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2011 Ford Taurus repairs by problem area
Engine (8%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (8%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (36%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (29%)
Other (8%)
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 157 repairs.
2011 Ford Taurus electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (2%)
$100 - $499 (39%)
< $100 (59%)
Chart based on 44 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2011 Ford Taurus
Engine not specified
| 27000 mi | A/C problems. Been having same issue since July 2012. A/C will stop blowing cold air for a few seconds and then will start blowing cool again.Fan blower goes up and down like a rolling sound. |
2011 Ford Taurus 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 18000 mi | Problems with radio. |
| 26000 mi | Sync update for voice recognition issues |
| 58280 mi C $160 |
Battery died. Needed replacement. |
| 61480 mi C $150 |
Climate controls did not respond to user input (would blow cold air when temp. raised). Also, system would not blow air to one (passenger) side of the car. |
| 27800 mi | Rear (reverse mode) proximity audio warning and cross traffic audio warning alarm only, function was ok though. Replaced alarm speaker in rear. 2 days--awaiting part. |
| 37000 mi US $28 |
Replaced sensor on rain sensing wipers. |
| 35500 mi | Battery failed load test. Replaced under warranty. |
| 78000 mi US $20 |
Replaced Passenger side HVAC blend door. |
| 3000 mi | Ford BLIS system was not working Blue Tooth working intermittently |
| 32000 mi | Bad battery. |
| 51000 mi US $100 |
Rear sunshade would not operate |
| 36000 mi US $110 |
Original battery needed replacement. Car would not start in cold weather. |
| 43500 mi US $100 |
Replaced blend door actuator (drivers side) |
| 90000 mi US $160 |
Climate control fan failed to run at all on a 90+ late Friday afternoon in July. Diagnosed as a bad blower motor resistor. $135 from Ford, delivered Monday. Also replaced cabin air filter for $25 while I was at it. |
| 122000 mi US $120 |
The car is a 2011 and the battery was original. Noticed that it was starting harder. Also had a dead battery after sitting for a few days, dirty terminals and a cracked case may have been the culprit. Decided to replace it before winter. |
| 1000 mi | Sync module replaced for problems with phone. Sync module was replaced by dealer. |
| 29300 mi | blend door motor clicking, replaced under warranty. |
| 33000 mi | battery had gone dead twice. Battery tested low charge but good at dealer. Car needs to be driven more often according to dealer. No charge for the diagnostic. |
| 36100 mi US $175 |
Original factory battery wouldn't hold any longer. It lasted 4 years. Bought a new battery and replaced it myself. |
2011 Ford Taurus 4dr Sedan
263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 28000 mi | Gas gauge and Miles Until Empty changed inaccurately |
| 6000 mi | External temperature sensor was recording temperature 10+ degrees above normal. Dealer replaced external sensor. |
| 19000 mi | Replaced fiber optic harness to driver's door light and exterior temperature sensor. |
| 26700 mi | Fan speed does not change when AUTO selected. |
| 35000 mi US $500 |
SwitchING from exterior air to internal air caused clicking. Replaced gate motor. |
| 25000 mi | Blind spot Indicator worked erratically. |
| 30000 mi | Backup warning working erratically. |
| 32300 mi | Backup warning system: Now that the cold weather is here, the system "sees" the cloud of water vapor from the exhaust, thinks it's a person/car, and sounds the alarm. |
| 1000 mi | Fuel gauge not accurate. Dealer reprogrammed computer. Blis (Blind Spot Indicator) not available at times. Dealer reprogrammed computer. Have only had car back 1 day so unable to know if problems will occur again. |
| 15000 mi | A/C would blow hot/humid air on slowing down. Sensor replaced under warranty and now works fine. |
| 19800 mi | rear door lock actuator failed. Replace under warranty. |
| 62300 mi US $210 |
CLICKING NOISE IN DASH Replaced blend door actuator |
| 35800 mi | Electrical problem with brake lights. |
| 45000 mi US $250 |
They said battery was weak. Replaced battery at owner's expense. Car only 2 years old. Other work was routine maintenance--change oil & filter. |
| 63300 mi US $136 |
Replace tpms sensor and rebalance tire. |
| 243000 mi US $350 |
Starter motor had become weak over the past month and finally died. |
| 64000 mi US $100 |
The driver's side seat heating element failed. This was the second time. |
| 15200 mi | SYNC functions quit working, no phone, no USB memory stick music files would play, no SYNC services, no 911 Assist. |
| 16000 mi | SYNC for the second time stopped accepting voice control for music playing. Disconnecting battery cable for a few minutes got things working again. |
| 32800 mi | Blind spot / cross traffic giving false alarms. |
2011 Ford Taurus 4dr Sedan
263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 81000 mi US $300 |
Vent motor |
| 4000 mi | a/c seems to cycle off and then back on every 10 seconds or so. I cannot get the a/c to run constantly even though the cabin temp is above 85 degrees. |
| 8000 mi | Back in dealership for same problem. A/C cycling problem. I've just accepted the fact that this particular A/C system on the 2011 Ford Taurus is (normal). I don't like it though. Its still not what a normal auto system should be. |
| 20000 mi | Thr dealer keeps saying the system is operating normally. The vent temp is never below 45-40 degrees. Thre compressor cuts on and off every 10 seconds or so. Contacted FORD and they want to car back to the dealer. Taking back in . |
| 21100 mi | took the car to another Ford dealer. The reflashed the PCM. Other than that, thats all they did. I still believe the A/C system doesn't operate right. The compressor still cuts off when I brake the car at stop lights. Ford gave me an ESP. |
| 20000 mi US $340 |
A small motor that opens and shuts a damper in the vent system failed. I could not get any warm air out because the vent was closed. Ford issued me an ESP but was told the vent motor was not covered by the ESP.....go figure.. |
| 43000 mi US $37 |
Right rear brake light replaced . I |
| 49000 mi | Rear backup camera was defective and replaced under Ford extended warranty. |
| 58500 mi US $400 |
Replaced window lock |
| 36260 mi | Trunk release button on back bumper stopped working |
| 15800 mi | Battery died. Road side assistance jump-started the car. Took it straight to the dealership and battery was promptly replaced. I was warned about the battery on a previous visit and was offered replacement but I did not have time back then. |
| 21580 mi | Battery died exactly one year after installation (AC Delco) |
| 35340 mi ﷼200 |
The hot cold air mixer (not sure about the name) wasn't working properly, produced several moderately loud ticking sounds at startup |
2011 Ford Taurus 4dr Sedan
263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD
| 36980 mi | 3rd brake light separated from rear window connection. rear window and 3rd brake light replaced |
| 34400 mi US $3 |
Tailights keep burning out, about every 3 months, a taillight is being replaced. |
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