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2010 Ford Taurus repairs by problem area

Engine (15%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)

Brakes and Traction Control (8%)

Suspension and Steering (11%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (25%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (24%)

Other (8%)

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2010 Ford Taurus suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (3%)

$1000 - $2499 (9%)

$500 - $999 (19%)

$100 - $499 (50%)

< $100 (19%)

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Chart based on 32 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2010 Ford Taurus 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

46380 mi

C $200
both rear tie-rods were loose 
47740 mi

C $2600
Rack and pinion needed to be changed... cost 2000 for the piece and 600 for workshop 
86000 mi

US $100
Started to notice a noise, not bad, not easy to locate but suspected bearing and commented since I was there anyway. They replaced rtfnt side - then told me my tires were cupped. They rotated the tires and I still have the noise. need tires 
119000 mi

US $100
squeeking going over speed bumps 
77000 mi

US $1100
Two Tie Rod end and rear stabilizer links 
81000 mi

US $1546
Left Front Control Arm bushing 
78000 mi Right front strut replaced under extended warranty 
78740 mi

C $500
right front ball joint worn 
146000 mi Replaced a rear shock. 
57000 mi

US $200
Tie rod ends wore out. Car suspension would rattle over bumps. Replaced with new parts and problem was solved. 
65000 mi

US $150
Rear shocks were leaking and had to be replaced. 
90000 mi

US $250
Ball joint is bad 
48000 mi

US $100
Clunk/rattle in the drivers side front end. They replaced the strut, shock and bushing. 
61000 mi

US $100
noise/popping replaced steering rack and other parts 

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2010 Ford Taurus 4dr Sedan

263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

43000 mi

US $390
and wheel bearings 
42000 mi REPLACED WORN FRONT BEARING 
74400 mi

C $350
noisy bearings 
26700 mi Rear Sway bar bushing (inside ones )came loose and caused a thump/rattle in the rear. Dealer had to install completely new bar to repair and thought a redesign of this part was needed in the future. 
44500 mi front end feels loose. Replaced both front inter tie rods that were loose/worn replaced RF lower control arm 
18500 mi I have taken the car for service six times in one year to fix the same problem which is a thump noise in the right front side. They haven't been able to fix the problem. 
20000 mi The thump noise continued after the last visit, this time they replaced the right side upper strut bushing and it was fixed, this is the first time that I like my car ride since I bought it. 

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2010 Ford Taurus 4dr Sedan

263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

77700 mi

US $800
Both rear tie-rods and left front tie-rod needed replacing. Wouldn't pass inspection. 
107000 mi

US $800
Several tie rods and 1 wheel bearing 
23560 mi Rumble noise in front left wheel when steering to left, brought car to dealer and told them that wheel bearing was at fault they said tires were fault, mechanic brought car in garage and checked noise replaced front driver wheel bearing. 
54560 mi

C $1400
Knocking in rear end. Upper Bushings in rear knuckles were worn, can't replace have to replace whole knuckle. Somebody dropped the ball on that one, taurus owners, check your upper rear bushings in knuckle before your warranty is up. 
55800 mi

C $900
Leaky rack and pinion on top of rack where steering shaft bolts on. 
76880 mi

C $250
Replaced front left tie rod end replaced passenger lower control arm 
83080 mi

C $275
passenger side rear link replaced 
86180 mi

C $500
Replaced right hand outer tie rod end Replaced rear left rear lateral arm 
107880 mi

C $400
replaced Rear tie rod links and wheel alignment 
76000 mi

US $200
Right front wheel bearing bad. Replaced hub assembly. 
104000 mi

US $233
Both rear camber/Toe lateral links were worn and allowed rear wheel movement. 
147100 mi

US $130
Rear shock began leaking. Replaced both rear shocks with OEM. 

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