I won a 76K Mile 1996 Ford Taurus Station Wagon from IAA for $700 - Run and Drive?

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[@bri9435]

My dad had this exact car when I was a kid, same color and everything. I had 6 siblings and we used to fight for the rear facing seats. And I do remember flipping people off.

[@mh488]

When my grandmom passed she left me her 96 taurus sedan. I daily drove it for years it was a great car. Definitely Fords oval phase, ovals everywhere on it. Great cruiser.

[@pinball541]

"Ellen, you think you hate it now, but wait until you drive it." Never was a fan of this generation bubble Taurus, but it will make someone a good daily! Hello from Phoenix Arizona!🔥

[@yamahonkawazuki]

i used to live in the armpit of hell myself. i do kinda like those taurus' and the mercury version as well. bought one which was locked up, drove it for ages.

[@pinball541]

@@yamahonkawazuki- With how hot it gets in Phoenix in the Summer, it seems I am practicing for Hell a little down the road!🔥

[@mexicanspec]

@@yamahonkawazuki You are right. Las Vegas is the edge of Hell, but Phoenix is the pit of hell.

[@rockycooch8313]

@@pinball541 I don't know if you ever noticed this yourself, but I know what mean about the heat there it was crazy hot, When We first moved to phoenix Az. What blow me away was when you would walk past a brick building at night for the first time. was the amount of heat that would be radiating off the walls of the buildings or sidewalks , it truly felt like when you would open up your oven door after you had been cooking for a while . I feel your pain. Take care and please stay safe and well in this crazy time that we are all going through right now

[@trr5291]

For awhile. Until the trans goes. I used to have one.

[@sciatl2505]

Back glass open by the remote Key also there should be a button in the glovebox and looking at the flashing airbag light is code 12

[@42luke93]

You actually can also press the keyhole in it like a button to open that piece in the rear.

[@whizzo55]

What a gem! I am a wagon lover from way back. I don't need it, but I may be interested in it. Was with Ford as a service manager and shop foreman in Tulsa through the '90's and the 3.0 engine is a good one. Keep us posted.

[@LunarOutlawsGarage]

I have to say I don’t know how you have done a video a day with few exceptions for years. I tried it for 3 months and it was hard as heck. I respect your hustle man🤘

[@tony_25or6to4]

A lot of his videos are shot in one day and edited to 3-4 videos. You don't want a video any longer than 20 minutes (about all most people can take). The walk-around videos are shot at the same time and split into 3 videos.

[@POLITICALLYRICH]

Definitely was a grandparents car, always maintained and taken care of.

[@jamie.andrews]

It takes a special type of person to get exited about these old cars that were never that exciting to begin with. Thanks for making them interesting now!

[@SILVERBACK69]

I’m glad you got something that’s not gonna require major work or a migraine. Nice job. Have a great holiday👍💥💥

[@TheBBodyBuilder]

Taurus Jelly Bean Wagon is a cool find. Personally I would not do a Macco paint job. (They always end up looking like crap...their prep work sucks). Get the car mechanically sorted and detailed and send it. If anything get a body shop to respray the clear coat. Glad you caught a break on it.

[@emeyer6963]

This is a very early build 96 Taurus.They only used that fabric pattern for a few months.It was changed to a solid color and they gave bonuses to sales people to sell the older ones.

[@eduardogurrolagomez8858]

I actually like that car :) just cus he mention “KIDS FLICKING OFF PEOPLE FROM THE BACK” 🤣

[@kiwin9488]

'Flip off'

[@marcuscook5145]

Every single one of these I've ever seen has the dash pad peeling up. My parent's Taurus did the same thing (theirs was a '98) before they sold it in 2005. These cars have some of the coldest AC I've ever felt. Feels like you're skydiving in Antarctica.

[@keelaihassan]

I had a 97 sable bought in 2002 with 70k KM on the odometer. Exact similar look of the same Taurus. It was very good for the for first three years and then the metal pipes started leaking one by one eventually replaced with rubber hoses. Solid car. Congratulations randy

[@DB1Journeys]

I love how you take on cars and trucks that most people don't even look at and give them a second chance in life. You fill a special niche in the KZbin world of auto rebuilds.

