Representative photoEmissions test for a 1989 Ford Taurus
Emissions test for the 1989 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 1989 Ford Taurus for emissions test
- Body: midsize cars (EPA size class).
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.
Emissions test for the 1989 Ford Taurus
Need an emissions test for the 1989 Ford Taurus? We arrange it with a trusted shop; the work is never done by CarmaCars. Emissions tests are required in some provinces and states; a licensed shop does the test.
Before the shop sees your Taurus
Note the mileage on the odometer when you send the request. The shop may ask for the VIN to order the right parts. Bring the owner's manual or service records if you have them. The 2.5L 4-cylinder with front-wheel drive is the powertrain to look at.
What to send us
Your request goes to a person, who arranges a trusted shop or gives you its name. We follow up until the shop has the car booked in. The repair is between you and the shop; the rental is with us.
A car meanwhile
Keep moving with a rental while the shop has your car, by the day at our usual rates. We bring the rental to you and collect it afterwards. The car can come to your door in the Toronto area, or you pick it up at no charge.
Getting a clear quote
Ask whether the parts are new, rebuilt or used. Ask the shop to call you before doing anything not on the estimate. Ask whether the quote includes both parts and labour.
Small things that help
Clear snow off the whole car, roof included, before you drive. Check that all lights work every few weeks. Look at the tire tread before long trips.
Make a request
Send the car's details and the job, and we take the next step.
Request emissions test
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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