 Have owned a 1991 Taurus wagon before and a 1989 SHO before. Both got better gas milage. This has the standard 12 valve pushrod engine. In town average 16 mpg and on the highway 23. I have fixed 4 problems that came with the car. 1) Power Antenna-cable broke inside drum motor. $18.50 part-my labor 2-1/2 hours 2) Cruise control-Broken plastic ball    that holds cable to speed control.    20 cents(4 zip ties) 5 minutes 3) Door ajar light staying & on power  door locks poping back up- WD 40, 20  cents worth- 5 minutes. Spray in the  door switch plates located in the end  of each door. 4)Hood latch sticks-hood won't open   lubricate and reattach cable. Bought cheap