Manzanitarot

I have a 99 ford Taurus. I've heard that the waterpump is the first to go on those cars. It has been a fairly good car with moderate to minor repairs over the last few years. What can I do to prolong the life of this car? Or what can I expect to go wrong with this make and model?

Thanks for the advice! I've replaced valves and gaskets (exspensive!) so I'm hoping it doesn't give me anymore issues for a while. I'm a huge fan of your show again thanks for the response :)