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2003 Ford Taurus repairs by problem area

Engine (39%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)

Brakes and Traction Control (2%)

Suspension and Steering (17%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (23%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)

Other (3%)

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2003 Ford Taurus electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (14%)

$500 - $999 (21%)

$100 - $499 (46%)

< $100 (18%)

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Chart based on 28 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2003 Ford Taurus 4dr Wagon

155-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

35000 mi

US $150
Heater Blower Motor Blown 
108000 mi

US $1000
Car would not start. Replaced battery, alternator and starter 

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2003 Ford Taurus 4dr Sedan

200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

156300 mi

US $1000
Leak in AC hose resulting in poor AC performance. Repair quote was over a thousand dollars, I decided to live with it. 
87340 mi

C $28
temperature blend door not operating 
99200 mi

C $87
auto climate door heat/ac not working, now blower motor shorted out. Now have new one to install. Will be going to salvage yard for actuater moduals etc. 
180000 mi

US $110
Replaced broken AC clutch. Did not have to recharge since I didn't remove the compressor. 
113300 mi

US $1000
New Compressor 
76800 mi

US $100
Replaced original Motorcraft battery. 
93000 mi

US $200
AC cmpressor seized up. Replaced witha pulley 
145000 mi

US $750
Condensor Replacement & recharge system 

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2003 Ford Taurus 4dr Sedan

155-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

152000 mi

US $350
The car computer ECU $279. No windows working, no radio, no power door locks and power trunk. The car would start but no directional lights. Finally car would not start.  
52476 mi A/C not cold - found suction line was leaking from the o-ring seal - covered under parts warranty from previous attempt to fix this on 6/26/07 
61000 mi

US $350
New Starter. 
94000 mi

US $1229
Alternator replaced. Approx: $600. Synchronizer and sensor assembly replaced. Approx: 600 
85300 mi Car had faulty alternator. Replaced by dealer. 
99000 mi

US $275
Starter failed. Replaced starter 
134300 mi

US $350
Starter went bad. Replaced starter. 
96000 mi

US $300
Door ajar switch said the door was always open 
105000 mi

US $100
Brake switch went out 
97000 mi

US $200
Replaced alternator 
140000 mi

US $350
Starter went out. Shop replaced starter and had to replace it again within one week, bad from supplier. 
170000 mi

US $570
Starting car was labored and failed on one occasion. Battery and alternator checked out OK at parts store test. Starter replaced. 
256000 mi

US $900
Replaced: Alternator,  
130000 mi

US $501
Alternator had to be replaced. 
140000 mi

US $453
Starter was replaced. Oil and filter change, tire rotation. 
90000 mi

US $500
alternator replaced 
74000 mi

US $600
The starter had to be replaced. 
171300 mi Replaced battery. 
91000 mi

US $1080
Replaced the A/C compressor and associated parts. 

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2003 Ford Taurus Electrical Problems

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