Regular Car Reviews

1986 Ford Taurus MT5 (32x54)

Air date: Dec 01, 2025

The 1986 Ford Taurus MT-5 was the car that pulled Ford out of financial disaster and saved the American automotive industry. But this wasn’t just another sedan. This was Ford’s make-up exam after years of losses, quality issues, and losing ground to imports. On this week’s Regular Car Reviews, we’ll explore why the Ford Taurus is arguably the most important American car ever made, and how it became Ford’s savior when it debuted in 1986. We’ll also investigate how the Ford Taurus changed Ford Motor Company’s entire approach to quality, and become one of the most influential cars of all-time.