[@saddoncarrs6963]

Working hard, Randy. Don't burn yourself out. Love watching you and Mike rescuing these ol' beaters and giving them a new life. Don't worry about the order your videos come out - all we worry about is each car story having a beginning, a middle and an end.

[@an2niotransitproductions813]

2:59 That’s amazing! Even pieces bound to be broken are not on this one! That plastic flap is broken on practically every one!

[@darylkik777]

I drive a 2000 Taurus wagon in great condition. (I know its not a big deal, but it works.) I noticed this video about an older wagon and to my surprise its Randy in Oklahoma and no Mike on this one. You have been doing this longer than I thought and keep up the good work. Note: Who cares what the haters think or say about your cars, lifestyle, or anything. They are just jealous and not willing to put the time and effort making a channel on KZbin. But they have no issue taking two seconds to be rude. Keep up the hard work, sorry about your uncle, keep the memories alive and he is never forgotten. FYI- Too late now but if the back window opens just press the button below the glass and it will open. It also has a keyhole too.

[@JuniorFan08]

The issue with the transmission in these and other Fords is that the transmission needs a fluid flush and change every 40-45K. The clutches tend to gunk up as the fluid ages and breaks down. I had a Taurus, a Windstar and a Crown Vic and the transmissions in all three suffered from trans issues at about that mileage.

[@top5facts-o]

Hey Randy after watching ur videos for about 3 years now I decided to leave a comment and say that this channel is pretty interesting and entertaining recently I discovered that I wasn't subscribed to the channel but always clicked on videos when I would pop in my recommend! And yes just clicked subscribe

[@engineer_alv]

I really like these underrated cars. My relatives had 3 Taurus, an 86 with the 5 spd, an 88 and a 97. I almost got a 2011 SEL in 2016 but it was priced a bit higher than what I was willing to pay back then.Hope you get a good profit with it Randy, looking forward to seeing the paint job

[@2003cobramustang]

That Taurus for the year is in good shape! Good to see her run and drive!

[@michaelkraus5528]

Awesome Taurus wagon. Great buy. I can hardly wait to see it after it comes back from paint. Great video...Thx.

[@armorer94]

Ah, the 3rd row "tailgunner" seat. Sitting back there I had a completely different vacation than the rest of the family.

[@Ulrich_Wolf]

Randy, not a bad ride. Airbag needs a clock spring, and you can fix the door ajar/dome light always on concern by hosing the door latches down with WD 40. VERY common Ford issue...cheap and easy fix!

[@lifewithsaddi]

Always Love New Videos !

[@garysimonson9593]

Guy I knew went over 300K on one of these with no drivetrain problems, that car just ran forever.

[@robabkhan7546]

The first car my family's ever owned! Had a 98' in full black. When it'd come outta the car wash, it was as shiny as obsidian!

[@terryschleicher8511]

The 90's era Taurus were great cars.

[@timgraddy2418]

I drove a 01 for 150k miles with no issues. If I lived in OKC I would double your money. Have a great 4th Randy...

[@mkel0385]

In 99 my mom bought a BRAND NEW red Taurus wagon. That was the ONLY brand new car she ever bought. And it’s the first car I drive in after being adopted in Russia and flown back home

[@dt7751]

I literally said bless you after you sneezed 😂

[@srockisinthehouse]

Looks great! Love that you cleaned the windshield.

[@Sandra-sm5iq]

My grandmother had a 95 Ford Taurus transmission went out at 48,000 miles besides that no problem she drove it to 200,000 miles when she quit driving

[@juanbroughton3143]

I had a 2003 SEL station wagon. /w the 2.5, I really liked it back then, had no power under 2500 rpm, but it was good until I got T-boned, love side airbags, nice to see one again, thanks

[@rickhubbard7342]

I spent a couple of months in Canada in the late 80s and hired the saloon version of that car, I loved it, we still have nothing like that here in England. our Fords back then were known as Dagenham Dustbins as the rotted so bad. For you folks to have a 96 in that condition has me green with envy., give her a new paint job and she will be well loved once again.

