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2008 Ford Taurus repairs by problem area

Engine (17%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (24%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (35%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)

Other (4%)

Chart based on 227 repairs.
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2008 Ford Taurus repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (8%)

$500 - $999 (9%)

$100 - $499 (33%)

< $100 (49%)

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Chart based on 186 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2008 Ford Taurus

Engine not specified

Ford Taurus in Texas, United States
Dec 2007 - Mar 2010
Jan 2008

2000 mi
Paint chipping off around wheel well. 
Ford Taurus in Ontario, Canada
Apr 2011 - Sep 2011
May 2011

11160 mi
Blue paint flaking inside the Ford oval badge 
Ford Taurus in Minnesota, United States
Jun 2011 - Sep 2012
Sep 2011

88000 mi
Vapor tank under car cracked...sits to low  
Apr 2012

93500 mi

US $25
Leaking valve stem 
Sep 2012

96000 mi

US $200
Replaced gas tank evaporative canister under rear passenger side. It had cracked over winter. Sits too low and is easily broken, triggered loose gas cap indicator on dashboard 

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2008 Ford Taurus 4dr Sedan

263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD

Ford Taurus in Indiana, United States
Dec 2011 - Dec 2017
Aug 2014

206050 mi

US $160
New spark plugs AC High-Side Pressure Switch replaced. Spark plug and coil replaced. The engine was missing badly. 
Dec 2016

241000 mi

US $30
2 Vent motors on passenger side replaced. 
Ford Taurus in Virginia, United States
Jan 2012 - Mar 2012
Mar 2012

25000 mi

US $162
The battery had a bad cell. 
Ford Taurus in South Carolina, United States
Dec 2012 - Jun 2022
Dec 2013

56000 mi

US $287
Lighting for odometer and trip computer went out completely. Instrument panel replaced, got some assistance from Ford after complaining that this seems to be a common Taurus problem. Dealership and Ford did not communicate well. 
Oct 2016

87500 mi

US $550
Fresh air/inside air blend assembly Latch for electric trunk release intermittant 
Ford Taurus in Maryland, United States
Jun 2012 - Mar 2014
Jan 2013

40300 mi

US $810
Power steering failed. Had to replace the power steering rack assy. 
Jun 2013

40000 mi

US $121
Ignition key came apart. 
Ford Taurus in Texas, United States
Nov 2011 - Jul 2018
May 2013

87700 mi
has random miss-fire when weather is cool and damp 
Apr 2018

123000 mi
the positive post on battery broke. The mechanic had to replace the battery and modify the factory clamp, which is large sheet metal and has a 90 deg bend over the edge of the battery, to just the 2 positive wires attached to a lead clamp. Since this time I have not had the random miss that has been occurring since 2013 when I bought the car 
Ford Taurus in Florida, United States
Sep 2011 - Oct 2015
Oct 2011

69000 mi
Intermittent hard downshift at low speed 
Jan 2014

93800 mi

US $1000
Had PCM repaired because it was damaged by faulty ignition coil. Replaced all 6 ignition coils and spark because one ignition coil failed. Ford TSB states all ignition coils and spark plugs must be replaced. 
Nov 2014

127700 mi
Broken front windshield. Unknown cause. Just came out one morning and it was broken with several long cracks that started at the top on the passenger side. 
Ford Taurus in Indiana, United States
Sep 2007 - Jun 2022
Mar 2010

35000 mi
Drivers seat heater inoperative 
Apr 2010

37000 mi
Replaced driver's side seat heater element, problem corrected.  At same time, reflashed the transmission controller with latest software (per TSB) to update the early 2008 calibration. 
Sep 2015

108000 mi

US $35
Replaced A/C mode door actuator 
Jul 2016

117800 mi

US $720
Replaced leaking transmission cooler 
Ford Taurus in North Carolina, United States
Jul 2011 - Dec 2013
Oct 2012

102000 mi

US $558
Transmission cooler developed a leak. The weld broke on one of the fins at the base of the cooler. Where this is located it could not be struck by road debris. 
Ford Taurus in Ohio, United States
Feb 2013 - Jun 2018
Mar 2013

