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Chart based on 109 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
Plastic Latch on armrest storage compartment broke. Armrest was replaced under warranty.
9000 mi
Fuel door paint mismatch from factory. Repainted and blended to match rest of body. Covered under Warranty.
3000 mi
Headliner between sun roof and windshield was rattling. Driver seat cushion became un-sewn on one side. Passenger side was missing 'Taurus' plaque on door sill.
15000 mi
The plastic strips that run the length of the roof on each side warped, and were replaced as a warranty item
Dash rattles between 2,000 & 3,000 RPM as well as on rough surfaces & temperature changes Exterior chrome trim starting to separate from vehicle Rear bumper & left taillight do not line up with the quarter panel - rear bumper is loose
8800 mi
Dash squeaking and rattling while driving over rough surfaces
Even the smoothest of roads make the interior rattle itself to pieces. Techs somehow couldn't hear it.
26000 mi
Rattles and squeaks never repaired.
36000 mi
Rear view mirror shakes/vibrates.
30000 mi
Driver side weather stripping was coming loose, slightly, on entry door by the seat belt. They applied new adhesive and it is fixed. Covered under warranty. Issues with small paint bumps underneath clearcoat on rear bumper. Clearcoat peel underneath driver side headlamp assembly. All covered under factory warranty. Multiple rattles addressed or attempted to address. One in C pillar, passenger side (fixed). One underneath steering column (I fixed myself - the E Brake cable just needed zip tied) The driver side mirror was hazed over. This would not be removed with any type of cleaner. I reported it to the dealer and it was replaced under warranty. Trunk was misaligned and it was rubbing the driver side panel in the rear causing paint issues in addition to the gap difference. This was realigned and repainted, covered under warranty.
31000 mi
Noise from cowl area at highway speeds, a fluttering noise. Tech verified repair and replaced entire cowl piece below windshield. Excessive dust build up from rear doors and entering in onto rear seats. There is a TSB for this issue, and why the repair trip took so long.
Trim panel loose. Lower trim panel between rear door and front of rear fender loose both sides. Passenger side more obvious. Dealer removed panel adjusted retaining clips and reinstalled with quick cure adhesive as reinforcement.
9000 mi
Rear window shade had a rattle. A loose bolt was found. When tightened, the rattle went away.
replaced the 2 roof trim pieces because when they got wet they turned white. Dealer broke one of the pieces. Said that they were going to replace but never did. Driver seat cover comes loose at the front clip. It has been repaired 3 times already with no luck.
52000 mi
US $200
Replaced seat cushion because cover wouldn't stay on
66300 mi
US $400
The chrome around the taillights is coming off again. This will be the 3rd set of taillights counting the original lights
Steering wheel leather stitching came off, Gear shifter leather peeled off, rear leather seat cover sag. rear trunk lid out of alignment, B pillar cover on passenger front door scratched from inside. Headlamp fogging in rainy day Moisture inside drivers side headlamp. Vehicle still vibrates above 70mph.
4000 mi
Trunk lid edge rubs with rear bumper cover. Trunk lid need to be adjusted and rear bumper cover partial repaint.
5700 mi
Water and dirt leak at rear lower door seal. Ford TSB replace all door seals. Trunk lid rubbed with rear bumper cover, readjust rear trunk but issue persist.
9000 mi
rust under both rear door Leather cover detached from front passenger seat touch up the areas where paint has been rubbed off. Can't do anything, design defect.
Paint on tail lights flaking. Rattles coming from area near sunroof controls.
12000 mi
Well documented, known issue. Chrome peeling from around tail lights.
28700 mi
US $350
replaced chrome trim around rear breaklight for 2nd time.
32000 mi
Replaced chrome trim on another tail light.
60000 mi
The torn seat was never fixed. Ford acknowledged the complaint and provided a claim number, but the dealer always said they never received authorization from Ford. I went through the process 3 separate times.
