Representative photoWheel alignment for a 1989 Ford Taurus
Wheel alignment 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 wheel alignment
- 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.
Wheel alignment: how we help
Wheel alignment for the 1989 Ford Taurus: the work is done by a shop we trust, never by CarmaCars. An alignment keeps the car driving straight and the tires wearing evenly.
Details the shop needs
Your owner's manual lists the maintenance schedule for the Taurus. Note the mileage on the odometer when you send the request. Mention the trim and engine in your request; parts differ between them. Power comes from the 2.5L 4-cylinder, driving through a 3-speed automatic.
How the arrangement works
Send the car's details and what it needs; we take it from there. You agree everything with the shop before work begins. We tell you plainly if we do not know a shop for the job.
A car while yours is in the shop
If the repair runs long, keep the rental longer. We collect the rental when your car is back. Delivery to your door is available across the Toronto area.
A short checklist
Keep the invoice; it is part of the car's service history. Ask whether the quote includes both parts and labour. Ask how the shop will contact you if it finds something unexpected.
Good habits for your car
Have the battery tested before winter if it is more than a few years old. Do not ignore a warning light; an early check often costs less than a late repair. Clear snow off the whole car, roof included, before you drive.
Get an offer
Need the work and a rental? One request covers both.
Request wheel alignment
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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