44000 mi
Driver and passenger heated seats wouldn't turn on 
Ford Taurus in South Carolina, United States
Sep 2011 - Feb 2015
Dec 2011

82000 mi
Took car to dealer because trans fluid leaking near bumper on passenger side of car.Dealer insisted leak coming from axle seal not trans cooler as I suspected. Dealer ordered seal and replaced under warrenty. Transmission fluid still leaking on passenger side near bumper. Took car back to dealer were they informed me the transmission cooler was leaking as I suspected but that they would no longer cover under warrenty. Will perform repairs myself. 
Apr 2012

95300 mi

US $220
Replaced leaking trans cooler/a/c condenser and re charged a/c system 
May 2012

98300 mi

US $100
Had to replace high side pressure transducer on a/c system likely damaged while replacing a/c condenser. 
Ford Taurus in Ontario, Canada
Jun 2012 - Dec 2016
Aug 2013

40500 mi
Auto temperature control making noise and only drivers side cooling, passenger side blowing hot. Blend door and mixing door actuator replaced 
Ford Taurus in Texas, United States
Oct 2016 - Oct 2017
Oct 2016

165000 mi

US $1400
power steering went out. Had to be replaced 
Ford Taurus in Alabama, United States
Apr 2017 - Jul 2018
Jun 2017

175000 mi

US $900
All coils replaced along with plugs  along with a wheel bearing. 
Ford Taurus in Ohio, United States
Jun 2014 - Mar 2018
May 2017

186000 mi

US $300
I had noticed a gasoline odor. Something on the top of one side of the gas tank was cracked and had to be replaced. I don’t recall exactly what it was, and I’m estimating the cost of repair. 
Ford Taurus in Tennessee, United States
Apr 2012 - Jul 2018
Aug 2017

71000 mi

US $450
refresh Freon and some seals 
Ford Taurus in Ohio, United States
Dec 2018 - Dec 2019
Apr 2018

104700 mi

US $340
All four rotors were warped to metal. Were replaced. A/c blend door actuator was bad. Was replaced. 
May 2018

106200 mi

US $380
Due to having an intermittent misfire in 6th gear, thought process was a transmission issue. Mechanic also noted transmission needed service in his notes in prior visit. Transmission was fully flushed. 
Jun 2019

132000 mi

US $350
Intermittent misfire in 6th gear. Mechanic for one year was not able to replicate problem. Transmission flush was done, but did not fix it. Took into ship, all 6 spark plugs were worn and replaced as well as the boots. Problem immediately stopped. Very common with this car, its not a tranny problem if it stutters going up a slight incline at 40-60 mph, it's most likely your spark plugs! Calipers were seized. A click click click motion had been heard braking in the months prior. Instead of replacing all four were disassembled and rescrewed and lubed up. Problem went away. 
Aug 2019

138600 mi

US $550
Car had a metal sound coming from suspension. Was determined to be a bad right rear ball joint, lower control arm and bushing. While repairing, engine torque strut mount was found to be bad. Was replaced. Parking brake inoperable, expense to fix determined to be 700 dollars. Decided against fixing. 
Ford Taurus in Minnesota, United States
Mar 2009 - Jun 2010
Feb 2009

13000 mi
harsh shifting 
Jul 2009

16000 mi
harsh shifting. Dealer could not duplicate. 
Sep 2009

18000 mi
clunk in right front. Dealer replaced strut and strut mount. Did not fix problem. 
Oct 2009

20000 mi
Dealer could finally duplicate harsh shifting. reporgramed computer with new program. Fixed harsh shifting 
Ford Taurus in Indiana, United States
Dec 2015 - May 2021
Feb 2016

126200 mi

US $300
during routine check shop noticed loose tie rod. Told it would get worse and chew up the tire if not fixed, so we elected to repair it. 
Dec 2017

167500 mi

US $250
Worn front brake pads and rotors, parts installed and problem was fixed. 
Ford Taurus in New York, United States
May 2011 - Jul 2016
Oct 2013

49000 mi
Power steering pump and shaft replaced 
Ford Taurus in Washington, United States
Oct 2013 - Apr 2015
Jan 2014

