE MAY NOT LATCH. THE... |
| 92V065000 | 1992-05-11 | wheels | CHILDREN CAN ACCIDENTALLY LOCK THEMSELVES IN THE FOOTWELL AREA OF THE REAR-FACING THIRD SEAT, OR IN THE STORAGE COMPARTMENT IN STATION WAGONS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AN OPTIONAL THIRD SEAT. ONCE THE COMPARTMENT IS CLOSED IT CANNOT BE OPENED FROM THE INSIDE. |
| 91V134000 | 1991-08-06 | service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:rotor | FRONT DISC BRAKE ROTORS OF THE SUBJECT VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE SEVERE CORROSION IF OPERATED IN AREAS WHERE CALCIUM CHLORIDE AND SODIUM CHLORIDE ARE USED EXTENSIVELY. |
| 91V036000 | 1991-03-04 | seats | THE POWER SEAT SWITCH WIRING IS ROUTED OVER RATHER THAN UNDER THE FRONT SEAT SUPPORT BRACE, ALLOWING DAMAGE BY SEAT CUSHION SPRING ENDS WHEN SEAT IS OCCUPIED. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 1989 Ford Taurus for buyers
We are a rental company, not a dealer, so there is no 1989 Ford Taurus for sale by us right now. For anyone shopping for the 1989 Ford Taurus, here are the facts that matter.
Recalls and complaints
Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN. There are 5 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done. NHTSA has 562 owner complaints on file, mostly about seat belts, electrical system and engine and engine cooling. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered.
What the figures tell you
The 2.5L 4-cylinder with front-wheel drive is the powertrain to look at. It runs on regular gas. With front-wheel drive, the weight of the engine sits over the driven wheels, which helps in winter.
It is rated at 11.2 L/100 km combined, so budget about 34 litres for 300 km. In energy, every 100 km costs about $17.36 at our price setting. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$3,200 a year for 15,000 miles.
Is it right for your trip?
It suits a family trip where everyone and everything fits in one car. It suits someone whose own car is in the shop for a while.
Room inside
Its car body is low and settled, with a separate trunk. EPA lists 481 litres of luggage space, enough for a family's bags for a long weekend.
Try before you buy
Rent first, buy later: a week with the Taurus answers the big questions. Load it with your things and park it where you park; then decide. Rent it, live with it for a week, and decide with real experience.
Narrowing it down
Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices. Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary. If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person.
Money matters
The EPA estimates US$3,200 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. A pre-purchase inspection is a small cost next to the price of the car. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $17.36 in fuel.
Let us know
Send a request to rent the model first, or ask us what we can do.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 1989 Ford Taurus from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 1989 Ford Taurus for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 1989 Ford Taurus
Does CarmaCars sell the 1989 Ford Taurus?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 1989 Ford Taurus before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 1989 Ford Taurus have recalls?
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 1989 Ford Taurus cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$3,200 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $3472.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.