2000 mi
Didn't inspect car thoroughly before taking delivery. A week later detail shop noted peeling chrome on tail lights and emblem, corrosion from acid rain on other trim. Ford replaced every item of chrome on the car.
5000 mi
This is the second time the chrome tail light assemblies (both left and right) have been replaced due to peeling
36160 mi
Trunk lid misaligned causing rubbing on bumper facia Chrome plating on taillights was peeling off
38460 mi
Trunk was realigned
61480 mi
C $150
Chrome peeling off on rear brake lights. Lights were replaced at 56,000 km. Unfortunately, warranty on replacement lights was only for 40,000 km and therefore, Ford of Canada would not replace the lights.
17000 mi
Replaced Rear Tail lights because Chrome was peeling
30000 mi
Inside door handle on drivers side rear door came loose. Repaired under warranty. Drivers Side Tail light chrome peeling. Tail light assembly replaced under warranty.
34000 mi
Passenger Side Tail light chrome peeling. Tail light assembly replaced under warranty.
109000 mi
The driver's side front door handle had failed. Interior Door handle recall. Dealer did not have parts in stock--Had to order.
24800 mi
Taillights, chrome trim peeled off.
43500 mi
US $100
Drivers door trim (with keypad) loose.
59000 mi
US $250
Repair cracked side panel on drivers side seat cushion above plastic frame housing seat adjustment controls.
1. Chrome on front air dam starting to peel. Dealer replaced under warranty. 2. Lower rear door seals and components replaced to stop fine dirt and debris from entering rear passenger compartment
3. Small issues with clear coat around trun.
32800 mi
Chrome (over plastic) trim around all tail lights had peeled. All four tail light pieces replaced.
26700 mi
Chrome trim peeling from taillights
20000 mi
Chrome fell of taillights, tail lights replaced under warranty.
10000 mi
Trunk lid made contact with bumper when closing which removed paint. Lid was adjusted and the bumper was repainted.
300 mi
body= all doors prior to ownership were realigned,paint scratches were bolts have been wrenched,hood major blotches and zebra stripes,overall fit and finish is horrible.zone manager to come to dealership body shop and we will go over.
19000 mi
Rattle/Squeak in dashboard area. Reason for noise not identified and not repaired.
22700 mi
Keyless entry on driver side cracked (assuming due to weather). I contacted ford headquarters first and they recorded the problem and also assured me I wouldn't pay a cent since car was still under warranty. Was fixed same day no charge.
15000 mi
Rattle that was traced to antenna mount
13000 mi
Chrome peeling around the tail lights of the trunk. Awaiting on Ford to authorize a replacmentt. Chrome around Rear light peeling off. Previously had to order parts. Now replaced.
24000 mi
Chrome trim on both rear tailights was peeling.
Both tailight assy. were replace.
33000 mi
Chrome peeling from tail lights. Both assy. replaced
4000 mi
Passenger side door misaligned. Adjusted.
21000 mi
After eleven weeks of trying to get help from the dealer, I wrote to Ford Motor Company and the manufacturer agreed to correct the problem, passenger mirror falling off mount.
Right rear inside tail light had the faux chrome starting to peel off. Dealership replaced the tail light.
26000 mi
exterior..chrome on tail peeling interior.. leather on driver"s seat above control was cutting from plastic on the seat. The rest was oil change wheel alignment. dealership and Ford customer service were very helpful in correcting problem
31500 mi
Chrome peeling off taillights order placed today for replacement covered under warranty. Also routine oil change tire rotation and a power steering fluid flush.
36260 mi
side panel on leather seats cracked
1240 mi
Steering noise when turn right...
moon roof noise due to dust and needed cleaning...
full body alignment...
Chrome trim on tail lamps is peeling off. Car is 2 yrs old. Issue is widespread because of supplier. Won't repair because out of warranty because of high mileage. Outside mirror adjustment knob falls out of door when adjusting mirror. Interior door panel is cracked. Won't repair because of high mileage even though car is less than 2 years old.
