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2002 Ford Taurus repairs by problem area

Engine (32%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)

Brakes and Traction Control (3%)

Suspension and Steering (33%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (16%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)

Other (8%)

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2002 Ford Taurus electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (10%)

$1000 - $2499 (10%)

$500 - $999 (20%)

$100 - $499 (35%)

< $100 (25%)

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Chart based on 20 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2002 Ford Taurus 4dr Wagon

200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

125000 mi

US $1050
Clutch on a/c compressor came loose. Replaced compressor with new factory unit and recharged a/c system. 

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2002 Ford Taurus 4dr Wagon

155-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

88000 mi

US $500
The interior fan motor was replaced. 
159960 mi Clutch fan on Air Conditioner ceasing removed AC and replaced with by pass pulley 

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2002 Ford Taurus 4dr Sedan

200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

101900 mi

US $30
Just a AC recharge. 
154000 mi

US $3000
starter. altermator, battery, 
99000 mi

US $250
Replacement compressor condenser accumulator lines 

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2002 Ford Taurus 4dr Sedan

155-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

175000 mi

US $350
Alternator replacement, belt tensioner, idler pulley, serpentine belt 
115000 mi connecting cable started burning 
48200 mi

US $700
New compressor, refrigerant leaked 
123000 mi

US $6230
dash lights replaced. 
131812 mi

C $625
replace A/C compressor 
137330 mi

C $368
replace starter motor 
187240 mi

C $300
replaced alternator - hadn't completely failed, but was close. 
215140 mi Starter motor failed Battery cell died - could not reliably hold charge 
232500 mi Starter motor failed 
247380 mi

C $213
Alternator failed, replaced 
104000 mi In Oct.2010, mechanic broke A/C line during power steering pump install. Didn't tell me until I drove off, A/C didn't work. Came back he fixed. March 2011, A/C didn't work. told 1/2 lb low on freon. 
105000 mi

US $683
Worked fine 2 weeks, didn't work. told seal. 
87000 mi

US $205
Replaced alternator 
99000 mi

US $1618
Clutch bad; replaced compressor 
222000 mi

US $230
Starter died and needed a tow and replace starter. 

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2002 Ford Taurus Electrical Problems

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