208000 mi

US $265
Heavy oil leak started 9 days ago. Was wasting 3 quarts over 4 days. Discovered Oil sensor bad 
Jun 2014

208000 mi

US $30
Oil sensor leak, replaced. 
Jul 2014

208000 mi
Tranny oil dipstick tube cracking, replaced. 
Apr 2015

208000 mi

US $425
Leak in ac condenser on tranny side. Replacing condenser. 
Ford Taurus in Illinois, United States
Jun 2014 - Jul 2014
Jul 2014

180000 mi

US $1500
Leaking transmission fluid. Problem traced to air conditioner compressor [condenser / trans cooler] leaking the fluid. 
Ford Taurus in Virginia, United States
Apr 2015 - Jun 2022
Sep 2015

50000 mi

US $400
Squeak/groan on right side in low & medium speed. Rear subframe lubricated. 
Aug 2016

64000 mi
Rear speaker channels drop out during stereo use. Power off/on restores channels. Happens in different audio modes. Need to replace head unit but I'm not in a hurry. EDIT: Turned out to not be the head unit, but amplifier. 
Sep 2016

66000 mi

US $105
Replaced amplifier for rear subwoofers with factory replacement. Located under trunk carpet. Unclip wiring harness, unscrew retaining bolts, remove, reverse to complete. Easy peasy. 
May 2017

78000 mi

US $210
Replaced output shaft speed and turbine shaft speed sensors after transmission started to clunk massively (like getting rear-ended) going into D or R and then wouldn't accelerate past walking speed even at 3k-4k rpm. 
Aug 2017

81000 mi

US $988
Had been seeing an intermittent airbag light. Diagnosis was first to replace the airbag control module, then the clockspring in the steering column. These two repairs resolved the issue. ACM cost was $493. Clock spring assembly was $165.27. 
Sep 2017

81000 mi
Removed exterior cowl panels & cleared out drain areas. Reduced water intrusion from behind dash but didn't eliminate it. I think a deeper dive into the drain channels is needed. 
Mar 2018

88000 mi

US $365
Front struts were identified as leaking by dealership technician. Quoted $1100 to R&R struts, which I felt was excessive. I consulted an independent shop where a friend works and they came in $200 lower in cost using Monroe preassembled spring/strut units. 
May 2018

93000 mi
Monroe units were deemed to be faulty (knocking/pinging noise) & were replaced under warranty. New sets are noisy under steering input. Problem not resolved. 
Jun 2018

96000 mi
First set of Monroe Quick-Strut units had been replaced with another set, which made terrible noise under steering input. Diagnosed the problem as strut mount bearings, so the shop ordered Motorcraft replacements and installed those with the Monroe struts and springs underneath. This cured all of the issues. We don't know why the Monroe mounts didn't want to rotate when installed, because when they were on the bench, they rotated just fine. 
Jun 2019

108000 mi

US $200
Lubricated steering shaft bushing to quiet a noise. 
Ford Taurus in New York, United States
Mar 2013 - Jul 2018
Apr 2014

72300 mi

US $100
Right hand blend door actuator on Ac had to be replaced 
Jul 2015

81200 mi

US $100
Circuit sensor failure and replacement 
Ford Taurus in North Carolina, United States
Apr 2010 - Jun 2016
May 2010

34000 mi
Driver side seat heater replaced prior to delivery. 
Sep 2015

109000 mi

US $600
Replaced transmission cooler/condenser - leak. 
Dec 2015

113000 mi

US $53
air door actuator replaced 
Ford Taurus in Iowa, United States
Aug 2008 - Jan 2015
Aug 2008

2800 mi
TSB- Front struts lubed because of noises coming from the front end when hitting bumps. 
Sep 2008

2000 mi
Front struts would squeak when you went over a bump when turning or backing out of a driveway 
Feb 2011

11000 mi
In dash digital display where the odometer and other read outs are went out and could hardly read what was displayed. Took into dealership, replaced with new display, good as new 
Jun 2011

13000 mi
Noticing clunking and squek sounds coming from right front suspension area when going over bumps. Dealerships confirmed problem, and replaced both struts and strut plates on both sides in the front. Problem fixed. 
Mar 2012

