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1996 Ford Taurus repairs by problem area

Engine (67%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (20%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (13%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (0%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (0%)

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1996 Ford Taurus repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (10%)

$100 - $499 (30%)

< $100 (60%)

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1996 Ford Taurus

Engine not specified

Ford in Massachusetts, United States
May 2011 - Jan 2012
Jun 2011

103000 mi

US $900
Neglected by previous owner. I replaced the catalytic converters and flex pipe due to a check engine light and exhaust leak. Exhaust was leaking into cabin. both front struts, the inner and outer tie rods, both front lower ball joints, both front sway bar links, both front wheel bearings both CV axles, as well as the oil pan gasket and PCV valve. 
Jul 2011

104000 mi

US $80
The transmission stopped shifting into 4th gear and a check engine light came on, so I removed the transmission valve body and replaced the shift solenoids and transmission range sensor. 
Dec 2011

111000 mi

US $35
Valve cover gaskets were leaking, replaced with new gaskets 
Ford in North Carolina, United States
Oct 2010 - Nov 2010
Nov 2010

169000 mi
needed a new transmission(already put on in 3 years back) needed new catalytic converter (already put one in 7 years ago) front wheel bearings were giving out (still had originals) 

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1996 Ford Taurus 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

Ford in California, United States
Sep 2010 - May 2013
Oct 2010

120000 mi

US $200
after 119K miles the oil pan in the Duratec Taurus started leaking from the gaskets (silicon gaskets). We also noticed that the drain bolt had become stripped. Decided to replace the oil pan with another. 
Jan 2012

150000 mi

US $400
After 150k miles it needed a new catalytic converter. 
Apr 2012

160000 mi

US $100
CEL came on, it was throwing a P0401 Insufficient EGR Flow. replaced a gasket, and cleaned some gunk out of the intake. 
Ford in New York, United States
Aug 2010 - Jun 2011
Oct 2010

142000 mi

US $50
Cooling pipe/hose assembly on Duratec engine rusted through. $160 dealer only part. Replaced with $15 1.5" x 22" flex radiator hose as per TCCA. 
Ford in New York, United States
Jul 2010 - Mar 2017
Dec 2011

77000 mi

US $76
A metallic squeaking sound was heard near the throttle body. Replaced camshaft synchronizer. 
Jun 2012

78000 mi

US $3
Oil leaking from oil pan. I found that the oil was leaking from the pan's plug. Had plug gasket replaced. 

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