[@wolfgangweber9924]

There are micro switches in the doors that like to fail and keep the door ajar light on even though they are closed.

[@stevemccooleq]

The switches are in the door lock actuators. The good news with thousands of Taurus's that were produced, they are easy to find in wrecking yards.

[@philipthomas6808]

Good find Randy! Those old Tauruses were pretty good cars, I remember a friend of mine's dad owned 3 of them; 1993 Wagon, 2001 Sedan and the last one a 2005 or 06 Sedan and he loved them! All 3 of them had the Vulcan V6... He told me the Automatic transmissions are good to up to 100,000 miles before they break... This car should sell for an easy $3500-5000.00... GL!

[@chriscreekmore210]

Just bought a 99 Taurus sedan with 69k good condition except dash has come unglued above the instrument cluster I just taped it down until I can have it repaired. But she runs & drives like new!

[@corranda]

Yeah I got a 98 Taurus, it’s a good car but starting to get real rusty. All those bubble Taurus’s had that problem with the dash coming unglued. Mine is the same way above the instrument cluster

[@squarespain]

Thank you for your videos! I really enjoy watching every one of them :)

[@racerboy2212]

Taurus Third Gen 1996-1999. Yes, the rear hatch window does open. Push that button that has the keyhole in it. If you want to open the whole hatch, pull on that recessed handle just above the license plate behind that plastic

[@ACHAutomotive]

I liked the Vulcan engine. Never had any issues. The Duratech isn’t a bad engine either, just much more of a pain to work on. Love these cars.

[@wolfgangweber9924]

That Taurus sure was not a trendsetter. This car will be a good one for a young family or work car.

[@geraldcoe1123]

Randy, I can see your vision for this Taurus wagon! This must have belonged to someone older without children to destroy the interior. Looking forward to seeing the old girl painted. : )

[@PlaytimePicasso]

We enjoy this content, like what you do man! Keeping it simple!

[@Lsutton04_]

You should give this to Doug demuro to do a review on lol I’m sure he would like it

[@CaballeroSantos0206]

Hope this wagon comes with a good transmission Great work Randy awesome

[@BoredOuttaMySkullBoi]

I am thoroughly jealous of you. My dad had a '97 sedan and ever since we got rid of it in 2010, I've wanted to have one again.. this one looks almost perfect, clear coat failure and all.

[@Pierson116]

The hatch popper is right on the back tail light above the license plate, your dealer plate was covering the button though.

[@BourbonDrinker]

Those mid to late 90s Taurus' were great cars, very reliable. I rented many of those and drove them for months.

[@Wh9499]

My grandma bought one of these are in option two years ago we loved that car so so much lasted forever it ran great low miles we paid $570 cash for it best car we ever bought sadly it was totaled about a year ago now she has a nice focus but still miss that car

[@carl200616]

why was it totaled?

[@Wh9499]

Alex Rangel she was rear ended about 5 min from the house... sad day but she got way more from insurance than we paid for sure.

[@willoverkill]

Press the exterior key lock if I recall right and that'll pop the glass hatch only. I learned to drive in part on a bubble 96 Taurus wagon and then bought a 99 Sable wagon as one of my first work vehicles, soft spot for these wagons!

[@chexbmx9929]

Mum had one in purple. I used to love riding in the trunk as a kid facing backwards! I'll get a nice one myself one day.

[@richardkafka5625]

I liked the Taurus and Sable wagons better than the sedans back then. Great buy Randy. I don't think you'll have any issue selling it. Thanks for all the hard work man!

[@darkwing4475]

You could look in the owners manual of the Taurus to find out where the back window latch is,,, :-)

[@RegalCobra097]

Station wagons are pretty common here in Germany. We call them "Kombi", which is an abbreviation of "Kombinationslimusine". I've had a turn signal relay that failed like this. Just replaced it and the turn signals worked fine ever since.

