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Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Reliability Comparisons

Ford Taurus Reliability vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Reliability:
Ford Taurus Reliability vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Reliability:

You won't find Ford Taurus or Mercedes-Benz E-Class reliability information like this anywhere else. Actual repair frequencies, not just vague dots, to make it clear how much the Ford Taurus and the Mercedes-Benz E-Class truly differ in reliability. These stats are promptly updated four times a year, to much more closely track Ford Taurus and Mercedes-Benz E-Class reliability as the cars age. Others tell you how reliable the Ford Taurus and the Mercedes-Benz E-Class were a year ago, when the cars were a year younger and had 12,000 fewer miles on them. Only TrueDelta tells you how reliable the Ford Taurus and the Mercedes-Benz E-Class have been recently.

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Ford Taurus Reliability through December 31, 2012

An asterisk (*) marks results based on small sample sizes.

General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.

Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.

New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.

 

Year Make/Model Repair Frequencysuccessful repair trips per 100 cars per year Compared to all models for the same year  
2012 Ford Taurus   10 Tauri, 8.6 months of data per Taurus, average 9700 miles

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2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 26 E-Classes, 9.8 months of data per E-Class, average 14300 miles24
20% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2011 Ford Taurus 47 Tauri, 10.0 months of data per Taurus, average 21000 miles36
40% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class   24 E-Classes, 8.7 months of data per E-Class, average 21500 miles

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2010 Ford Taurus 52 Tauri, 10.3 months of data per Taurus, average 31200 miles

Redesigned. Common problems with chrome peeling off tail lights, grinding brakes, and optional massaging seats.67
80% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2009 Ford Taurus   13 Tauri, 8.7 months of data per Taurus, average 62300 miles

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2009 Mercedes-Benz E-Class   14 E-Classes, 7.9 months of data per E-Class, average 32300 miles

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2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 28 E-Classes, 9.7 months of data per E-Class, average 45400 miles

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40% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2008 Ford Taurus 66 Tauri, 10.3 months of data per Taurus, average 63700 miles

Common problem with corrosion on leading edge of the hood. 60
60% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2007 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 33 E-Classes, 10.5 months of data per E-Class, average 61700 miles56
50% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2006 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 35 E-Classes, 9.2 months of data per E-Class, average 71900 miles

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50% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2006 Ford Taurus   12 Tauri, 7.4 months of data per Taurus, average 97900 miles

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2005 Mercedes-Benz E-Class   18 E-Classes, 9.2 months of data per E-Class, average 81300 miles

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2005 Ford Taurus   22 Tauri, 10.2 months of data per Taurus, average 92800 miles

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2004 Mercedes-Benz E-Class   13 E-Classes, 7.8 months of data per E-Class, average 82300 miles

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2004 Ford Taurus   16 Tauri, 7.5 months of data per Taurus, average 95900 miles

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2003 Mercedes-Benz E-Class   18 E-Classes, 10.7 months of data per E-Class, average 103600 miles

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2003 Ford Taurus 26 Tauri, 8.3 months of data per Taurus, average 121400 miles88
60% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2002 Mercedes-Benz E-Class   10 E-Classes, 6.1 months of data per E-Class, average 106500 miles

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2002 Ford Taurus   20 Tauri, 9.2 months of data per Taurus, average 124400 miles

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2001 Mercedes-Benz E-Class   12 E-Classes, 10.0 months of data per E-Class, average 134000 miles

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2001 Ford Taurus 27 Tauri, 9.1 months of data per Taurus, average 115200 miles108
70% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2000 Mercedes-Benz E-Class   12 E-Classes, 9.1 months of data per E-Class, average 128800 miles

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2000 Ford Taurus 30 Tauri, 7.6 months of data per Taurus, average 141500 miles115
80% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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1999 Mercedes-Benz E-Class   13 E-Classes, 9.8 months of data per E-Class, average 113800 miles

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1999 Ford Taurus   12 Tauri, 8.2 months of data per Taurus, average 146200 miles

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1998 Ford Taurus   10 Tauri, 6.3 months of data per Taurus, average 139500 miles

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1998 Mercedes-Benz E-Class   15 E-Classes, 9.2 months of data per E-Class, average 148600 miles

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What People Are Saying about Reliability and the Ford Taurus

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What Our Members Are Saying about Ford Taurus Reliability and Durability

Reliability and Durability of the Ford Taurus: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed automatic FWD		 Reported reliability is excellent
2008 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed automatic FWD		 No problems with this one or previous owned taurus in over 100 K miles.
2008 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed automatic FWD		 top notch - equal to honda/toyota
2004 4dr Sedan 201-horsepower 3.0L V6
4-speed automatic FWD		 The Duratec V-6 is bulletproof, one best engines Ford has ever made.
2003 4dr Sedan 155-horsepower 3.0L V6
4-speed automatic FWD		 The car does not need much maintenance to keep running well for a long period of time. It can take high mileage.
2002 4dr Wagon 200-horsepower 3.0L V6
4-speed automatic FWD		 Drivetrain is rock solid; this car is dependable and starts up and goes day in and day out. Very reliable transportation. Note: Ford maintenance schedule followed precisely.
2002 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 3.0L V6
4-speed automatic FWD		 Few problems. Inexpensive to fix.
2002 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 3.0L V6
4-speed automatic FWD		 Has never been to the shop for any reason even after 80000 miles. Taken vehicle on countless roadtrips, and it has always done great.
Reliability and Durability of the Ford Taurus: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2001 4dr Sedan 155-horsepower 3.0L V6
4-speed automatic FWD		 The Taurus completely fell apart on me, starting at a whopping 90K miles. The insides hold together well, but everything important, the powertrain, suspension, etc., failed at very ripe ages.

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