Representative photoBattery boost for a 1992 Ford Taurus
Battery boost for the 1992 Ford Taurus: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 11.2 to 12.4 L/100 km
- Body
- Midsize Cars
A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 1992 Ford Taurus for battery boost
- Body: midsize cars (EPA size class).
1992 Ford Taurus: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 3.0 L | 3.0 L | 3.8 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 18 | 16 | 16 |
| MPG highway (US) | 26 | 24 | 26 |
| MPG combined (US) | 21 | 19 | 19 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 25 | 23 | 23 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 1303 L (46 cu ft) | 510 L (18 cu ft) | 1303 L (46 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,200 | US$4,350 | US$3,550 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,472 | $4,340 | $3,844 |
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 1992 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 684 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and engine cooling (261), power train (116) and service brakes (98). 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,... |
| 97V025000 | 1997-02-26 | vehicle speed control | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.8L ENGINES AND ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE FOLLOWING STATES: ALASKA, COLORADO, IOWA, IDAHO, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, KANSAS, MASSACHUSETTS, MAINE, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, MONTANA, NORTH DAKOTA, NEBRASKA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA,... |
| 97V019000 | 1997-02-25 | engine and engine cooling:cooling system:fan | THESE VEHICLES ARE ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE FOLLOWING STATES: ALASKA, IOWA, MINNESOTA, NEBRASKA, NORTH DAKOTA, AND SOUTH DAKOTA. THE VEHICLES INVOLVED ARE 1992-1994 TEMPO/TOPAZ VEHICLES WITH 3.0L ENGINES; 1994 TEMPO/TOPAZ WITH 2.3L ENGINES; 1992-1995 TAURUS/SABLE WITH 3.8L ENGINES; 1994-1995... |
| 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. |
| 91V145000 | 1991-09-04 | structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:support device/strut | MANUFACTURING ERRORS BY THE SUPPLIER OF THE LIFTGATE LATCH MECHANISM MAY CAUSE THE SECONDARY PORTION OF THE LIFTGATE LATCH NOT TO FUNCTION. IF THE LATCH IS NOT IN THE PRIMARY LATCH POSITION, THE LIFTGATE COULD OPEN WITHOUT OPERATOR ACTION. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 1992 Ford Taurus: Battery boost
Battery boost for the 1992 Ford Taurus: the work is done by a shop we trust, never by CarmaCars. A battery that struggles in the cold is often near the end of its life.
Before the shop sees your Taurus
The shop sets its own price and time after it sees the car. Mention the trim and engine in your request; parts differ between them. The shop may ask for the VIN to order the right parts. Its powertrain is the 3.0L 6-cylinder with front-wheel drive.
The steps
We can deliver a rental to you while your car is at the shop. We follow up until the shop has the car booked in. We keep you posted until the car is booked in.
Keep moving meanwhile
Keep moving with a rental while the shop has your car, by the day at our usual rates. If the repair runs long, keep the rental longer. We hand every car over in person, at your address or at our location.
Between shop visits
Switch to winter tires before the first snow, and back in spring. Keep an emergency kit in the trunk in winter. Check the tire pressure once a month, when the tires are cold.
What to ask
Ask the shop to call you before doing anything not on the estimate. Ask for the work to be listed line by line on the invoice. Ask whether anything else is close to needing attention, and how soon.
Still deciding?
A short request starts it: the car, the problem, and when suits you.
Request battery boost
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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