17000 mi
Rattling from front suspension area when going over large bumps in road. Dealer replaced struts and strut plates again and lubbed area where needed. 
Ford Taurus in North Carolina, United States
Jul 2008 - May 2016
Oct 2008

5000 mi
Suspension noise during turns. Car has a TSB describing the problem. Lubricated suspension per TSB. Time will tell if problem reoccurs. Car will sometimes idle very rough. No codes, but sometimes enough to believe a miss occurred. So far only occurs in park. More prevelent when not cold nor hot. Shop could not reproduce, found no ECU updates. Shop wants to wait and see. 
Aug 2009

19000 mi
Rough idle in park only. (TSB in system this time. When they did not have TSB -- said could not duplicate). Reflash improved problem but still noticable. 
Apr 2010

28000 mi
Water pools in door during rain. Water falls on door opener when opened after rain. 
May 2013

85300 mi

US $1000
Power steering failed without warning in parking lot. Steering rack needed to be replaced. 
Ford Taurus in California, United States
Jan 2009 - Dec 2012
May 2009

15000 mi

US $100
Squeaks in front struts. Repaired under warranty/ recall notice with special lubricant, etc. 
Aug 2011

58000 mi

US $325
Electric seat heater for passenger front seat failed; was replaced 
Mar 2012

68000 mi

US $1000
Driver's seat heater quit working. Had to replace unit. Speedometer needle dropped down so speedo was reading 25 mph slow. 
Ford Taurus in Rhode Island, United States
Feb 2009 - Nov 2012
Mar 2010

12000 mi
Replaced defective heating element in driver's seat 
May 2011

23700 mi

US $100
No steering power assist when turning right. Replaced steering gear (right rack) per TSB 090507A. Vehicle driven to dealer. Took 3 days to get parts and repair vehicle. 
Jan 2012

21500 mi
Driver heated seat not working. Part ordered. Previously ordered seat heating elements were installed 
May 2012

34700 mi

US $100
Replaced both trunk pistons (leaking fluid) 
Ford Taurus in North Carolina, United States
Nov 2010 - Feb 2017
Mar 2011

27000 mi
Right rear window very slow to go up, went down ok. Replaced motor and regulator. Banging noise behind glove box when hvac on. Replaced servo motor for heater door. 
Feb 2014

39000 mi

US $50
Heater/ac would only blow from dash vents. Would not blow from defroster vents or floor vents. 
Feb 2015

42600 mi

US $48
Front end squeaked when going over a sharp bump or on sharp turns. TSB 09-19-4 done, which lubricates front strut rods and boots. Problem fixed. 
Ford Taurus in Virginia, United States
Jun 2008 - May 2011
Jul 2008

47000 mi

US $744
CV joint on driver side worn out! 
Jan 2010

114000 mi

US $6
High mount center brake light along with both license plate bulbs-- replaced bulbs. 
Jul 2010

136000 mi

US $6
Return of the front suspension "squeak". One can of silicone lubricant and I was on my way. I guess every 100K miles is not too bad. 
Sep 2010

143000 mi

US $309
Car was hard shifting under a moderate load at speeds between 40-60 mph. Was not consistent but was happening at least once a day. Was able to replicate for the dealer. Did transmission flush and computer update. 
Nov 2010

151000 mi

US $716
Shifting problems continue. Dealer believes that the transmission is beginning to fail. Has contacted Ford to discuss high mileage transmission issues.  Prior "transmission repair" did not correct shifting issue. Took mechanic on test drive to replicate the problem. Turns out problem was misfire due to two failing coil packs on cylinders one and three. Also replaced all six plugs.  
May 2011

169000 mi

US $1211
Front struts replaced Three coil packs replaced 
Ford Taurus in Iowa, United States
May 2008 - Jul 2022
Dec 2013

45000 mi

US $110
clicking noise when heat or air was on. Bad inlet actuator valve was bad and was replaced. 
Jun 2017

59000 mi

US $60
A few spots around the rear wheels in the body had rusted. In one spot, it was through the body. 
Nov 2017