[@deancarter8489]

Randy, I think the Ford is a great car. I wanted to wish you and your family a great and safe Fourth of July.

[@ronvan1362]

thanks for the video Randy. Taurus Wagon is a good one. Have an awesome day

[@sabahqassem5811]

I’m watching this 10 months later because I’m bored and this my favorite youtuber lol

[@markwhite8543]

'59 Dodge! drove my dad's to and from school for a couple of years in high school. urs had every option but the radio and automatic headlight dimmer. Loved the push button automatic and the chicklet style speedometer!

[@midlandmotormofia2001]

Enjoying the videos- are ya gonna do a video of the shop being built - I've seen from Instagram there has already been a water line broke - keep up the awesome work

[@TheDarkPog]

This was the first car I ever owned, year and wagon except mine was gold. Bought it with 87K and traded in with 112K. Started giving me issues with age but to be expected. I put all those miles on it in the two years that I had it and it served me plenty well. You got a smoking deal on this car, love to see more content with it!

[@ThriftMachine]

Those are in demand now, repaint the car, hubcaps, tint, hood struts, and sell it for 4k

[@johnnysmile01]

I like This Taurus stationwagon and the color too after a paint job ita gonna be much better thanks Randy

[@markfinnigan4994]

Randy, love it, some base line clunkers up to the 59 Christine's grandma, each one has a story to tell. Thanks for the content

[@frankmckee1003]

For the rear window read the owner's manual

[@mexicanspec]

In 1997 I bought that same car but with the styled wheels. If I would have known about the LX engine, I would have opted for that model. Anyways, the same night I bought the car I drove it on a 3 hour trip. I lost all the lighting on the right side of the car. I mean the headlight, marker lights and turn signals. I was driving through a dark desert with lights on one side of the car. It was a "fun" trip. When I took it back to the dealer the next day, they told me the steering column had sliced through the wiring harness causing that issue. They installed a new harness and I was good to go. I love the wagon in this color.

[@jakeforeman8525]

Yes!! So happy to see one of these saved!

[@harrisonhunter7512]

Nice old Ford Taurus randy awesome score. New paint job and it will look great. 👍

[@ACHAutomotive]

Randy - one thing to check, I don’t remember on that car, but there is (I think, going from memory) a multi-function switch on the steering column. That switch can get dirt and corrosion in it over time. Very common on the SN95 Mustangs. You can pull the switch, take it apart and spray some contact clear or Deox-it on it and they’ll usually come back.

[@charleswoodbury388]

I hope you and your family have a great 4th of July keep up the good videos

[@tony_25or6to4]

Go to the dollar store or Walmart and get a extendable curtain rod to use as a hood prop when doing the videos. Twist, expand, twist to tighten.

[@peacfulseas]

Painted and detailed that wagon will appeal to more people than you think with that low of mileage. As a mechanic I absolutely hated the early Taurus. The heater cores were a &%$#@ to R&R. Flat rate was 8hrs or so if done by the book. There were short cuts to cut that time in half.

[@ericward8010]

Many years ago I toured across Canada opening for BB KING, and we had 2 of those wagons, one Mercury, one Ford. I think the direction you turn the key is the way to open the rear window.

[@squagimus]

On My '99 Taurus,the trunk release button is below the headlight switch by the drivers left knee. The hatch release should be in the same place.

[@jamespn]

Push the button surrounding the key hole and depress the release under the window latch. I think your talking about the RB 383 engine in the Dodge or Desoto that you bought.

[@kylemabius321]

Love the content Randy! Keep up the good work!!

[@anthonybollini3699]

I had a 2003 we call their lumpy was a fantastic station wagon and could haul anything I needed to bed the body rotted out before I could keep us and I paid $3500 for that vehicle and had head 70000 miles in the body was in excellent shape before took krapp and I drove it Until it ride it out I had over a 197000 miles on it and drove it through slush and everything else though station wagons have a big following you should get good money for it no questions asked

[@45AMT]

You bought grandmas old wagon. Probably a great car!