18000 mi
Loose rod in rear door handle re-installed. Loose rod in rear door handle re-installed
7000 mi
Trim on trunk replace 4 times - repaired one other time - It is now coming off again.
12700 mi
Cheap plastic chrome peels off tail lights(3rd set) and the Ford dealership can't get the chrome trim across the trunk to stay down on the left side(5th try). Messed up trunk fit while trying to repair trim parts on order for 45 days. The dealership set the car to one of their body shops to have the deck lid trim replaced. It seem the horizontal trip piece had been replaced four time but no one bother to clean the old adhesive from the body of the car. they fixed it.
20000 mi
They replace the tail lights for the 5th time and the trim on the deck lid.
58000 mi
Tail light chrome is peeling for the 3rd time. Dealer will replace the one that is currently the worst. Ford will not do anything further.
65000 mi
US $10
Peeling paint on tailights
9000 mi
Chrome peeling from tailight trim. Was approved for repair under warranty, parts ordered.
9000 mi
Tailights replaced.
35200 mi
The sunroof wind deflector would not retract, not allowing sunroof to fully close.
5645 mi
Headliner Rattle, vibration
9700 mi
Rattle in headliner.
14000 mi
Chrome trim around rear tail lamps was peeling. Dealer replaced with new parts.
29000 mi
This time the other clip was replaced and the technician applied a Ford supplied agent to help the bonding process. This has worked so far.
64800 mi
US $100
Leak from sunroof when car was parked at curb and a heavy rainfall occurred.
14000 mi
Moon Roof track broken.
5000 mi
Sun Shade noise. During repair all the trim was not reinstalled correctly
7300 mi
US $20
Chrome peeling from trim around taillights. Parts ordered.
21000 mi
Peeling on left taillight, assembly replaced. TSB from ford, common problem, warranty.
4000 mi
Trim piece on trunk lid pop out on drivers side.
11000 mi
Tail light chrome on driver and pass.side peeling.
1000 mi
chrome had a scratch
9000 mi
Tail light chrome peeling.
11000 mi
Replaced brake lights chrome trim was peeling off
13000 mi
Shroud around 3rd brake light was loose. Dealership replaced shroud with one off of floor model.
17000 mi
US $50
Peeling chrome on taillight assemble. This is the secound time taillight assembly replaced
27000 mi
Chrome Taillight peeling again 3rd time
34500 mi
Taillight chrome peeling
45700 mi
chrome on tail lights peeling
58000 mi
US $326
Rear drivers side quarter pannel had paint flaking off
27000 mi
chrome peeling on tail lights
8197 mi
chrome peeling on tail lights replaced driver side rear lamp due to chrome peeling...warranty
24180 mi
Taillight bezel (plastic) chrome is delaminating, exposing base material. Both sides.
31620 mi
C $25
Driver side, passenger chrome window sill trim piece, coming off
32220 mi
C $100
tail light bezel "plastic chrome" trim has delaminated , Again!
second time in less than 2 years--Airport Lincoln Ford dealership said too bad, will not do anything for me.
1000 mi
The front emblem was replaced on the same day for chipping paint.
8000 mi
Replace tail lights due to peeling chrome.
8000 mi
Exterior window trim replaced after folding into window track. Replaced inner tail lights after chrome began peeling.
35000 mi
Peeling chrome on taillight lenses.
55900 mi
Door handle recall
78000 mi
US $100
Sunroof would no longer close properly. Track and railing replaced under extended warranty.
Had water leaking in, showed up between rear passenger and back window. They tell me they could not figure out, but has not leaked since Chrome around tail light is peeling off. This is the second set. They will not cover, I will not fix
8000 mi
Four tail light chrome trim pieces replaced due to peeling.
36000 mi
peeling chrome on tail lights - 3rd time.
45100 mi
US $200
chrome trim on tail lights peeling, fourth time
16000 mi
Had fifth tail light changed because of peeling chrome
37500 mi
Had all 4 tail lights replaced because of peeling chrome.