60000 mi

US $266
Would not blow hot air at all. "B2267" Right side blend door actuator circuit fault. Replaced. 
Ford Taurus in New York, United States
Oct 2007 - Apr 2016
Jan 2010

50000 mi
Heated seats for both driver and passenger. Both units fully replaced. 
May 2012

71000 mi

US $800
install new rack and pinion 
Dec 2014

109000 mi

US $150
Vent motor in dash 
Ford Taurus in Minnesota, United States
Oct 2007 - Dec 2009
Nov 2009

25000 mi
taillight and center brakelight 
Ford Taurus in Minnesota, United States
Feb 2008 - Jan 2022
Oct 2012

98000 mi
The handle on the driver side lumbar adjustment broke. No charge for replacement or repair. The piece had failed earlier, but the cost of the earlier repair bill was only $16! 
Jan 2015

109800 mi

US $1100
Worn tie rod Replace sway bar (front) 
Jul 2016

166500 mi

US $500
Tie rod replaced. 
Sep 2016

169000 mi

US $400
right Sway bar link replaced Right strut replacement 
Jun 2017

183000 mi

US $167
Heat wasn't working properly. Mechanic couldn't find a problem. Brakes were pulsing. Also, lumbar adjuster broken and replaced. 
Dec 2017

193000 mi

US $40
Headlight bulb Rack and pinion apparatus leaking. Mechanic checked. No need for repair at present 
Jul 2019

218000 mi

US $1300
Both front and rear brakes, rotors, pads, cylinders had to be replaced 
Jan 2022

233000 mi

US $675
Fix power steering leak 
Ford Taurus in Michigan, United States
Mar 2008 - Mar 2010
May 2008

2000 mi
TSB for creak/groan of front suspension. 
Ford Taurus in Texas, United States
Mar 2009 - Jul 2022
Mar 2011

30000 mi

US $20
Rubbing noise coming from rt. strut. Strut and hardware replace under 3/36 warranty. 
Apr 2012

35000 mi

US $89
squeaky suspension-dealer lubed jounce bumpers, that took care of the problem. Apparently there were some dry sockets/ 
Aug 2012

36000 mi

US $127
A/c fan making a Loud noise, replaced fan assembly. Replaced re-circulation actuator fan. 
Jul 2015

56000 mi

US $700
Leather drivers seat(bottom) was tearing and was left with dealer to repair while I was on a one week vacation 
Nov 2016

59300 mi

US $500
Module which controls both the drivers and passenger seats failed and had to be replaced. 
Ford Taurus in South Dakota, United States
Feb 2009 - Mar 2014
Mar 2009

18000 mi
Drivers door window was inop, Sun/Moon roof was inop, Mirror would not auto dim at night. Dealer replaced motor for drivers door window, and installed new mirror and new motor for sun/moon roof and then found that it was only a fuse for the mirror and sun/moon roof. The front struts were squeaking. Dealer tried to say they couldn't replicate but I showed them the TSB and they went ahead and lube the struts per the TSB. 
May 2013

69400 mi

US $18
Actuator (located behind the glove box) that controls Re-circulating inside air or allowing outside air to come in had broken teeth. Not allowing it to work correctly. 
Ford Taurus in United Arab Emirates
Sep 2008 - Apr 2014
Dec 2008

18600 mi
- An A/C related part changed in the dash board was causing flapping noise (Under warrantee/free service contract) 
Aug 2009

24800 mi
- Air compressor changed (under warrantee/free service contract) - Rear brake disks and pads changed (under warrantee/free service contract - Wiper blades changed (under warrantee/free service contract) 
Oct 2009

31000 mi
- Battery changed (under warrantee/free service contract) - Sound in the front right wheel. Part ordered, to be changed (under warrantee/free service contract) - Again flipping noise coming from the dash board. 
Dec 2009

37200 mi
Transmission shifting delay in 2nd and 4th gear, two sensors replaced. Again, flapping noise in the dashboard on otherside of the previous one. A noise appears while start steering. This noise appeared after 50,000KM but they reported that it's normal in all this car model (personally unacceptable). 
Jan 2010

