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2004 Ford Taurus repairs by problem area

Engine (38%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (24%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (29%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)

Other (2%)

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2004 Ford Taurus electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (31%)

$100 - $499 (31%)

< $100 (38%)

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Chart based on 16 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2004 Ford Taurus

Engine not specified

154000 mi Starter was replaced 

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2004 Ford Taurus 4dr Wagon

155-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

214000 mi 215K mi but issues w/electrical wiring in steering wheel/ dashboard. Display constantly wrongly indicates driver and front passenger doors are ajar (blocks mileage from displaying), gas gauge malfunctions, sta. wagon door lock is off & on  
220000 mi

US $450
2nd alternator replacement 

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2004 Ford Taurus 4dr Sedan

201-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

111000 mi

US $130
Replaced battery 
77000 mi

US $150
AC solenoid 
111000 mi

US $300
New battery & new starter. 
47007 mi

US $54
Replaced factory original battery 
140900 mi

C $525
REPLACED STARTER 
144020 mi

C $625
BROKEN SEAL NEEDED REPLACING AND RECHARGING 
82000 mi

US $106
Cold snap killed battery. Replaced battery. 
89400 mi

US $55
Had to change out spoiler-mounted LED brake light for $50 from junk yard. Had to get a used one as new one from dealer was $375. 
79000 mi I went in to have the air conditioner recharged and after 4 times they said they needed to find the leak and took the dash apart. They were not able to find the problem and did a poor job of putting everything back. New shop next spring. 
91000 mi

US $528
Replaced compressor and a hose 

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2004 Ford Taurus 4dr Sedan

155-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

82700 mi

US $771
Air conditioner compressor was replaced along with accumulated/dryer. 
110000 mi

US $140
alternator 
104125 mi

US $545
AC manifold went bad, AC blowing warm air. 

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2004 Ford Taurus Electrical Problems

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