 I  had my  Taurus for  about  3  years now the  first  two  years  I haven't had  anything  major  done  on  it besides brakes  and  oil  changes, the last two  months  I  had nothing  but troubles  with  it  starting from engine  sensors (camshaft) fuel  pump , car  would die wiring electrical problems,  transmission  went out completely had  to  tow  it  to  the dealer I  have  85K  on it,  and  I never  abuse the  car  its  very  well maintained! I  may  switch to  a Japanese car for  better  reliability 