37200 mi
Noise while start steering in both directions, they have changed a part which was not effective. 
Oct 2011

69300 mi

¤2000
Front springs upper brackets and roll assy, ordered but not yet installed A/C compressor parts ordered but not installed (althought it was changed on 40,000 KM). Flapping motor in dashboard replaced twice earlier, but it seems that it's a defective thing & I have to pay around 250 US$ everytime problem appears because it's noisy. Changed belts as well. Changed transmission mounting. 
Jan 2012

75020 mi

¤300
Slight oil leak (Transmission/Axcel). Oil seals changed. 
Jul 2012

80600 mi

¤400
Including the routine service, front brake pad calipers changed 
Ford Taurus in Tennessee, United States
Nov 2011 - Dec 2011
Dec 2011

80000 mi

US $1800
OUT OF THE BLUE 3 COIL PACKS BURNED UP AND THE COMPUTER AS WELL AS THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER 
Ford Taurus in Illinois, United States
Jul 2010 - Jul 2014
Sep 2010

89000 mi

US $125
Pinched license plate light wires. Wires were replaced. 
May 2012

129000 mi

US $900
PCM was replaced 
Ford Taurus in Texas, United States
Aug 2010 - Sep 2013
Oct 2010

59300 mi
Output sensor failing. TSB on the problem, so Ford fixed it. 
Ford Taurus in Illinois, United States
Mar 2009 - Dec 2018
Jun 2010

43000 mi

US $100
Original throttle body replaced. 
Oct 2011

59500 mi

US $400
Rear brake rotor and bearings seized. 
Jul 2014

88700 mi

US $800
Alternator failure 
Sep 2016

109000 mi

US $10
Battery terminal harness corroded and replaced. Wear item (battery) also replaced concurrently. 
Ford Taurus in Ontario, Canada
Apr 2009 - Feb 2013
May 2009

26134 mi
Digital display kept winking out and was not readable and sometimes disappeared altogether. Instrument cluster replaced by local dealer under factory warranty. 
Sep 2012

75020 mi
Noticed a banging noise coming from left front. Problem was blown seal on strut. Next day: Heated seat on passenger side not working. Element was open.  

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2008 Ford Taurus 4dr Sedan

263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD

Ford Taurus in Nebraska, United States
Jul 2011 - Aug 2015
Aug 2015

95000 mi

US $100
seat heater element, covered under ext. warranty. brake light switch 
Ford Taurus in Ontario, Canada
Jul 2010 - Sep 2018
Sep 2012

42160 mi

C $240
blend door actuator changed 
Dec 2015

67580 mi

C $1500
Struts, front 
Jun 2016

70060 mi

C $140
dash, radio lights go on an off sporadically. Problem not yet resolved. Dealer ordering dimmer switch and will replace. Thinks that is the problem, but modules do not show an issue. Their test drive duplicated the problem. 
Oct 2016

74700 mi

C $300
Some resistor thing behind the dimmer switch was malfunctioning causing panel lights to go off occasionally. this was replaced -- after waiting weeks for a piece. Problem solved. 
Sep 2018

84940 mi

C $310
actuator burnt, had to be replaced 
Ford Taurus in Washington, United States
Sep 2007 - Sep 2014
Jul 2008

4000 mi
One touch up/down stopped functioning after car was taken in for the 1st warranty item, replacement of the battery by the dealer which was determined to be defective. It was determined that the driver's window motor was faulty and the dealer replaced it. When I was changing the oil and filter at home noticed the threaded shaft that the filter screws onto was itself loose and partially unscrewed from the block. I took it in to have it secured to factory specs. 
Mar 2010

14000 mi
Paint peeling off nose of car. Dealer removed nose and repainted it. Transmission clunks under acceleration and provides little power to move the car. Followed TSB 07-21-11 for codes and replaced turbine shaft speed sensor and engine speed sensor. 
Apr 2010

14200 mi
Cars rolls back on incline. Dealer performed TSB 08-01-08, PCM recalibration, at my insistence. Slight improvement. 
Jul 2010