[@HarleyBadger]

Airbag light is flashing Code 12, which is low or no voltage to the airbag control module. I think it's under the right kick panel, and you need to disconnect the battery, then unplug the harness from the airbag controller, clean the pins and harness really good, and that *should* clear the light. Might take 3 or more cold-start driving cycles to clear.

[@MattAGamon]

This car was in my family when I was growing up and I can tell you the rear glass opens by pushing the keyhole on the tailgate in. It was supposed to be a hidden trick, but it was so hidden that later models got a label instructing how to do it

[@csvt2354]

Loved my Taurus! Had a 97' trim level G, the lowest possible! Uncle donated it to me with a rod knock. Was able to get 20k miles out of her before she seized up! Man the nostalgia!

[@buddy8225]

Owned two from that generation. 98 Ford Taurus and a 99 Mercury Sable. Great vehicles. Both sedans. Would own another one if I could find one.

[@davidl2438]

Good buy. This car was probably taken care of. Clean interior. Congratulations. Good car for a young family with kids. Even though I am not a fan of this Taurus body style, I would buy it. I believe the other car is a Desoto. Always liked the Desoto.

[@GFS695]

I love older cars that run well, they still look great also imo with paint jobs.

[@haydenuk02]

Excellent work and thanks for the awesome content stay safe and take care

[@jimbalzola6146]

The airbag light is flashing a code, it looks like either code 21 or 12. We had the same problem on an explorer at work.

[@stanleyglasgow1297]

The rear window opens by pushing the key button where your tag is at. Remove your tag and push the button in where you unlock the rear hatch. I had a Mercury Sable shaped and made just like your Tarus wagon.😉

[@ASH.......................1976]

After a paint job,original colour and a general clean and service I reckon you will have no problem selling that car 👍

[@bobschlenk9720]

I got a Maaco paint job on an '89 LeBaron convertible years ago. They did a nice job, no overspray. Only problem is the quality of the paint for $600. It was red and after year or so it if it rained and then the sun came out, there would be pink spots in the red. Shell out a few extra bucks and get a good quality paint.

[@spence_903]

Yo shout out to everyone for staying strong through this pandemic, keep hustling and keep grinding Great buy man keep it up 💪 👊👍🤘

[@tomd-k830]

i love these old tauruses. the front looks so cute

[@frankm8533]

Just got rid of my mom's 98 wagon same car with 273k miles, she had it like 17 years it looked like HELL when I scrapped it last week but still ran & drove but it reminded me of something out of Mad Max.

[@bevansmunter3116]

To open the back glass.....push the keyhole button on the back door just above the reverse light on the passenger side it may push a little hard......i had the exact same car same color I loved wish I never got rid of it

[@Jjay-tw1yy]

i always called it a flasher unit on those old cars on the signal lights

[@leoepcotfan2144]

Those station wagons were great! I remember riding in the trunk seat. I rode in a Chevy Celebrity and Ford Taurus station wagons. If I had space, I would like one. Great cars.

[@douglasbrown8175]

I like that Taurus Randy, if you were close to Connecticut I would love to have it as a second car. Cold War Motors up in Canada is a collector of those old 50's Dodges,check him out.Also how about using double face auto body trim tape to stick that dash pad down.

[@oliviariley2192]

I have a 1997 Mercury Sable sedan, with the Vulcan 3.0 V6, I absolutely love my car, and I have an air bag light too. It seems that an air bag light seems to a normal thing for the 1996 to 1999 Sables and Taurus’!

[@richboimagic]

Ut ooo Randy is that Carole Baskin Taurus wagon? LOL 😂

[@ewanstewart8011]

Hey Randy, I learned many years ago when buying a vehicle to look at the tyres first, and if they match then look at the rest, history body work motor and transmission!!! Paint it and send it over to Mike great flip car man