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2001 Ford Taurus repairs by problem area
Engine (49%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (4%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (21%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (18%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (1%)
Other (3%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 141 repairs.
2001 Ford Taurus electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (9%)
$500 - $999 (9%)
$100 - $499 (48%)
< $100 (35%)
Chart based on 23 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2001 Ford Taurus 4dr Sedan
200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 170000 mi US $160 |
Replaced bad alternator and battery |
| 194000 mi US $550 |
AC was recharged and noticed leak. Alternator went bad and had to be replaced. |
| 107300 mi US $200 |
Catastrophic failure of compressor. Clutch disintegrated, serpentine belt burnt through, pulley mounting flange shattered. |
| 98000 mi US $875 |
Previously replaced sun-load sensor and blend door myself. Quit cooling and found the compressor seals had failed, requiring unit replacement, along with new oriface and dryer, then vacuum and recharge. |
| 118300 mi US $120 |
AC compressor replaced 18 months prior, and AC stopped cooling. Shop said coolant was gone/leaked out of system, but they could not detect a leak in the system. |
| 120000 mi US $180 |
Intermittent total electrical power loss, not battery or charging system. |
| 120000 mi US $300 |
Again, total electrical power loss. Shop could not identify problem. |
| 50000 mi US $120 |
Car wouldn't start even with a jump. Nephew purchased and installed a starter from the junk yard. Have had no problems since. |
| 203000 mi US $12 |
instrumental cluster light bulb replacement |
| 158000 mi US $1200 |
Air conditioning compressor seized. |
2001 Ford Taurus 4dr Sedan
155-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 91760 mi C $8 |
Replaced broken blender door, caused by heater core replacement, done last December (broke brittle plastic). Got part from the junk yard, removed dashboard and replaced blender door with help of a friend. Total cost - a half a pizza. |
| 128200 mi US $80 |
AC doesn't hold charge, leaky compressor... |
| 196000 mi US $200 |
alternator failed, would not charge battery |
| 26000 mi US $250 |
Door lock would not operate via remote due to failed lock ACTUATOR assembly; replaced with new. |
| 155000 mi US $300 |
AC compressor froze up, replaced. Also replaced serpentine belt since it broke when AC froze. |
| 76000 mi US $240 |
Switch for headlights did not work unless you wiggled it. Lights would go off by themselves. |
| 42400 mi US $1250 |
new battery, AC compressor, drive belt idler pulley, drive belt |
| 142000 mi US $69 |
instrument cluster had short, kept blowing bulbs. Found used cluster online and replaced cluster |
| 184000 mi | Vents blowing hot air with ax on max AC is working fine problem seems to be with blend door or auto climate control system |
| 190000 mi US $31 |
AC blend door stopped working so only hot air from heater core blew out. Had to replace blend door actuator and then clear error coded on EATC to fix problem Low beams don't work. High beams work and flash to pass work. Replaced multifunction switch but it did not solve problem. Possible short or bad relay |
| 53200 mi US $73 |
Not getting cold, high pressure valve leaking. |
2001 Ford Taurus 4dr Sedan
| 178200 mi US $249 |
starter replaced |
2001 Ford Taurus 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 118000 mi | The AC compressor and module malfunctioned. Over $1400.00 in quoted costs. Got rid of car. |
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