15000 mi
Paint began peeling again where plastic nose meets the netal fenders. Dealer said there was a TSB for this paint rubbing problem. 
Jan 2013

14200 mi

US $55
Immediate failure (seized)of power steering pump. Failure of pump contaminated steering gear. Both power steering pump, steering gear rack and v-belt were replaced. Front passenger seat heaters stopped working. Dealer diagnosis found both heaters in seat inoperable. Both elements replaced. 
Apr 2013

25200 mi
Battery failed and was replaced under waranty. This is battery #4. Excessive with only 25k on the car. 
Jan 2014

25300 mi

US $1757
Oil leak reported to dealer. Dealer found trans fluid leaking. Dealer replaced RH axle seal and needed to remove PTU assembly and replace inner seals. Also replaced PTU to transmission seal. 
Ford Taurus in North Dakota, United States
Jun 2010 - Jun 2018
Jul 2011

96500 mi

US $250
Throttle Position Sensors A&B reported faulty logic. TPS and throttle body replaced. 
Ford Taurus in Alberta, Canada
May 2010 - Jun 2012
Mar 2010

24800 mi
leaking transfer case seal, warranty 
Sep 2011

75020 mi

C $150
wrench and traction control light on... sensor ordered for advance trac system 
Oct 2011

75420 mi

C $564
replaced 4X4 module to correct Traction Control & Wrench Light on dash 
Ford Taurus in Massachusetts, United States
Jul 2009 - Jan 2018
Aug 2009

14000 mi

US $1
driver side heat element built in seat needed to be replaced something wrong with steering wheel i need to hold steering wheel tight around turns or it will go off road. my arms are sore after my arrival. 
Sep 2009

15000 mi

US $1
Replaced the steering part ordered during the previous visit. 
Aug 2010

19000 mi
replace passenger heater seat element steering problem parts replaceed went to pick up at dealer started up car engine souding like diesel engine. left car at dealers went home 
Sep 2010

20000 mi

US $40
problem with steering when apply brakes at times car pulls quickly to right, alignment keeps going out, front tires seem to need high speed balance, ignition key just touch it, and drivers seat goes back and forth air conditioning compressor too loud driver door weather stripping deteriorated ( holes and cuts) Order parts will call when in. Called 2-3 weeks latter return to dealership parts were replaced 
Nov 2010

24055 mi

US $113
bang in transmission tsb another alignment 5th one transmission banging noise at low speed hit brake car pulls to right lane problem with steering when apply brakes at times car pulls quickly to right, alignment keeps going out, front tires seem to need high speed balance, ignition key just touch it, and drivers seat goes back and forth sice 2008 my sync telephone will not allow me to terminate call by tapping steering whell button. only way to end call is to take eyes and hands off steering wheel and hit end call on nav screen. contary what fords states in ads , another alignment, dashboard under teck and speedometer moving away causing 1/2" gap dealer said nothing they can do.upgrade of 911 assist and health report. bang in transmission tsb already done however car pulss when apply brake  
Dec 2010

26000 mi
Told loud AC compressor not a problem. 
Mar 2011

28500 mi
In dealership one week finally after 4 times there they made me leave car overnight and found yellow light on showing air bag driver side warning light. In dealership one week finally after 4 times there they made me leave car overnight and found yellow light on showing air bag driver side warning light. Dash board where speed and odometer are years of complaining, collision center inform  
Aug 2011

29000 mi
purchase with ads from ford stating sync will allow you to keep hands and eyes on road. However after being B>S> by dealer and ford for 3 years. i still cannot end phone call without taking eyes and hand off wheel. i need to touch screen CANNOT SHUT OFF CEL CALL USING STEERING WHEEL SYNC 
Sep 2011

31000 mi
started when car was delivered new 3 years and ford states nothing can be done. i cannot hire a lawyer. 
Dec 2011

33000 mi
left car 8;00am came back next day at 10;00am dealer and Ford said i need to take eyes and hands of steering wheel to end phone call. i am so P----. i purchased taurus for the sync safety driving. and they say that to me 
Mar 2012

34000 mi

US $100
trunk lid pumps needed replacement, very dangerous condition, trunk w/o these pumps made lid come down with tremendous force , hitting head, if your fingers were in there they would be cut off 
Jul 2012

