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2006 Ford Taurus repairs by problem area

Engine (40%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)

Brakes and Traction Control (12%)

Suspension and Steering (14%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (23%)

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

Other (2%)

Chart based on 43 repairs.
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2006 Ford Taurus repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (5%)

$500 - $999 (10%)

$100 - $499 (59%)

< $100 (26%)

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Chart based on 39 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2006 Ford Taurus

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Ford Taurus in Virginia, United States
Feb 2011 - Mar 2011
Mar 2011

95000 mi

US $95
Idle Air Control Valve (IAC) failed causing stalling during driving and warm up. Two repair shops could not figure it out. I read other examples on this site and purchased the part and replaced it in 15 minutes. Runs perfectly now 
Ford Taurus in Florida, United States
Jul 2011 - Sep 2011
Aug 2011

63000 mi
ABS module insufficient voltage 

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2006 Ford Taurus 4dr Sedan

153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

Ford Taurus in Massachusetts, United States
Nov 2015 - Mar 2016
Mar 2016

89000 mi

US $125
Replaced starter motor 
Ford Taurus in California, United States
- Dec 2008
Nov 2007

25000 mi

US $10
Replaced broken door reflector 
Jun 2008

34000 mi
Fan Blower Resistors burned out. Fan worked on High only. Warranty Repair 
Jul 2008

34000 mi
Engine Stalls, Raw Gas Smell on Hot Start, Uneven Idle, Gas Mileage down to ~13MPG from ~18-20MPG when new. Ford Engine Diag, no codes, no TSBs and no Fix :-( Unless CEL comes on Ford won't tshoot. Probably will sell vehicle. 
Aug 2008

34330 mi

US $345
EGR valve replaced by independent garage for gas mileage problem. Does not fix engine. 
Dec 2008

38509 mi

US $224
Replace Upper manifold O-rings for gas mileage problem. Does not fix engine. 
Ford Taurus in Maine, United States
- Jan 2010
Jan 2010

66000 mi

US $240
Check Engine light illuminated. Replaced gas vapor sensor 
Ford Taurus in Minnesota, United States
Jul 2021 - Jun 2022
Aug 2021

77000 mi

US $160
FRont brakes inclding rotors , calipers and pads 
Ford Taurus in Manitoba, Canada
Aug 2017 - Jun 2018
May 2018

82460 mi

C $420
Left front door glass came out of its track and would not raise properly. Regulator replaced. 
Ford Taurus in Alabama, United States
Sep 2015 - Feb 2016
Feb 2016

77000 mi

US $31
power steering leak from high pressure line. needed new o ring 
Ford Taurus in Nova Scotia, Canada
Feb 2012 - Mar 2012
Ford Taurus in District of Columbia, United States
Mar 2011 - Dec 2016
Sep 2012

89000 mi

US $400
3rd starter for this taurus I have bought fords since 1969(total of 8) and i have had 4 tauruses and this taurus is the ONLY one . ford told me tough luck, no more ford for me 
Jul 2013

95500 mi

US $200
cel light transmission jerks and lurches. dealer reprogrammed 
Sep 2013

98000 mi

US $190
transmission jerking replaced digital position senser (prnd senser switch) 2nd time 
Ford Taurus in Wisconsin, United States
Feb 2011 - Jun 2018
Feb 2012

88100 mi

US $193
Leak in one of the brake lines. The other brake line was showing signs of corosion. Both brake lines were replaced. 
Apr 2017

144000 mi

US $175
Needed a new serpentine belt and new tensioner. 
Ford Taurus in Minnesota, United States
Feb 2009 - Jul 2016
Dec 2009

53000 mi

US $200
Ball joints 
Sep 2013

125000 mi
Ball joints Brake caliper 
Oct 2015

151200 mi

US $75
A/C clutch replaced, a/c clutch only part 
Jul 2016

170000 mi
Engine quit pumping oil, no low oil pressure lights or message. Spun main bearings car is done... 
Ford Taurus in Puerto Rico
Jun 2009 - Jun 2018
Nov 2009

US $290
Alternator (Includes Parts and Labor) 
Jan 2010

66388 mi

US $2153
Transmission Replace Converter, Drum Forward, Drum 4th Gear, Sun Gear, Bell??, Kit, Problem: Stuck in Neutral 
Sep 2012

97000 mi

US $700
2nd Gear Hard Shifting. Valve Body (replaced with oversized valve kit). Forward Spring Wave, Oil Filter (just for precautions). shaft caps, gasket. 
Apr 2015

127500 mi

US $300
Cooling System. Oil Cooler damaged. Replacement of Radiator, Radiator Coolan Dispenser and Thermostat. 
Sep 2015

133000 mi

US $246
Water Pump and Thermostat replacement 
Dec 2015

136000 mi

US $220
Change of Pads (front and rear), cylinders, rotor 
Jul 2016

143500 mi

US $256
Charging System failure 
Sep 2016

146000 mi

US $150
Check Charging System light activated Take to shop to check charging system Battery defective (operating on reserve charge) Replaced battery with a new one 
Mar 2017

156000 mi

US $1010
Timing chain housing with corrosion. Water leaked into the engine and mixed with the oil. Timing chain housing was changed along with the timing chain.  The radiator was replaced under warranty since it was recently replaced. 
Oct 2017

172000 mi

US $750
Rear struts replacement Steering pump replacement Radiator Replacement. 
Nov 2017

158 mi

US $200
Replacement and one engine support bracket Link Kit Replacement 
Dec 2017

159000 mi

US $120
Damage driver power window motor. Replace with a new one from Ford, genuine part. 
Ford Taurus in Tennessee, United States
Aug 2011 - Nov 2013
Oct 2011

81000 mi

US $600
Replaced fuel pump..car would not start...bad pump from previous repair 
Apr 2012

82200 mi

US $445
Codes: cam shaft synchronizer; other issues 
Jul 2012

83200 mi

US $770
Ignition codes: Cam shaft synchronizer again. rotors. 
Ford Taurus in Quebec, Canada
Oct 2012 - May 2013
Nov 2012

110100 mi

C $220
The original alternator stop working and was replaced by a generic one /not a Ford original generator/. 
May 2013

119040 mi

C $200
Change flexible exhaust part 

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