2400 mi
Third light trim fell off
15000 mi
Chrome pealing from all four rear tail lamp lens that I found to be a known issue. Left car and parts were ordered and replaced under warranty. Dealership had car for one week. Also paid for wheel alignment and front end alignment too.
27700 mi
Right Front Door Outside Window Frame (black plastic) loose. Replaced molding AG1Z-5420554-AC under warranty
2000 mi
Squeak at low speeds/no speed while turning the wheel even the tiniest bit. Dealer cleaned and regreased grommet around steering column. Successful so far.
30200 mi
Peeling chrome on LTD tail lights. - Replaced @ N/C
34700 mi
Chrome around tail lights pealing.
6000 mi
Taillight chrome border was peeling off
16500 mi
Replaced tail lights for peeling chrome.
23000 mi
Weather seals on bottom of rocker panels had to be replaced via a TBS.
25000 mi
Rear tail light Chrome peeling. Common with this vehicle. Dealer aware of problem and replaced.
33500 mi
Chrome peeling on tail lights
11160 mi
Blue paint flaking inside the Ford oval badge
20000 mi
Tail light lense chrome strips were pealing.
5000 mi
Chrome peeling on tail light trims, three trims replaced under warranty.
22000 mi
Road dirt, not water, gets into back seat, passenger area. Special trim added to reduce road crude from getting into interior per TSB but I now see water and soap collects in new trim piece, need to be sure to clean out by hand.
The wheel wells on the rear and the frame under the lower side trim were rusting. I sanded the affected area, applied rust converter, bondo, and repainted.
Water pools in door during rain. Water falls on
door opener when opened after rain.
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!
59000 mi
US $60
A few spots around the rear wheels in the body had rusted. In one spot, it was through the body.
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.
37200 mi
Again, flapping noise in the dashboard on otherside of the previous one.
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
Paint peeling off nose of car. Dealer removed nose and repainted it.
15000 mi
Paint began peeling again where plastic nose meets the netal fenders. Dealer said there was a TSB for this paint rubbing problem.
20000 mi
US $40
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
24055 mi
US $113
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 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
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.
Dash board where speed and odometer are years of complaining, collision center inform
37000 mi
DRIVER LEATHER SEAT RIPPED WHILE AT DEALER, REPLACED ENTIRE DRIVER LEATHER SEAT COVER
Eight inch hole in floor board under driver for. Inserted and sealed a 12X12 18 gauge steel sheet under carpet.
230000 mi
US $25
The front floor boards on both side have rusted thru with 18x8 holes. Purchased several 12x12 inch metal plates and glued them in old below the carpet for temporary support.
Rust was bad by rear right passenger door,extensive. Most Taurus's rust in the same spot must be a defect in the body or paint as too many have the same problem.Was going to have it repaired but body guy said it would cost too much.
Rust. Replaced rearward half of rocker panels, both sides, including reinforcing the radius rod (trailing arm) mounting points on the underside of the body.
110000 mi
Water is leaking into spare tire well at rear drivers side.
111000 mi
Also, water is leaking into spare tire well at rear drivers side.
112300 mi
US $35
Passenger side headlamp sun faded. Replaced with aftermarket assembly.
RUST BEGAN OVER RH REAR WHEEL. I USED RUSTOLEUM'S NEW RUST/CONVERTOR (Is great) IT ACTUALLY CONVERTS RUST IN A CHEMICAL REACTION TO TOTALLY STOP THE OXIDIZING ON RUST.SANDED, APPLIED RUST CONVERTOR. CHANGES TO A SOLID BLACK COLOR (Great!!)
After replacing interior filter earlier, plastic cowl vent screen did not sit flush with the windshield, causing a water leak into the interior. Also fixed a plugged up A/C hose at the same time, as shop discovered that while fixing cowl. After replacing interior filter earlier, plastic cowl vent screen did not sit flush with the windshield, causing a water leak into the interior. Also fixed a plugged up A/C hose at the same time, as shop discovered that while fixing cowl.