35300 mi

US $160
due to shifting problem since purchased i decided to pay for new transmission fluid change. NOW it shifts much better no hanging up with revs when shifting. brought in for this problem on warranty. they found no problem. Ford is tough replaced new battery 
Dec 2012

37000 mi
DRIVER LEATHER SEAT RIPPED WHILE AT DEALER, REPLACED ENTIRE DRIVER LEATHER SEAT COVER 
Dec 2014

48000 mi

US $2000
struts all 4 
Apr 2017

54000 mi

US $200
trunk lift supports replaced. this is 2nd replacement 
Ford Taurus in Massachusetts, United States
Sep 2011 - Jun 2022
Oct 2011

78000 mi
right front hub (bearing gone) Blower motor rheostat failed only fan speed 3-4 working replaced by myself for $12.00 wasnt worth time to leave at shop took 5 min to change 
Feb 2013

91700 mi

US $120
play in steering inner tie rod failing r and r inner and outer tie rods alighment 
Sep 2015

128000 mi

US $135
rt front wheel bearing (hub)replaced 
Nov 2015

130000 mi

US $30
front end noise R/R front left and right stabilizer links 
Feb 2016

135000 mi

US $30
Heater fan speed relay 
Mar 2016

137000 mi

US $38
Replace serpentine belt 
Nov 2016

142000 mi

US $41
Front end rattle 
Oct 2017

151000 mi

US $1400
water pump failed 
Nov 2017

152000 mi

US $185
Y pipe 
Aug 2021

156000 mi

US $1500
rack inner and outer tie rods alighnment 
May 2022

167000 mi

US $300
Flex pipe replacement 
Ford Taurus in Manitoba, Canada
Dec 2013 - Apr 2022
Mar 2014

29760 mi
At 42k km rear brakes inspected and deemed fine. At 47k km rear calipers and rotors needed to be replaced. Less than 700 km afterwards the new right rear caliper failed and had to be replaced again. 
Sep 2017

39525 mi

C $110
Passenger side plenum door actuator failed. 
Ford Taurus in British Columbia, Canada
Sep 2013 - Oct 2016
Aug 2014

69880 mi
Hard 1-2 shift after 6 hour roadtrip. Sat overnight; dealer couldn't replicate. Is fine now; bought 5 year Ford ESP for powertrain in case of future failure. 
Nov 2015

87040 mi

C $241
Driver's heated seat element (bottom cushion) failed. Shop replaced with an aftermarket heating pad under the leather. 
Apr 2016

92580 mi

C $100
Valve body replacement required due to rough 2-3 shift engagement. Covered under Ford extended service plan. 
Jun 2016

93620 mi

C $112
Inspection during oil change revealed coolant loss linked to a failing water pump. Replaced under extended warranty. 
Ford Taurus in Michigan, United States
Apr 2015 - Feb 2021
May 2015

105500 mi
Replacement of worn control arm. 
Jul 2016

115500 mi

US $269
Broken strut mount on front passenger side; strut was completely separated from the vehicle. 
Aug 2016

116000 mi

US $275
Needed a full tune-up; was 'jerking' and hesitating especially on an incline. Spark plugs, spark plug boots, air filter, upper plenum gaskets (because intake removed to access plugs). 
Jun 2020

151750 mi

US $251
As I pulled out of a business driveway onto urban state highway, halfway around the turn, sudden and unexpected loud 'bang' and car slammed into a sudden stop with loud grinding sound. I limped it to the first safe place to pull in and called for road service. Trucked it to the place I bought it and that does my routine maintenance. Turned out to be problem caused by extreme rusting of driver's side brake/wheel. A large piece of rust had broken loose and jammed the brake, scored the rotor severely. No problem since it was taken apart, cleaned, replaced the damaged part. 

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2008 Ford Taurus 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

Ford Taurus in Virginia, United States
Sep 2007 - Mar 2010
Jan 2008

3000 mi
Rear brake lights to stay every now and then when the brake pedal was released. The dealer fixed by changing the sensor under the brake pedal. 

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